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
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
Ann Kostynick
Grade 1
Annie Carey
Kitchen
Ashley Sonnenberg
Paraprofessional
Austin Hendershot
Grade 4
Avery Beck
Grade 3
Beth Grafenstein
Music
Betsy Foltz
Paraprofessional
Bob Bauck
Technology
Brenda Sandahl
Health Office/Paraprofessional
Brianna Tschida
Grade 3
Brooklyn Thompson
Mental Health Support
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
Heidi Happel
Grade 1
Heidi Solberg
Special Education
Jacob Olson
Physical Education
Jeff Johnson
Grade 4
Jena Rosemore
Kindergarten
Jennifer Lindstrom
Counseling
Jesse Hein
Distance Learning Grade 2
Jessie Green
Grade 4
Jessie Werner
Administrative Assistant
Jill Christensen
Special Education
Jill Januszewski
Paraprofessional
Jill Pirrotta
Kindergarten
Karla Bell
Grade 1
Katelyn Schmitz
Grade 2
Kathryn Franklin
Grade 2
KayLee Saga-Krebs
Grade 1
Kelli Stoll
Physical Education
Kelsey Brakke
Speech Language Pathologist
Kersten Buskirk
Grade 2
Keshia Fulford
Administrative Assistant
Kim Flatau
Kindergarten
Kim Schlauderaff
Paraprofessional
Kyler Hanson
ESL
Lindsay Renfrew
Grade 1
Lindsay Timm
Paraprofessional
Lisa Smith
Grade 2
Liz Johnson
Elementary Principal
Liza Klettke
Paraprofessional
Lucas Schmitz
Special Education
Madison VanSanten
Speech Language Pathologist
Maria Mayfield
Paraprofessional
Marilyn Barry
Interventions
Mark Tumberg
Custodian
Mary Schmidt
Title
Mary Stoll
Library/Paraprofessional
Megan Henry
SLPA/Freshwater
Megan Kirchenwitz
Grade 1
Michelle Bormann
Instructional Coach
Mike Kunza
Dean of Students
Missy Kunza
Paraprofessional
Molly Mostowski
Paraprofessional
Olivia Salonen
Grade 1
Paul Piepkorn
Maintenance
Penelope Reidel
Kitchen/Am. Ind Education
Rhonda DeWall
Cleaner
Sage Becklund-Erickson
Lakeland Mental Health Support
Sally Roe
Paraprofessional
Sarah Ogroske
Kindergarten
Sherry Larson
Paraprofessional
Shirley Umberger
Paraprofessional
Staci Schmitz
Paraprofessional
Sue Kalseim
Paraprofessional
Sue Seip
School Nurse
Tammy Detloff
Paraprofessional
Tammy Richter
Kindergarten
Teresa Anderson
Distance Learning Grade 3 & 4
Teresa Bontrager
Kitchen/Cook
Teri Cresap
Grade 2
Tim Cole
Cleaner
Tracy Brown
Psychologist
Tracy Marsh
Paraprofessional
Tricia Barthel
Grade 3
Victoria Paavola
Special Education
Wayne Werner
Physical Education
Yolonda Christopherson
ParaprofessionalTESTING DATES
The following are dates for different testing that is done throughout the school year.
MCA READING
April 12th-April 16th: 3rd Grade
April 19th-April 23rd: 4th Grade
MCA MATH
April 19th-April 23rd: 3rd Grade
April 26th-April 30th: 4th Grade
ACCESS TESTING
January 25th-March 19th
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
Infinite Campus
Lunch Menus
Newsletter from the Principal
Boletín Mensual
School Supply List
Lista de útiles Escolares
Yearly Calendar
School Improvement Plan
Comprehensive Needs Assessment
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