Likewise, the Winsted Wildcats had their game against the Watertown Red Devils scheduled for tonight postponed. No make-up date has been set for the Wildcats’ game at this time.

Cities, schools, and townships in the Herald Journal coverage area are not affected by the Tuesday, Aug. 14 primary.

Therefore, those filing periods will start Tuesday, July 31 and end Tuesday, Aug. 14, with a withdrawal deadline of Thursday, Aug. 16.

Filings and withdrawals are due by 5 p.m.

The filing period for county commissioner seats in McLeod, Carver, and Wright counties began May 22, and will close Tuesday, June 5, with a withdrawal deadline of Thursday, June 7.

The track bus will leave at 1:30 today.  Please excuse athletes at 1:20.

There will be a mandatory cheerleading meeting in the LP Library on Thursday, May 24th at 7:30 p.m.  You
MUST be at this meeting if you are interested in cheering for football next year.  Please stop in the library to
sign a sheet so I know you are aware of the meeting.  If you have any questions, please contact me at 320-894-
7326 or email her at jfiecke@lp.k12.mn.us – Thanks! – Jill Fiecke

Starting Tuesday, May 29th, your child(fen) need a positive balance in their lunch account or they will not be
allowed to eat.

Students in grades 7-12:  If you want a printout of your report card, you will need to make a request for this in
the office.  Otherwise, grades will posted online.

Seniors:  Your $16 deposit for your graduation robe needs to be paid immediately.  Also, for those that ordered
an extra tassel, you need to pay $6.00.  Take care of this with the office.  Thank you!

The Cross Country sign up form is in the office.

The Safety Patrol Pizza Party will be held on May 24 at 2:00 in the cafeteria.

On June 1 the Lester Prairie schools will be moving all school room items into the gymnasium so that our
school project may begin June 4.  I am looking for students in grades 7-12 who will be willing to come to the
school that morning at 8am to help move.  There is a sign up in the office.  Please make sure that when you sign
up you will be here.  Lunch will be provided.  Thank you for helping make Lester Prairie a great school.
-  Mr. McNulty

Due to the Lester Prairie School project, there will NOT be school on Thursday, May 31 for all grades.
Graduation practice and the senior class plans are still in place for this day.  I am sending out this notice 3-
weeks ahead so families can make plans for the students.

Found:  A pair of glasses in a black Callaway case.  Please claim in the office.

All lockers in the locker rooms must be cleaned out by Thursday, May 24.  Thank you!

Elementary Basketball Camp Form for next year’s 1st through 6th graders (Boys and Girls) was sent home with
the students.  The camp will be held June 11-14.  The camp will be held at Holy Trinity Gym due to remodeling
at LP Schools.

Basketball Players Grades 7-12 (boys and girls):  The Mini Camp Forms and Bulldog Breakfast Club forms are
in the LP School Office for you to pick up.  Work on your basketball skills this summer.  All camps will be held
at Holy Trinity Gym due to remodeling in LP Schools this summer.

Students who have obtained their driving instruction permit need to see Mr. Bjork to get on the Behind The
Wheel schedule.

Since the weather is getting nicer and we are looking forward to wearing our summer outfits, it is a good time to
remind everyone about appropriate dress for school.  The following items are not permitted to be worn at
school:  Short-shorts, spaghetti straps, short skirts, muscle shirts, no underwear showing.  Please be respectful to
others and dress appropriately.

The Lester Prairie Police Department will be conducting a Bike Rodeo on May 24th, 2012 at 3:30 PM.  The
Bike Rodeo will be located at the Lester Prairie High School.  Students will receive a brief informative speech
about bike safety and will have the opportunity to show case their abilities on the course.  All participants must
wear shoes and helmets for the course.  There will also be a drawing for 2 Bikes and Ice Cream will be
provided.  Students are asked to sign up at the Lester Prairie High School.  Hope to see you at the rodeo!

Reminder – No student is permitted to ride in a vehicle between 8:15 am – 3:15 pm without permission from the
office.  This permission slip will be kept on file.

Driver’s Education students:  For those that signed up for the June class if you want to purchase a printed copy
of the Minnesota Driver’s Manual, you  need to bring Mr. Bjork an additional $8.00.  Many of you already paid
for one but some missed that in the registration form.  You need to either purchase a book from me or print out
the PDF file from the Dept. of Public Safety website.  See Mr. Bjork if you have questions.

Seniors:  If you are going to be visiting colleges, please be sure to fill out the College Visit Form from Mrs.
Mattson at least two days prior to your visit.  Thank you!

Homework Help is available for grades 2-12 in the media center from 3-4 p.m. on Tues., Wed., and Thurs.

Lester Prairie High School

Weekly Activities Schedule

Tuesday, May 22 Track @ Annandale 3:30 pm (Section 5A Track Meet)
*Bus time:  LP 1:30/HT 1:45
V Softball vs. Sleepy Eye in Winsted 5:00 pm (Section 2A
Playoffs)
Practices:  TBA
**NO Shuttle bus**

Wednesday, May 23 Practices:  TBA
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Thursday, May 24 V Baseball TBA (Section 2A Playoffs)
Practices:  TBA
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30
Friday, May 25 Practices:  TBA
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Saturday, May 26 V Softball TBA (Section 2A Playoffs)
Practices:  TBA
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

**Spring Schedule Subject to Change Due To Weather**

Menu:  Hamburgers or Mr. Rib or turkey Burger, Curly Fries, Lettuce, Onion, Pickles, Cheese, Fruit Sauce,
Bread, Milk

Revised as of May 18th
See time Change for Monday Practices

LP/HT Volleyball Summer Program
Grades 9-12
This summer we will focus on skill development.  We will have two sessions a
week.  Each session will focus on specific position.
Monday’s 8am-10am-Outside Hitters/Setters/Liberos
June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Wednesday’s 8:30am-10:00am-Middle Hitters/Right Side Hitters/Setters
June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Cost-$30(make checks payable to Bill Tschida)
Join the LP/HT Lady Bulldogs facebook page to keep up on current information.
All Practices will be in the HT gym
____________________________________________________________________________
Return this form and fee by May 25th to the LP High School Office or the HT High School
Office

Player Name_________________
Grade_____
Position________
Parent e-mail_________________
Parent Phone Number________________
Player’s email__________________________
Player’s Cell Phone Number______________________
T-shirt size______

Softball: Section 5AA – Watertown-Mayer vs. Mound-Westonka at Delano; 5 p.m.

Softball: Section 2A – Sleepy Eye Public at LP/HT (Winsted); 5 p.m.

Track & Field: LP/HT, HLWW at Section 5A, Sub-Section meet (Annandale); 3:30 p.m.

Boys Golf: HLWW at Mayer Lutheran; 4 p.m.

Ads and copy are due by noon Wednesday, May 23. The paper will be printed early and distributed on the weekend.

The NEWSPAPER office will be closed Friday, May 25 and Monday, May 28.

For more information, call (320) 395-2780. Donations may be dropped at First Community Bank, Lester Prairie or at the church.

MCAA Conference Track Results:
Conference Champions:  Peyton Thiry in shot & discuss (with Conference record), Jamie DeBruckere in discus,
Zach Bondhus in 800
Runner-up and All Conference:  Jamie DeBruyckere in shot put, Brandon Duffy in 3200, Alex Heigl in 200
Dash
3rd Place Finisher and Honorable Mention:  Genna Jeurissen in shot put, Mark Eiden in shot up, Grace Homer in
high jump, Zach Bondhus in long jump, Alex Heigl in 100
Honorable Mention:  2nd place 4 x 200 Relay Team – Peyton Thiry, John Williams, Zach Bondhus and Alex
Heigl
Setting a School Record:  The boys 4 x 800 Relay Team of Zach Bondhus, Brandon Duffy, Jacob Roth and
Mitchell Hartwig

Games Today:
V Baseball in LP – 5:00 pm – Section 2A Playoff Game

Starting Tuesday, May 29th, your child(fen) need a positive balance in their lunch account or they will not be
allowed to eat.

