Registration is now available for the 2026 Battle Lake Fishing League. Forms are due April 25th with dates and lakes to be determined later.
The Kent McAllister Thiel Scholarship Drive for the Class of 2026 is in full swing! 16 of our graduating Seniors kicked off the event with a successful afternoon of door knocking!
Were you out enjoying the beautiful afternoon and missed us? That's okay, here's a video with the information! We'll be back out for more door knocking on a week night the second half of April.
https://youtu.be/lFeRecFjsgM
Were you out enjoying the beautiful afternoon and missed us? That's okay, here's a video with the information! We'll be back out for more door knocking on a week night the second half of April.
https://youtu.be/lFeRecFjsgM
Great job to our 6th grade LEAP students at Regional National History Day! They did a fantastic job representing our school—showing persistence, confidence, and pride throughout the day.
Sunday, March 29th from 2-4:30 PM, the Class of 2026 will be door knocking as part of the Kent McAllister Thiel Scholarship Drive. Students will be asking for donations for the Kent McAllister Thiel Scholarship fund, which is what funds a lot of the scholarships the graduating class will receive! If we miss you on Sunday afternoon and you would like to make a contribution, you are encouraged to send donations to the school (attn: KMT Scholarship Drive). Thank you for your support of the Battle Lake Class of 2026!
Our 4th graders had an electrifying day learning about electricity! Otter Tail Power Company stopped by to share important lessons on electrical safety through fun, hands-on demonstrations and interactive Q&A sessions. Students discovered how electricity powers our everyday lives—and how to stay safe around it—while sparking their curiosity about science and energy!
The Battle Lake Community Education Advisory Council will be having a meeting on March 30th at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. This meeting is open to the public.
We’re celebrating our March Battler PROUD winners from Battle Lake Elementary! Their actions, big and small, remind us what it means to be Battler PROUD. Congratulations to our winners!
To celebrate "I Love to Read Month" and crossing the finish line of the Iditarod, we had a “photo finish” champion! Johnson's 4th and Ellingson's 5th grade students earned the top spot and celebrated with a pizza party during lunch.
To celebrate I Love to Read Month, our elementary and preschool students crossed the finish line of the Iditarod with a fun snow cone celebration! A huge thank you to Greg Gerhart for donating all the supplies and making snow cones for every student—they loved picking their favorite flavors!
From D1 athlete to motivational speaker, Hunter Pinke’s story is one of perseverance, faith, and choosing to have “No Bad Days.” Students in grades 5–12 at Battle Lake School will have the incredible opportunity to hear Hunter share his inspiring message firsthand. The community is invited to experience his powerful story of strength, positivity, and purpose at Bethel Church in Fergus Falls on March 22nd. Don’t miss this chance to be moved and motivated by a story that reminds us all—no matter the challenge, attitude changes everything.
On Monday, March 2, students in grades 6–12 from Battle Lake and Henning had the privilege of hearing from Kevin Hines — a best-selling author, global public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker with an incredible story of hope and resilience. He has dedicated his life to sharing his story and helping others find reasons to #BeHereTomorrow — and every day after that. Kevin reminded us that “if you don’t see beauty in the next person you meet, you’re not looking hard enough.” His message serves as a powerful reminder that life is the greatest gift we’ve been given — cherish it always.
Battle Lake families and community members — we want to hear from you! As we kick off our new strategic planning process, your input will help shape the future of our schools. Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey and share your thoughts on what makes our district strong and where we can grow. Your voice matters — your feedback will directly influence our priorities moving forward. Please click the link below to complete the survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDGj1ncx7AyFxLJdojm2ghweQiaxq4G2rcAsdhui5SG3IgRw/viewform?usp=header
Check out the latest update on the building project at Battle Lake School! We’re excited to share progress and keep our community informed as the project moves forward. https://aptg.co/5BXhvG
Stepping beyond the classroom! Battle Lake Senior, Bradyn Roisum, is beginning his Work-Based Learning journey with Mission Mechanical—gaining real-world experience, building skills, and exploring future career paths while still in high school.
Congratulations to Damien Gunnon for competing in the MNLV/Fenworks State Tournament in Super Smash Bros.!
Out of more than 200 competitors across Minnesota, Damien qualified among the top 32 players during the regular season. He entered the state tournament ranked 29th and finished with a top 24 placement.
Esports is a winter activity open to all students in grades 7–12.
Show your OTC Softball pride! The team’s apparel sale is now open—don’t miss your chance to gear up for the season. Click the link or scan the QR code to shop before the sale closes April 30th! https://artwork.bsnteamsports.com/v3/flyer/1527/152717/15271759/e51900/15271759-flyer.pdf
The Battle Lake School Knowledge Bowl team is heading to Regions! They earned 4th place at Sub-Regionals and will compete at Regions on Tuesday, March 17th in Fergus Falls. Way to go team!
This week we celebrate Bridgett and Rachel for their commitment to AmeriCorps and the amazing work they do to support student growth at Battle Lake School! Their service makes a lasting difference every day.
Twenty-three talented students from Battle Lake Public School proudly represented our school at the MN Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Leadership Conference held March 5–7 in Minneapolis! Their hard work and dedication shone through as they collectively brought home 19 awards—and 11 students earned the incredible honor of advancing to the 2026 BPA National Leadership Conference in Nashville this May. We couldn’t be more proud of these outstanding leaders!
