We would like to update parents and guardians on a social media post that has been misinterpreted across the nation.  When we learned of this initial post that had a school named Southwest on it, we immediately contacted our school resource officers, Officer Huse & Officer Conn. Upon investigating, we were informed that there is an underperforming list of Georgia schools circling around Snapchat.  The “targeted assistance” list included a school named Southwest Middle School that was to receive targeted academic supports.  Unfortunately, the misinformation led to some putting this information on social media with the wrong information and context.  At no point were Albert Lea Area Schools identified nor in danger.   We will continue to make our students and staff our top priority by ensuring their safety. We value and appreciate the support from Albert Lea Police Department and Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office and will continue to partner with them to ensure the safety of students and staff members.   Thank you for your continued support of the Albert Lea Area Schools.

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

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!