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.
5 months ago, Henry Chung
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!
6 months ago, Henry Chung
NWEA testing this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, make up on Thursday. Please help your student(s) get a good meal and adequate sleep.
6 months ago, Henry Chung
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
6 months ago, Henry Chung
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.
6 months ago, Henry Chung
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.)
6 months ago, Henry Chung
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!
6 months ago, Henry Chung
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!
6 months ago, Henry Chung
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt - you never know what you'll find in the ditches alongside the highways.
6 months ago, Henry Chung
School board voting opens today until the end of the week.
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!
7 months ago, Henry Chung
Special Education Advisory Council meeting for Thursday, April 16th at 4PM in the Conference Room. Focus is on Reading Interventions at NLCS. Come for the meeting stay for food, and music afterwards.
7 months ago, Henry Chung
🌌 NORTHERN LIGHTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL 🌌 PRESENTATION NIGHT WHEN: April 16th, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM WHERE: Northern Lights Community School FEED YOUR BRAIN (AND YOUR BELLY!) 🥣 Come for the Meatloaf & Potatoes Stay for the incredible Music and groundbreaking Science Projects! ✨ ALL ARE WELCOME! ✨ Join us for a night of discovery, community, and great food.
Middle School Field Trip to Deep Portage Wednesday and Thursday!
Remember our field trip April 8/9th.
Prepare appropriately for being outside.
See the packing list below.
7 months ago, Josie Pitts
Students in middle school have been studying Minnesota's natural resources , farming, and the flour industry. Students grounded wheat flour, made homemade butter, and made homemade fry bread. It has been a fun couple of days!
7 months ago, Henry Chung
Middle School students and parents: April 8-9th, overnight field trip to Deep Portage Learning Center. Please turn in your permission forms ASAP to Josie. If you have any questions, please contact Josie.
8 months ago, Henry Chung
NLCS parents, families and students. Next week MCA testing will take place. Here is additional information. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact the school.
8 months ago, Henry Chung
Great stakes! No, grading steaks. Mr. Chutes AG class is learning how to grade meat and the differences between them.
8 months ago, Henry Chung
FFA Day at the Capitol gives FFA members the opportunity to meet with local legislators, tour the Capitol building and learn about Minnesota history, and learn how to advocate for agriculture and agricultural education. NLCS FFA Lucas and FFA Advisor Mr Chute met with Representative Spencer Igo and Senator Robert Farnsworth to introduce them to our new program and advocate for their support of Career & Technical Education and FFA in charter schools.
