Closing the Book on Quarter 1! ✨📚 Today, October 31st, 2025, marks the end of quarter one for the 2025-2026 school year. As we turn the page on the first quarter, we’re so proud of all the hard work, growth, and Laker pride our students have shown! 💛❤️ Let’s keep that momentum going as we dive into the next chapter, Quarter 2! Keep up the hard work, Lakers!

👻 BOO! Did we scare you? 🎃

The Turtle Lake School District wishes everyone a Happy Halloween! 💛🕸️❤️ Have a fun, safe, and spooky night filled with treats, tricks, and laughter! 🍬🦇

📣 Final Reminder, Lakers! There is still time to share your input for the School District of Turtle Lake’s next five-year Strategic Plan! 🐢💛 Your voice matters to help shape the future of our schools! 🌟

🗓️ Survey closes October 31st
💻 Take it here → https://forms.gle/omYEwPEvHaaaaUS99
📝 Paper copies available in the school office

Let’s finish strong, Lakers! ❤️

🌟 Student of the Week 🌟

This week’s Student of the Week is Ava! 💛 Ava brings so much joy, positivity, and a bright smile to our classroom every day. She’s always ready to take on each day with enthusiasm, helps her classmates, and is a wonderful support to her teacher. 👏 Keep up the great work, Ava, we’re so proud of you! ❤️🐢

📚✨ The Countdown Is On! Just ONE WEEK Until the Scholastic Book Fair!

Get ready, Lakers! Our Scholastic Book Fair arrives at Turtle Lake Schools next week, and we can’t wait to dive into a world of stories, adventures, and imagination! 📖💛

💡 Tip for Families: Make shopping easy and fun with eWallet — a safe, cash-free payment option!
✔️ Simple for families to set up
✔️ Easy for others to contribute
✔️ Let your child shop independently and pick the books they love
✔️ Link Here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/turtlelakeelementaryschool1

Any unspent funds will roll over into a Scholastic eGift balance for future Fairs or online shopping. Visit our Book Fair homepage to set up your eWallet and get started today! 🐢📚

Lakers Volleyball Fans, It’s Game Time! 🏐 🎟️ Tickets for Thursday’s Sectional Semi-Final Volleyball Match vs. Prairie Farm go on sale TODAY at noon in the school office! 🙌

🎫 Ticket Info:
Adults & Students: $7
Children under 6: $1

Skip the wait and grab your tickets early! Tickets will also be available at the door on Thursday night! Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Lakers to VICTORY! 💛❤️

❤️🐢 Red Ribbon Week is Here, Lakers! 🐢❤️

We’re excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, Tuesday, October 28th, through Friday, October 31st! 🎉 This important week promotes a drug-free, healthy lifestyle and encourages our Lakers to make safe and positive choices. 💪🏼✨

🎁 Student Goodies
Each student will receive a Red Ribbon Week pencil and bracelet to remind them to live drug-free!

👕 Dress-Up Days Reminders: Show your Laker spirit all week long!
Tuesday, Oct. 28: Rally in Red ❤️
Wednesday, Oct. 29: Team Up Against Drugs 🏈
Thursday, Oct. 30: Drugs Are Out of Style – Be YOU! 👟
Friday, Oct. 31: Haunt the Halls, Not Your Life – Stay Drug Free! 🎃

🎨 Coloring Contest (Pre-K–5th Grade)
Hosted by Austad’s SuperValu! Winners will be chosen for creativity and effort!

🚓 Special Presentation – Wednesday, Oct. 29
We’re welcoming Turtle Lake Police Chief Derek Posey, K9 Max, and SRO Cory Knudson for an inspiring talk about making safe and healthy choices. 🐾💙

Let’s make this Red Ribbon Week a fun, educational, and unforgettable celebration of Laker pride and positive choices! 💛❤️

Your Lakers are Regional Champions! Order your Regional Championship Shirt now! Orders are due Monday, October 27th at 12:00 noon in order to receive them for Thursdays game.

Click the Google Form Link to order your shirt. Youth sizes to 4XL are available.

Payment must be received in the school office in order to receive your t-shirt. Shirts are $15.00. Checks can be made payable to the Turtle Lake School.

https://forms.gle/e7uHeT6FbNeCDBXp9

You can also email your order to jquade@turtlelake.k12.wi.us

Turtle Lake FFA Event! 🧑🏼‍🌾🇺🇸 Get ready for an afternoon full of fun and Laker spirit! 🎉 Join us tomorrow, October 26th, from 4–7 PM at the high school for an exciting FFA event you won’t want to miss!