Students in grades 7-12:  If you want a printout of your report card, you will need to make a request for this in
the office.  Otherwise, grades will posted online.

Seniors:  Your $16 deposit for your graduation robe needs to be paid immediately.  Also, for those that ordered
an extra tassel, you need to pay $6.00.  Take care of this with the office.  Thank you!

The Cross Country sign up form is in the office.

The Safety Patrol Pizza Party will be held on May 24 at 2:00 in the cafeteria.

On June 1 the Lester Prairie schools will be moving all school room items into the gymnasium so that our
school project may begin June 4.  I am looking for students in grades 7-12 who will be willing to come to the
school that morning at 8am to help move.  There is a sign up in the office.  Please make sure that when you sign
up you will be here.  Lunch will be provided.  Thank you for helping make Lester Prairie a great school.
-  Mr. McNulty

Due to the Lester Prairie School project, there will NOT be school on Thursday, May 31 for all grades.
Graduation practice and the senior class plans are still in place for this day.  I am sending out this notice 3-
weeks ahead so families can make plans for the students.

Found:  A pair of glasses in a black Callaway case.  Please claim in the office.

All lockers in the locker rooms must be cleaned out by Thursday, May 24.  Thank you!

Elementary Basketball Camp Form for next year’s 1st through 6th graders (Boys and Girls) was sent home with
the students.  The camp will be held June 11-14.  The camp will be held at Holy Trinity Gym due to remodeling
at LP Schools.

Basketball Players Grades 7-12 (boys and girls):  The Mini Camp Forms and Bulldog Breakfast Club forms are
in the LP School Office for you to pick up.  Work on your basketball skills this summer.  All camps will be held
at Holy Trinity Gym due to remodeling in LP Schools this summer.

Students who have obtained their driving instruction permit need to see Mr. Bjork to get on the Behind The
Wheel schedule.

Since the weather is getting nicer and we are looking forward to wearing our summer outfits, it is a good time to
remind everyone about appropriate dress for school.  The following items are not permitted to be worn at
school:  Short-shorts, spaghetti straps, short skirts, muscle shirts, no underwear showing.  Please be respectful to
others and dress appropriately.

The Lester Prairie Police Department will be conducting a Bike Rodeo on May 24th, 2012 at 3:30 PM.  The
Bike Rodeo will be located at the Lester Prairie High School.  Students will receive a brief informative speech
about bike safety and will have the opportunity to show case their abilities on the course.  All participants must
wear shoes and helmets for the course.  There will also be a drawing for 2 Bikes and Ice Cream will be
provided.  Students are asked to sign up at the Lester Prairie High School.  Hope to see you at the rodeo!

Reminder – No student is permitted to ride in a vehicle between 8:15 am – 3:15 pm without permission from the
office.  This permission slip will be kept on file.

Driver’s Education students:  For those that signed up for the June class if you want to purchase a printed copy
of the Minnesota Driver’s Manual, you  need to bring Mr. Bjork an additional $8.00.  Many of you already paid
for one but some missed that in the registration form.  You need to either purchase a book from me or print out
the PDF file from the Dept. of Public Safety website.  See Mr. Bjork if you have questions.

Seniors:  If you are going to be visiting colleges, please be sure to fill out the College Visit Form from Mrs.
Mattson at least two days prior to your visit.  Thank you!

Homework Help is available for grades 2-12 in the media center from 3-4 p.m. on Tues., Wed., and Thurs.

Lester Prairie High School

Weekly Activities Schedule

Monday, May 21 V Baseball vs. Sleepy Eye in LP 5:00 pm (Section 2A Playoffs)
C Baseball vs. Waconia 4:30 in Winsted
Practices:  track in LP, V softball in Winsted
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Tuesday, May 22 Track @ Annandale 3:30 pm (Section 5A Track Meet)
*Bus time:  LP 1:30/HT 1:45
V Softball vs. Sleepy Eye in Winsted 5:00 pm (Section 2A
Playoffs)
Practices:  TBA
**NO Shuttle bus**

