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Title IX impacts participation in athletic programs throughout the state, including those offered at Prior Lake High School.

Four PLSAS board members join others across state in requesting Title IX compliance

Laurie Hartmann
October 8, 2025

Close to 100 school board members from across the state sent a letter on Monday to officials at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) urging them to comply with Title IX requirements that address...

Dozens of students are working behind the scenes preparing for the PLHS performance of "Cinderella, Enchanted Edition."

Invitation to the ball

Staff report
October 8, 2025

Rehearsals are currently underway in the Prior Lake High School auditorium for the fall musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella, Enchanted Edition." With a cast of 45 students performing on stage, there are nearly as many students who are...

The Prior Lake High School's first concert event of the year is scheduled for Oct. 13.

Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’ to be performed by PLHS choir Oct. 13

October 8, 2025

The Prior Lake High School Choir will kick off their concert season on Monday, Oct. 13, when they perform "Gloria" by Antonio Vivaldi at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake. The twelve-movement Baroque piece will include all members...

School board candidates weigh in on multiple topics during forum

Laurie Hartmann
October 1, 2025

Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board candidates Jon Conlon and Dustin Smith cited many of the same concerns during the forum hosted by the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 25. Primary differences expressed came down to fiscal management, academic...

Conlon joins race to fill seat on PLSAS board

October 1, 2025

Prior Lake resident Jon Conlon announced that he is running for a seat on the board of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools in the upcoming election. Conlon, a 15-year community member and father of three children who currently attend PLSAS schools at the...

The PLSAS District Services Center is located on Tower Street.

District must pull additional $786,000 from general fund to cover last year’s expenses

Renee Winick
October 1, 2025

The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board reviewed during its Sept. 22 study session the preliminary financial numbers for the previous year and found the district needed to draw down $786,456 more from its general fund to cover expenses. Executive Director...

Five Hawks Elementary is one of six schools that will be impacted by attendance boundary changes.

District lays out five boundary options; top two to be discussed Oct. 27

Renee Winick
October 1, 2025

Members of the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board was presented with five different elementary school boundary changes at its Sept. 22 meeting. Executive Director of Business Affairs Lisa Rider and Director of Operational Services Dan Powers presented...

Eight tennis courts at Prior Lake High School now have lighting, with Dan Patch Stadium shown in the background.

The lights are on

Staff report
September 24, 2025

Local tennis players are happy that they can now play on lighted courts and all are invited to an "Under the Lights" celebration being held at Prior Lake High School on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The celebration will include an opportunity...

PLSAS board candidate forum scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25

September 24, 2025

The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce will host a school board candidate forum on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Prior Lake City Hall. Two district residents are vying to fill one open seat on the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board....

The PLSAS District Services Center is located on Tower Street.

‘State of the District’ address scheduled for Sept. 24

September 20, 2025

Dr. Michael Thomas, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Superintendent, will present his "State of the District" address on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake. His presentation will focus...

Superintendent Michael Thomas hopped on the bus with Emanuel Hosmer and other students Sept. 4 during the first week of the school year.

‘Growing to succeed’

Laurie Hartmann
September 17, 2025

As Dr. Michael Thomas began his fourth year in recent weeks as Superintendent of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, his mantra for the new year includes the phrase "growing to succeed." As the leader of close to 8,600 students and 1,300 staff members,...

Smith files as candidate for PLSAS board

September 17, 2025

Dustin Smith has announced his candidacy for the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board. Smith said he believes this is a pivotal time for the local schools. With his children starting kindergarten in the district, he says he feels a personal responsibility...

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