District Video Series
Here at Lakeville Area Schools, we love showing off what is happening in our schools and district. A great way to do that is through visual mediums like video storytelling. On this page, we will post episodes of video series we are working on, news articles that feature video storytelling, and an easy way to watch our LETV livestream.
Everything to Know in 194
In this monthly video series, our superintendent and administration talk about important topics and updates about our school district.
June 2024: Everything to Know for Summer 2024
In the final episode of this school year, Superintendent Dr. Doug Van Zyl shares 'Everything to Know for Summer 2024', featuring summer resources, Ready, Set, ACHIEVE! (the district's annual school readiness event) an opportunity for residents to serve on the Board of Education and offers his congratulations for the class of 2024 and this year's retirees.
April 2024: Budget Update & The READ Act
In this episode, Executive Director of Business Services, Bill Holmgren, provides an update on the district's budget and Sandy Giorgi, Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning, provides information on how the district is implementing the Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act.
Show and Tell
In this video series, students take control of the microphone and give us a behind the scenes look at what's going on in our schools and school community.
Building Community Through Music
In this episode, Dr. Wanken and Mr. Bieniek take the mic and discuss how music can bring people together.
Middle Schoolers Take the Mic
In this episode, 8th grader Darnell takes the mic and gives viewers an inside look at what goes on in McGuire Middle School!
What Did You Learn
In this video series, we ask students what they are learning in school. We love hearing what our students are learning about in the classrooms.
April 2024: Life Skills
January 2024: English and Literacy Edition
District News Featuring Video
Below are news articles that are accompanied by video stories. It is always fun to see what our students are up to in action.
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Lakeville Area Schools elementary teachers are using decodable books to support evidence-based reading instruction, which in turn supports student literacy.
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Superintendent Dr. Doug Van Zyl reflects on the 2022-23 school year and wishes everyone a great summer break!
![Teacher Appreciation Week graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716981523/isd194org/qgmjtzbugzgoswtou2yj/Teacher_Appreciation2023_ACCENT.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716981523/isd194org/qgmjtzbugzgoswtou2yj/Teacher_Appreciation2023_ACCENT.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1716981523/isd194org/qgmjtzbugzgoswtou2yj/Teacher_Appreciation2023_ACCENT.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1716981523/isd194org/qgmjtzbugzgoswtou2yj/Teacher_Appreciation2023_ACCENT.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716981523/isd194org/qgmjtzbugzgoswtou2yj/Teacher_Appreciation2023_ACCENT.jpg","width":1600}])
May 8-12, 2023 is nationally recognized as Teacher Appreciation Week! Watch this video to hear what students have to say about our amazing educators.
![Beef and cheese sandwich]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716981521/isd194org/la3pjswvrecgsagwvs1j/LearntoCook_ChoppedCheeseSandwich_ACCENT.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716981521/isd194org/la3pjswvrecgsagwvs1j/LearntoCook_ChoppedCheeseSandwich_ACCENT.jpg","width":300}])
Students taking an Advanced Culinary Family and Consumer Science (FACS) class at Lakeville North High School showed us how to make chopped cheese sandwiches! They specifically researched and practiced this recipe for the video.
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Students taking Family and Consumer Science (FACS) at Kenwood Trail Middle School showed us how to make microwave apple crisp. Yum!