To celebrate and support the dedicated staff who make our school community thrive. We are committed to fostering a culture of appreciation through ongoing recognition and meaningful gestures of gratitude. By honoring the educators and support personnel who shape our students' learning and well-being, we strengthen the heart of our school and uplift those who make a lasting difference everyday.
The Battle Lake Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) was formed in the fall of 2025 with the goal of bringing together our community to support the success and well-being of our school staff.
We would love for you to be a part of our PTO! Whether you have a lot of time to volunteer or just a little, your involvement can make a big difference. Click the "Join Us!" button at the bottom of this page to get connected and find out how you can support our school in whatever capacity you're able.
We meet monthly at the school library - the next meeting is September 10th at 6pm. Please join us!
Here are some of the ways that we showed appreciation to our staff throughout the 2025-2026 school year.
A popcorn bar during an afternoon of teacher professional development.
Thank you gifts to our six school board members.
Appreciation gifts for our amazing bus drivers.
An assortment of snacks to thank our hard working custodial team.
A thank you to our wonderful school counselors.
A treat to thank our fabulous paraprofessionals.
Lunch for teachers and staff during a PD day - thank you to Battle Lake Standard for their donation.
Showing appreciation to the best librarians.
Gifts for our administrative staff who are essential to the success of our school.
Coffee and donuts for staff during Teachers' Appreciation week!
A care package for our lovely nurse who takes care of our students.
Treats for our amazing teachers!
A delivery of gifts for our principal, Mr. Severson!
Thank you gifts for our amazing kitchen staff.
Providing a taco bar lunch during Teachers' Appreciation Week for our staff.
Special delivery of Dirty Sodas for staff to end Teachers' Appreciation Week.
We want to highlight the amazing local businesses who have partnered with us through monetary and in-kind donations so that we are able to show appreciation to our staff in the 2026-2027 school year.
Lakes Area Community & Commerce
Blondie's Beauty Bar
Battle Lake Inn
Rustic Lilly
Larry's Foods
First Lakes Agency
Total Body Gym & Wellness
Lake Region Healthcare
House2Home
Zorbaz on Ottertail
All monetary donations help us continue our mission of celebrating and supporting our wonderful staff here at Battle Lake School. Your contributions make a significant difference in our efforts. Thank you for your generosity!
*The Battle Lake PTO does not currently have 501(c)(3) status so donations are not tax deductible at this time.*