Battle Lake Public Schools

Did you know that Battle Lake School has a newsletter? It's called What's New @ 542 and it is created & managed by students in the Digital Design & Marketing class! This publication covers events happening in the school, interviews with teachers/staff, sports/activities updates, and more! Check out the October/November issue by clicking on the link below. https://www.smore.com/5s6by

We are looking to add a staff member to our After School Enrichment program! Please email to request an application.

What's for breakfast & lunch this week...click on the link to check it out! https://www.battlelake.k12.mn.us/dining

Craft Fair Saturday, December 2 9:00am-3:00pm

It's not too late to purchase your tickets for the Battle Lake High School 2023 production of Shrek The Musical! View the image for more details. Tickets will also be available at the door. Performance dates & times are as follows: Friday, November 17 at 7 pm; Saturday, November 18 at 2 pm & 7 pm; Sunday, November 19 at 2pm.

There has been an adjustment to the performance schedule for the production of "Shrek the Musical," with the removal of the Thursday evening show. For those that had previously purchased tickets for Thursday, they can be redeemed at the 2pm show on Saturday, November 18. PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES: Friday, November 17 at 7 pm; Saturday, November 18 at 2 pm & 7 pm; Sunday, November 19 at 2pm. TICKETS NOW ON SALE! $8.00 per person. Purchase tickets online at: https://mncloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/battle_lake/school-store/3/4/products Tickets are also available at the door!

📣🚨 HEY BULLDOG NATION! 🚨📣 🌟 Get ready to show your red-and-black BULLDOG spirit and support as we gear up for the big game! 🏈🎉 **1. BULLDOG PRIDE PEP FEST:** 🎉🎈 On Wednesday afternoon, the excitement will kick off with a Community Pep Fest in the school gym at 2:45 PM! 🏟️📣 Bring your red-and-black energy, wear your Bulldog pride, and let's rally together for an afternoon of fun, cheers, and showcasing our team spirit! 🙌🥳 **2. BULLDOG ESCORT SEND OFF:** 🚓🏫 Join us bright and early on Thursday at 7:15 AM for a special Police Escort Send-Off! Let's line the streets and give our Bulldogs a roaring send-off as they charge towards victory! 🐾🎉🙌 Don't miss the chance to infuse our team with the energy they need for success! 👉 Spread the bark, invite your pack, and let's make this Bulldog send-off and pep fest one for the history books! 📘🎊 🌟 ONCE AGAIN WE WANT TO RECOGNIZE AND GIVE A HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing community partners: - Lake Region Health/Battle Lake Clinic - Battle Lake Inn - Lakes Area Community Center - Steve's Sanitation - All Seasons Heating & AC - First National Bank -Terry Dalluge-In Memory of Grace Christensen - A Better Wireless 👏 Let's show our Bulldogs that our red-and-black-clad community stands behind them all the way! See you there, Bulldogs! 🐶🔴⚫ #GameDaySpirit #CommunityPride #GoBulldogs #SendOff #PepFestMagic 🌟

🏈🚌 FAN BUS INFO UPDATE! 🚌🏈 Hey Battle Lake OTC Football Fans! 🎉 We're excited to announce that MULTIPLE FAN BUSES are gearing up for the OTC Football game on Thursday, November 16 at U.S. Bank Stadium! 🚍🚍 Departure Time: 8:00 AM from Battle Lake Public School 🛑 Short stop at Clearwater Truck Stop on the way down 🚫 No stops planned on the return trip home 🎟 **COST TO RIDE:** - Charter Buses: FREE (Open to ANY OTC Football Families, Community Members, and Fans) **Note:** Students and children grades 6 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. - Battle Lake Student Fan Bus: FREE (Open to 7-12 students, capped at 40) **To Reserve Your Spot:** Sign up at the Battle Lake Public School District office or call 218-862-4601. The deadline to reserve your seat is at NOON on Tuesday 11/14. 🎟 **GAME TICKETS:** - Adults: $16 - Students: $10 **Order Tickets:** 1. Go to [https://www.mshsl.org/](https://www.mshsl.org/) 2. Under tournaments, find football > state tournament information > tickets > semifinals | Thurs. Nov 16. 🌟 A HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors who made this possible: - Lake Region Health/Battle Lake Clinic - Battle Lake Inn - Lakes Area Community Center - Steve's Sanitation - All Seasons Heating & AC - First National Bank -Terry Dalluge-In Memory of Grace Christensen Your support is invaluable, and we can't wait to see you all there cheering on the Bulldogs! 🖤❤️🏈 #GoBulldogs #FanBus #OTCFootball #CommunitySupport

