LAKER NATION, our Boys Basketball team is heading to the SECTIONAL FINALS! 🏆🏀🤩
Last night, the Lakers defeated the Jacks in the sectional game at Spooner High School, 37–31. Our boys will play again tomorrow, and here are all the details you need to know!
SECTIONAL FINALS GAME DAY DETAILS:
📅 March 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Altoona High School
🐢 Turtle Lake Lakers vs. 🏴☠️ Prentice Buccaneers
🔗 WATCH LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/live/yXEB-kl2q-I?si=VEw1ER01a2EpukOl
🎟️ GET TICKETS: https://gofan.co/p/C725B3E7B3F7C498E125E5C991C04A02E12226B7666FCFE9
We are so proud of our team for their major win last night! Keep up the fight, Lakers — we are all cheering for you! 👏🎉💛
Last night, the Lakers defeated the Jacks in the sectional game at Spooner High School, 37–31. Our boys will play again tomorrow, and here are all the details you need to know!
SECTIONAL FINALS GAME DAY DETAILS:
📅 March 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Altoona High School
🐢 Turtle Lake Lakers vs. 🏴☠️ Prentice Buccaneers
🔗 WATCH LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/live/yXEB-kl2q-I?si=VEw1ER01a2EpukOl
🎟️ GET TICKETS: https://gofan.co/p/C725B3E7B3F7C498E125E5C991C04A02E12226B7666FCFE9
We are so proud of our team for their major win last night! Keep up the fight, Lakers — we are all cheering for you! 👏🎉💛
Energize your day - Eat School Breakfast! 🥞🍎 🥣🍌
Mornings can be hectic… the alarm doesn’t go off, kids don’t want to get up, there’s no time to eat before the bus comes, or they’re just not ready for breakfast yet. Sound familiar? We’ve got great news for you! 👇
Breakfast is served at Turtle Lake School — and it’s FREE for all students this year! 🎉 For the 2025–2026 school year, Turtle Lake School is operating under the Universal Free Breakfast Program, which means every student can enjoy a FREE breakfast at school each morning. No better deal than that! 🙌
A healthy breakfast helps students:
⚡ Start the day with energy
🧠 Stay focused and alert in class
💪 Get important vitamins and nutrients for a strong, healthy body
Help your child start the day off right by enjoying breakfast at school! 😋
Please note: This program applies to breakfast only. Families must still complete and return the free/reduced meal application to qualify for free or reduced school lunch.
Mornings can be hectic… the alarm doesn’t go off, kids don’t want to get up, there’s no time to eat before the bus comes, or they’re just not ready for breakfast yet. Sound familiar? We’ve got great news for you! 👇
Breakfast is served at Turtle Lake School — and it’s FREE for all students this year! 🎉 For the 2025–2026 school year, Turtle Lake School is operating under the Universal Free Breakfast Program, which means every student can enjoy a FREE breakfast at school each morning. No better deal than that! 🙌
A healthy breakfast helps students:
⚡ Start the day with energy
🧠 Stay focused and alert in class
💪 Get important vitamins and nutrients for a strong, healthy body
Help your child start the day off right by enjoying breakfast at school! 😋
Please note: This program applies to breakfast only. Families must still complete and return the free/reduced meal application to qualify for free or reduced school lunch.
These Lakers have BRIGHT futures ahead of them! ☀️😎
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, our 8th-grade class participated in Mock Interviews as part of their Career Unit. Students prepared a job application, created a resume, and practiced answering interview questions in preparation for the big day. 📝👔
Although many were a little nervous, they did a fantastic job and received positive, helpful feedback that will benefit them in the future. We are proud of the effort and professionalism our students showed! 👏
A huge thank you to our local business partners who volunteered their time and helped make this event a success:
⭐ Jolene Nitchey-Keppen & Allison Nitchey – Cheese Bros.
⭐ Kaylee Torgerson – Coffee Barn
⭐ Jack Swenson – Hotel Bar and Grill
⭐ Toni Monforton – Lake Country Pizza
⭐ Laura Osterberg & Kayla Mullen – McDonald's
We truly appreciate our community members for supporting our students and helping them gain valuable real-world experience! We are beyond proud of our 8th-grade students and the work they are doing in this class! 💛🐢❤️
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, our 8th-grade class participated in Mock Interviews as part of their Career Unit. Students prepared a job application, created a resume, and practiced answering interview questions in preparation for the big day. 📝👔
Although many were a little nervous, they did a fantastic job and received positive, helpful feedback that will benefit them in the future. We are proud of the effort and professionalism our students showed! 👏
A huge thank you to our local business partners who volunteered their time and helped make this event a success:
⭐ Jolene Nitchey-Keppen & Allison Nitchey – Cheese Bros.
