BUILDING OUR FUTURE
INVESTING IN SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY
Bond Referendum, May 9, 2023
Back-To-School
Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year! We are excited to have our Laker students back for another year of learning at East Lake. Our priority is safety and excellent instruction for all students. Arrival/dismissal and crosswalk procedures can be found on our Family Resource page.
Pre-registration and Enrollment
Pre-registration for grades K-5 is available. Follow the link below to complete the process.
Family Resources
Our Family Resources page is home to virtually every link your family may need to help keep you connected to your child’s academic success.
Apply today for Educational Benefits Program
Formerly known as the Free and Reduced-Price Meals Program, approved applications are more than just for meals but also provide your school with critical funding.
Every learner matters. Every voice counts.
Our neighborhood school brings a sense of community and connectedness into each of our classrooms.
SCHOOL NEWS
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District 196 is facing an important decision on facilities that has implications for every school in the district
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All District 196 stakeholders are invited to attend one of three meetings Nov. 15, 16 and 17 to get information about facilities, equipment and space needs in District 196, and provide feedback on possible improvements being considered to meet those needs in the state’s fourth largest school district.
![Sheridan Story Every Meal banner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1632944682/district196org/luz5au3pwmsp134ahet6/SSEveryMeal.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1632944682/district196org/luz5au3pwmsp134ahet6/SSEveryMeal.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1632944682/district196org/luz5au3pwmsp134ahet6/SSEveryMeal.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1632944682/district196org/luz5au3pwmsp134ahet6/SSEveryMeal.jpg","width":1000}])
Every Meal supports families with programming over the weekends, extended school breaks, and summer to make a difference in children’s lives by specifically focusing on food gaps.
Independent School District 196 is ranked fourth of the 50 Minnesota employers that made Forbes’ annual list of Best-in-State Employers for 2022.
![apply for educational benefits at district196.org/edbenefits]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1658262176/district196org/qbmfenptvd4xi7ixqoyd/APPLYTODAY1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1658262176/district196org/qbmfenptvd4xi7ixqoyd/APPLYTODAY1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1658262176/district196org/qbmfenptvd4xi7ixqoyd/APPLYTODAY1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1658262176/district196org/qbmfenptvd4xi7ixqoyd/APPLYTODAY1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1658262176/district196org/qbmfenptvd4xi7ixqoyd/APPLYTODAY1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1658262176/district196org/qbmfenptvd4xi7ixqoyd/APPLYTODAY1.png","width":2000}])
The Educational Benefits applications ensures students have access to nutritious meals and provides critical funding for schools.
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Can my 5th grade student still get involved in Band class even if we didn't sign up yet?
![East Lake Elem logo with Volunteer Opportunity text]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1630852179/district196org/s7ksptqzljrnhjokbmpx/Volunteer_Opportunity.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1630852179/district196org/s7ksptqzljrnhjokbmpx/Volunteer_Opportunity.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1630852179/district196org/s7ksptqzljrnhjokbmpx/Volunteer_Opportunity.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1630852179/district196org/s7ksptqzljrnhjokbmpx/Volunteer_Opportunity.jpg","width":864}])
East Lake is looking for 16-18 parent volunteers for the Art Adventure Program.
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East Lake K-5 student assessments will take place on Wednesday, September 1 and Thursday, September 2 from 8:00am - 8:00pm.
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