Welcome Back, Wildcats!

Welcome back for another exciting school year! I hope this message finds you rested, rejuvenated, and ready to embark on a journey filled with growth and achievement.

As we gather once again within the walls of our school buildings, let us remember the power and privilege of education. It is here that dreams are nurtured, curiosity is cultivated, and futures are shaped. Each of you plays a vital role in our collective mission to inspire every student, every day.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making our school community exceptional. I am confident that together, we will make this school year one of our best yet!

In Education,

Jamie Boelter, New London-Spicer Superintendent

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Tuesday, Aug. 20 and Wednesday, Aug. 21 - All Staff Inservice
Tuesday, August 20 - Annual Online Verification Due. Online verification is required before our Welcome Back Event and Back-to-School Conferences.
Wednesday, August 21 - High School Welcome Back Event
Wednesday, August 21 - High School Picture Day
Thursday, August 22 - Teacher Work Day
Monday, August 26 - First Day of School for Grades 9-12
Monday, August 26 - School Board Meeting
Monday, August 26 - Middle School Fall Sports Start
Monday, Aug. 26 & Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Back to School Conferences for PreK-Grade 8
Monday, Aug. 26 & Tuesday, Aug. 27 - PW and MS Picture Day(s)
Wednesday, August 28 - First Day of School for PreK-Grade 8
Monday, September 2 - No School: Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3 - Wolf Ridge Pizza Sales Begin
Monday, Sept. 9 & Tuesday, Sept. 10 - Prairie Meadows Picture Day(s)
Tuesday, September 10 - Grade 9 Respect Retreat

Student Transportation

School Bus Services

New London-Spicer Schools contracts with Palmer Bus Service out of New London, MN.

If your child(ren) will be riding the bus please complete the transportation form at the bottom of this webpage: https://palmerbusservice.com/new-london-spicer/

Parent Pick-up & Drop-off

Our buildings remain locked until our designated drop off times. Please click here to review each building's parent pick up and drop off plans.

Annual Online Verification (Required of All Families)

New London-Spicer Schools uses an online system for families to verify student information yearly. It is required of ALL families, EVERY year, including any newly enrolled families and our new Kindergarten families. Annual online verification is accessed through your New London-Spicer Parent Portal account and is required to be completed by the child’s primary guardian before our Back-to-School Conferences/Welcome Back Events. For instructions, click here. Once you complete your annual verification an automated email will be sent with additional back to school information.

If you do not have a Parent Portal account or do not remember your login credentials please email Stacy Adams, adamss@isd345.org and she will help set up your account or send login credentials.

High School - Principal Bonnie Spohn

I hope everyone’s summer break was relaxing and rejuvenating. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again, and I encourage all students and parents/guardians to take advantage of the opportunity to attend our Welcome Back Event on Wednesday, August 21 from 2-7pm. We ask that our 9th grade students and their parents/guardians arrive promptly in the PAC at 2:00 p.m. for their grade level meeting. Our 10th-12th grade students and their parents/guardians can begin arriving at 3:00 p.m.

At our event, you will have the opportunity to complete the following: Chromebook pick-up, Parking tag pick up (prepaid in Parent Portal), yearbook photos (in the Aux. Gym), get your locker assignment, and complete self guided tours.

Reminder: All households must have their Annual Online Verification complete before the welcome back event.

Welcome Back Event Details

Wildcat Activities

Welcome back for another exciting year at NLS! The Activities Department is gearing up for the start of all things related to Wildcat Activities.

Fall sports practices for all high school sports started on August 12. Practices for middle school fall sports will begin on August 26. All athletes must be registered prior to the first day of practice in order to participate. All 7th and 10th graders are required by the MSHSL to get a sports physical. This physical must be turned in to the Activities Department prior to registration and the first day of practice.

Let's get ready to have a great year. Go Wildcats!

2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

New London-Spicer Schools' 2024 Hall of Fame banquet will be on September 19 at Little Crow Country Club.

Congratulations to this year's inductees;

John Vraa - Class of 1984/Activities Director/Coach - Football, Basketball, Baseball
Chad Gustafson - (Coach 1989-2023) Football, Basketball, Baseball
John Nething (Class of 2010) Football, Wrestling, Track and Field
Haley (Stahl) Wolff (Class of 2013) Gymnastics, Track and Field
Taylor (Thunstedt) Swanson (Class of 2014) Volleyball, Basketball, Softball
Adam Essler (Class of 2014) Football, Basketball, Track and Field

For more information, please call NLS Activities Director, Thayne Johnson at 320.354.2252 Ext. 2603.

Middle School - Principal Dr. Jenn Fuchs

Welcome back, Wildcats! We are thrilled to see you all again and kick off another fantastic school year at the Middle School. Join us for conferences on August 26 and 27 to meet your teachers and get ready for an exciting year ahead. Classes officially begin on August 28, and we can't wait to see the hallways buzzing with energy and enthusiasm. Let's make this year unforgettable, filled with learning, growth, and Wildcat pride!

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Prairie Woods - Principal Randy Juhl

We would like to welcome all the new and returning families to Prairie Woods Elementary School. As a reminder before families can schedule their Back-to-School Conferences they must complete our Annual Online Verification process through Parent Portal. Once you complete your annual verification you will receive an automated email with the link to schedule your conference.

At conferences families will be able to complete the following;

Meet with your homeroom/advisory teacher.
Drop off School Supplies
Students in Grades 5-8 get their Chromebook. 4th grade students will get their Chromebook the 1st week of school.
School Pictures will be taken during back to school conferences. We encourage all students to come dressed and ready to get their picture taken.
All students will need to have headphones to utilize for daily instruction and testing. There will be two options of headphones to purchase; one option is $8.00 and the other is $12.00 in the Music Room. Families may purchase headphones on their own. If purchasing on your own, headphones must be over the ear, plug directly into the device (not bluetooth) and be compatible with HP Chromebook 11 G9 Education Edition.
Pay your child’s $7.00 party fee in the Music room.
Students will go to the Learning Commons/Library for a quick early reading or CBM (fluency) reading assessment. The assessment will take 7 minutes or less.
Optional: Stop by the Nurses office to visit regarding your child’s medical needs.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Community Education - Director Tricia Lilleberg

OUR SPIRIT WEAR ORDER IS OPEN!

Visit: www.rambow.com to browse the selection!

Enter Store Code: NLSSPIRIT

The order deadline is Monday, September 16, 2024. Orders ship on approximately Fri, Oct 18, 2024.

For information regarding our Community Fitness Center, please visit: www.nls.k12.mn.us/fitnesscenter or Follow us on Facebook! Questions? Email: nlsfitness@isd345.org

PALS Childcare is for NLS students who are enrolled in K-4th Grade.

Before School Hours: 7:00-7:45am in the Prairie Woods Cafetorium/Gym
After School Hours: 2:50pm-5:30pm in the Prairie Woods Cafetorium/Gym

PALS Registration has ended. Please reach out to Tricia Lilleberg, via email: lillebergt@isd345.org to register your child. Note: We cannot guarantee placement after our deadline but we will do our best to accomodate our families.

Prairie Meadows - Coordinator Jennifer Hellickson

We would like to welcome all new and returning families to Prairie Meadows Early Childhood Education. It is hard to believe that summer is just about over, and the start of school is right around the corner. If you have not already, be sure to complete your Annual Online Verification through Parent Portal.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES