Elementary School
Welcome to
Heart Of The Lakes Elementary!
Dear HOTL Families and Students,
Heart of the Lakes Elementary
Welcome! Heart of the Lakes Elementary is
a school serving 600 students, Pre-K through
grade 4. We believe in fostering a school environment
positive, safe, and meaningful. By working together,
we strive to create a caring community of
students who respect and value diversity and
nurture the hearts, minds, and actions of
Our students. We work closely with
our families and community to improve
influence of the education of our students.
Heart of the Lakes staff are confident
to a higher standard of expectations and excellence
in our instructional practices to promote
success for all. We focus on meeting the
individual needs for each student and
provide the experiences that each one needs to
achieve your best. We assign to the
small group instruction, and we grasp our
students with critical thinking. For doing it,
we practice and demonstrate that we are a team and
our team's success depends on all of us.
Liz Johnson
Heart of the Lakes Elementary Principal
HOTL NEWS
Keep up to date on our latest news and happenings here
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School Board meeting for Jan. 19 to be held virtually
District News,HOTL News,PHS News,PWMS News / January 19, 2022
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OTCPH to host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
COVID-19,District News,HOTL News,PHS News,PWMS News / December 23, 2021
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
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
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
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
Jeff Johnson
Grade 4
Jena Rosemore
Enrichment/STEM
Jennifer Gleason
Paraprofessional
Jennifer Holmer
Paraprofessional
Jennifer Lindstrom
Social Worker
Jesse Hein
Grade 2
Jessie Green
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
Katie Franklin
Grade 2
KayLee Saga-Krebs
Grade 1
Kelli Heeter
Grade 4
Kelli Stoll
Physical Education
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
Liz Johnson
Elementary Principal
Lucas Schmitz
Special Education
Madison VanSanten
Speech Language Pathologist
Maria Mayfield
Paraprofessional
Maria Soto
HOTL-English as a Second Language
Mary Schmidt
Title
Megan Henry
SLPA/Freshwater
Megan Kirchenwitz
Grade 1
Megan Schmitz
Paraprofessional
Michelle Bormann
Instructional Coach
Mike Kunza
Dean of Students
Missy Line
Paraprofessional
Molly Lausten
Paraprofessional
Olivia Salonen
Grade 1
Paige Babler
Grade 4
Paul Piepkorn
Maintenance
Penny Reidel
Kitchen/Am. Ind Education
Rebekah Coufal
Kitchen
Rhonda DeWall
Cleaner
Ryan Bowman
Grade 2
Sage Becklund-Erickson
Lakeland Mental Health Support
Sally Roe
Paraprofessional
Sarah Ogroske
Kindergarten
Sherry Larson
Paraprofessional
Shirley Umberger
Paraprofessional
Sonya Grabe
Mental Health Support
Staci Schmitz
Paraprofessional
Sue Kalseim
Paraprofessional
Sue Seip
School Nurse
Tammy Richter
Kindergarten
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 EducationTESTING DATES
The following are dates for different testing that is done throughout the school year.
MCA READING
2021-2022
Third Grade: April 11-14
Fourth Grade: April 25-28
MCA MATH
2021-2022
Third Grade: April 18-21
Fourth Grade: April 18-21
ACCESS TESTING
2021-2022
Dates TBD
ACCESS Testing for ELLs
2021-2022
Jan. 30-March 24
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
Mike Kunza, Dean of Students
Jessie Werner, Administrative Assistant
Keshia Fulford, Administrative Assistant
Quick Links
Activities Calendar
Announcements
Bully & Harassment Form
Handbook
Manual
Communication Protocol
Infinite Campus
Lunch Menus
Newsletter from the Principal
Boletín Mensual
School Supply List
Lista de útiles Escolares
Yearly Calendar
School Improvement Plan
Read Well-District Literacy Plan
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
FAQ about ESL
Preguntas frecuentes sobre ESL
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