2014 GRADUATING CLASS

Family, friends and staff members celebrated LCO Ojibwe School commencement ceremony for the class of 2014 on Tuesday, May 20th.  Little Eagle Singers drummed the Welcoming Song and Honor Song.  Principal Craig Euneau gave the welcoming address with Administrator Dennis White presenting the Invocation. Many tribal members were in attendance.  Tribal Chairman Mic Isham spoke.  The valedictorian JJ White addressed those in attendence.  Longtime LCO Ojibwe School educator Linda Schuyler gave the keynote address. Senior class advisor is Jessie Hutchinson.  Students were presented with Eagle Feathers along with their diplomas.

Not pictured Leroy Mustache

Lydia Kessenich

Robert Jenkins 

Donovan Kingfisher

Shania Pringle

Kyra Quaderer

Raven Quagon

Dominique Rusk

JJ White

LCO Students Tobacco Planting

Submitted by Wendy Torstenson

 

A grant was provided to the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe High School by the Wisconsin Native American Tobacco Prevention under the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council to plant, grow, and harvest native tobacco used in traditional ceremonies.  To start the project, Ho-chunk tobacco seed was obtained from the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College farm.  Biology students then prepared seed trays in the classroom to germinate the seeds and placed the trays under grow lights purchased with funds from the grant.  After 6 weeks of growth, seedlings were transplanted into larger individual containers.  On June 3, 2014, the freshman and sophomore biology classes went to the college farm to place the tobacco seedlings in the ground.  After weathering a Wisconsin summer, the plants will be harvested in the fall, cured, and then offered to the schools for use in ceremonies.  

The Ziigwan Showcase

April 30, 2014

Concert at 1:00 p.m.

Art Show before and after concert

LCO Ojibwe School Gym

We look forward to seeing you!!

Amazing Speaker Set to Visit LCO Ojibwe School

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Elaina Grover's Photography Movie

LCO Ojibwe School Staff Proudly Announce 2013-14 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

submitted by Laurene (Sue) Taylor

ELEMENTARY- 1st Grade: Winona Baker, Sean Beaulieu, Aniyah Cross, Charles Grover, Evan Heath, Bryan Miller, Aimee Sweats  2nd Grade: Michael Baker, Davien Belille, Quincy Billyboy, Timothy DeBrot, Jasmine Lynk, Adam Martin, Quintin Miller, Kevin Thayer, Charles Wade-Smith 3rd Grade: Matthew Baker, Jada Balber, Kyra Beaulieu, Wesley Bird, Lareina Clause, Aubrey Conger-Fowler, Avianna Cooper, Nikaya Corbine, Spirit Boy Decora, Caden Grover, Savanah Larson, Savannah Quaderer, Ameesio Sharlow, Quintin Thomas, Mahto Wade, Melvin White 4th Grade: Andreanna Acosta, Kaylissa Baker, Joseph Balber-Benjamin, Nathen Belille, Neah Billyboy, Woody Bird, Evangia Butler, Maurice Corbine, Nevaeh Cross, Nadine Lynk, Alexa McNabb, Davion Neweiashe, Hunter O'Shogay, Emma Revak, Chyla Thayer  5th Grade: Delile Barber, Destiny Corbine, Rian Fleming, Sabrina Hudson, Destiny Kingfisher, Jayden Martin, Lynsey Martin, Nicos Oben.

MIDDLE SCHOOL-Maria Acosta, Rayna Abeita, Bethany Carley, Shaylena Corbine, Arthur Fleming, Lindsay DeNasha, Mary Dust, Leon Guibord, Cheyenne Hudson, Feather Jack, Alyssa LaRush, Savion Miller, Aiyana Perry.

HIGH SCHOOL- Casandra Carley, Tyra Collins, Arianna Crone, Shannon Jack, Billy Jack Parent, Rosendo Parent, Shania Pringle, Ravenheart Quagon, Kevin Stevens, James White.

LCO OJIBWE SCHOOL RAISES FUNDS FOR THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

submitted by Laurene (Sue) Taylor

 

A total of $1,172.68 was raised by the students and staff of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe and Waadookodaading Schools in a recent "PENNIES FOR A CURE" drive. Shown here are the students in Mrs. Brenda Wisner's Fifth Grade class that raised the top amount for the entire school ($285.54). They earned a $50.00 cash prize for a party for the class. 

There is a special prize for the Pre-K class (Ms. Marchant), Kindergarten classes (Ms. Donaghue and Ms. Wergeland) as they raised a close $226.63. Other groups that won top honors include 8th Graders with $51.26, Sophomore class with $86.75, and Waadookodaading Pre-K and Kindergarten with $46.33.

