Elementary School
Welcome to
Heart Of The Lakes Elementary!
"Welcome! Heart of the Lakes Elementary is a PreK through 4th grade school of about 600 students. We believe in fostering a positive, safe, and purposeful school climate. Working together, we strive to create a caring community of learners that respects and values diversity and nurtures the hearts, minds, and actions of our students. We continue an active partnership with our families and community to better influence the education of our students.
The Heart of the Lakes staff is committed to the standard of high expectations for excellence in our instructional practices and academics to promote success for all students. We are intentional in meeting students’ individual needs and providing school experiences and opportunities for each child to achieve his or her best. We are committed to small group instruction, engaging our students with curriculum and critical thinking. In doing this, we are practicing and modeling the awareness that we each are part of a team and the success of that team needs each of us.
It is our belief that a successful education occurs when both parents and school work collaboratively. Come learn with us! We welcome your participation. We welcome your uniqueness. We welcome your support, but most importantly we would like to welcome you!
Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments at any time throughout the year. We look forward to partnering with you!"
HOTL NEWS
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SYMBALOO APPS & WEBSITES
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MEET OUR STAFF
Our dedicated staff providing positive support for all elementary students
Cheryl Lachowitzer
Kitchen
Molly Mostowski
Paraprofessional
Mark Tumberg
Custodian
Amanda Hogenson
Paraprofessional
Brianna Tschida
Grade 3
Jeff Johnson
Grade 4
Megan Henry
SLPA/Freshwater
Kyler Hanson
Kindergarten
Kathryn Franklin
Grade 2
Olivia Salonen
Grade 1
Maria Soto
ESL
Jessie Jensen
Grade 4
Beth Grafenstein
Music
Tim Cole
Cleaner
Ellen Kurtz
Art
Victoria Paavola
Special Education
Austin Hendershot
Grade 4
Jill Christensen
Special Education
Avery Beck
Grade 3
Penelope Reidel
Food Service
Liz Johnson
Elementary Principal
Mary Schmidt
Title
Maria Mayfield
Paraprofessional
Tammy Detloff
Paraprofessional
Heidi Happel
Grade 1
Jennifer Lindstrom
Counseling
Denise Callander
Paraprofessional
Cindy Dewar
Paraprofessional
Erin Gjerde
Paraprofessional
Jill Januszewski
Paraprofessional
Sue Kalseim
Reading Corps HOTL
Liza Klettke
Paraprofessional
Sherry Larson
Paraprofessional
Amber Lorentz
Paraprofessional
Tracy Marsh
Paraprofessional
Amber Perala
Paraprofessional
Paul Piepkorn
Maintenance
Sally Roe
Paraprofessional
Brenda Sandahl
Paraprofessional
Kim Schlauderaff
Paraprofessional
Staci Schmitz
Paraprofessional
Crystal Shepersky
Paraprofessional
Mary Stoll
Paraprofessional
Heidi Swenson
Paraprofessional
Lindsay Timm
Paraprofessional
Betsy Foltz
Paraprofessional
Annie Carey
Kitchen
Teresa Bontrager
Kitchen/Cook
Shirley Umberger
Kitchen
Kelli Stoll
Physical Education
Lindsay Renfrew
Grade 4
Jesse Hein
Grade 2
Lucas Schmitz
Special Education
Joan Fudge
Administrative Assistant
Jessie Werner
Administrative Assistant
Faith Wokasch
Kindergarten
Heidi Solberg
Special Education
Lisa Smith
Grade 2
Katelyn Schmitz
Grade 2
Tammy Richter
Kindergarten
Jill Pirrotta
Kindergarten
Chris Pirrotta
Special Education
Sarah Ogroske
Grade 1
Eryn Moser
Interventions
Chelsea Marthaler
Grade 4
Mike Kunza
Dean of Students
KayLee Saga-Krebs
Grade 1
Ann Kostynick
Grade 1
Megan Kirchenwitz
Grade 1
Jena Rosemore
Enrichment
Deb Hart
Grade 3
Carrie Grindall
Special Education
Kim Flatau
Kindergarten
Kelsey Brakke
Speech Language Pathology
Teri Cresap
Grade 2
Kersten Buskirk
Grade 2
Michelle Bormann
Instructional Coach
Karla Bell
Grade 1
Wayne Werner
K-6 Physical Education
Sue Seip
School Nurse
Tricia Barthel
Grade 3
Marilyn Barry
Interventions
Teresa Anderson
Grade 4TESTING DATES
The following are dates for different testing that is done throughout the school year.
FOURTH GRADE
- Reading MCA – April 14 – 17
- Math MCA – April 20 – 24
THIRD GRADE
- Reading MCA – April 14 – 17
- Math MCA – April 20-24
ACCESS TESTING
- Kindergarten – February 3-7
- Grades 1-4 – February 10-28
Want more information on testing? Click here.
ENROLLMENT FORMS
Use the forms below for enrollment at Heart of the Lakes Elementary
MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION
Lakeland Mental Health
800-223-4512 (Crisis Line)
218-847-1676 (Detroit Lakes)
218-736-6987 (Fergus Falls)
Heart of the Lakes Elementary School
Our Mission
Learning respect and responsibility today to build successful tomorrows.
Address
810 2nd Avenue SW
Perham, MN 56573
Hours
School Days (Office Hours): 7:30am – 4:30pm
Phone
218.346.KIDS (5437)
Fax
218.346.4634
Office Staff
Liz Johnson, Principal
Jessie Werner, Administrative Assistant
Joan Fudge, Administrative Assistant
Quick Links
Activities Calendar
Announcements
Bully & Harassment Form
Handbook
Infinite Campus
Lunch Menus
Newsletter from the Principal
Boletín Mensual
School Supply List
Lista de útiles Escolares
Yearly Calendar
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