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!

Exciting News! Our school district is making communication easier and more connected than ever. We’re moving to a new Facebook page to sync with our brand-new Albert Lea Tigers Unite app! Families can anticipate receiving an invite text and/or email this week that is unique to their student(s) with classroom and school information. Follow us at Albert Lea Area School District to stay updated on all the latest news, events, and announcements. Let’s stay connected—together! https://www.facebook.com/AlbertLeaAreaSchoolDistrict

District 241 Facilities Services recently hosted a cookout to thank our custodians, maintenance staff, and summer maintenance workers for their hard work in preparing our schools for the upcoming year. We truly appreciate their dedication and effort in ensuring our schools are ready for a successful start!

Exciting News! Enrollment spots available for Little Sprouts and Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten! Little Sprouts (Ages 3 & 4) Meets Monday & Wednesday 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM OR 12:00 PM - 3:05 PM Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (Age 4) Meets Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 11:05 AM OR 12:00 PM - 3:05 PM Spaces are limited, so don't miss out on nurturing your child with a strong foundation for their social, developmental and cognitive needs in a high-quality preschool classroom! Learn more and enroll today by visiting https://www.alschools.org/.../academics.../early-learning or call 507-379-4831.

We are less than 2 weeks away from the official start to the 2024-2025 school year! Excitement is in the air as we prepare to welcome back our students for another fantastic year of learning and growth. Please visit https://www.alschools.org/our-district/2024-2025-calendar to access the 2024-2025 District 241 calendar.