OTC Cross Country is heading to Moorhead tonight! For those unable to attend, the event will also be livestreamed. You may access the livestream via this link: https://nsicnetwork.com/msumdragons/
Click on the image for more information on race times.

Battle Lake School is pleased to announce an opening for a long-term substitute for a School Social Worker. The position will begin on or around October 4th and length is yet to be determined. Interested applicants can submit a letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation (3) transcripts and a copy of your School Social Work license to Darren Kern, Superintendent, at 402 Summit St W Battle Lake, MN 56515 or dkern@isd542.org. This position will remain open until filled.

Dog Obedience Class starts tomorrow and we still have room for more participants! Contact Tanya in the Community Ed Office at 218-862-4603 to register!
$45/dog
Thursdays, Sept. 9-Oct.7
5:30-6:30
BL School Bus Garage, 605 W Holdt St

A huge thank you to everyone who helped on Wednesday evening with our 1st annual Family and Community Fun Night.

Fall 2021 ECFE schedule is now available!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qctmu2YN1uQnFbzeFpCfC_pm0w8imp06oW5iYs2Ldi8/edit?usp=sharing
Tonight is the night!

It’s happening tomorrow!

We are now taking registrations for Craft Fair 2021!!
For more information, use this link: https://sites.google.com/isd542.org/battle-lake-community-educatio/craft-fair?authuser=0

This year's Fall Musical will be Disney's High School Musical: On Stage! Auditions will be held the first week of school on Tues. and Wed. from 3:30-4:30pm, and Thurs. morning from 7-8am. This show is open to all 7-12 students! For more info, email sneisen@isd542.org.

Just a reminder that the Battle Lake School Back to School/Community Night is fast approaching!! School pictures will be taken that night starting at 5:00 in the Main Gymnasium. You can access the Picture Form and order online, or there will be forms at the table in the gym.
Order online: https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ospgo.com/1BNA&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1630336655663000&usg=AOvVaw2MhwjrCMfEU7ZMLaK4eI5j
Order Form: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-UcnJdHaSSHRUlubZet796YUdKghfDIB/view?usp%3Dsharing&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1630336655665000&usg=AOvVaw2ed931Bj3Hbrucc3x7W0u7
Come one come all! We hope to see you here.

OTC Junior High Football equipment handout TONIGHT (Thursday, August 19) @ 6:00 p.m. at the Henning School. Enter at the Locker room entrance.
Now accepting registrations for the following Community Ed Classes:
Dog Obedience, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, Sept. 9-Oct. 7, 2021
Senior Driving Skills Class, 8-hr Class, Tues & Thurs, Oct. 5 & 7, 5-9:00pm, and Senior Driving Skills Class, 4-hr Refresher, Thurs, Oct 7, 5-9:00pm.
Payment can be accepted here: https://mncloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/battle_lake
The Battle Lake School is looking for volunteers for the following:
*Sept. 1: Volunteers over 18 years of age to supervise inflatables from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
*Fall Sports ticket takers for home games
If interested, contact Tanya Maethner at tmaethner@isd542.org or 218-862-4603.

Please respond to the questionnaire regarding a dental outreach program, potentially available in our school (based on responses):
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesdzZbLAlNEKzUZAgjdCW7mIEhuWwyhq11_OTGOG8ApynzyA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Battle Lake School is now hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional. The Paraprofessional will work with special education and regular education teachers to provide the services to students. This is a rewarding position with direct student impact. Come join a great team! Applications, which can be found in the district office or online, should be submitted to Darren Kern, Superintendent at 402 Summit ST W Battle Lake, MN 56515 or dkern@isd542.org

Swimming lessons WILL be held today, July 29, 2021 at West Battle Lake.
Swimming lessons at West Battle Lake are cancelled for today, due to the extremely poor air quality. We have been assured that the kids will be able to complete their levels tomorrow, even with this change. Again, sorry for any inconvenience and thanks for understanding that our main priority is the health and safety of our kids!
Due to the extremely poor air quality today, Intro to Soccer will be postponed to Monday, August 9 at 9:00am.
Additionally, Soccer Camp for this evening will be postponed to a date as yet to be determined.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but feel this decision is in the best interest of our childrens' health.
Football Camp for athletes going into grades 7-12 will be held in Battle Lake on July 26, and July 27th in Battle Lake and July 28th in Henning. Camp will begin at 7:00 pm and be done at 8:30. There is no fee and anyone interested in playing football is encouraged to attend.
