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Elementary School

    Home Elementary School

    Welcome to

    Heart Of The Lakes Elementary!

    Dear HOTL Families and Students,

    Welcome to Heart of the Lakes Elementary School. We are glad you are here!

    HOTL is the educational home to over 600 students in preschool through grade four. Our building is a special place that truly is the heart of Perham and surrounding communities. We are excited to be partners with our families in their child’s first footsteps along their educational journey through the Perham Public School system.

    Heart of the Lakes Elementary is such a special place to grow. We are proud of our school and have high expectations for each and every student and staff member. Our incredible staff of educators is committed to your child’s success. Our students are kind, compassionate, resilient, and eager to learn. Together with our dedicated staff, we strive to make connections with students to help them develop a lifetime love for learning, feel valued, understand that they are accepted, and are coming to a school that makes them feel safe.

    To help us with a few of our core beliefs, students and staff are united through our motto Jacket BEST. Doing your Jacket BEST means you are “Being responsible, Engaged, Safe, and Taking responsibility. Our motto will continue to guide our mission to provide a positive and nurturing school environment.

    We are confident that when you partner with us in education, you will see that Heart of the Lakes Elementary School is a special place.

    Mr. Kunza
    Heart of the Lakes Elementary Principal

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    Principal
    Mike Kunza

    ESPANOL

    PARENT & GUARDIAN HANDOUTS

    Check here for important handouts for your HOTL student

    HOTL SCHOOL

    2022-23 SUPPLY LIST

    DETAILS

    District Calendar

    2022-23

    DETAILS

    HOTL Handbook

    2022-23

    DETAILS

    EASY WAYS

    TO MOVE 60

    DETAILS

    HEALTHY

    CELEBRATIONS

    DETAILS

    HEALTHY SNACK

    OPTIONS

    DETAILS

    PEANUT FREE

    SNACK OPTIONS

    DETAILS

    HOTL NEWS

    Keep up to date on our latest news and happenings here

    • Save Receipts for School Supplies!

      ALC News,District News,HOTL News,Kids Adventure News,PHS News,PWMS News / August 3, 2022

    • Ehnert honored with Sue Ezell Leadership Award

      District News,HOTL News,PHS News,PWMS News / July 18, 2022

    • Community Education Summer Opportunities

      District News,HOTL News,PHS News,PWMS News / July 5, 2022

    SYMBALOO APPS & WEBSITES

    Check out our favorite apps and websites by clicking below!

