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.

6 months ago, Henry Chung
Mr. B's class (Brennen) took a trip to Sax Zim Bog to see what they could see.
6 months ago, Henry Chung
Photos from HS trip to Boulder Lake Conservation Center
6 months ago, Henry Chung

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.

6 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!
7 months ago, Henry Chung
Earth Day Scavenger Hunt - you never know what you'll find in the ditches alongside the highways.
7 months ago, Henry Chung
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
7 months ago, Henry Chung
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.
7 months ago, Henry Chung
Congratulations to our FFA! Check out the blurb in Grand Rapids Herald Review
https://www.grandrapidsmn.com/news/northern-lights-community-schools-ffa-attended-regional-ffa-career-development-event/article_546068be-561b-41bf-b310-cd3ebe71697f.html
7 months ago, Josie Pitts

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!
8 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