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Taylor Hendrickson (left) and Mataya Smith will be on the Laker varsity soccer team through next year and then play for Concordia University in St. Paul.

Heading to college — on the same team

Laurie Hartmann
June 18, 2025

Mataya Smith and Taylor Hendrickson met each other on the soccer field as preschoolers and have been teammates and great friends ever since. That was nearly 14 years ago. The girls will continue to play on the Laker varsity soccer team as seniors next...

Protesters line up to show support of the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools resolution of equity and inclusion at the District Services Center on June 9, 2025. Robb Jeffries / PL News Compass

PLSAS board eliminates DEI resolution

Robb Jeffries
June 11, 2025

The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools board chose to eliminate its resolution in support of equity and inclusion, removing the guiding document that directed the district and its board to commit to governing in a manner that prioritizes diversity, equity...

Brian Nutter (left), assistant principal and leader of the MnCAPS program at Prior Lake High School, visited with students Danea Dahlberg and Sean Souriya, participants in the construction trades pathway during the 2024-25 school year. Laurie Hartmann / PL News Compass

Curriculum puts students ahead of the pack

Laurie Hartmann
June 5, 2025

Hundreds of Prior Lake High School students will be well ahead of their peers in planning their future following graduation. Not only have they had the opportunity to experience hands-on learning about different career paths they may wish to pursue as...

Prior Lake High School fine arts students pose during an athletic-style signing day. Twenty-six students celebrated their next steps to perform in the arts at the collegiate level. Courtesy photo / Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

PLHS fine arts students hold signing day

Staff report
May 28, 2025

Signing days aren't just for the athletes any more. Prior Lake High School hosted its first Fine Arts Signing Day in the auditorium on May 14. The athletics-style ceremony celebrated 26 of PLHS's own that will be taking their passions to the collegiate...

Students in grades three through 12 participated in the annual survey.

Prior Lake to celebrate Class of 2025

Staff report
May 27, 2025

Nearly 770 seniors will receive a diploma on June 5 during Prior Lake High School's commencement ceremony being held at Dan Patch Stadium. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and seating will be available on a first come, first served basis. The program...

PLHS activity fees, tickets may be on the rise

PLHS activity fees, tickets may be on the rise

Renee Winick
May 22, 2025

A series of proposed changes would offset more than $200,000 in activities spending for the Prior Lake-Savage Area School district. Activities director Jeff Marshall presented proposed increases in activities fees and ticket prices. The new rates...

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