⭐ Kaylee Torgerson – Coffee Barn
⭐ Jack Swenson – Hotel Bar and Grill
⭐ Toni Monforton – Lake Country Pizza
⭐ Laura Osterberg & Kayla Mullen – McDonald's
We truly appreciate our community members for supporting our students and helping them gain valuable real-world experience! We are beyond proud of our 8th-grade students and the work they are doing in this class! 💛🐢❤️
🐢 Turtle Lake Community Education Presents: Dementia Live
🗓️ Join us on March 20 for a unique and eye-opening experience with Trisha Witham from the ADRC of Barron & Rusk Counties as she leads a Dementia Live event.
Participants will have the opportunity to use a virtual reality (VR) device that simulates how a person living with dementia experiences the world. This powerful activity helps build understanding, empathy, and awareness for those affected by dementia in your life and in our community. 🧠🫶
We encourage community members to attend and take part in this meaningful learning experience. See the graphic for more information!
🗓️ Join us on March 20 for a unique and eye-opening experience with Trisha Witham from the ADRC of Barron & Rusk Counties as she leads a Dementia Live event.
Participants will have the opportunity to use a virtual reality (VR) device that simulates how a person living with dementia experiences the world. This powerful activity helps build understanding, empathy, and awareness for those affected by dementia in your life and in our community. 🧠🫶
We encourage community members to attend and take part in this meaningful learning experience. See the graphic for more information!
🎨🎶 Youth Art Month & Music in Our Schools Month: March 12 🎶🎨
More artwork featured from members of our Turtle Lake Art Team! Enjoy! 🤩
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Drawing by Sonia Trinka
(2) Painting by Mary Spychalla
(3) Painting by Yazmin Rainey
Come back to see the final three artwork features from our Laker students! 💛🐢❤️
More artwork featured from members of our Turtle Lake Art Team! Enjoy! 🤩
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Drawing by Sonia Trinka
(2) Painting by Mary Spychalla
(3) Painting by Yazmin Rainey
Come back to see the final three artwork features from our Laker students! 💛🐢❤️
💪 Beast of the Week: March 2–6, 2026 💪
These students have been crushing it in our High School Fitness class! Their hard work has earned them the title of BEAST OF THE WEEK! 😤🔥
Congratulations to:
⭐️ 6th Hour – Dominic Kelch and Kaylee Topper
⭐️ 7th Hour – JT Nitchey and Ella Koenig
Keep up the hard work, Lakers! 🐢❤️
These students have been crushing it in our High School Fitness class! Their hard work has earned them the title of BEAST OF THE WEEK! 😤🔥
Congratulations to:
⭐️ 6th Hour – Dominic Kelch and Kaylee Topper
⭐️ 7th Hour – JT Nitchey and Ella Koenig
Keep up the hard work, Lakers! 🐢❤️
⭐️ Elementary Student of the Week: March 3–6, 2026 ⭐️
🎉 Congratulations, Marshall! 🎉
Marshall was chosen as Student of the Week because he demonstrates many great qualities in and out of the classroom. Marshall is kind and respectful to all teachers and peers. He is always smiling and looks at things from a positive angle. 😃❤️
Marshall consistently tries his best and gives each task his all, even if it is new or challenging for him. We can always count on him to clean up his materials, put things back in the appropriate place, engage in our learning discussions, and get right to work. He takes his time and is meticulous, always striving for the best outcome. Marshall is a great role model for his peers to look up to, and it has been so fun to watch him develop and grow this year. 🤩👏
Keep up the great work, Marshall! 🐢
🎉 Congratulations, Marshall! 🎉
Marshall was chosen as Student of the Week because he demonstrates many great qualities in and out of the classroom. Marshall is kind and respectful to all teachers and peers. He is always smiling and looks at things from a positive angle. 😃❤️
Marshall consistently tries his best and gives each task his all, even if it is new or challenging for him. We can always count on him to clean up his materials, put things back in the appropriate place, engage in our learning discussions, and get right to work. He takes his time and is meticulous, always striving for the best outcome. Marshall is a great role model for his peers to look up to, and it has been so fun to watch him develop and grow this year. 🤩👏
Keep up the great work, Marshall! 🐢
🎨🎶 Youth Art Month & Music in Our Schools Month: March 11 🎶🎨
