🛠️✨ Fab Lab Fun Monday December 1st! ✨🛠️
Bring in the new month with another Open Fab Lab with Mr. Garrett Plooy! 🎉 We can’t wait to see what you create, Lakers! 💛🐢❤️
📍 Turtle Lake School District
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
👥 Ages 18+ welcome
💾 Don’t forget to bring a USB drive to save your projects!
Bring in the new month with another Open Fab Lab with Mr. Garrett Plooy! 🎉 We can’t wait to see what you create, Lakers! 💛🐢❤️
📍 Turtle Lake School District
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
👥 Ages 18+ welcome
💾 Don’t forget to bring a USB drive to save your projects!
Happy Thanksgiving, Laker Nation! 🦃🍁
We are grateful for our amazing students, staff, families, and community who make Turtle Lake such a special place to learn and grow. 💛🐢❤️
Wishing you all a safe, restful, and joyful holiday!
We are grateful for our amazing students, staff, families, and community who make Turtle Lake such a special place to learn and grow. 💛🐢❤️
Wishing you all a safe, restful, and joyful holiday!
🎭 Turtle Lake Drama Department Presents...🎭
⬆️ Digging Deeper
Follow a recently departed CEO who discovers that getting “upstairs” isn’t so simple, especially when she struggles to find two people who can vouch for her character.
📱 Alice in Cellphoneland
A modern twist on a classic tale! Watch as familiar characters learn that putting down their devices can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections.
Join us Thursday, December 4th, at 7 PM in the Turtle Lake auditorium for a special double feature performance by our drama department! Come support our talented student performers and enjoy an evening of creativity, humor, and heart. Concessions will be available too, so grab some popcorn and enjoy the show! 🎬🐢❤️
🎶 On Monday, November 17, 11 Turtle Lake High School students participated in the Lakeland Conference Honors Band and Choir in Shell Lake!
The Honors Band worked with clinician CW3 James Baxter, while the Honors Choir collaborated with clinician Charles Moe. Our students spent the day growing, learning, and making music, all leading up to a wonderful public concert to showcase their hard work. 🎼✨
Representing Turtle Lake:
🎺 Band:
Andrew Buck, Michael Quechulpa Lee
🎤 Choir:
June Carlson, John Groth, Lily Groth, Ella Koenig, Ryanne Nykanen, Katelyn Pabst, McKayla Pittman, Koral Todd, Wyatt Todd
Way to go, Lakers! 💛🐢❤️
The Honors Band worked with clinician CW3 James Baxter, while the Honors Choir collaborated with clinician Charles Moe. Our students spent the day growing, learning, and making music, all leading up to a wonderful public concert to showcase their hard work. 🎼✨
Representing Turtle Lake:
🎺 Band:
Andrew Buck, Michael Quechulpa Lee
🎤 Choir:
June Carlson, John Groth, Lily Groth, Ella Koenig, Ryanne Nykanen, Katelyn Pabst, McKayla Pittman, Koral Todd, Wyatt Todd
Way to go, Lakers! 💛🐢❤️
Chicks and Salsa in the Classroom!? 🐔🌶️📚
Mrs. Warner’s class dove into Chicks and Salsa by Aaron Reynolds, a fun story about what happens when the farm animals decide they’re done with boring chicken feed!
Students practiced sequencing events and worked through a Story Grammar to learn all the key elements of a story.
To wrap up the week, we celebrated with a Chips & Salsa Party! 🎉 Students explored fresh ingredients like cilantro, garlic, and chiles, and tasted guacamole, salsa, and queso. A delicious ending to a great week of learning!
