TCU Le Center K8 February News
2026
Dear TCU Le Center Families
February is off to a wonderful start at TCU Le Center! This month, we are celebrating “I Love to Read” Month, which we proudly kicked off today with a schoolwide assembly. Seeing our students excited about books, stories, and the joy of reading is always a highlight of the year. Reading opens doors, builds imagination, and strengthens lifelong learning habits — and February is the perfect time to celebrate that together.
With the Winter Olympics beginning, this month also brings a fun opportunity to embrace an Olympic theme across our school. The Olympics remind us of perseverance, teamwork, goal-setting, and celebrating effort — values we work to instill in our Le Center Titans every day. You may hear your child talking about Olympic events, challenges, or activities as we connect these ideas to learning and school spirit.
I also want to take a moment to address what many of us are feeling beyond the walls of our school. With recent events and actions occurring across Minnesota communities, we recognize that these times can bring a wide range of emotions for students, families, and staff. No matter where individuals may fall politically or what perspectives they may hold, our priority at TCU Le Center is, and will always be, the safety, well-being, and support of every student.
Our staff is fully committed to ensuring that all Le Center Titans feel safe, valued, and supported at school each and every day. Every child is an important part of our Le Center family, and creating a caring, respectful, and secure learning environment remains our number one priority.
Thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and support. February is already shaping up to be a great month, and we look forward to the learning, reading, and community connection ahead.
Together,
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.
Feb. 13: No School
Feb. 16: No School
Feb. 24: Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb. 26: 2 Hr. Early Release - Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb. 27: No School - Teacher Professional Development Day
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
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
