Red Lake Schools Newsletter
Family Edition
Boozhoo gakina awiya!
On September 1st, I began serving as interim superintendent and am honored to help lead our district for the 2026–27 school year. I am looking forward to providing Indigenous leadership districtwide. While I miss my PK–2 community, it has been an awesome experience reconnecting with past students and coworkers while meeting new students and staff.
I love having the opportunity to join Opening at the secondary complex on Tuesday mornings. I also have enjoyed cheering on our Ogichidaag/Ogichidaakwe football and volleyball teams!
For the month of Waatebagaa-giizis, we focused on reviewing the Seven Teachings as a school community. It has been meaningful to see our Teachings continue to guide and strengthen our school community.
September is also Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. I am thankful for our school board members, their leadership, years of service, and commitment to our school community. Aapiji go miigwech for all that you do!
I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the Red Lake School District as interim superintendent for the 2026–27 school year. We truly have the BEST school community!
Zhawenimigoom omaa! We love you here! ❤️
Art Class
First graders enjoying art class with Mrs. Kantor-Frank.
Principal: Heather Forseen
Reading Class
Second grade student growing as a reader.
Outdoor Learning Space
Students are enjoying reading in the new outdoor learning space! The name of the new space is being voted on and will be revealed soon...
Principal: Stephanie Amberg
Guest Reader
Principal Amberg was invited as a guest reader to several classrooms to kick off the school year.
7 Mindsets in Action
These two students are working on making friends and building trust. Students were randomly paired with one another to navigate the school with their partner.
Principal: Aaron Jabs
Bus Safety
3rd Grade students completed their bus safety training with Bus Driver Kevin Patterson as the trainer
8th Grade Field Trip
8th grade students participated in a field trip to the Red Lake Fisheries.
Principal: Tracy Olson
Red Lake Fisheries
8th grade students toured Red Lake Fisheries and learned about the important role fishing plays in Red Lake culture and economy.
Biology Class
Biology students are busy checking things out under the microscope as part of their lesson.
Principal: Shelly Fredriksen
Ojibwe Language Class
Students in Ojibwe Language Class are busy learning more about the language through a fun and interactive game.
Middle School Circle
Middle School OLC Teacher, Sara Mountain shared a creative way to incorporate Ojibwe culture and language with our students and staff.
She presented the idea of playing Simon Says at the Middle School Circle.
Principal: Delana Smith
Simon Says in Ojibwe
Dr. Giniwgiizhig, Sara Mountain, Jesse Smith, and Orianna Kimbrell led the middle school in a game of Simon Says in Ojibwemowin. It was an interactive and fun way to begin the day while incorporating Ojibwe. Miigwech Sara and the OLC team.
Red Lake Comprehensive Health Fair
Red Lake Nation Independence Day Parade
Red Lake Nation Fair Powwow
Red Lake Agriculture Department on Campus
Little Rock Community Center on Campus
Red Lake Community Center on Campus
Cheer & Connect: Lady Warriors Volleyball- 34 Staff Participated
Cheer & Connect: RLEC Outdoor Learning Space Bench Building Event
