Clear Lake School District

Blinkiest. Gaudiest. Festive-est. ✅
Our students and staff went all in on their Holiday Attire today, and the results did not disappoint.
Thanks for bringing the cheer, Warriors! 🎄

🎉 It's a 3-peat! 🎉

Congratulations to senior Jack Petersen on earning his third straight championship as the winner of our Ugly, Gaudy, Jolly, Jovial Festivus for the Restivus *Ho Ho Ho Traveling Charlie Brown Trophy! 🏆
Well done, Jack - once again, a no-brainer!

🍦 Also pictured and enjoying ice cream prizes today were:
Faness Johnson, Myla Waterman, Rylen Emerson, Greysen Barney, Lindsey Mattmiller, Magnum Moggo, Kiley Marley, Lux Kiekhofer, Ellisyn Crosby, Mckenna Paulson, and Natalie Petersen.

Thank you to everyone who dressed up and helped make the last two days so much fun! Enjoy your break - we'll see you in 13 days! ❄️

The Elementary students earned a fun Friday after they showcased their many talents at the Holiday Concert. They entertained the audience while singing and dancing, playing musical instruments such as boom whackers and recorders. We hope everyone has a fantastic break!

Shout out to Mr. Ruble for always keeping things "current" in the gym! 👏

Our 2nd graders are having a blast playing holiday-themed games like Snowman Guard and Santa’s Sleigh. Whether it's a holiday or a world event, Mr. Ruble is a pro at switching up his lessons to keep the kids engaged and excited to learn.

Way to go, 2nd grade! ❄️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

The Elementary Grades 1-6 Holiday Concert will start at 1:15 this afternoon. Here is the link https://youtube.com/live/yWYtnpu0PbY?feature=share to view it live; you can also use it to access it later. Enjoy! The live stream is scheduled to start around 1:10 p.m.

We celebrated what it means to be a Warrior at our December elementary assembly! Most importantly, we celebrated the monthly character and academic award winners: Josie Espeseth, Logan Klinger, Amelia Meyers, Carson Olson, Nicholas Dennee, Colton Sodeberg, Jack Burton, Ada Brinker, Charles Buhr, Weston Ninke, Jaylee Bowell, Allis Wood, Brantley Harris, Tucker Krier, Toree McGee, and Nina Dennee.

​ The JK and Kindergarten Holiday Concert will start at 9:30 this morning. Here is the link ​https://youtube.com/live/LWDGFl-RDOU?feature=share to view it live; you can also use it to access it later. Enjoy! The live stream is scheduled to start around 9:25 a.m.

Community Christmas Caroling at the Bandstand – CANCELED

Due to dangerous windchill temperatures and slippery road conditions, the Community Christmas Caroling event scheduled for tonight at the Clear Lake Bandstand has been canceled. The safety of our students, families, and community members is our top priority.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and encourage families to safely enjoy the season by viewing the holiday light displays throughout the Clear Lake area. A map of participating homes and businesses is available at:
https://clearlakewi.com/light-up-the-village-contest/

The Clear Lake Bandstand will remain illuminated through the end of the year, thanks to the generous efforts of community volunteer Amy Strobach.

Please stay warm, stay safe, and thank you for being part of the Clear Lake community.

The snow is melting, but the fun is just warming up! ❄️

Our 3rd graders had a blast during recess, building snowmen with the perfect packing snow. Great teamwork and even better memories!

🎄 Learning design through a little holiday fun! 🏠

Mrs. Hunter's Interior Design & Housing students brought classroom concepts to life by designing and building graham cracker houses. From housing design and decorating techniques to interior and exterior construction, students creatively showcased their learning - before enjoying the results!

The Clear Lake Jr. Kindergarten will be holding our Jr. Kindergarten Screening on Thursday, February 5th, and Friday, February 6th.

All children in the Clear Lake School District who turn 4 years old before September 1, 2026, are encouraged to attend.

Early Childhood Screening for children on Friday, February 6th. If you have concerns about your child’s development, please attend. Please call Mrs. Pickard or email her the information below.

Please call or email ASAP to register your child. A packet of registration materials will be sent to you in January. You can reach Mrs. Jessica Pickard at 715-263-2117 ext. 2112 or email jpickard@clwarriors.org.

🏀🤼 Warrior Athletic Updates 🤼🏀

It’s a busy night for our Warriors!

🤼 Wrestling
The wrestlers head to Somerset with a 4:00 PM start.

🏀 Girls Basketball
The Lady Warriors travel to Boyceville for a conference matchup.
⏰ JV at 5:45 PM | Varsity at 7:15 PM

🏀 Boys Basketball
The conference make-up game vs. Glenwood City (postponed due to weather) will be played TONIGHT in Glenwood City due to a shortage of officials.
⚠️ Please note: The Varsity boys start time will be different than normal.
⏰ C Squad 4:30 PM | Varsity 5:45 PM | JV 7:15 PM

🍀 Good luck to all our Warrior athletes tonight! 💙💛

Recently, Lisa Murphy of the Polk County Mental Health Task Force presented a check for $1,716 to the School District. Mr. Petersen accepted this generous donation which was raised through the annual Polk County Suicide Awareness Walk earlier this fall. The Task Force, donations from the event day, and smaller individual donations comprised the total figure. These funds will be used to support activities related to mental health and wellness and the school counseling department. #CLWarriorPride #TogetherWeMakeADifference

After School Activities Update

Due to the potential for winter weather, tonight’s boys basketball game vs. Glenwood City has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please stay tuned for information on a rescheduled date.

High school practices will be allowed until 5:00 PM.
All other youth practices are cancelled.

The following Community Ed classes are also cancelled for this evening:

Snowmobile Safety

Paint and Snack

Please stay safe and warm. ❄️

🎄 Reminder! Join us for Candlelight Community Christmas Caroling at the Clear Lake Bandstand, this Saturday, 12/20, at 6 PM.
☕ Hot cocoa
🍎 Warm apple cider
🍪 Christmas cookies
🔥 Cozy bonfires
♨️ Patio heaters
🎶 Holiday music & cheer

Everyone is welcome — the more, the merrier! 🎄🎶

Winter Break will begin on Tuesday, December 24th, and run through Saturday, January 4th. School will resume on Monday, January 5th.

Same season, different year. 🏀
Throwing it back as our current team tips off tonight!
#ThrowbackThursday

Mr. Crawford's History 9 class, who are studying immigrants traveling to America to establish a new life. In this class, we are exploring how the boats were made and what it would have been like making the long journey as a passenger.

Our students had an unforgettable adventure on their field trip to Mickelson's Tree Farm! From hands-on learning experiences to exploring new places, everyone had a blast! It was a day full of laughter, discovery, and memories that will last a lifetime. A big thank you to Mickelson's Tree Farm, our teachers, and chaperones for making this trip so special and ensuring everything went smoothly!