Time to show off some more incredible artwork created by our Turtle Lake Art Team students! Enjoy today’s ceramics! 🤩
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Ceramics by Ryanne Nykanen
(2) Ceramics by Anna Shipley
Come back tomorrow for more TLAT work! 💛🐢❤️
Time to show off some more incredible artwork created by our Turtle Lake Art Team students! Enjoy today’s ceramics! 🤩
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Ceramics by Ryanne Nykanen
(2) Ceramics by Anna Shipley
Come back tomorrow for more TLAT work! 💛🐢❤️
Fundamental skills are so important to learn at a young age. Turtle Lake Schools values instilling great character skills in our students, starting with our Littlest Lakers! 🐢🫶
⭐️ Today's Lesson: TEAMWORK! ⭐️
Here is Ms. Jensen's kindergarten class working as a team to put a puzzle together in guidance class! 🧩
⭐️ Today's Lesson: TEAMWORK! ⭐️
Here is Ms. Jensen's kindergarten class working as a team to put a puzzle together in guidance class! 🧩
Laker Nation, You’re Invited! 💛🏀
Please join us tomorrow at Turtle Lake Schools as we honor and hype up our Boys Basketball team before their big sectional matchup against Drummond tomorrow night! 🔥
📣 Pep Fest
📅 March 12, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Turtle Lake Schools
Come send our boys off to Spooner feeling the love and support of Laker Nation! Let’s pack the gym and show our Laker pride! 💛🐢❤️
Please join us tomorrow at Turtle Lake Schools as we honor and hype up our Boys Basketball team before their big sectional matchup against Drummond tomorrow night! 🔥
📣 Pep Fest
📅 March 12, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Turtle Lake Schools
Come send our boys off to Spooner feeling the love and support of Laker Nation! Let’s pack the gym and show our Laker pride! 💛🐢❤️
🏀🚨 ATTENTION LAKER NATION 🚨 🏀
Here is all the info you need to know about tomorrow’s boys' basketball sectional game for our Turtle Lake Lakers!
Our Laker boys will take on the Drummond Jacks at Spooner High School on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM! 🔥 ⛹️
🎟️ $7 Adults // 6 and under FREE
🔗 WATCH THE ACTION HERE:https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/spooner/organization/7267/spooner-high-school/watch?ib=3808524
We are so proud of our boys! Let’s cheer them on and bring home a sectional WIN to LAKER NATION! 💛🐢❤️
Here is all the info you need to know about tomorrow’s boys' basketball sectional game for our Turtle Lake Lakers!
Our Laker boys will take on the Drummond Jacks at Spooner High School on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM! 🔥 ⛹️
🎟️ $7 Adults // 6 and under FREE
🔗 WATCH THE ACTION HERE:https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/spooner/organization/7267/spooner-high-school/watch?ib=3808524
We are so proud of our boys! Let’s cheer them on and bring home a sectional WIN to LAKER NATION! 💛🐢❤️
🎨🎶 Youth Art Month & Music in Our Schools Month: March 10 🎶🎨
Our Lakers are beyond talented! Take a look at these mixed media pieces created by two members of the Turtle Lake Art Team! 👏
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Mixed Media by Brooke Harris
(2) Mixed Media by Natalya Frazee
We will be sharing more artwork from our students throughout the week. Stay tuned! 💛🐢❤️
Our Lakers are beyond talented! Take a look at these mixed media pieces created by two members of the Turtle Lake Art Team! 👏
🎨 Featured Artwork:
(1) Mixed Media by Brooke Harris
(2) Mixed Media by Natalya Frazee
We will be sharing more artwork from our students throughout the week. Stay tuned! 💛🐢❤️
Hey Lakers, mark your calendars‼️ 🗓️
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Turtle Lake School District! 🤩 Here are the dates you’ll want to remember so you can join the fun! 📚
⭐️ March 31, 3:30–7:40 PM
⭐️ April 1, 3:30–5:00 PM
⭐️ April 2, 3:30–7:40 PM
More information to come. We can’t wait!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Turtle Lake School District! 🤩 Here are the dates you’ll want to remember so you can join the fun! 📚
⭐️ March 31, 3:30–7:40 PM
⭐️ April 1, 3:30–5:00 PM
⭐️ April 2, 3:30–7:40 PM
More information to come. We can’t wait!
🎨🎶 Youth Art Month & Music in Our Schools Month: March 9th🎶🎨
We are beyond proud of our Turtle Lake Art Team! 🤩 Our team will be heading to State next month at UW-River Falls to compete in the Visual Arts Classic Competition. This year’s theme is movement, and these two incredible pieces represent that theme beautifully!
