Cheer on the girls cross country team tomorrow at State. Ben Schendel will also be running for the boys as an individual qualifer. The venue is Les Bolstad golf course. The boys race is at 12:15. The girls race is at 1:00. Go Lakers!!

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Congratulations to Laker soccer players Nolan Crane, Megan Curley, Kate Payton, who were named 1st Team All State Soccer! Kate and Nolan were also named top 25 in the state by the Star Tribune.

October is ADHD Awareness Month - click on the links here ( English and Spanish) to learn more about symptoms, management, and activities for engaging in further discussion with your teenager.

Dear Families,

We are looking for a host family for Eduardo, a Rotary Youth Exchange student from Brazil, from December to mid-March 2026. Eduardo is an 11th grader who has become active in school life and enjoys connecting with others. He likes sports—especially soccer and golf—and is also taking guitar lessons this year.

Rotary, which has been active in helping Southwest students participate in youth exchange, is supporting this placement. Local Rotary Clubs provide strong support and guidance to host families throughout the experience, ensuring that both the student and family have the resources they need to make it successful and enjoyable.

Hosting an exchange student is a meaningful way to share cultures and create lasting connections. If you are interested or would like to learn more, please contact Michelle Miller at 6122677592miller@gmail.com.

Upload your senior’s photo to the link below no later than December, 1st.   Proofs for Senior Pages will be out on or around December 8th to correct any mistakes before they go to print.  No changes can be made after printing.

https://sites.google.com/mpls.k12.mn.us/southwest-yearbook/senior-yearbook-info    

As a reminder, the old attendance phone number has been retired. All attendance calls should now go to: 612-668-3030 Option 1. 

For alternate ways to report attendance please see this link:

https://southwest.mpschools.org/families-community

Please read flyer and/or click here: dcyf.mn.gov/federal-shutdown