Wednesday, May 23 Practices:  TBA
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Thursday, May 24 V Baseball TBA (Section 2A Playoffs)
Practices:  TBA
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Friday, May 25 Practices:  TBA
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Saturday, May 26 V Softball TBA (Section 2A Playoffs)
Practices:  TBA
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

**Spring Schedule Subject to Change Due To Weather**

Menu:  Corn Dog or Burrito or PB&J, Corn, Carrots, Juice, Butter Bread, Milk

Revised as of May 18th
See time Change for Monday Practices

LP/HT Volleyball Summer Program
Grades 9-12
This summer we will focus on skill development.  We will have two sessions a
week.  Each session will focus on specific position.
Monday’s 8am-10am-Outside Hitters/Setters/Liberos
June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Wednesday’s 8:30am-10:00am-Middle Hitters/Right Side Hitters/Setters
June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Cost-$30(make checks payable to Bill Tschida)
Join the LP/HT Lady Bulldogs facebook page to keep up on current information.
All Practices will be in the HT gym
____________________________________________________________________________
Return this form and fee by May 25th to the LP High School Office or the HT High School
Office

Player Name_________________
Grade_____
Position________
Parent e-mail_________________
Parent Phone Number________________
Player’s email__________________________
Player’s Cell Phone Number______________________
T-shirt size______

“Sometimes, you get to crashes and it looks like everything is fine – just a rear-end crash,” Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Jackie Sticha told Lester Prairie High School students during a mock crash near the city park Friday.

During the drill, senior Garrett Schultz and junior Miranda Buesing role-played a common scenario of distracted driving.

Look for more coverage in this week’s Herald Journal.

Baseball: Section 2A – Sleepy Eye Public at LP/HT (LP); 5 p.m.

Boys Golf: W-M at Ridges at Sand Creek; 9 a.m.

Girls Golf: W-M at Ridges at Sand Creek; 9 a.m.

Congratulations to the elementary students and Mr. Rue on a very entertaining concert last evening!

The all school photo will be taken Monday, May 21 at 8:30 am. All staff and students should be dismissed at
8:25 am and report to the street on the north side of the gym. We will be doing a photo similar to last year. This
photo will be in the High School yearbook.  (Weather makeup date: Tuesday, May 22)

There will be a Junior Class Meeting TODAY during 3rd hour in Ms. Olson’s Room.  Go to your 3rd hour class
for attendance and then report to Ms. Olson.  We will be discussing the class trip and handing out registration
forms.  If you have any questions please see Ms. Olson.

Seniors:  Your $16 deposit for your graduation robe needs to be paid immediately.  Also, for those that ordered
an extra tassel, you need to pay $6.00.  Take care of this with the office.  Thank you!

The Cross Country sign up form is in the office.

Grades 10-12 will be attending a mock crash TODAY at 1:00.

Lunch changes for TODAY:  The Senior High lunch will be held from 12:17 to 12:42.  The 3-5 grade lunch
will be held from 12:46 – 1:12.  The reason for the change is the mock crash.

The Safety Patrol Pizza Party will be held on May25 at 2:00 in the cafeteria.

Future Problem Solving Fundraiser:  Walking Tacos will be served at Holasek’s Greenhouse on Saturday, May
19 from 11:00- 1:00.  The cost for one is $3.00 or two for $5.00.  This fundraiser is to help support the Future
Problem Trip to the International Bowl which will be held in Bloomington, Indiana on June 6-10.  Thanks for
your support!

On June 1 the Lester Prairie schools will be moving all school room items into the gymnasium so that our
school project may begin June 4.  I am looking for students in grades 7-12 who will be willing to come to the
school that morning at 8am to help move.  There is a sign up in the office.  Please make sure that when you sign
up you will be here.  Lunch will be provided.  Thank you for helping make Lester Prairie a great school.
-  Mr. McNulty

Due to the Lester Prairie School project, there will NOT be school on Thursday, May 31 for all grades.
Graduation practice and the senior class plans are still in place for this day.  I am sending out this notice 3-
weeks ahead so families can make plans for the students.

Found:  A pair of glasses in a black Callaway case.  Please claim in the office.

