Cougar Student Announcements

Friday, April 18

• NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, April 22

• Job Fair - LSHS Performance Gym 12:30 - 2:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 23

• Adjusted School Day Schedule for MCAs

Friday, April 25

• One Book, One Lakeville: Thriller Author Visit
  Author, Mindy Mejia will be discussing her book, To Catch a Storm
  During 2nd Hour - Auditorium

Lakeville South will be hosting a job fair in the performance gym on Tuesday, April 22 from 12:30 - 2:45 p.m. The purpose of this job fair is to give you an opportunity to learn more about local jobs for the summer. There are 32 companies attending.

THERE ARE 2 WAYS TO ATTEND:

1. As part of your 4th, 5th or 6th hour class. Check with your teachers to see if your class is signed up to attend the Job Fair together.
   

2. If your 4th, 5th or 6th hour class is NOT attending, you can sign up for a pass. Designate what hour you would like to attend the Job Fair below. Communicate with your teacher to make sure you are not missing anything important in class. You must check in with your teacher for attendance prior to coming to the Job Fair.

JOB FAIR PASSES:

Passes will be available for pick up in the School Store during lunches on Monday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 22.

You must have a pass to attend the job fair if you are not with your class. Your pass will allow you to attend the job fair at your chosen time for no more than 20 minutes. Your pass will be signed on your way out of the job fair for you to return to class.

Please see or email Mrs. Juaire with any questions. Email: amy.juaire@isd194.org.

SIGN UP FOR PASS TO ATTEND THE JOB FAIR ⇒ Job Fair Sign Up

On Wednesday, April 23, all students in grades 9-11 will report at normal time (8:00 a.m.).

• 9th grade: will report at 8:00 a.m. for a presentation.
• Students with last name A- Han (Counselor Mr. Uphus) will report to the Performance Gym
• Students with last name Hao-Pac (Counselor Ms. Hinrichs) will report to the Auditorium
• Students with last name Pad-Z (Counselor Ms. Stoa) will report to the Auditorium.
• 10th and 11th grade: will report to their MCA testing/Cougar time rooms at 8:00 a.m.
• 12th grade: will have a two-hour late start and report at 10:00 a.m. They have to complete a virtual attendance check-in via Schoology at 8:00 a.m. in their Class of 2025 Schoology page. During this time, students have the opportunity to complete their Job Shadow and/or college applications.
  
  

*All classes will run on the two-hour late start schedule beginning at 10:00am with the school day ending at 2:40 pm.

We’re excited to welcome Minnesota author Mindy Mejia to LSHS for a visit as part of our One Book, One Lakeville program! She’ll be discussing her book, To Catch a Storm.

When: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 2nd Hour
Where: LSHS Auditorium

• Saturday, May 3 from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

• Radisson Blu Mall of America - Lakes Ballroom - 2100 Killebrew Drive Bloomington, MN, 55425

• No entry after 9:00 p.m.
• Once you leave, there is no re-entry!
• Dance ends at 11:00 p.m.
• Purchase your tickets! https://gofan.co/event/3537248 $40 each
• Only Seniors and Juniors can buy tickets. Sophomores can only attend if they are a guest of a Junior or Senior.
• You must use your student number as your access code when purchasing tickets
• Bringing a guest who is not a student of the district? Complete and turn in a Guest Form to Student Services. Guest Forms are available in Student Services or you can download here.

As we shared previously, technical issues on March 11 impacted the experience of Lakeville Area Schools ACT testing. We understand how important this test is for your student’s future, and we want to ensure every impacted student has the opportunity to take the test again if they desire.

If a student chooses to take the ACT test again due to the technical issues that were encountered on March 11, ACT will provide vouchers for these students. The vouchers will cover the cost of National testing on June 14 or July 12.

