Cougar Student Announcements

Wednesday, March 19

• Military Visit: US Navy @ 11:00 a.m. in Room B300-A. Sign Up!

National Honor Society applications are now available in Student Services and are due by Wednesday, March 26.

What is the National Honor Society?

The National Honor Society (NHS) is an organization that recognizes high school students for their academic achievement, leadership, service, and character.

Who is eligible for the National Honor Society?

Current sophomores and juniors with a GPA of 3.7 or higher are eligible. If you qualify, you will receive an email the week of March 3 with details on your eligibility and the application process.

March is Read Across America month. During the the month of March, students are encouraged to participate in a reading challenge. Mrs. C-Smith kicked off the challenge with this video - check it out!

How the reading challenge works:

• Earn one ticket for every 30 pages read.
• Show your Cougar Time teacher the pages you read to receive your ticket.
• Tickets will earn you a chance to win prizes at the end of the month!
• Books must be read during March - no past reads count!
• For an additional challenge and added fun, you can try and get a Bingo(s) using this Bingo Card. If you get a Bingo, write the book title on the Bingo Card.
• Print a copy of the the Bingo Card and turn it in to Mrs. C-Smith in the Media Center. Or if you prefer to use Notability, you can just show her!

One of your graduation requirements is to participate in the Senior Job Shadow. To fulfill this requirement, you must complete and submit the following by Monday, April 21:

1. Job Shadow Experience – Complete a minimum of 6 hours of job shadowing.
2. Job Shadow Reflection Assignment – Submit your completed reflection.
3. Mock Interview Questionnaire – Your job shadow mentor must submit this form.

Exemptions

The following students are exempt from the job shadow and its assignments:

• Full-time PSEO students
• Students who have completed and passed Career Investigations
• CNA students who have completed the necessary components

Capstone students are exempt from the job shadow experience but must still complete the Job Shadow Reflection Assignment.

If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Juaire (amy.juaire@isd194.org).

This is the first year boy's volleyball is an official sport in Minnesota. Boys volleyball is the fastest growing sport in the state and we are looking for more athletes to join our program! Tryouts are on Monday, March 17. No experience is required and all athletes are welcome. Contact head coach, Natalie Sander with any questions: sandifer.n4@gmail.com. Check out Lakeville South Boys Volleyball's Instagram for more information about the season, schedules and coaches! Register today!

Lakeville South Swimming & Diving results from this past weekend's tournament:

• The Medley Relay team of Brendan Mattson, Conno Zak, Grady Evenson and Henry Breza places 13th in the state with a time of 1:37.98.
• Breckin McGill finished 19th in the state.
• Grady Evenson finished 10th in the 100 Fly and 6th in the 100 Back.
• Brendan Mattson finished 29th in the 100 Back.

Congratulations to these individuals on a awesome season!

The Cougar Hockey team had the whole state rallying behind them last Thursday night as they faced off against top-seeded Moorhead but fell short in a 7-4 loss. They bounced back on Friday with a 7-4 victory over Rogers. On Saturday afternoon, the Cougars competed against Shakopee for the Consolation Championship, where the Sabers secured a 4-0 win. Congrats on a great season and an unreal week of hockey!

Registration for the Lakeville Fishing Team 2025 season is open from 3/4/25 through 3/24/25. Students currently enrolled in an ISD 194 school and in 6th through 12th grade are eligible to participate. Visit the team website (www.lakevillefishingteam.org) for more information about the team, information regarding the registration meeting on 3/4/25, and a link to the registration form.

Spanish Club Join our next meeting to discuss our next two activities. Tuesday, March 18 at 2:45 p.m. in Profe Sandmann's Room C207. If you have ideas for future activities but can’t make it, please let Profe DB or Sandmann know.

DECA had an incredible experience competing at the Minnesota State Development Conference - State Level. Congratulations to the following students for receiving state recognition:

• Karly Trewin – Principles of Business Management and Administration – 4th Place

• Alice Yi – Marketing Communications Series – 1st Place

• Bryce Edwards – School-Based Enterprise (Cougar Cove)

• Evan Hilliard - School-Based Enterprise (Cougar Cove)

This April, Karly, Alice, Bryce and Evan will travel to Orlando, FL, to compete alongside more than 22,000 top students from around the world at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC)—the pinnacle of DECA competition. Additionally, we are thrilled to announce that Alice Yi has been elected as the Vice President of Business and Industry for MN DECA for the 2025-2026 term.

Normandale’s Admission Open House – April 1, 2025 4:00-7:00 p.m.

• Are you curious about what Normandale Community College has to offer? As Minnesota's largest community college, we're known for our cost-effective education, diverse student body, and commitment to making a real impact. For over 50 years, we've been shaping lives, and our graduates are out there making a difference in the world. Get ready for your start at Normandale! Tour Campus – Meet Faculty and Staff – Experience Student Life
  Complete your admissions application, course placements, financial aid application, and sign up for orientation. RSVP Here

• Trade and Industry Scholarship Listing

• Minnesota BIPOC College Scholarships Due March 18, 2025

• 2025 SHPE-TC Scholarships - Due date extended to March 24, 2025
• Burnsville Women of Today Scholarship - Due March 28, 2025
• NARI Cares, MN Trade School Scholarships - Due March 30, 2025

• Lakeville Chamber Foundation Scholarships - Due March 31, 2025

  The Lakeville Area Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is focused on workforce readiness and leadership development. Scholarship amounts range from $500-$5000 and are awarded to Lakeville Area Schools (ISD194) graduating high school seniors to pursue continuing education, strengthen workforce development and obtain certain industry certifications. Application deadline is March 31 each year and recipients are notified in May of that year. For more information, and to apply, go to LakevilleChamber.org/Foundation. You can reach the Chamber at 952-469-2020 or info@LakevilleChamber.org.

• Page Grant Due April 1, 2025

• The Salvation Army's Linden Scholarship - Due April 18, 2025

• Tuesday, Mar. 25 ➟ ACT makeup day
• Wednesday, Mar. 26 ➟ End of 3rd Quarter
• Thursday, Mar. 27 - 31 ➟ NO SCHOOL for Students Spring Break

• Tuesday, Apr. 1 - Friday, Apr. 4 ➟ NO SCHOOL for Students Spring Break

• Monday, April 14 ➟ MCA Science Test *All students who have Biology will test during their Biology class.
• Tuesday, April 15 ➟ MCA Science Test *All students who have Biology will test during their Biology class.
• Wednesday, April 16 ➟ MCA Science Test Makeups
• Thursday, April 17 ➟ MCA Science Test Makeups
• Friday, Apr. 18 ➟ NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, April 22 ➟ Job Fair during school 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Apr. 23
• Grade 9 ➟ Report to school at normal time - 8:00 a.m. Will attend a presentation by your Counselor. Where do I report?
• Grade 10 ➟ Report to school at normal time - 8:00 a.m. Will take the Reading MCA in your Cougar Time room.
• Grade 11 ➟ Report to school at normal time - 8:00 a.m. Will take the Math MCA in your Cougar Time room.
• Grade 12 ➟ Will have a two-hour late start and report to school at 10:00 a.m.
• All classes for all grades will run on the two-hour late start schedule beginning at 10:00 a.m. with the school day ending at 2:40 p.m.

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