Thank you to Louis Finer Meats for hosting an amazing sausage-making class in partnership with the Turtle Lake Community Education Program! We appreciate the time, knowledge, and hands-on experience you shared with our community. π₯©π

The Turtle Lake School District Staff is decked out for Christmas, bringing some joy and good spirits to our hallways and to our students! π Here are two of our paras, Ashley Schmitt and Colette Becker, in their matching Christmas sweaters! β€οΈ π

Our students are in full holiday mode! Our Horticulture class took some time to make some festive Christmas wreaths! π β€οΈ Nice Work, Lakers!





Thank you to Mrs. Johnson for coming and sharing her artistic talent with the Little Laker Club! Turtle Lake truly has the best staff, and that includes our wonderful Kβ12 Art Teacher, Rebecca Johnson. We are so grateful you shared your craft with us! π¨π

π Student of the Week π Week of December 15th 2025
This weekβs Student of the Week is Arianna Johnson! Arianna is a hard-working student who puts forth her best effort in every subject. She actively participates in class by asking insightful questions and providing great answers. She is also a wonderful friend and is always willing to share her supplies or help classmates who may be struggling.
Keep up the great work, Arianna! πβ€οΈ
This weekβs Student of the Week is Arianna Johnson! Arianna is a hard-working student who puts forth her best effort in every subject. She actively participates in class by asking insightful questions and providing great answers. She is also a wonderful friend and is always willing to share her supplies or help classmates who may be struggling.
Keep up the great work, Arianna! πβ€οΈ

π Lakers Basketball TONIGHT (Dec. 22) at Turtle Lake HS! Girls' and Boys' basketball will be on the home court, taking on the Elmwood/Plum City Wolves! You won't want to miss this match-up!
π Girls Varsity // 5:45 PM
πBoys JV // 5:45 PM
π Boys Varsity // 7:15 PM
π WATCH IT LIVE: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/turtle-lake/organization/100540/turtle-lakesch-high-school
Letβs go, Lakers! π π’ β€οΈ
π Girls Varsity // 5:45 PM
πBoys JV // 5:45 PM
π Boys Varsity // 7:15 PM
π WATCH IT LIVE: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/turtle-lake/organization/100540/turtle-lakesch-high-school
Letβs go, Lakers! π π’ β€οΈ


GET LOUD LAKERS! π π β€οΈ
Tonight, Friday, December 19, Lakers Boys and Girls Basketball Hits the Court! To catch the fun, join us at New Auburn High School as the Lakers take on the Trojans.
β° Game Times:
βοΈ Boys JV & Girls Varsity: 5:45 PM
βοΈ Boys Varsity: 7:15 PM
Tonight, Friday, December 19, Lakers Boys and Girls Basketball Hits the Court! To catch the fun, join us at New Auburn High School as the Lakers take on the Trojans.
β° Game Times:
βοΈ Boys JV & Girls Varsity: 5:45 PM
βοΈ Boys Varsity: 7:15 PM


π€Ό Wrestling Tournament DayβΌοΈ The Turtle Lake/Clayton Boys and Girls Wrestling Teams will be traveling to Somerset today to compete in the Somerset Wrestling Tournament!
π Location: Somerset High School
π Doors Open: 3:00 PM
π Admission: $7 Adults | $5 Students
Come out and cheer loud for our boys and girls wrestlers as they hit the mat and represent Turtle Lake/Clayton! π πͺ
π Location: Somerset High School
π Doors Open: 3:00 PM
π Admission: $7 Adults | $5 Students
Come out and cheer loud for our boys and girls wrestlers as they hit the mat and represent Turtle Lake/Clayton! π πͺ


All After-School Activities have been cancelled for today, Thursday, December 18th, due to the forecasted weather. Little Laker Club will run their normal hours.

Game Night on the Home Court for Boys Basketball! ππ’ π Tonight, the Turtle Lake Lakers will take on Prairie Farm and Clayton on the home court!
Due to the weather forecast, game times have been moved up:
βοΈ JV will start at 5:00 PM
βοΈ Varsity will follow at 6:15 PM
Canβt make it in person? Tune in and support our boys from home on the livestream for the Varsity game: π https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/turtle-lake/organization/100540/turtle-lakesch-high-school
Letβs Go Lakers! π’ β€οΈ
Due to the weather forecast, game times have been moved up:
βοΈ JV will start at 5:00 PM
βοΈ Varsity will follow at 6:15 PM
Canβt make it in person? Tune in and support our boys from home on the livestream for the Varsity game: π https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/turtle-lake/organization/100540/turtle-lakesch-high-school
Letβs Go Lakers! π’ β€οΈ

β° Final Reminder Laker: Superintendent Search Survey Due Friday
The Turtle Lake School District Board of Education is partnering with Hazard, Young & Attea (HYA) to help identify our next superintendent, with a permanent selection expected by February 2026. Your input is essential in this process. Please take a few minutes to complete the confidential superintendent search survey.
π Last day to participate is Friday, December 19.
π Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/yN9y7KCNhqJDR2gz5
Thank you for helping shape the future of Turtle Lake! ππ’β€οΈ
The Turtle Lake School District Board of Education is partnering with Hazard, Young & Attea (HYA) to help identify our next superintendent, with a permanent selection expected by February 2026. Your input is essential in this process. Please take a few minutes to complete the confidential superintendent search survey.
π Last day to participate is Friday, December 19.
π Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/yN9y7KCNhqJDR2gz5
Thank you for helping shape the future of Turtle Lake! ππ’β€οΈ

