American Education Week celebrates public education and those who play a vital role in supporting students and families. We are very thankful to each and every staff member at Dakota Prairie.
Happy American Education Week!
Our 8th grade students went to the T4 Career Expo last week. Students enjoyed learning about many different careers and took part in hands-on activities connected to each one. Running an excavator simulator, putting together an oil pipeline, learning how soil sampling works, and making a keychain were just some of the activities they experienced. It was a great day of learning and exploration for our students.
A small group of junior and senior girls spent the day in Park River exploring rural career options!
Six girls shadowed a variety of roles at First Care Hospital, where they observed everything from mixing chemo bags to viewing X-rays, assisting with ultrasounds, running the CT scanner, and seeing nursing and PT/OT in action.
Jassy explored her interest in teaching by visiting a larger rural school, shadowing reading groups, preschool, and upper-elementary math, though 1st and 2nd grade stole her heart.
Lily visited Golden Valley Vet, watched lab work and surgeries, and left even more certain she wants to become a large-animal veterinarian.
Such an awesome day of hands-on learning!
Six girls shadowed a variety of roles at First Care Hospital, where they observed everything from mixing chemo bags to viewing X-rays, assisting with ultrasounds, running the CT scanner, and seeing nursing and PT/OT in action.
Jassy explored her interest in teaching by visiting a larger rural school, shadowing reading groups, preschool, and upper-elementary math, though 1st and 2nd grade stole her heart.
Lily visited Golden Valley Vet, watched lab work and surgeries, and left even more certain she wants to become a large-animal veterinarian.
Such an awesome day of hands-on learning!
Congratulations to the One Act Play cast and crew. On Wednesday they performed at the regional competition!
Four juniors toured the programs at Northland in EGF recently. Northland offers programs at their EGF and Thief River locations. If you haven't been to their campus in awhile, you'll be blown away at their improvements to their facility and connections to local employers.
Congratulations to our October Knights of the Month!
Senior service project by Jassy and Aubrie, and MaRiley. Please donate if you are able!
The Anxious Generation Book Study:
NDSU Extension is offering a free book study to all area parents and caregivers! Participants will receive a free copy of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt at the first session. We will meet for four weeks to discuss why what’s on the screen matters more than the minutes spent, how technology can lead to a rise in anxiety and depression, and how to connect with your kids at any age.
We will meet Mondays starting Nov. 17th, 7pm at the Nelson County Courthouse.
Pre-registration is preferred, but walk-ins welcome! Register at bit.ly/LakAnxGen
NDSU Extension is offering a free book study to all area parents and caregivers! Participants will receive a free copy of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt at the first session. We will meet for four weeks to discuss why what’s on the screen matters more than the minutes spent, how technology can lead to a rise in anxiety and depression, and how to connect with your kids at any age.
We will meet Mondays starting Nov. 17th, 7pm at the Nelson County Courthouse.
Pre-registration is preferred, but walk-ins welcome! Register at bit.ly/LakAnxGen
We have several openings for the blood drive today at Petersburg Lutheran. 10:30, 10:45, 11:00, 1:45, and 2:00. Come on over if you're able!
The elementary has planned activities and dress up events in celebration of American Education Week. Please let your child's teacher know ASAP if you are able to attend the breakfast and story time on Wednesday, November 19th.
Veterans, thank you for your service.
Chargers Winter Sports Meeting Information
NC Chargers Winter Sports Zoom Meeting
Time: Nov 13, 2025 6:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75969879069?pwd=PIYZZfOFSU06yPDkQPZ1OmjQlT2kvg.1#success
Meeting ID: 759 6987 9069
Passcode: chargers
NC Chargers Winter Sports Zoom Meeting
Time: Nov 13, 2025 6:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75969879069?pwd=PIYZZfOFSU06yPDkQPZ1OmjQlT2kvg.1#success
Meeting ID: 759 6987 9069
Passcode: chargers
Winter is coming... soon! Please prepare your child for the weather. Dress warm and drive safely!
Best wishes to the one-act play participants and Coach Johnson on their regional competition in Jamestown on Wednesday!
The elementary's Veterans Day concert is available to watch.
https://fan.hudl.com/_/_/_/organization/_/_/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MzA0MjU0Mw==
Mark your calendars; get ready to cheer for the Chargers!
Here are the schedules and Remind codes for boys and girls junior high and high school basketball.
NC Chargers musicians performed their Halloween Concert at Lakota Elementary and Dakota Prairie Elementary on Friday October 31st. Thank you students for sharing your music with us!
The elementary is putting on a food drive this month. Please check out the following dates for student donating and dressing up. If you or a business would like to participate in the sports challenge, please contact the office. Thank you!
Congratulations on leveling up on AR points, readers!
Did you know that reading for 6 minutes a day can reduce stress by 68%?
Did you know that reading for 6 minutes a day can reduce stress by 68%?
The 5th-6th boys basketball game vs Lakota in Lakota that was scheduled for November 6th has been rescheduled to November 21st.
