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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Congrats, Cooper! 🎓 Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.
#SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026
The Spirit Lake Community School District will hold a Public Hearing for the Proposed Property Tax Levy for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
🗓 Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: District Office Board Room, 2701 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake
#FastFactFriday Fuel up, Indians! 🍳 Did you know, for only $2.95, students can start their day with a tasty, nutritious breakfast right at school!
No rushing. No skipping. Just ready-to-learn energy!
Check out March’s Breakfast Menu: https://spirit-lake.k12.ia.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/March-2026-Menu.pdf
Sending warm birthday wishes to Mrs. Dielschneider! 🎉 Thank you for inspiring and supporting our students every day. 🍎 Celebrate big!
Heads up! Spring Picture Day is coming next week! 📸
Elementary School 👉 Wednesday, March 18
Middle School 👉 Thursday, March 19
Don’t forget to send your student with their best smile!
Students, get ready to enjoy an extra-long weekend! 🥳
📅 No School Tomorrow, Friday, March 13 – Comp Day for Parent-Teacher Conferences
📅 No School Monday, March 16 – Professional Development (Teachers only!)
We’ll see students back on Tuesday, March 17—enjoy the break! 😎
Watch out world, here comes a graduate! Congratulations, Camilla! 🎓
#SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026
Congrats, you did it! Here’s to the memories made and the dreams ahead. 🎓
#SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026
Last Chance for UNITED Boys Soccer Apparel! ⚽🔥
Don’t miss your opportunity to support our UNITED Soccer athletes from Spirit Lake, Lake Park, Okoboji, and Estherville!
🛒 Store closes Sunday, March 15 at 7:00 PM
Order now: https://unionavenues.com/collections/boys-soccer-2026
The 1st graders are having their own March Madness…with books!
Students are reading their way through a bracket of books and voting to see which story advances to the next round. According to Ms. Olsen, she’s never had students beg to read as much as they have this month.
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! …
Congrats, Cooper! 🎓 Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.
#SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026
The Spirit Lake Community School District will hold a Public Hearing for the Proposed Property Tax Levy for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.
🗓 Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: District Office Board Room, 2701 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake
#FastFactFriday Fuel up, Indians! 🍳 Did you know, for only $2.95, students can start their day with a tasty, nutritious breakfast right at school!
No rushing. No skipping. Just ready-to-learn energy!
Check out March’s Breakfast Menu: https://spirit-lake.k12.ia.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/March-2026-Menu.pdf
Sending warm birthday wishes to Mrs. Dielschneider! 🎉 Thank you for inspiring and supporting our students every day. 🍎 Celebrate big!
Heads up! Spring Picture Day is coming next week! 📸
Elementary School 👉 Wednesday, March 18
Middle School 👉 Thursday, March 19
Don’t forget to send your student with their best smile!
Students, get ready to enjoy an extra-long weekend! 🥳
📅 No School Tomorrow, Friday, March 13 – Comp Day for Parent-Teacher Conferences
📅 No School Monday, March 16 – Professional Development (Teachers only!)
We’ll see students back on Tuesday, March 17—enjoy the break! 😎
Watch out world, here comes a graduate! Congratulations, Camilla! 🎓
#SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026
Congrats, you did it! Here’s to the memories made and the dreams ahead. 🎓
#SeniorSpotlight #Classof2026
Last Chance for UNITED Boys Soccer Apparel! ⚽🔥
Don’t miss your opportunity to support our UNITED Soccer athletes from Spirit Lake, Lake Park, Okoboji, and Estherville!
🛒 Store closes Sunday, March 15 at 7:00 PM
Order now: https://unionavenues.com/collections/boys-soccer-2026
The 1st graders are having their own March Madness…with books!
Students are reading their way through a bracket of books and voting to see which story advances to the next round. According to Ms. Olsen, she’s never had students beg to read as much as they have this month.