👩🍳 September 2025 breakfast & lunch menus!
🌟 Free Community Yoga Class 🌟
When: Saturday, September 6th | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Where: High School Choir Room, across from the gym
Cost: Free
Free Community Yoga is back at the Lake Holcombe School twice a month! Join us for a free community yoga class open to all levels of experience! Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class is designed to meet you where you are.
Your instructor, Shaylae Szotkowski, believes that yoga is for every “body.” The class will incorporate a variety of props (chairs, bolsters, blocks, straps, and blankets) to support your practice, ensuring you can make each pose your own to optimize your experience. Mats, bolsters, blocks, straps, and blankets will be provided for your use. Class will also feature breathwork and guided meditation.
💫 Reserve your spot: Limited Space Available!
To secure your spot, please email Shaylae Szotkowski at szotsha@lakeholcombe.k12.wi.us or contact her directly.
Please reserve by Thursday, September 4th. Two or more people are required to hold the class. Cancellations will be posted on the Lake Holcombe School District Facebook page.
We hope to see you there!
About Shaylae Szotkowski: Shaylae teaches music at the Lake Holcombe School and is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor specializing in trauma-informed kundalini yoga and Ayurveda.
When: Saturday, September 6th | 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Where: High School Choir Room, across from the gym
Cost: Free
Free Community Yoga is back at the Lake Holcombe School twice a month! Join us for a free community yoga class open to all levels of experience! Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class is designed to meet you where you are.
Your instructor, Shaylae Szotkowski, believes that yoga is for every “body.” The class will incorporate a variety of props (chairs, bolsters, blocks, straps, and blankets) to support your practice, ensuring you can make each pose your own to optimize your experience. Mats, bolsters, blocks, straps, and blankets will be provided for your use. Class will also feature breathwork and guided meditation.
💫 Reserve your spot: Limited Space Available!
To secure your spot, please email Shaylae Szotkowski at szotsha@lakeholcombe.k12.wi.us or contact her directly.
Please reserve by Thursday, September 4th. Two or more people are required to hold the class. Cancellations will be posted on the Lake Holcombe School District Facebook page.
We hope to see you there!
About Shaylae Szotkowski: Shaylae teaches music at the Lake Holcombe School and is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor specializing in trauma-informed kundalini yoga and Ayurveda.
It was a beautiful evening for our 25-26 back to school open house on Wednesday! Excitement is in the air and we hope for a great return to school experience. Special thanks to Mr. Senoraske, Mr.Dorney, Mr. Lorenzen, and Mr. Belter (not pictured) for being dunk tank victims!
Can't wait to see the students on Tuesday!
Can't wait to see the students on Tuesday!
Please welcome our 25-26 new staff. 💜🤍
📯 Liam Casey (Band Teacher)
👨⚕️ Kensie Hughes (school nurse)
Please give a HUGE Lake Holcombe welcome!
📯 Liam Casey (Band Teacher)
👨⚕️ Kensie Hughes (school nurse)
Please give a HUGE Lake Holcombe welcome!
😄 Welcome back to school! We are so excited for the start of the 25-26 school year and hope you are too! As a reminder, there is no school on Labor Day. See you on 9/2/25. 💜🤍
👏Five people were recognized for their years of service at Lake Holcombe School. 👏
👉Five years this school year - Morgan Milas, Chris Stalheim, & Elaine Cornell (not pictured)
👉Fifteen years this school year - Andy Lorenzen
👉Twenty years this school year - Karla Velie
Thank you for your dedication to the Lake Holcombe School District! 🤍💜
👉Five years this school year - Morgan Milas, Chris Stalheim, & Elaine Cornell (not pictured)
👉Fifteen years this school year - Andy Lorenzen
👉Twenty years this school year - Karla Velie
Thank you for your dedication to the Lake Holcombe School District! 🤍💜
📓 Lucy, our therapy dog, along with Lake Holcombe School staff, are very grateful for the donations of school supplies. A special thank you to:
💜Holcombe United Methodist Church
💜Ladysmith Walmart
💜 Marshfield Medical Center of Ladysmith
💜Lake Holcombe Leo Club
💜Shelley Lee- Lake Holcombe Bus ompany
💜Miranda Hattamer- Elite Reality Group
Thank you for helping our students get off to a successful school year.
💜Holcombe United Methodist Church
💜Ladysmith Walmart
💜 Marshfield Medical Center of Ladysmith
💜Lake Holcombe Leo Club
💜Shelley Lee- Lake Holcombe Bus ompany
💜Miranda Hattamer- Elite Reality Group
Thank you for helping our students get off to a successful school year.
The staff is getting ready for the 25-26 school year! The annual all staff in-service was held at Eastbay on Monday. The keynote speaker was Duane Jourdeans followed by Luke Kremenaur of CESA 10, and Kurt Lindau, superintendent.
📊 Warning Signs: Progress Report Grades Down 20%+! 📉
More than 20 % of our students earned poor grades at progress report time due to missing schoolwork, even with a daily common study hall. That’s a red flag. For four years, teachers have observed how cell phones are major distractions in the classroom.
🔄 If we keep doing the same thing, we’ll get the same results. It’s time to try something different.
💡 Introducing Yondr Pouches: lockable phone cases that allow students to carry their phones—but not use them—during the school day. These innovative pouches create distraction‑free time from bell to bell, helping students stay focused and engaged.
👉 Learn more about how Yondr works and how schools are implementing it here:
🔗https://www.overyondr.com/phone-free-schools
Let’s empower our students to focus and succeed together! #FocusFirst #YondrInSchool #StudentEngagement
More than 20 % of our students earned poor grades at progress report time due to missing schoolwork, even with a daily common study hall. That’s a red flag. For four years, teachers have observed how cell phones are major distractions in the classroom.