🎨 Artwork Featured:
(1) Digital Art by McKayla Pittman
(2) Drawing by Mylee Pittman
Stay tuned to see more amazing art created by our Lakers students throughout the month! 💛🐢❤️
We are beyond proud of our Turtle Lake Art Team! 🤩 Our team will be heading to State next month at UW-River Falls to compete in the Visual Arts Classic Competition. This year’s theme is movement, and these two incredible pieces represent that theme beautifully!
🎨 Artwork Featured:
(1) Digital Art by McKayla Pittman
(2) Drawing by Mylee Pittman
Stay tuned to see more amazing art created by our Lakers students throughout the month! 💛🐢❤️
LAKERS BOYS BASKETBALL ARE REGIONAL CHAMPIONS 🏆🏀👏
We are beyond proud of our Lakers boys! 🤩 They took home the win this weekend, securing the title of 🌟 REGIONAL CHAMPS! 🌟
They will play Drummond on Thursday at Spooner High School. Stay tuned for more information about the game! Also, check out our page for information on how to order Regional Champs T-shirts!
GO LAKERS 💛🐢❤️
We are beyond proud of our Lakers boys! 🤩 They took home the win this weekend, securing the title of 🌟 REGIONAL CHAMPS! 🌟
They will play Drummond on Thursday at Spooner High School. Stay tuned for more information about the game! Also, check out our page for information on how to order Regional Champs T-shirts!
GO LAKERS 💛🐢❤️
Come out and join the fun today at Turtle Lake Schools’ Open Gym and Swim! 🌊🏈⭐️
➡️ Reminder: Admission is FREE. Open from 1:30–3:30 PM at Turtle Lake Schools!
➡️ Reminder: Admission is FREE. Open from 1:30–3:30 PM at Turtle Lake Schools!
🚨🏀 Attention Laker Nation!! 🏀🚨
Let us congratulate our Boys Basketball team on their huge win last night against Solon Springs! They are heading to the Regional Finals! 🏆🔥
Tonight, March 7, 2026, right here on the home court at 7:00 PM, the Turtle Lake Boys Basketball team will take on the Frederic Vikings. LET'S GO LAKERS! 💛🐢❤️
🔗 Watch Live Here:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/turtle-lake/organization/100540/turtle-lakesch-high-school
Let us congratulate our Boys Basketball team on their huge win last night against Solon Springs! They are heading to the Regional Finals! 🏆🔥
Tonight, March 7, 2026, right here on the home court at 7:00 PM, the Turtle Lake Boys Basketball team will take on the Frederic Vikings. LET'S GO LAKERS! 💛🐢❤️
🔗 Watch Live Here:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/turtle-lake/organization/100540/turtle-lakesch-high-school
Check out these outstanding Turtle Lake Students who went above and beyond this quarter and made the "A" and "B" Honor Roll! 👏 📚 🌟
Congratulations, Lakers! 💛 🐢 ❤️
Some Honor Roll recipients are not pictured.
Congratulations, Lakers! 💛 🐢 ❤️
Some Honor Roll recipients are not pictured.
Please join us in congratulating the students who have worked hard and secured a place on the Turtle Lake School District High School A and B Honor Roll! 🎉👏🤩
Listed are the students who have received this honor for Quarter 2. We are proud of each and every one of them for their hard work and dedication to their studies! Keep up the great work, Lakers! 💛🐢❤️
Listed are the students who have received this honor for Quarter 2. We are proud of each and every one of them for their hard work and dedication to their studies! Keep up the great work, Lakers! 💛🐢❤️
📣 WE’RE HIRING: SUMMER SCHOOL TEACHERS‼️ The School District of Turtle Lake is looking for licensed teachers to join our Summer School team! ☀️📚
🗓 June 8 – June 26, 2026 (15 days total)
⏰ 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
💵 $32.00 per hour
✅ Teaching License Required
Good news: Teachers do not have to work all three weeks this year; a minimum of two weeks is required.
For an Application:
📞 Call: 715-986-4470
📧 Email: jquade@turtlelake.k12.wi.us
🗓 Application Deadline: April 10, 2026
🗓 June 8 – June 26, 2026 (15 days total)
⏰ 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
💵 $32.00 per hour
✅ Teaching License Required
Good news: Teachers do not have to work all three weeks this year; a minimum of two weeks is required.
For an Application:
📞 Call: 715-986-4470
📧 Email: jquade@turtlelake.k12.wi.us
🗓 Application Deadline: April 10, 2026
