Say Why You'd Like to Be Mayor for a Day: $100 Prizes

Elementary students ages 7–12 are invited to write essays in a contest to mark the League of Minnesota Cities' 100th anniversary.

Easy After-School Snack Ideas

Convincing kids to skip classic calorie-laden snacks is simple if you’ve got delicious, homemade alternatives on hand.

Lakeville Students Say 'See You at the Pole' for Prayer

For SYATP Day, they gathered outside school before classes started.

Competitive Mountain Biking: Lakeville High Schoolers on Wheels

Racers did well at Jail Trail in St. Cloud.

Which Minnesota Schools Will Get a Farm to School Grant?

Applications are being accepted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture through Nov. 1 for schools to apply for the grant funding.

Lakeville North's Coffee Stop to Grow

It'll become a cyber cafe, the Star Tribune reported.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Business Academies Take Flight at Lakeville North

Two programs have attracted about 175 students, the Star Tribune reported.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Your School News on Lakeville Patch

Spread the word about your school on Lakeville Patch.

Lakeville School District to Offer Online Option for Students

Lakeville Area Public Schools will be offering online options for students this fall.

School Board to Meet During Special Retreat

The ISD 194 School Board will meet for a retreat on Thursday.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Is Your Family Ready for School to Start?

What traditions do you have when it comes to preparing for the first day of school?

Possibly Stormy, But Certainly Chilly

The National Weather Service says Lakeville could see severe weather on Thursday, when will experience below-normal temperatures on Friday and Saturday.

UPDATE: Should Trader Joe’s Open a Store South of the River?

One Facebook page is promoting the idea of the California-based specialty food retailer opening a store in the South Metro.

UNITED WAY’S BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

UNITED WAY’S BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

Lakeville South’s Jason Just to Become a ‘Google Certified Teacher’

Just is attending the Google Teacher Academy in Chicago this week.

Star Tribune: Lakeville Students with iPads Learn More and Are More Motivated, Study Says

In some classes, each student has an iPad. In others, they are shared.

Share Your Graduation Photos With Lakeville Patch

Parents and students can share their best graduation photos with the Lakeville community in the gallery below.

Lakeville Student Headed to China on State Department Scholarship

Katerina Wong, 16, will graduate from Eastview High School in Apple Valley this spring and travel to China on a state department scholarship.

Dog Killer's Victim Mourns Lost Pals, A Burnsville Bridal Boom: South Metro News Roundup

Also in this week’s recap – A Mother's Day fire ruins things for Eagan apartment residents and Lakeville Public Schools ponder a run at a referendum.

PHOTOS: Post Your Lakeville Prom Photos on Patch

Prom night for Lakeville North and Lakeville South juniors and seniors is Saturday night. But, you don’t have to wait until then to post your prom-related photos here.

Board of Education Could Vote on Levy Referendum Proposal Tonight

Discussion of the proposal appears on the agenda for tonight's meeting. If the resolution is approved, residents would vote Nov. 5 on as much as a $450 per-pupil increase in general education revenue.

UPDATE: Cherry View Elementary to Close for Remainder of School Year

The school was evacuated Monday morning because of a water main break. The decision to close the school for the rest of the school year was made following a structural assessment. Students will report to classes at other schools in the district on Thurs

Two Lakeville North Students Win $2,500 National Merit Scholarships

The students were selected from a pool of 15,000 finalists.

Lakeville South High School to Host First Job Fair on May 22

In other District 194 news, Lakeville South students will pack meals for Feed My Starving Children and reading tutors are being sought in the district.

Three New Principals Hired for Lakeville Elementaries

The school board approved the hiring decisions at a special meeting Tuesday.

District 194 Seeks Nominations for Friends of Education Awards

In other district news, tickets are available for Lakeville North Hall of Fame induction and the State of the Schools presentation and the Lakeville South Car Drive fundraiser are scheduled.

Lakeville Schools Hoping to Offer Online-Only Option this Fall

If the state grants approval, Lakeville would become the first district in the metro area to offer a full-time virtual option to its students.

Lakeville Superintendent Looks to Voters to Rescue 'Extremely Lean' School District

Superintendent Lisa Snyder will warn voters that unless they vote in more funding in a fall levy, the district will be forced to make major curricular cuts.

Lakeville School District Looking for Education All-Stars

Lakeville Area Public Schools is taking nominations for its Friends of Education awards.

Lakeville South High School Drops Off U.S. News and World Report's Rankings

The school was ranked No. 12 in the state last year.

Board Approves $3.5 Million in Lakeville School District Budget Adjustments

Administrators, support staff and a handful of teachers will be let go as the district looks to trim next year's budget.

Lakeville's School Board Approves Orchard Lake Elementary Impact Academy

The program will have room for 108 students in year one, with registration beginning in April.

Lakeville North Mock Trail Takes 3rd at State

At the state tournament, Lakeville North beat Bemidji and Wayzata. There was a split decision with Nova Classical Academy who went on to win.

Embattled Lakeville North Activities Director to Step Down

Robert Ertl, Lakeville North's activities director who faced scrutiny following a June DWI arrest, is stepping down to return to the classroom.

Storm Drops 8 Inches of Snow; Lakeville Cancels Class on Tuesday

Check back with Lakeville Patch for the latest weather updates.