🔄 If we keep doing the same thing, we’ll get the same results. It’s time to try something different.
💡 Introducing Yondr Pouches: lockable phone cases that allow students to carry their phones—but not use them—during the school day. These innovative pouches create distraction‑free time from bell to bell, helping students stay focused and engaged.
👉 Learn more about how Yondr works and how schools are implementing it here:
🔗https://www.overyondr.com/phone-free-schools
Let’s empower our students to focus and succeed together! #FocusFirst #YondrInSchool #StudentEngagement
School families & community! Please be sure to join us on Wednesday, August 27th, from 4pm - 7pm for the Back to School Open House! P.S. we have the dunk tank for your dunking pleasure!
🦷 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 🦷
If you would like to sign up your child with the Bright Smiles Oral Health Program that will be at Lake Holcombe School, please go to:
👉 https://sealasmile.wisconsin.gov/Consent
The consent will be good for this school year. There will be 2 visits for fluoride and 1 visit for sealants.
📅 The dates for the 2025-2026 school year are:
- October 13-17 Sealant Week
- February 10 Fluoride
- April 16 Fluoride
👉 Please fill out the online consent for YES or NO. All consents help the program receive their grants to help them provide these services. They will see all children that sign up and there is NO FEE for services.
If you do not know your child's teacher's name, just put the grade they will be in.
👉 If you have any questions, please call Carol at 715-933-0065
If you would like to sign up your child with the Bright Smiles Oral Health Program that will be at Lake Holcombe School, please go to:
👉 https://sealasmile.wisconsin.gov/Consent
The consent will be good for this school year. There will be 2 visits for fluoride and 1 visit for sealants.
📅 The dates for the 2025-2026 school year are:
- October 13-17 Sealant Week
- February 10 Fluoride
- April 16 Fluoride
👉 Please fill out the online consent for YES or NO. All consents help the program receive their grants to help them provide these services. They will see all children that sign up and there is NO FEE for services.
If you do not know your child's teacher's name, just put the grade they will be in.
👉 If you have any questions, please call Carol at 715-933-0065
Lake Holcombe school welcomes our school families and community members to our Back to School Open House on Wednesday, August 27th, from 4pm to 7pm. This is a great time to meet teachers, check out the building, talk to community partners, and have a light dinner. We hope to see you there!
🚗DRIVER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM🚗
This is to notify you the Driver Education grant program will re-open for new applicants on Monday August 25th, 2025, at 9:00AM.
Please be aware, there are a limited number of grants available. Once the threshold is met, the application will be turned off again. Students and families still interested in the program will be encouraged to sign up for the notification list for future updates (emails will not automatically be added from previous lists).
To apply for the Driver Education grant program, please visit us at Wisconsin Department of Transportation Driver Education Grant Program
Note: You will not be able to apply until 08/25/2025 at 9:00AM when the Driver Education Grant launches.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at dotdegrantprogram@dot.wi.gov
This is to notify you the Driver Education grant program will re-open for new applicants on Monday August 25th, 2025, at 9:00AM.
Please be aware, there are a limited number of grants available. Once the threshold is met, the application will be turned off again. Students and families still interested in the program will be encouraged to sign up for the notification list for future updates (emails will not automatically be added from previous lists).
To apply for the Driver Education grant program, please visit us at Wisconsin Department of Transportation Driver Education Grant Program
Note: You will not be able to apply until 08/25/2025 at 9:00AM when the Driver Education Grant launches.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at dotdegrantprogram@dot.wi.gov
🌧️ A Rainy Day, 18 Phones, and Zero Conversation
During a recent rainy lunch, 18 students gathered in the commons. Every single one was on their phone—no one was talking.
This moment reflects a growing trend we’re seeing across our schools: less face-to-face interaction among students. It’s no surprise, then, that our district’s self-reported anxiety levels are so high:
📊 Middle School: 48%
📊 High School: 47%
We’re asking an important question:
Could reduced conversation and increased screen time be contributing to rising social anxiety?
As a school community, we’re committed to helping students build healthy habits—not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.
#StudentWellbeing #SocialHealthMatters #OffAndAway #Let’sTalkNotScroll
During a recent rainy lunch, 18 students gathered in the commons. Every single one was on their phone—no one was talking.
This moment reflects a growing trend we’re seeing across our schools: less face-to-face interaction among students. It’s no surprise, then, that our district’s self-reported anxiety levels are so high:
📊 Middle School: 48%
📊 High School: 47%
We’re asking an important question:
Could reduced conversation and increased screen time be contributing to rising social anxiety?
As a school community, we’re committed to helping students build healthy habits—not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.
#StudentWellbeing #SocialHealthMatters #OffAndAway #Let’sTalkNotScroll
Lake Holcombe school welcomes our school families and community members to our Back to School Open House on Wednesday, August 27th, from 4pm to 7pm. This is a great time to meet teachers, check out the building, explore classrooms, talk to community partners, have a light dinner, and help your students feel confident and excited about the new school year. We hope to see you there!
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Lake Holcombe school welcomes our school families and community members to our Back to School Open House on Wednesday, August 27th, from 4pm to 7pm. This is a great time to meet teachers, check out the building, talk to community partners, and have a light dinner. We hope to see you there!
Lake Holcombe staff have been busy this summer preparing for the upcoming school year. We wish to take a moment to thank the district office and maintenance staff for a job well done!
25-26 National School Lunch & Breakfast Programs Public Release