Let’s get LOUD, Lakers! 💛🐢❤️
Tonight, our very own Girls Basketball Lakers take on the Red Raiders at 📍 Bruce High School! The game starts at ⏰ 7:15 PM, and we want to see YOU in the stands cheering them on! 👏🏼🎉🏀
Tonight, our very own Girls Basketball Lakers take on the Red Raiders at 📍 Bruce High School! The game starts at ⏰ 7:15 PM, and we want to see YOU in the stands cheering them on! 👏🏼🎉🏀
🍳 Top Chef: National Guard Edition! 🇺🇸
National Guard representatives stopped by our cooking class for an exciting Top Chef–style challenge! Each team received two MREs and had to transform them into a brand-new dish, all while racing the clock ⏱️ To earn bonus ingredients, students completed fun physical challenges like planks and linked-arm cooking! 💪🔥
🥇 Congratulations to the winning team:
June Carlson, Ella Robertson, and Thomas Swanson!
Amazing job to all our student chefs for rising to the challenge! 👏🍽️
National Guard representatives stopped by our cooking class for an exciting Top Chef–style challenge! Each team received two MREs and had to transform them into a brand-new dish, all while racing the clock ⏱️ To earn bonus ingredients, students completed fun physical challenges like planks and linked-arm cooking! 💪🔥
🥇 Congratulations to the winning team:
June Carlson, Ella Robertson, and Thomas Swanson!
Amazing job to all our student chefs for rising to the challenge! 👏🍽️
💪 Beast of the Week 💪 Week of November 17th - 21st
Another week, another group of standout Lakers earning the title of Beast of the Week for their hard work and determination in HS Fitness! 🐢💛
⚡ 6th Hour: Cam Davis
⚡ 7th Hour: Brian Mellado & Katherine Thomas
These students showed incredible effort, focus, and drive, exactly what it means to be a Beast in the fitness room. Keep crushing it, Lakers! 👏🔥
Another week, another group of standout Lakers earning the title of Beast of the Week for their hard work and determination in HS Fitness! 🐢💛
⚡ 6th Hour: Cam Davis
⚡ 7th Hour: Brian Mellado & Katherine Thomas
These students showed incredible effort, focus, and drive, exactly what it means to be a Beast in the fitness room. Keep crushing it, Lakers! 👏🔥
🌟 Student of the Week 🌟 Let's celebrate Roman! 🎉
Roman gives 110% every single day in the classroom. He’s always ready to lend a helping hand, brighten the room with his outgoing personality, and be a true friend to those around him. He represents everything it means to be a Laker: Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. 💛🐢
Keep shining, Roman! We’re proud of you! 👏✨
Roman gives 110% every single day in the classroom. He’s always ready to lend a helping hand, brighten the room with his outgoing personality, and be a true friend to those around him. He represents everything it means to be a Laker: Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. 💛🐢
Keep shining, Roman! We’re proud of you! 👏✨
Open Gym & Swim Update 🏀🚫🏊♂️ There will be no Open Gym & Swim on Sunday, November 23rd, as the session has been canceled. We’ll take a short break and return after the first of the year. See you then, Lakers! 💛🐢
📅 Mark Your Calendars, Lakers! We’re excited to announce a special event on Monday, December 8th, from 5–7 PM — Turtle Lake is partnering with Louie’s Finer Meats to bring you a hands-on Sausage Making Class! 🌭👩🍳
Hosted right here at the Turtle Lake School District, this class is your chance to learn from the best in the business.
👉 $20 registration fee
👉 Limited to just 15 participants — spots will fill fast!
To register or learn more, contact Malissa Betz at mbetz@turtlelake.k12.wi.us
Don’t miss this fun and flavorful experience! 🎉
Hosted right here at the Turtle Lake School District, this class is your chance to learn from the best in the business.
👉 $20 registration fee
👉 Limited to just 15 participants — spots will fill fast!
To register or learn more, contact Malissa Betz at mbetz@turtlelake.k12.wi.us
Don’t miss this fun and flavorful experience! 🎉
🏀💛 Game Day, Lakers! The first girls' basketball game of the season is here! 💛🏀
Tonight at 7:00 PM, the Turtle Lake Girls Basketball team hits the road to take on the Ellsworth Panthers in Ellsworth.
Let’s kick off the season strong and show that Laker Pride loud and proud! 🐢
Go Lakers! 🎉🔥
Tonight at 7:00 PM, the Turtle Lake Girls Basketball team hits the road to take on the Ellsworth Panthers in Ellsworth.