Your student’s ACT testing voucher is available for pickup in the Assistant Principals office. It is your student’s responsibility to pick up this voucher and keep it in a safe space. It is your responsibility to register for the ACT test using your voucher through your myACT account. Registration deadlines are as follows:

• June 14 test date - Registration deadline is May 9
• July 12 test date - Registration deadline is June 6

Additional Details on ACT Vouchers:

• A student may use a voucher code in MyACT to pay the regular registration fee for the June 14 or July 12 test date. More information can be found on the ACT Registration web page.
• Once a student registers for a test with a voucher code, it is considered used, even if they do not test on the requested date. However, the student may move that registration to a future test date (June 14 or July 21) without having to pay the registration fee. Note: Test date change fees will apply.
• Students cannot use a voucher code to receive a refund for a test fee that was already paid.
• Students cannot use a voucher code to cover any additional fees, products, or services. Students must pay any fees not covered by the voucher.

Regardless of which option your student chooses, all test scores will be valid, reliable, and reportable to colleges. We are committed to supporting your student through this process. Please contact your student’s Assistant Principal if you have any questions.

Check out the latest Southside episode! The show includes stories about this past season of sickness, the benefits of a good student and teacher relationship, parking lot expectations, as well as another teacher trivia segment - not to be missed : )

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 Friday, April 25:

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).

Youth Teaching Youth is a cross-age teaching program open to all grades at Lakeville South High School. It's a great way to develop your leadership skills, acquire community service hours, and you can participate with friends! If you went to a Lakeville elementary school for 4th grade, you might remember this program. A group of high schoolers, wearing colorful tie-dye t-shirts, visited your 4th-grade classroom and taught lessons about alcohol, nicotine, and peer pressure. Now it's your turn to lead that program!

Staff are looking for students (grades 9-12) who are interested in visiting 4th-grade classrooms and teaching lessons around making healthy choices. The time commitment for 4th grade is 3 hours of teaching (total), during the school day, over the course of 3 weeks. You teach with other teens and can sign up with your friends. You will be excused from class with your parent/guardian signing the provided permission slip. You will be responsible for making up any work missed during that time.

These programs are easy to teach! All materials are provided and there is a training session after school, Thurs., April 24, 2:50-4:50 p.m. The room number will be communicated once you sign up for training. Classroom visits will be scheduled for May. If you want to attend the training for Youth Teaching Youth, sign-up here. Any questions, contact Rachel at reza0027@umn.edu.

Lakeville South’s Carson Walker is pitching, hitting and hoping

Carson Walker pitched a two-hitter and piled up hits for the Cougars in the 3-0 start that he dreams will end with a state tournament appearance.

Walker was eager to make his debut on the mound for the Cougars in their season opener a week ago. It was postponed because of inclement weather.

The senior right-hander had to wait two more days to toe the rubber with temperatures in the 50s. The wait and cool weather didn’t bother him.

Walker threw a complete-game, two-hit shutout as the Cougars blanked Burnsville 8-0 in a South Suburban Conference matchup. He struck out 12 in his 97-pitch performance.

“The weather doesn’t affect me,” Walker said. “You have to be ready to play under any circumstance.”

He also went 2-for-3 at the plate, including a double, and scored two runs. The following two days, while taking his position in the outfield, Walker went 3-for-4 with another double and two RBI in a 4-2 triumph over Rosemount and 2-for-3 with three RBI in a 14-4 victory over Eastview.

“Walker is tenacious in any situation,” Cougars coach Brent Goracke said. “He wants the ball or bat in his hands with the game on the line. He will do whatever it takes for the team to have success.”

Which he hopes leads the Cougars (3-0) to their third state tournament appearance come June. Walker was a member of the last state tournament team in 2023 but didn’t appear in any game for the consolation champions.

Lakeville Area Percussion (LAP) returned from WGI Percussion World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday morning. Forty three students and several staff and volunteers from Lakeville South, Lakeville North, and Farmington traveled over 700 miles to participate in the WGI Percussion World Championships. LAP won 6th in their class and were the overall FAN FAVORITE in their class for their show, "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat." Congratulations LAP for cooking it up in Dayton!

