TCU Le Center K8 March News
2026
Dear TCU Le Center Families
March — You can certainly feel the strength of the sunshine! Like always, I’ve already been fooled by “false spring” a few times, but what I do love is knowing it won’t be long before we can consistently be back outside without all the extra layers.
We had a busy month and there is a lot going on here in Le Center! There is so much to celebrate as you read through this newsletter. Congratulations to our Titans and our staff members!
As you may know, or may just be becoming aware, TCU is planning a bond referendum again this spring. While the total amount of the request has not changed, the monthly impact on property owners may be slightly lower. What that means for us in Le Center is that if this passes, we would see some significant investments made into our school building.
Since my time at Le Center, TCU has committed a great deal of capital investment toward improving our physical environment. The lights, paint, furniture, flooring, boilers, parking lots, and remodeling of some spaces have really helped bring our school up to date. In fact, nearly $9 million has already been invested in improvements to the Le Center building in recent years.
If this bond passes, our building would see an additional $11 million in investments, upgrades, and needed improvements. Some of the major items include installing a sprinkler system throughout the entire building, renovating the main bathrooms to address their size and ventilation, and replacing portions of the roof that are nearing the end of their life expectancy.
There are additional improvements included as well, but overall this bond represents a significant investment in the Le Center building—one that would help ensure our school remains in good shape for many years to come.
I also encourage our parents and district residents to hold off on forming strong opinions until more information is shared from the district over the next few weeks. There will be opportunities to learn more about the proposal, review materials, visit the school, and ask questions you may have. I hope you take the time to explore the information and connect with us if there is anything you would like to better understand. More information will be coming soon.
I hope you are all staying as healthy as possible, and I look forward to a great spring season and the end of the school year.
Take Care,
Mr. Jeff Eppen, Principal
The City of Le Center is gathering community feedback on needs and priorities. Families who work or live in the community may choose to participate using the link or QR code below or by going to the Le Center website at cityoflecenter.com.
I Love to Read Month
February is I Love to Read Month. Every week students committed to DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) TIME. They also had the opportunity to earn stickers and an ice cream treat through reading at home and completing a BINGO card.
Mar. 26: Career Day
Mar. 27: No School - Staff Workday
Apr. 14: K-4 Music Showcase @ PAC
Apr. 14: AVID College Fair and Twins Game
May 8: Baby Animal Day
May 12: Kindergarten Graduation Pictures
May 13: 3rd Grade Field Trip
May 13: Kindergarten Field Trip
May 14: 2nd Grade Field Trip
May 15: Grades 5-8 Titan Dash
May 18: District Band Concert @ PAC
May 21: District Choir Concert @ PAC
May 22: Kindergarten Graduation
May 25: Memorial Day - No School
May 28: 8th Grade Breakfast and Graduation 7:30-9:00
May 28: Last Day of School!
Symptoms of seasonal allergies and colds are upon us. Just a reminder for all... the health office does NOT provide cough drops or any other medications. Medications, whether over the counter or prescription, should not be brought to school unless you have a medication administration at school form completed and the medication is brought to the health office to be stored and administered by the health office per TCU school board policy. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Amanda Sladek, TCU District nurse at 507-364-8194 or asladek@tcu2905.us
Le Center K-4 Showcase
- When: Tuesday, April 14th
- K-2 @ 6:00 PM
- 3-4 @ 7:00 PM
- Where: High School PAC
District 5-8 Band Concert
- When: Monday, May 18th
- 5-6 @ 6:00 PM
- 7-8 @ 7:15 PM
- Where: High School PAC
District 5-8 Choir Concert
- When: Thursday, May 21st
- 5-6 @ 6:00 PM
- 7-8 @ 7:00 PM
- Where: High School PAC
Parents/Guardians are always welcome to join us as a lunch guest, but we have a few requests from our Food Service Department. Please call before 10:00AM to be added to the daily lunch count. When you arrive please stop in the office with payment and to pick up a visitor badge and meal pass. If you are bringing food from outside of the building you will need to check in and pick up a visitor pass.
Students being dropped off or walking to school may enter the building (Door 2S) at 7:30 am ONLY if they plan to eat breakfast at school. Students entering before 7:55 will be guided through the breakfast line. All other students should not arrive earlier than 7:55 am. Students may arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of their school day (8:05 AM). This will help reduce congestion and improve supervision. If childcare before school is needed, KidZone is available by calling Layne Wilbright at 507-364-3042 or by contacting his email at lwilbright@tcu2905.us.
Students who ride the bus will be allowed in when their bus arrives and are encouraged to eat breakfast at school. They report to a designated space to wait to be dismissed to classrooms/lockers @ 7:55 AM.
Parents who walk their children to school should accompany them to the front door (2S). Parents are not allowed to enter the building unless they check into the office (door 1S) for approval and have a valid reason to be in the building.
WHERE TO PICK UP/DROP OFF STUDENTS:
○ Drop Off - Before school begins - Door 2S (By Commons Area)
○ Drop Off - DURING SCHOOL HOURS- Door 1S (By Main Office)
○ Pick Up - DURING SCHOOL HOURS- Door 1S (By Main Office)
○ Pick Up - After School Hours- Door 2S - Grade K-2 & Door 1S - Grades 3-8
Updates to Traffic Flow for Drop off and Pick up times:
○ It is important to follow this traffic flow framework to increase student and parent safety, increase emergency vehicle accessibility, and increase the efficiency and timeliness of the pick-up and drop-off process. Thank you in advance for helping with this!
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TCU Le Center K8 School
Website: https://www.tcu2905.us/page/4182
Location: 150 West Tyrone Street, Le Center, MN, USA
Phone: 507-357-6802
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TCULeCenterK8/
Twitter: @jeffeppen