What's for breakfast & lunch this week...click on the link to check it out! https://www.battlelake.k12.mn.us/dining

School spirit and energy was high as we sent the OTC Bulldogs off to state! Take a look! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jEeJL06OSceHLj3T086pkdqWiNyBGdmO/view?usp=sharing

Is your child passionate about gaming? Join us as we introduce esports to Battle Lake! Esports is an extracurricular activity that is rapidly growing in K-12 education as a path for building science, technology, engineering, art, math (STEAM) and social emotional skills while increasing student engagement and opportunities for students to get involved. Give your student the opportunity to compete against others in thrilling gaming tournaments leading to the state championship. You can now sign up on the infinite campus parent portal ! Contact Mr. Speicher with any questions. 🎮🏆 #Esports #Fenworks #JoinThePack

Battle Lake High School presents the 2023 production of "Shrek the Musical!" Where: Battle Lake School (Royal S. Broberg Auditorium). When: Friday - Sunday, November 17 - 19 Friday, November 17 at 7 pm Saturday, November 18 at 2 pm & 7 pm Sunday, November 19 at 2pm NOW ON SALE! Tickets $8.00 per person. Purchase tickets online at: https://mncloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/store/battle_lake/school-store/3/4/products

Coach Heather Akerman receives an amazing honor by being awarded Section Assistant Coach of the Year! Take a look.

OTC Bulldogs Quarterfinal Football Thursday, November 9! View the image for more details. Also available by: Radio - Z103.3 FM Streamed - https://nspn.tv/MSHSL Only Online Tickets - https://mshsl.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/377 Adults $13.00 Students $9.00

Early Childhood Family Fun Night: Craft. Collect. Community. Open to all families with children that are kindergarten age or younger. Please bring an item for the BL Food Shelf November 7 from 4:30-6:00 in the BL School Cafeteria

📣 Get ready to cheer on our OTC Bulldog Football Team at the State Tournament! 🏈🏆 Families of OTC Bulldogs, We are delighted to announce that our football team has made it to the highly anticipated State Tournament! They have shown incredible dedication and skill, and now they need your support as they represent our community on the big stage. Join us at 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 9th in Buffalo, MN as our Bulldogs take on Cedar Mountain. Let's create an electrifying atmosphere, and show everyone that the OTC Bulldogs are a force to be reckoned with! To make it easier for our students in grades 7-12, we have arranged a fan bus that will take them to and from the game. The bus will leave the school at 4:00 pm. Each student can join this unforgettable experience for just $20. Please note that students will be responsible for purchasing their own tickets for the game, which can be done here: Purchase Tickets Here. Let's make some noise on Thursday, November 9th! Join us at 1:40 pm as we line the halls of the school and send off our team to the State Tournament. And don't forget to unite as a community and line Highway 78 at 2:00 pm, wearing our Red and Black proudly, as a police escort leads the team out of town. This journey has been incredible, and now it's time to show our opponents what the OTC Bulldogs are made of! We can't wait to see you there, cheering with all your energy and passion. Let's fill the stands and make our presence felt. Go Bulldogs! 🐾🔥 #OTCBulldogs #StateTournament #GoBulldogs #BulldogPride #RedAndBlack

Thanksgiving Food Drive

School spirit was flowing through the hallways and energy was high as we sent the OTC Cross Country runners, Peter & Norah, off to state! Click on the link to check it out! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xNfJQXxkJMboig_ZVCGSJbi0zdMArcD1/view?usp=sharing

October's BattlersConnect was Game Day! K-6 paired up with our 7-12 students to promote connection and mentorship with our students. Check out some candid shots of a few of the many games and puzzles that were played that day!

OTC Cross Country is heading to State! View the image for more details. All state information can be found at this link. https://www.mshsl.org/sports-and-activities/cross-country-running-boys