Let’s kick off the season strong and show that Laker Pride loud and proud! 🐢
Go Lakers! 🎉🔥
⭐️ Student of the Week ⭐️ Say hello to Mason! 💛🐢
Mason has earned the title of Turtle Lake Elementary Student of the Week. Mason shows up each day with a positive attitude and a readiness to learn. He works hard in the classroom, brings great energy to every activity, and is always looking for ways to lend a helping hand. 🙌📚
Keep up the amazing work, Mason, we’re proud of you! 👏🌟
Mason has earned the title of Turtle Lake Elementary Student of the Week. Mason shows up each day with a positive attitude and a readiness to learn. He works hard in the classroom, brings great energy to every activity, and is always looking for ways to lend a helping hand. 🙌📚
Keep up the amazing work, Mason, we’re proud of you! 👏🌟
💛🐢 Honoring a Community Partner: Lake Country Dairy 🐢💛
The School District of Turtle Lake is proud to recognize Lake Country Dairy as part of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ 2025 Business Honor Roll Program! This honor highlights local businesses that go above and beyond in supporting schools through resources, opportunities, and community partnership.
Pictured: Gary Gosda of Lake Country Dairy and School Board President Bill Muench.
Lake Country Dairy has been an incredible supporter of our district. Over the past year, they generously contributed $50,000 to the Turtle Lake track renovation project, support that made the completion of this major project possible. 🏃♂️🏃♀️💙
On behalf of the entire district, we extend our sincere gratitude to Lake Country Dairy for investing in our students, our school, and our community’s future leaders. ❤️✨
The School District of Turtle Lake is proud to recognize Lake Country Dairy as part of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ 2025 Business Honor Roll Program! This honor highlights local businesses that go above and beyond in supporting schools through resources, opportunities, and community partnership.
Pictured: Gary Gosda of Lake Country Dairy and School Board President Bill Muench.
Lake Country Dairy has been an incredible supporter of our district. Over the past year, they generously contributed $50,000 to the Turtle Lake track renovation project, support that made the completion of this major project possible. 🏃♂️🏃♀️💙
On behalf of the entire district, we extend our sincere gratitude to Lake Country Dairy for investing in our students, our school, and our community’s future leaders. ❤️✨
The new pack has formed. It's small, but strong, so it can grow!
🦅 Join the Adventure @ Pack 59's 1st Meeting
📅 Tuesday, Nov 18th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Turtle Lake School IMC
Pack 59 is forming right here in the Turtle Lake / Clayton area — and your family is invited to be part of the excitement! Bring your child and discover all the fun, adventure, and friendships that come with being a Cub Scout. From camping and crafts to pinewood derbies and community service, Cub Scouts helps kids build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun with friends — all while growing into future leaders. Parents will learn how the program works and how to get started. Kids will enjoy hands-on scouting activities and meet others their age.
👦👧 Boys and girls in grades K–5 are welcome!
💬 Questions? Message us here or email darryl.dahl@scouting.org for details.
Let’s build something great together — join us and help kickstart Pack 59! 🏕️🔥
🦅 Join the Adventure @ Pack 59's 1st Meeting
📅 Tuesday, Nov 18th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Turtle Lake School IMC
Pack 59 is forming right here in the Turtle Lake / Clayton area — and your family is invited to be part of the excitement! Bring your child and discover all the fun, adventure, and friendships that come with being a Cub Scout. From camping and crafts to pinewood derbies and community service, Cub Scouts helps kids build confidence, learn new skills, and have fun with friends — all while growing into future leaders. Parents will learn how the program works and how to get started. Kids will enjoy hands-on scouting activities and meet others their age.
👦👧 Boys and girls in grades K–5 are welcome!
💬 Questions? Message us here or email darryl.dahl@scouting.org for details.