All lockers in the locker rooms must be cleaned out by Thursday, May 24.  Thank you!

Elementary Basketball Camp Form for next year’s 1st through 6th graders (Boys and Girls) was sent home with
the students.  The camp will be held June 11-14.  The camp will be held at Holy Trinity Gym due to remodeling
at LP Schools.

Basketball Players Grades 7-12 (boys and girls):  The Mini Camp Forms and Bulldog Breakfast Club forms are
in the LP School Office for you to pick up.  Work on your basketball skills this summer.  All camps will be held
at Holy Trinity Gym due to remodeling in LP Schools this summer.

Students who have obtained their driving instruction permit need to see Mr. Bjork to get on the Behind The
Wheel schedule.

Since the weather is getting nicer and we are looking forward to wearing our summer outfits, it is a good time to
remind everyone about appropriate dress for school.  The following items are not permitted to be worn at
school:  Short-shorts, spaghetti straps, short skirts, muscle shirts, no underwear showing.  Please be respectful to
others and dress appropriately.

The Lester Prairie Police Department will be conducting a Bike Rodeo on May 24th, 2012 at 3:30 PM.  The
Bike Rodeo will be located at the Lester Prairie High School.  Students will receive a brief informative speech
about bike safety and will have the opportunity to show case their abilities on the course.  All participants must
wear shoes and helmets for the course.  There will also be a drawing for 2 Bikes and Ice Cream will be
provided.  Students are asked to sign up at the Lester Prairie High School.  Hope to see you at the rodeo!

Reminder – No student is permitted to ride in a vehicle between 8:15 am – 3:15 pm without permission from the
office.  This permission slip will be kept on file.

Driver’s Education students:  For those that signed up for the June class if you want to purchase a printed copy
of the Minnesota Driver’s Manual, you  need to bring Mr. Bjork an additional $8.00.  Many of you already paid
for one but some missed that in the registration form.  You need to either purchase a book from me or print out
the PDF file from the Dept. of Public Safety website.  See Mr. Bjork if you have questions.

Seniors:  If you are going to be visiting colleges, please be sure to fill out the College Visit Form from Mrs.
Mattson at least two days prior to your visit.  Thank you!

Homework Help is available for grades 2-12 in the media center from 3-4 p.m. on Tues., Wed., and Thurs.

Lester Prairie High School

Weekly Activities Schedule

Friday, May 18 V Baseball vs. HLWW in Winsted 4:30 pm
JV Baseball vs. HLWW in LP 4:30 pm
V Softball vs. Nicollet in LP 4:30 pm
JV Softball vs. Nicollet at HT (Barrett Field) 4:30 pm
C Baseball @ HLWW 4:30 pm
*Bus time LP 3:00/HT 3:15 (dismiss at 2:50)
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Saturday, May 19 Track @ Conference Track Meet (Richfield HS)
*Bus time HT 7:00/LP 7:15 am

Monday, May 21 V Baseball vs. Sleepy Eye in LP 5:00 pm (Section 2A Playoffs)
C Baseball vs. Waconia 4:30 in Winsted
Practices:  track in LP, V softball in Winsted
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Tuesday, May 22 Track @ Annandale 3:30 pm (Section 5A Track Meet)
*Bus time:  LP 1:30/HT 1:45
V Softball vs. Sleepy Eye in Winsted 5:00 pm (Section 2A
Playoffs)
Practices:  TBA
**NO Shuttle bus**

Wednesday, May 23 Practices:  TBA
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Thursday, May 24 V Baseball TBA (Section 2A Playoffs)
Practices:  TBA
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Friday, May 25 Practices:  TBA
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30

Saturday, May 26 V Softball TBA (Section 2A Playoffs)
Practices:  TBA
Shuttle bus schedule: LP – HT 3:05/HT – LP 3:20
LP – HT 5:15/HT – LP 5:30
**Spring Schedule Subject to Change Due To Weather**

Menu:  Beef Tacos or Chicken Fajitas, Rice, Carrots, Lettuce, Cheese, Salsa, Fruit, Butter Bread, Milk, Salad
Bar