The Prior Lake-Savage Optimist Club hosted its annual Youth Appreciation Luncheon on May 13, honoring 36 outstanding students from 13 schools.
The students were recognized by their teachers and advisors for their sincere devotion to the welfare of...
The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board continued to discuss fall referendum options during its study session held May 18.
Matthew Hammer, a municipal advisor with Ehlers Public Finance Advisors, provided additional information related to the options...
Members of Prior Lake High School's Class of 2026 will be celebrating at Valleyfair on Tuesday, June 2.
The entertainment park will be closed to the public that evening from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Students will have access to select rides. Other entertainment...
The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board took the first steps in looking for its next superintendent during a special planning meeting held May 11, and a lone finalist is expected to be chosen by early June.
Barb Dorn, Director of Leadership Development...
As many of you know, I will be transitioning from my role as superintendent at the end of this school year after accepting the position of Superintendent for Hopkins Public Schools. I want to share my sincere gratitude as I prepare for this transition.
First,...
Inductees for the Class of 2026 Laker Hall of Fame have been chosen and include the following:
Team of Distinction: 1976 Boys' Basketball Team
Activities: Jesse Hrudka-Wartman Anschutz, 2003
Distinguished Achievement: Mark Schroeder, 1976
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The results of the 2025-26 Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools' Experience Survey were presented during the April 27 school board study session. The survey showed that, while the district’s students see their school experience as positive, the overall opinion...
Dr. Tim Anderson, Executive Director of Academic Services for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, has been hired by Northfield Public Schools to fill the role of superintendent.
Anderson holds a doctorate of education in educational leadership from...
The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) has named Obioma Osuji, a student at Prior Lake High School and student representative on the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board, as one of three recipients of the 2026 Robert E. Meeks Student School Board...
An addendum to the employment contract of Superintendent Michael Thomas drew considerable debate among members of the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board during its May 4 meeting.
Thomas has been hired as the new superintendent of the Hopkins School...
The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools board voted on May 4 to use the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) as its search firm to aid in the district’s search for its next superintendent. Due to the departure of current Superintendent Michael Thomas...
Two referendum questions are being considered by the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District for inclusion on the November ballot.
Board discussion at the May 4 meeting included revoking the current levy that is set to expire in 2028 and replacing it...