Looking for:

• All abilities on bikes
• All competitive levels
• Girls going into 6-12th grade

Team informational meeting Tuesday, April 22 @ 6 PM in the Lecture Hall at LSHS.

• The School Photographers Association of California's Senior Young Creatives Scholarship for students who demonstrate a passion for creative excellence and has a passion for photography. The scholarship includes $1,500 and a professional Sony camera for the awarded recipients. The scholarship application is due on May 15th. Link to application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDCR8dhfa6Q2BjCX3lPfzdYQjqq9xEUqwhb-q8KnbDEYuSkw/viewform

Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 4–6 p.m.
Inver Hills Community College

Whether you're looking to launch a new career or transfer to a four-year university, Inver Hills can help you start your next, best chapter.

✔️ Apply for free during the event
✔️ RSVP and attend for a chance to win a $500 scholarship

Learn more and RSVP: http://inverhills.edu/openhouse

Uponor has summer help positions available and they are scheduling interviews now!

• Pay: $19/hr
• Day Shifts: 6am – 6pm
• No manufacturing experience is required!
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Locations: Apple Valley & Lakeville
• Interested candidates should email Tiffany Deitz at: Tiffany.Deitz@uponor.com

For students looking for full-time/ permanent roles after graduation, we are currently hiring for both day and night shifts and the pay starts at $20.50+/hour with full benefits.

Volunteer Opportunity! International Day of Living Together in Peace. Sat. May 17, 2025 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Casperson Park. Sign up!

• Friday, April 18 ➟ NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, April 22 ➟ Job Fair during school 12:30 - 2:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, Apr. 23 Change of Schedule
• 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.
• Friday, April 25 ➟ 🎓 SENIORS - Last day to order your Class of 2025 Senior Shirts in the School Store
• Friday, April 25 ➟ One Book, One Lakeville: Thriller Author Visit - Mindy Mejia will be discussing her book, To Catch a Storm - 2nd Hour - Auditorium

• Saturday, May 3 ➟ Prom ➟ Get your tickets! *Access code is your Student Number* Non-District Guest Form
• Monday, May 5 ➟ Week 1 AP Testing - Schedule
• Wednesday, May 7 ➟ Junior Night 6:00 - 8:30 PM (for class of 2026 and their parents/guardians)
• Monday, May 12 ➟ Week 2 AP Testing - Schedule
• Monday, May 19 ➟ Senior Awards Night
• Monday, May 26 ➟ NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
• Thursday, May 29 ➟ 🎓 SENIORS - Cap & Gown Distribution at 1:45 p.m.

• Monday, June 2 ➟ 🎓 SENIORS - Last full day of school. Report to school at regular time.
• Tuesday, June 3 ➟ 🎓 SENIORS - Report to school at regular time. Seniors who have purchased a ticket for the optional Senior Brunch will be dismissed at 9:50 a.m. Brunch starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Charthouse.
• Wednesday, June 4 ➟ 🎓 SENIORS - Report to the Main Gym for a mandatory Graduation Rehearsal at 9:30 a.m. Meet at your Elementary School for the optional Senior Walk at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, June 5 ➟ 🎓 SENIORS - Report to LSHS at 3:15 p.m. to ride the bus to graduation.

  Graduation Ceremony is at 5:00 p.m. Students are to leave the venue after the ceremony with their family. Graduation Details. Senior Party at LSHS following the Graduation Ceremony. Click on this LSHS SENIOR PARTY REGISTRATION.

• Thursday, June 12 - Last Day of School for Grades 9 - 11

Email: lshsannouncements@isd194.org
Website: https://lshs.isd194.org/
Location: 21135 Jacquard Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044
Phone: 952-232-3300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CougarDeans
Twitter: @ActivitiesLSHS