"It is so heartwarming to see all the students and staff involved in such a worthwhile project", states Sue Taylor, project coordinator. A special Miigwech goes out to Linda Tennis, Terry Barber, Penny Beaulieu, Shannon Quaderer, and the staff at the LCO Federal Credit Union for all their help in transporting money and counting it for us.

Pictured L-R (back row): Lynsey Martin, Jayden Martin, Sunrise Wade, Sabrina Hudson, Ms. Wisner (teacher), and Rian Fleming. L-R (middle row): Destiny Kingfisher, Elizabeth Coffman, Nicos Oben, Destiny Corbine, Delila Barber, and Madelyn Miller. F-R (front row): Sage Stands-Christensen, Tyson Radermacher,Korey Smith, and Elijah Grover.

LCO Ojibwe High School Students are out there creating their futures !

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe High Students are out there creating their futures again! This time a group of Juniors and Seniors joined in the learning at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Rice Lake.  Our students wanted to experience a day of collegiate life, complete with attending classes, dining in the cafeteria, checking out the library and dormitories, and even visiting homes being built by current WITC students.  With classes like Arc Welding, Machine Design, Web Programming, Cosmetology and Artificial Nails, and Business Management, and strong, knowledgeable instructors it's no wonder WITC is one of the top technical schools in the nation.

Be on the lookout for a sharply designed website advertising an expertly run beauty shop serving the finest manicured nails, with furniture and store layouts created by tribal members of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe--the future is in the making!

Today was one of many steps, and a fun one it was.


Chi Miigwech to the faculty and staff at WITC in Rice Lake, and our dedicated students at LCO High School!

Art Students at Potter's Shed

Creativity was the word for the day as 13 Gifted and Talented art students tried their hand at creating a sun catcher at the Shell Lake Potter's Shed. Under the directions of Mary Kay, the students chose glass pieces to make various designs.  Students also, went in search of the "Fairy Doors" throughout the facility.  Attending with the students was art instructor Brenda Wisner and Gifted and Talented Director/Teacher Laurene Taylor. 

(Back row L-R)

Jayden Martin, Cali Perry, Aiyana Perry, Esperanza Yanez, and Lynsey Martin. (Front row L-R ) Neah Billyboy, Alexa McNabb, Nevaeh Cross, Kylee Brabbs, Andreanna Acosta, Delila Barber, Destiny Corbine, and Destiny Kingfisher. 

submitted by Sue (Laurene) Taylor 

Junior Class Bowls for Turkeys

Submitted by Casey Thompson

What’s better than pizza, soda, and….turkeys!?  Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe High School’s Juniors were on the hunt for three strikes in a row at the bowling alley as part of a class night out Friday.  Many a student and teacher tried, but only a few came close to the elusive, and surprisingly athletic bird.

With turkey off the menu, our awesome students enjoyed one another’s company through three games of 10-frame, topping the night off with one “Crazy Bowling” round, where they could show off their opposite hand technique, one-foot hop throw, and a daring feat of trust whereby they threw their ball through a partner’s legs!
There are always good times to be had at Lac Courte Schools, even after hours!

A big chi miigwech to the class of 2015 and the teachers that supported the event.

 

 

 

New Royalty Coronated at LCO Ojibwe School

Submitted by Sue Taylor

LCO Ojiwbe Schools 2014 Royalty

Friday, January 24th was a special day at the LCO Ojibwe School because the new school royalty was introduced to the community. The Treaty Day Pow-wow was celebrated that day. The school honored the out-going royalty first. Receiving an honorarium for completing their duties as leaders were the following: Elementary Ogichidaakwe – Cali Perry, Elementary Ogichidaa – Caden Grover, Runner-Up- Sage Stands-Christensen, Middle School Ogichidaakwe- Mikayla Radermacher and Runner-Up-Ellen Corbine, Ogichidaa- Leon Jack and Runner-Up-Brandon Corbine. High School  Runner-Up Ogichidaakwe- Lydia Kessenich and Ogichidaa-Marcus Morrow.

The new school royalty includes: 

Elementary Ogichidaakwe- Savanah Larson and Runner-Up Evangia Butler; Ogichidaa- Melvin White III and Runner-Up Clarence Miller 

Middle School Ogichidaakwe- Maria Acosta and Runner-Up Esperanza Yanez. Ogichidaa- Connor Beaulieu. 

High School Ogichidaakwe- Jessy Martinson, Ogichidaa – Brandon Corbine and Runner-Up Marcus Morrow.

