Reminder for tomorrow: Orientation Night for Returning and New Students is Tuesday, August 25th from 4-7pm
Orientation Night for Returning and New Students is Tuesday, August 25th from 4-7pm

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Tomorrow is the last day of school! There will be various activities in the morning. From noon we will shuttle students to Legion Campground for Pizza lunch and outdoor activities. Prepare gear/apparel activities: swimming, fishing, outdoor games. Don't forget sunscreen! We will return to school at 3:30pm for regular bus departure and final farewells. Students cannot drive their own vehicles to the campground.



2026 Graduation. We congratulate Josiah McFarland and Sir Williams on completing their high school journey! Graduation is unique at NLCS as each graduating student is require to share a senior speech during the ceremony. We wish you all the best on your future endeavors and look forward to seeing what you do in your future!
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6th grade geology gram cracker lab.
The 6th graders got to be hands-on, demonstrating the tectonic plates. Honey representing the mantle and graham crackers representing the plates.
The 6th graders got to be hands-on, demonstrating the tectonic plates. Honey representing the mantle and graham crackers representing the plates.



Northern Lights Community graduation ceremony, May 21st, 2026. Hamburger & hot dog dinner starts at 5pm with ceremony beginning around 6:30pm. All are invited to celebrate the next group of NLCS graduates.

Mr. B's class (Brennen) took a trip to Sax Zim Bog to see what they could see.



Photos from HS trip to Boulder Lake Conservation Center










Last week while the weather was nice, students and staff spent the afternoon doing various physical activities. Final event was a Staff vs Students kickball game (that staff obviously won) and then celebrated with some shaved ice.










Our wonderful Benita is graduating on Friday with her Bachelors in Special Education. The middle schoolers threw her a little party and "sang" Happy Graduation day!


NWEA testing this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, make up on Thursday. Please help your student(s) get a good meal and adequate sleep.

Correction to 8th Grade Graduation. The event will take place at 2:00 PM, NOT 1:00 PM.
8th Grade Graduates:
Daisy Butler
Jesse Butler
Robert Budach
Kiana Goode
Abram Jones
Adilynn Nelson
Landon Rabold
Vivian Rosebear
Alex Mouchet
Zander Gangl
Braxton Greniger

Earlier this week the middle school classes at NLCS released our trout we have been caring for since January. May the 4th be with you little buddies.







Reminder for MS and HS trips tomorrow and Thursday to Boulder Lake. Students will be outside for the majority of activities. Please dress appropriately for outdoor activities (jackets, gloves, boots, etc.)

Perfect attendance for the month of April (left to right): Sophia Budach, Hattie DeMarre, Star Fideldy, Alex Mouchet, and Dahlis Hill (absent: Maggie Ljosenvoor).
Students with perfect attendance have their names entered into a drawing for a gift card.
April’s big winner is Hattie DeMarre. Congratulations, and well done, students!
Students with perfect attendance have their names entered into a drawing for a gift card.
April’s big winner is Hattie DeMarre. Congratulations, and well done, students!

Here are some pictures from the Construct Tomorrow field trip we took to Bemidji! The students were able to try many trades out and learn about unions!





Earth Day Scavenger Hunt - you never know what you'll find in the ditches alongside the highways.


School board voting opens today until the end of the week.
You can view our school board elections process here: https://www.nlcschool.org/page/school-board
You can view our school board elections process here: https://www.nlcschool.org/page/school-board

Reminder for tomorrow:
Northern Lights Community School Presentation Night
April 16th, 2026 4pm to 7pm
Come for meatloaf and potatoes, stay for the music and science projects!
All are welcome!
Northern Lights Community School Presentation Night
April 16th, 2026 4pm to 7pm
Come for meatloaf and potatoes, stay for the music and science projects!
All are welcome!