π β€οΈ Itβs a Lakers Showdown on the Home Court! π’ π Join us tonight, December 16th, 2025, as the Turtle Lake Lakers take on the Shell Lake Lakers right here at home!
β° Game Times:
β’ Girls Varsity & Boys JV β 5:45 PM
β’ Boys Varsity β 7:15 PM
We need all the TURTLE LAKE Laker pride in the stands to cheer our teams on to victory! ππ
β° Game Times:
β’ Girls Varsity & Boys JV β 5:45 PM
β’ Boys Varsity β 7:15 PM
We need all the TURTLE LAKE Laker pride in the stands to cheer our teams on to victory! ππ


βοΈ Student of the Week βοΈ Week of December 8th 2025
Congratulations, Emilio! π
Emilio is a wonderful representation of what it means to be Student of the Week. He is a true friend to those who are hurting and a constant encourager, especially when it comes to helping others make good choices. Emilioβs genuine smile, sincerity, and great sense of humor brighten our school each day. He is creative, thoughtful, and a determined thinker who pushes through whatever challenges come his way. Way to go, Emilio! π
Congratulations, Emilio! π
Emilio is a wonderful representation of what it means to be Student of the Week. He is a true friend to those who are hurting and a constant encourager, especially when it comes to helping others make good choices. Emilioβs genuine smile, sincerity, and great sense of humor brighten our school each day. He is creative, thoughtful, and a determined thinker who pushes through whatever challenges come his way. Way to go, Emilio! π

ππΆ The Turtle Lake Schools Music Department proudly presents the Band & Choir Christmas Concert! Come enjoy incredible holiday music performed by your favorite Laker students. β€οΈ
π Tonight β December 15, 2025
β° Band: 6:00 PM
β° Choir: 7:00 PM
Bring your friends and family and celebrate the season with us! πΊπ€β¨
π Tonight β December 15, 2025
β° Band: 6:00 PM
β° Choir: 7:00 PM
Bring your friends and family and celebrate the season with us! πΊπ€β¨

π€ΌββοΈ Join us for the Barron Wrestling Invitational (Saturday, December 13th, 2025)
Turtle Lake and Clayton boys & girls wrestling are headed to Barron High School today! Action starts at 9:00 AM, and you donβt want to miss it!
π Admission: $6 Adults | $3 Students | Seniors 60+ FREE
Come pack the stands and cheer on your favorite wrestlers. Weβll see you on the mat! π
Turtle Lake and Clayton boys & girls wrestling are headed to Barron High School today! Action starts at 9:00 AM, and you donβt want to miss it!
π Admission: $6 Adults | $3 Students | Seniors 60+ FREE
Come pack the stands and cheer on your favorite wrestlers. Weβll see you on the mat! π


βοΈ Student of the Week βοΈ December 1st - 5th 2025
Mr. Pabstβs 4th grade nominated Maci Swager as the Student of the Week to kick off the month of December! β€οΈ Maci comes to school each day with a great attitude, a smile on her face, and an eagerness to learn. She is respectful to both students and staff by following directions and doing the right thing, because itβs the right thing to do. π π€©
Maci is a wonderful role model for younger students, demonstrating respect, responsibility, gratitude, empathy, perseverance, honesty, cooperation, courage, and creativity. π Keep up the great work, Maci! π
Mr. Pabstβs 4th grade nominated Maci Swager as the Student of the Week to kick off the month of December! β€οΈ Maci comes to school each day with a great attitude, a smile on her face, and an eagerness to learn. She is respectful to both students and staff by following directions and doing the right thing, because itβs the right thing to do. π π€©
Maci is a wonderful role model for younger students, demonstrating respect, responsibility, gratitude, empathy, perseverance, honesty, cooperation, courage, and creativity. π Keep up the great work, Maci! π

π GAMEDAY for TL Basketball! π
The Turtle Lake Lakers are on the road to Grantsburg to take on the Pirates!
Girls Varsity and Boys JV tip off at 5:45 PM followed by boys Varsity hitting the court at 7:15 PM.
Letβs show up and cheer loud with LAKER PRIDE! π π’ β€οΈ
The Turtle Lake Lakers are on the road to Grantsburg to take on the Pirates!
Girls Varsity and Boys JV tip off at 5:45 PM followed by boys Varsity hitting the court at 7:15 PM.
Letβs show up and cheer loud with LAKER PRIDE! π π’ β€οΈ


πβ¨ Join us today for some Christmas cheer from our Elementary students!
Our Little Lakers will perform a concert at 10 AM and 2 PM in the Turtle Lake Schools Auditorium. We canβt wait to share the joy of the holiday season with you through music! ππΆβ€οΈ
Our Little Lakers will perform a concert at 10 AM and 2 PM in the Turtle Lake Schools Auditorium. We canβt wait to share the joy of the holiday season with you through music! ππΆβ€οΈ

π£ Hey Lakers,
Did you know CESA 11 holds Substitute Teacher right here in Turtle Lake!? Join their January session on the 7th and 8th!
If youβre interested in becoming a substitute teacher or know someone who is, this is a great opportunity to get certified and support our local schools! πβ¨
Did you know CESA 11 holds Substitute Teacher right here in Turtle Lake!? Join their January session on the 7th and 8th!
If youβre interested in becoming a substitute teacher or know someone who is, this is a great opportunity to get certified and support our local schools! πβ¨

A huge THANK YOU to Synergy for their generosity! ππ They donated 50 meals to our Backpack Program, helping ensure students have the food they need beyond the school day.
Community partners like Synergy make a real difference, and weβre so grateful for their support! ππ
Community partners like Synergy make a real difference, and weβre so grateful for their support! ππ

