ACADEMICS
"A child's early years lay the foundation for all that is to come."












We as a school board feel blessed to serve a community that strives to provide access to opportunity both in and out of the classroom for our students.





Three core values drive the educational foundation provided at Spirit Lake Community School District. With the world and job market advancing so rapidly, it is imperative that our faculty, staff and students embrace growth and focus on the outcome of being life long learners in preparation for life!
As our district continues to expand the concept of life development as the focal point of our students’ education, it drives change, creates new opportunities, and requires a different approach.
We direct the educational process at providing a balanced education filled with academics, real life experiences and opportunities to participate and become involved in not only our school but our community.
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Exciting news! Coach Beau Dielschneider is back to lead Spirit Lake Volleyball! 🏐❤️🖤
Read the full press release here: https://tinyurl.com/bddb5zdt
Go Indians! 🙌
📸 Courtney Bolluyt Photography
🎶 Spirit Lake Middle School Winter Concert is almost here! Join us on Thur., Dec. 11 for an evening of music from our 5th–8th grade vocal & band studentst.
Performance Schedule:
• 5:30 PM – 5th & 6th Grade Vocal
• 6:30 PM – 7th & 8th Grade Vocal
• 7:30 PM – 5th–8th Grade Band
Spirit Lake MS and HS have both been named National Unified Champion Schools. The HS also earned the ESPN Honor Roll Award. We will be celebrating these achievements at halftime of the boys basketball game on Thursday, December 4, around 7:30 PM.
🎉 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Spieker! 🎉
Help us celebrate one of our wonderful Teacher’s Assistants today! We’re so grateful for the kindness, energy, and heart she brings to our students and staff every single day. Wishing you the happiest birthday! We appreciate you!
Tech Talk Tuesday! 🚨 Our answer to "Why shouldn't a kid under 13 have a phone?" this week focuses on mental health.
Wondering what’s for lunch at Spirit Lake? The newest lunch menu is live! You can view it anytime on our Nutrition page: http://spirit-lake.k12.ia.us/nutrition.
Happy Thanksgiving
As we pause this week, we want to express our gratitude for the incredible community we are a part of. We are so thankful for our amazing students, our dedicated staff, and the supportive families and community that make Spirit Lake Schools a special place.
Cheers to Mrs. Lynn on her special day! 🎂🎉 Spirit Lake Schools is grateful for the way you guide and encourage your students each day. 🌟📖
¡Feliz cumpleaños, Señora Bolluyt! 🎉 Spirit Lake Schools is so grateful for your energy, kindness, and dedication to your students. 🍎 Wishing you a wonderful day!
Dec 11
The Winter Band Concert for Grades 5-8 is tomorrow, December 11 at 7 PM in the SAMI Center. …
Dec 8
❤🖤SPIRIT STORE IS OPEN TOMORROW, Friday, December 8! Great stocking stuffers and Christmas gifts to give anyone in your family the Spirit Lake School Spirit! See you there! …
Dec 7
Spirit Lake Indians, Boys and Girls basketball teams are playing at Storm Lake tomorrow, Friday, December 8. Girls start at 6:00 PM and boys to follow starting at 7:30. Come early for a tailgate hosted by Central Bank and Central Insure! They are serving Chili or Chicken Noodle with a Cinnamon Roll starting at 5:30. Hope to see you all there! …
Dec 7
Don`t miss the Middle School Choir Concert tomorrow night. 5th & 6th graders will perform at 6 PM and 7th & 8th graders will follow at 7 PM. See you there. …
Dec 6
Our 8th grade students were given the opportunity to have a 2-day Art Workshop with Ms. Paula Streeter, an ISU Professor of Art and Design held at the Pearson Lakes Art Center last Thursday & Friday! What an amazing learning experience! …
Dec 6
Mark your calendars for Thursday December 14 for the Elementary Winter Open House! The hallways are full of festivities! Stay tuned for more details on what you all can see on the night of the 14th! …
Dec 5
Calling all Softball Pitchers in 5th – 7th Grade! Take a look at an opportunity for off-season pitching. Spirit Lake Varsity Head Coach Karli Olsen, along with our very own high school pitchers and an occasional guest pitcher will all be providing instruction to help you improve this off season. Check the dates on the flyer and get signed up. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmLPhBp-eSLQnnWuobojzUwMrccbz5UxYXR8jYj1VIP2niCQ/viewform …
Dec 5
Mark your calendars! The Middle School Band Concert will be on Monday, December 11 at 7 PM in the SAMI Center. …
Dec 4
Don`t miss the Spirit Lake Middle School Choir Concert this Thursday! 5th and 6th grade will perform at 6 PM and 7th & 8th grade will follow at 7 PM. …
Dec 1
Take a look at the Dance Team`s pom routine at State Dance! Their Spirit Lake energy sure traveled with them! Well done! …
Dec 1
Fun to see our dance team compete at State! …
Exciting news! Coach Beau Dielschneider is back to lead Spirit Lake Volleyball! 🏐❤️🖤
Read the full press release here: https://tinyurl.com/bddb5zdt
Go Indians! 🙌
📸 Courtney Bolluyt Photography
🎶 Spirit Lake Middle School Winter Concert is almost here! Join us on Thur., Dec. 11 for an evening of music from our 5th–8th grade vocal & band studentst.
Performance Schedule:
• 5:30 PM – 5th & 6th Grade Vocal
• 6:30 PM – 7th & 8th Grade Vocal
• 7:30 PM – 5th–8th Grade Band
Spirit Lake MS and HS have both been named National Unified Champion Schools. The HS also earned the ESPN Honor Roll Award. We will be celebrating these achievements at halftime of the boys basketball game on Thursday, December 4, around 7:30 PM.
🎉 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Spieker! 🎉
Help us celebrate one of our wonderful Teacher’s Assistants today! We’re so grateful for the kindness, energy, and heart she brings to our students and staff every single day. Wishing you the happiest birthday! We appreciate you!
Tech Talk Tuesday! 🚨 Our answer to "Why shouldn't a kid under 13 have a phone?" this week focuses on mental health.
Wondering what’s for lunch at Spirit Lake? The newest lunch menu is live! You can view it anytime on our Nutrition page: http://spirit-lake.k12.ia.us/nutrition.
Happy Thanksgiving
As we pause this week, we want to express our gratitude for the incredible community we are a part of. We are so thankful for our amazing students, our dedicated staff, and the supportive families and community that make Spirit Lake Schools a special place.
Cheers to Mrs. Lynn on her special day! 🎂🎉 Spirit Lake Schools is grateful for the way you guide and encourage your students each day. 🌟📖
¡Feliz cumpleaños, Señora Bolluyt! 🎉 Spirit Lake Schools is so grateful for your energy, kindness, and dedication to your students. 🍎 Wishing you a wonderful day!