LP School District Newsletter

Dear Bulldogs,

As another school year comes to a close, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to our students, staff, families, and community for making this year a year filled with growth, achievement, and Bulldog pride. The success of our students is a reflection of the strong partnerships and support that define our community.

Summer offers a chance to step away from busy schedules and enjoy the simple moments that matter most. I hope summer allows you the time to recharge and enjoy many of those special moments—whether that means time outdoors, family gatherings, community celebrations, or a little extra rest.

As we look ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, I am excited for the opportunities that await us and confident that we will continue building on the momentum we created together this year.

Until then, have a safe, restful, and memorable summer!

Warmest regards,

Superintendent Melissa Radeke

On November 3, 2026, voters will elect three Lester Prairie School Board members in the general election. The candidate filing period for this election will be July 14 - July 28. We encourage community members who are passionate about supporting Lester Prairie Schools and public education to consider this opportunity.

Candidates file in the Business Office at the school with Kim Dye. The Affidavit of Candidacy must be accompanied by the $2 filing fee.

To learn more about serving as a School Board member, please visit mnmsba.org.

SUN Bucks is an income-based food support program that provides families with $120 per eligible school-aged child to buy groceries when school is out for the summer. Most eligible children are automatically enrolled. When children no longer receive free meals at school, their households might need extra help putting food on the table. The SUN Bucks program is designed to meet this seasonal need.

Eligible children get $120 on a SUN Bucks EBT card for the summer to spend on approved groceries. Learn more about eligibility here.

This program applies to school-aged children between the ages of 7-17 whose households participate in specific public assistance programs, or children who have an approved application to receive free and reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program.

Please note: Students are not automatically eligible because of free meals offered at Lester Prairie Schools. Students must qualify for SUN Bucks through the Educational Benefits Application process. If you have not completed an application, please stop by the School Office to fill one out.

Thank you to our students, families, and staff for all of the hard work, support, and dedication shown throughout the year. We are proud of the growth, accomplishments, and memories made together.

I hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer filled with time for family, friends, and fun. Summer is also a great time to stay active, explore outdoors, try new activities, and build healthy habits.

Have a wonderful summer!

Be on the lookout for upcoming information about our transition to the BOUND platform for activity registration and schedules in the next few weeks. I would also like to say a big

THANK YOU to all the staff, parents, grandparents, extended families and the community of Lester Prairie for your continued support of all our Bulldog activities. I hope everyone has a safe and eventful summer.

Go Bulldogs!!

Ross Scheevel

AD/DoS/CE

LP School

School is officially out for the summer! After a busy school year filled with learning, activities, and routines, many students are looking forward to sleeping in, relaxing, and enjoying a well-deserved break.

While summer provides wonderful opportunities for fun and family time, it can also bring a lot more unstructured time. Children thrive when they have routines and clear expectations, so maintaining some structure throughout the summer can help support their emotional well-being, independence, and overall success.

It is also important to balance technology use with other activities. Encourage children to spend time outside, read, create art, ride bikes, play games with friends, help with household chores, visit the library, or explore nature. These experiences help build creativity, independence, and social skills while creating memories.

Wishing all of our students and families a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! We look forward to seeing everyone again in the fall.

Community members can sign up to receive our inclement weather and emergency messages using a form on our website under the Community tab or click here.

June 15: Regular School Board Meeting 5:45pm

July 20: Regular School Board Meeting 5:45pm

August 17: Regular School Board Meeting 5:45pm

August 25: TUESDAY - OPEN HOUSE 4-7pm

August 31: No School

September 1: 1st Day of School - Grades 1-12

September 7: Labor Day - no school

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Email: radeke@lp.k12.mn.us
Website: https://www.lp.k12.mn.us
Location: 131 Hickory Street North, Lester Prairie, MN, USA
Phone: 320-395-2521
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Twitter: @LPBulldogs424