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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...

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...

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....

‘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,...

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