    MEET OUR STAFF

    Our dedicated staff providing positive support for all elementary students

    Amanda Hogenson

    Paraprofessional

    Amanda Shaw

    Paraprofessional

    Amber Perala

    Paraprofessional

    Amy Ohm

    Literacy Coach

    Ann Kostynick

    Grade 1

    Annie Carey

    Kitchen

    Ariane Goeson

    Paraprofessional

    Arly Ohm

    Physical Education

    Ashley Sonnenberg

    Paraprofessional

    Austin Hendershot

    Grade 3

    Beth Keckeisen

    Music

    Betsy Foltz

    Paraprofessional

    Bob Bauck

    Technology

    Brenda Sandahl

    Health Office

    Brianna Tschida

    Grade 3

    Brittany Johnson

    Grade 4

    Brooklyn Thompson

    School Counselor

    Carrie Grindall

    Special Education

    Chaunce Shaw

    Cleaner

    Chelsea Marthaler

    Grade 4

    Cheryl Lachowitzer

    Kitchen

    Chris Pirrotta

    Special Education

    Christina Olson

    Cleaner

    Christina Sweere

    Paraprofessional

    Cindy Dewar

    Paraprofessional

    Danya Dahlin

    Kindergarten

    Deb Hart

    Grade 3

    Denise Callander

    Paraprofessional

    Destiny Kraft

    Grade 3

    Ellen Kurtz

    Art

    Erin Gjerde

    Paraprofessional

    Eryn Moser

    Interventions

    Faith Wokasch

    Kindergarten

    Fay Wambeke

    Cleaner

    Heidi Happel

    Grade 1

    Heidi Solberg

    Special Education

    Jake Olson

    Physical Education

    Jena Rosemore

    STEM

    Jennifer Lindstrom

    Social Worker

    Jesse Hein

    Grade 4

    Jessie Werner

    Administrative Assistant

    Jill Christensen

    Special Education

    Jill Pirrotta

    Kindergarten

    Karen Christiansen

    Cleaner

    Karen Wagenman

    Reading Corp

    Karla Bell

    Grade 1

    Katelyn Schmitz

    Grade 2

    KayLee Saga-Krebs

    Grade 1

    Kelli Heeter

    Grade 4

    Kelsey Brakke

    Speech Language Pathologist

    Kendal Ware

    Grade 3

    Kersten Buskirk

    Grade 2

    Keshia Fulford

    Administrative Assistant

    Kim Flatau

    Kindergarten

    Kim Schlauderaff

    Paraprofessional

    Krystal Werner

    Paraprofessional

    Kyler Hanson

    Kindergarten

    Lindsay Peterson

    Paraprofessional

    Lindsay Renfrew

    Interventionist

    Lisa Smith

    Grade 2

    Lucas Schmitz

    Special Education

    Lydia Rutten

    Grade 2

    Madison VanSanten

    Speech Language Pathologist

    Maria Mayfield

    Paraprofessional

    Maria Soto

    HOTL-English as a Second Language

    Mary Schmidt

    Title

    Megan Kirchenwitz

    Grade 1

    Megan Schmitz

    Paraprofessional

    Michelle Bormann

    Instructional Coach

    Mike Kunza

    HOTL Principal

    Missy Line

    Paraprofessional

    Olivia Kray

    Grade 1

    Paige Babler

    Grade 4

    Paul Piepkorn

    Maintenance

    Penny Reidel

    Kitchen/Am. Ind Education

    Rebekah Coufal

    Kitchen

    Ronita Hackel

    Physical Education

    Sage Becklund-Erickson

    Lakeland Mental Health Support

    Sally Roe

    Paraprofessional

    Sarah Ogroske

    Kindergarten

    Scott Bjerke

    Associate Principal

    Sherry Larson

    Paraprofessional

    Shirley Umberger

    Paraprofessional

    Sonya Grabe

    Mental Health Specialist

    Staci Schmitz

    Paraprofessional

    Sue Seip

    School Nurse

    Tammy Richter

    Kindergarten

    Taylor Kohler

    Special Education

    Teresa Anderson

    Library Media Specialist

    Teresa Bontrager

    Kitchen/Cook

    Teri Cresap

    Grade 2

    Tracy Brown

    Psychologist

    Tracy Marsh

    Paraprofessional

    Tricia Barthel

    Grade 3

    Victoria Paavola

    Special Education

    Wayne Werner

    Physical Education

    Yaqueline Corchado

    Paraprofessional

    TESTING DATES

    The following are dates for different testing that is done throughout the school year.

    MCA READING

    2022-23

    Third Grade: April 18-20

    Fourth Grade: April 18-20

    MCA MATH

    2022-23

    Third Grade: April 25-27

    Fourth Grade: April 25-27

    ACCESS TESTING

    2022-23

    January 30-March 24

    Want more information on testing? Click here.

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    STUDENT HEALTH SURVEY

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    CONSENT FORMS

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    MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION

    Integrity Counseling-Perham

    218-422-6131, Bridgit Pankonin

    Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response

    800-223-4512 (Ottertail County)

    Northern Pines Mental Health-Staples

    218-894-1002

    Solutions-Detroit Lakes

    866-455-6417

    Bridgeway Care Unit - Lake Region Healthcare - Fergus Falls

    218-736-8208
    www.lrhc.org

    Prairie St. John's-Fargo

    877-333-9565

    Stadter Center-Grand Forks

    866-772-2500

    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
    218.543.8082

    Office Staff
    Mike Kunza, Principal
    Scott Bjerke, Associate Principal
    Jessie Werner, Administrative Assistant
    Keshia Fulford, Administrative Assistant

    Quick Links
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      HIVE Meeting @ Lakeside Golf Course

      August 23, 2022  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
      Lakeside Restaurant, 2727 450th St, Perham, MN 56573, USA

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      HOTL Open House

      August 31, 2022  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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    ADDRESS
    800 Coney Street West
    Perham, MN 56573

    PHONE
    218.346.6500

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    218.543.8080

    EMAIL
    info@perham.k12.mn.us

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