Let’s build something great together — join us and help kickstart Pack 59! 🏕️🔥
🎄🇺🇸 Holiday Cheer for Our Troops: Round 2! Did you miss out last weekend? No worries, you’ve got another chance to join in the fun! 🎉
Come to Open Gym & Swim this Sunday, November 16th, from 1:30–3:30 PM and help VFW Post 8512 create heartfelt Holiday Cards for Our Troops! ❤️✉️💙
All materials are provided; just bring your creativity and holiday spirit as we send love and gratitude to our deployed military members this season. 🎅🏼🖍️
Come to Open Gym & Swim this Sunday, November 16th, from 1:30–3:30 PM and help VFW Post 8512 create heartfelt Holiday Cards for Our Troops! ❤️✉️💙
All materials are provided; just bring your creativity and holiday spirit as we send love and gratitude to our deployed military members this season. 🎅🏼🖍️
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes at Turtle Lake: Veterans Program Photo Recap 🇺🇸
This week, Turtle Lake School District proudly hosted our annual Veterans Day Program, and we wanted to share some photos from the event. We were honored to welcome veterans from Turtle Lake Post 137 who joined us for this special event. ❤️🤍💙
A heartfelt thank-you to our Keynote Speaker, Willis Selle, U.S. Army Veteran and grandfather of senior Nic Betz, for sharing his powerful words and story, reminding us of the service, sacrifice, and courage of those who have worn our nation’s uniform. 🇺🇸✨
We are deeply grateful to every veteran and military family for your dedication to our country. Your service means more than words can express. Thank you for all you have done, and continue to do, for our freedom. ❤️💛🐢
📸 Photo credit: Dave Slack of Halco Press
This week, Turtle Lake School District proudly hosted our annual Veterans Day Program, and we wanted to share some photos from the event. We were honored to welcome veterans from Turtle Lake Post 137 who joined us for this special event. ❤️🤍💙
A heartfelt thank-you to our Keynote Speaker, Willis Selle, U.S. Army Veteran and grandfather of senior Nic Betz, for sharing his powerful words and story, reminding us of the service, sacrifice, and courage of those who have worn our nation’s uniform. 🇺🇸✨
We are deeply grateful to every veteran and military family for your dedication to our country. Your service means more than words can express. Thank you for all you have done, and continue to do, for our freedom. ❤️💛🐢
📸 Photo credit: Dave Slack of Halco Press
🎵🌟 On Saturday, November 8th, Michael Quechulpa Lee represented Turtle Lake incredibly, performing with the UW–Eau Claire High School Honors Band! 🎺👏 Michael was one of over 400 talented students from Wisconsin and Minnesota selected for this prestigious event. What an amazing accomplishment! 🙌💛❤️
We’re so proud of your dedication, talent, and hard work, Michael. Way to make Turtle Lake shine! 🐢🎶
We’re so proud of your dedication, talent, and hard work, Michael. Way to make Turtle Lake shine! 🐢🎶
🌟 Beast of the Week 🌟 Huge shoutout to last week’s standouts in Strength & Conditioning! 💪🔥 These students brought the energy, stayed locked in, and pushed themselves to the next level.
🏋️ 6th Hour: Hunter Benedict
🏋️ 7th Hour: Madison Quade & Caysen Daugherty
Your effort, consistency, and leadership in the weight room do not go unnoticed. Keep grinding, keep growing, and keep leading by example. 🐢💥
🏋️ 6th Hour: Hunter Benedict
🏋️ 7th Hour: Madison Quade & Caysen Daugherty
Your effort, consistency, and leadership in the weight room do not go unnoticed. Keep grinding, keep growing, and keep leading by example. 🐢💥
Turtle Lake Students at the Shell Lake Arts Center Middle School Band Festival! ✨🎶
On Thursday, November 6th, three of our outstanding middle school musicians represented Turtle Lake at the Shell Lake Arts Center Middle School Band Festival! 🥁🎵 These talented students were selected for their musical excellence and hard work:
🎼 Paige Schallock – Bass Clarinet
🎼 Gretchen Molls – Percussion
🎼 Raphael Albano – Bassoon
They spent the day rehearsing with other top student musicians and capped it off with an amazing concert performance that evening! Way to represent Turtle Lake with pride and passion, we’re so proud of you! 💛🐢❤️
