Three Prior Lake High School students —Meredith Clemens, Olivia Zirbel and Trevor Zwart — have each earned the highest possible composite score of 36 on the ACT, the standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States.
Earning...
Editor's note: An earlier version of this article stated the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District is facing a budget deficit for 2025-26; however, that did not take into account all revenue sources. The budget is projected to be balanced for that school...
The PLSAS school board recently had the opportunity to analyze the state of the district today through a survey of students, parents and staff.
During its April 28th study session, the school board went over the results of the district’s experience...
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools will recognize 32 staff members who will retire at the end of the school year.
The event will held on May 15 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Activities Center of Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St. W., Savage.
Retiring...
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (PLSAS) placed an operating levy proposal on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot, which did not pass.
The district is gathering community feedback regarding the operating levy process and outcome, according to Kristi Mussman, Director...
Prior Lake High School Girls Swim and Dive Coach Katie Haycraft was recently inducted into the Minnesota Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (MSHSCA) Hall of Fame.
The honor recognizes her contributions and dedication to the sport of swimming,...
The subject of diversity, equity and inclusion took center stage at the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools board meeting on Monday, April 14, with the district finding itself caught in a difficult position on the issue.
During his superintendent’s report,...
Some students spend their spring breaks laying on a warm beach, or perhaps on a road trip with friends or family.
For some of the more musically inclined students at Prior Lake High School, spring break meant a trip to the cradle of democracy.
One...
The school board of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools continues to explore cost-cutting opportunities as the district’s budget continues to take shape.
One key indicator of the district’s budget is kindergarten enrollment. At the March 24 school board...
Scooter's Coffee, 15825 Franklin Tr. in Prior Lake will donate a percentage of all sales made on Monday, March 24 to the Laker Educational Foundation.
The foundation is a community-based volunteer organization that provides funding to support projects...
The Minnesota Administrators for Special Education has named Michelle Cuka, Director of Student Support Services for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, as the recipient of the 2025 Special Education Administrator of the Year Award.
The award recognizes...
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools leaders are monitoring some key figures that help forecast the district's future budget.
During the March 10 PLSAS school board meeting, Executive Director of Business Services Tammy Fredrickson discussed the next year’s...