Meet current Turtle Lake FFA members, learn what FFA is all about. This event is open to all🌟 Come for the fun, stay for the friends, see you there, Lakers! 💛❤️

🚶‍♀️The New Track is Open to the Public! 🏃‍♂️

Our community now has a beautiful new track, and we can’t wait for everyone to enjoy it. Please remember to:
👟 Wear clean shoes
📋 Follow the rules posted by the entrance and on the sign in this photo

Let’s work together to keep our new track clean, safe, and looking great for years to come! 🐢💪 Go, Lakers!

Red Ribbon Week is Almost Here, Lakers! ❤️🤍

Next week, we’re celebrating healthy choices and school spirit with daily dress-up themes! Let’s come together to show our support for living drug-free and have a little fun while we’re at it! 👕✨

Here’s what’s coming up:
❤️Tuesday, Oct. 28 – Rally in Red!
Wear RED to kick off Red Ribbon Week!

🏈 Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Team Up Against Drugs!
Rep your favorite jersey or team gear.

👗 Thursday, Oct. 30 – Drugs Are Out of Style – Be YOU!
Show your individuality with mismatched or unique outfits.

🎃 Friday, Oct. 31 – Haunt the Halls, Not Your Life – Stay Drug Free!
Bring a costume to wear for the costume parade!

Let’s make it a week full of spirit, positivity, and Laker pride! 💛❤️

📣 No School Reminder! There will be no school on Monday, October 27th, 2025, for Teacher In-Service at Turtle Lake Schools. 🍎✏️

Enjoy the long weekend, Lakers! We’ll see you back in class on Tuesday, October 28th, to kick off Red Ribbon Week! ❤️

🏒 Try Hockey for Free + Trunk or Treat! 🎃

Looking for a fun weekend activity? The Barron-Chetek Youth Hockey Association invites all kids to come try hockey for free this Saturday, October 25th from 9:00–10:00 AM at the Barron Ice Arena! ⛸️

This USA Hockey–sponsored event gives kids the chance to get on the ice, learn the basics, and see what hockey is all about, with no cost and equipment provided for first-year skaters! 🙌

After skating, families are welcome to stick around for the 1st Annual Trunk or Treat from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM! 🍬👻 It’s the perfect chance to have fun, stay active, and celebrate the season!

🏈 Friday Night Lights! Your Turtle Lake Lakers have officially made it to the playoffs and hit the road tonight to take on the Pepin Eagles! 💛❤️

📍 Pepin High School
🕖 Kickoff – 7:00 PM

We need ALL the Laker support we can get, whether you’re cheering in the stands or watching at home! 🐢👏 Can’t make it to the game? No worries, tune in to the livestream here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/pepin/organization/12456/pepinalma-high-school/video

Let’s go, Lakers! 💛❤️

📸🏐 Throwback Thursday to last week when we celebrated our amazing volleyball seniors, Ryanne and Jade! 🎓❤️ Your hard work, dedication, and endless Laker Spirit have made such a lasting impact on the Turtle Lake Volleyball program! You’ll be missed both on and off the court! 💪🏼🐢

Let’s finish this season strong and make it one to remember! Go, Lakers! ❤️💛

🧣 Friday Night Lights Theme Alert! Lakers, it’s going to be a chilly one in Pepin this Friday, so we have a perfect theme: Beanies & Blankets! ❤️

Grab your coziest gear, stay warm, and come out to cheer on the Turtle Lake Lakers as they take on Pepin under the lights! 🏈 Let’s show that Laker pride! 💛❤️

💛🐢 Sharing Fun at Little Laker Club☀️🎨 From games to crafts to smiles that light up the room, our Little Laker Club is the place to be before and after school! ❤️👏🏼

🏐 Game Day in Laker Nation! Your Turtle Lake Lakers are taking the court tonight at home for Round 1 of Regionals against the Siren Dragons! 💛❤️

Let’s pack the gym and bring the energy as our varsity team fights to keep their postseason run alive! 💪🔥

📍 Turtle Lake High School
🕖 Varsity – 7:00 PM
🐢Let’s go, Lakers!