I want to give a huge shout-out to all our amazing staff and students! The MCA scores are in, and I am thrilled to announce that Halverson students have increased their overall scores in all three subject areas: reading, math, and science. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire school community.
I am incredibly proud of the efforts of our staff, caregivers, and students. Thank you for your continuous support in helping our students excel!
While many are enjoying a restful Labor Day weekend, the ALHS Tigers Volleyball team has been hard at work at the Roch Century Invite! 🏐 The Tigers put up an impressive performance, finishing the day with a 3-2 record and earning 3rd place honors! 🥉
Mark your calendars for their next home game on September 12th, where they'll take on their I-90 rivals, Austin.
What an amazing first two weeks of school! A huge shout-out to the incredible staff who support our students every day. You are all amazing! We can't wait to see you again after the long weekend.
Reminder: There is no school on August 30 and September 2. We look forward to seeing you on the 3rd!
The Albert Lea High School office will be closed Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2 for the Labor Day Holiday.
Teachers and Staff will return on Tuesday, September 3. Have a great, long weekend!
Announcing the 2024-2025 SWMS Core Values!
We are excited to share the Four Core Values selected by our Southwest Middle School students for the upcoming school year:
Responsibility
Determination
Show Ownership
Be a Positive Leader
This journey began with each of our 28 advisory classes selecting three to four values they believed were essential. The next day, one representative from each advisory class gathered in the media center, working within their teams to narrow down the choices. Finally, a representative from each team came together to select our school’s core values for the year.
These values will guide us every day here at Southwest, and we encourage you to talk with your student(s) about how they are demonstrating these values in their daily lives. Let’s work together to make this a fantastic year!
Join our team!
Reminder-to honor our professionals in their Professional Learning Community work, Wednesdays are a late start at 8:15.
What an amazing night at Lakeview's Back-to-School Picnic! A huge thank you to LESO and Victory Catering for organizing it all. It was so much fun to see all the smiles from caregivers and students!
A big THANK YOU to all the families who joined us at the Lakeview Elementary Back-to-School Picnic! It was a fantastic event filled with smiles, sunshine, and excitement for the year ahead. Here's to an amazing school year!
Today is our back-to-school picnic! I can't wait to see all our students and caregivers at this amazing event!
Thank you to our families for your flexibility as we adjust our pick-up process due to construction this fall. Attached, you will find a map and a brief video explanation to help guide you or anyone new who will be picking up your child.
Sibley Elementary Back-to-School Pizza Party Postponed
Due to the excessive heat and our commitment to the safety and well-being of our students, families, and staff, we have decided to postpone the Sibley Elementary back-to-school pizza party. We understand that this event is highly anticipated, and we share your disappointment in having to delay it.
At this time, a reschedule date has not yet been determined. We will keep you updated with new details as soon as they become available.
Thank you for your understanding and patience. Stay cool, and we look forward to celebrating together soon!
What a wonderful time had by all at the Hawthorne Elementary School picnic!
Families, students, and staff came together to enjoy great food, fun activities, and fantastic company. It was heartwarming to see our community bond over shared laughter and the joy of being together. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special—your participation and support mean the world to us!
The 2024-2025 school year is off to a fantastic start! The weather was gorgeous, and the energy was high as we welcomed our amazing students back to campus. From excited smiles to new friendships, today was filled with joy, learning, and the promise of a great year ahead.
Thank you to our dedicated staff, enthusiastic students, bus drivers, and supportive families for making the first day unforgettable. A special thank you to the School Board members who were also present at the buildings to welcome back students! Here's to a year of growth, discovery, and success!
It's almost time to kick off the 2024-2025 school year with the start of classes, and we’re excited to welcome our students back! We had great turnouts at last week’s open houses, and our teachers and staff are eagerly preparing for this week's open houses.
Monday:
Halverson, Hawthorne, Lakeview, and Sibley Elementary Schools: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Southwest Middle School: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Early Learning (Brookside Education Center): 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
Area Learning Center (Brookside Education Center): 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Be sure to follow Albert Lea Area School District on our new Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/AlbertLeaAreaSchoolDistrict
The Albert Lea Tigers Unite App is now available! Stay in the loop and let’s keep our school community united! Download the Tigers Unite app available on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. To locate the app, search, “Albert Lea Tigers Unite” once you are in either App store.
Reminder!! Universal Free Meals for all students this year.
We proudly celebrate seven remarkable individuals who have reached a significant milestone—25 years of dedicated service at Albert Lea Area Schools! Their unwavering commitment, passion, and perseverance have touched the lives of countless students and left a lasting impact on our community. Pictured from the left are Tammy Roberts, Mary Deraad, Michael Olson, Jane Lair, Shawn Riebe, and Peggy Davis. (Not pictured Kevin Fischer.)
Mother Nature has other plans today. We will be postponing our Back to School Festival.
This morning, we kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with our All-District 241 Welcome Back event at the ALHS Auditorium! It was a fantastic gathering with all staff in attendance, coming together to celebrate the start of a new academic year. We're excited for the year ahead and looking forward to all the great things we'll achieve together!