The school royalty students are responsible for leading dances while wearing full regalia, being leaders in academics, language, and  helpers in the community. A variety of activities are planned for thsi years royalty.  

Lac Courte Oreilles Students Meet Astronaut John Herrington

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School students Jacob Isham, Brandon Corbine, and Trenton Quagon traveled to Northland College with High School Science teacher, Wendy Torstenson, to listen to and meet the first Native American to walk in space, Commander John Herrington.  Commander Herrington shared his experience as an astronaut through video and still pictures. Herrington is from the Chickasaw Nation.  When meeting Herrington, all three students shook his hand and received an autographed poster along with words of encouragement to continue learning in science and math.

Leroy Mustache and LaShaun Bressette Collect Highest Pledges

Elementary Principal Ms. Davis with
Principal for the day LaShaun Bressette

The LCO Ojibwe school district had successful participation in Jump Rope for Heart sponsored by The American Heart Association.  Students that collected the largest pledge totals were chosen to be the Principal for a day.  The  elementary winner was LaShaun Bressettee (pictured with Elementary Principal, Glenda Davis) LaShaun is in Ms. Marchant's Transitional Kindergarten classroom.  LaShaun is the son of Kayleigh Edley and Edward Bressette.  Not pictured is the LCO High School winner, Leroy Mustache.  Leroy also served as the High School Principal for a day.

LCO OJIBWE EAGLES HONOR PARENTS

The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School had an excellent turnout for their Parents' Night celebration honoring the contribution of parents and guardians through the boy’s and girl’s middle school and varsity basketball season. On February 18th at the Theresa Williams Gymnasium parents and guardians were recognized with a flower, a photo opportunity with their student and a special commemorative ceremony.  The time and energy of the adults in the lives of our students is greatly appreciated, as fans, supporters and for everything they do for their LCO Eagle.  We can't wait to see you back in the stands next year!  Chi miigwech for all you do!

Eagles with their parents and loved ones.

Seniors JJ White and Robert Jenkins

Senior Shania Pringle with her parents.

Senior Kyra Quaderer with her parents.

A special chi miigwech to our Eagles who will be graduating this May.  

-Coaching Staff 

Head Coaches Andy Gavol and Addie Graese,

Assistant Coach Bob Dykstra and Kayleigh Edley, 

Middle School Coaches Bernard Taylor and Laura Taylor

Learning Ojibwe for all Abilities

Wejibwemotaading Adoopowining, Niiyogiizhigak onaagoshig, onaagoshi-wiisining 5:00 pm-6:00 pm, gikinoo'amaading 6:00 pm-7:00 pm, LCO Ojibwe gikinoo'amaadiiwigamig, 4 endazhi-gikinoo'amaadingin da-izhaang: 3-7 endaso-biboonagizijig, 8-13 endaso-biboonagizijig, mayaajitaajig (14+ endaso-biboonagizijig), eni-gikendaasojig (14+ endaso-biboonagizijig). 

If you struggled reading and understanding our Ojibwe language then please come to our language table on Thursday evenings from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm starting in the LCO Ojibwe Schools cafeteria. 

You may choose any of the following levels you feel most comfortable attending. 4 classes offered each week: 3-7 year old children (potty trained), 8-13 year old children (sassy free), beginner adults (age 14+), intermediate adults (age 14+). 

Bring a dish of food to share. A main dish of food is provided. 

Call us at 634-8924 or check out our Facebook page for the weekly menu. 

Mii sa iw.

$1,674.67 FOR JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

Jumping and running was the theme for the day as students did their part in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. Student gathered pledges and donations for the cause and then on Thursday, Feb. 13 the studeents got busy and had a blast jumping, walking and running. Top fundraisers for the Elementary and Middle School-High School would earn a day as the Principal. All students were eligible to be a pie thrower for raising the most money in their respective grade. Students were able to choose who would get their pie from the following staff volunteers: Craig Euneau, Tim Rand, Jessica Hutchinson, Dion Doyle and Andrew Gavol.

On Monday Feb. 10 it was time to throw pies and celebrate the awesome job the students did. Winners included: LaShaun Bressette (Pre-K) pie thrower and Principal for the Day; Elleyna Taylor (K); Leah Bildeau (1st); Tim DeBrot (2nd); Quintin Thomas (3rd); Andreanna Acosta (4th); Destiny Corbine (5th); Nay Nay Gokey (6th); Savion Miller (7th); Cheyenne Hudson (8th); Arianne Crone (10th); and Leroy Mustache (12th) pie thrower and Principal for the Day. The entire school celebrated with Subway sandwiches for lunch.