You are loved here
Thomas Lake Elementary is an inspiring and innovative learning community where everyone belongs.
School News
Upcoming Events
-
all day
all day
all day
all day
District News
![Voters Approve District 196 Tech Levy and Elect Incumbents to School Board]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762314231/district196org/eduolbgcahtrb2ss2loz/Thankyou-2025-11-04T155706013.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762314231/district196org/eduolbgcahtrb2ss2loz/Thankyou-2025-11-04T155706013.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762314231/district196org/eduolbgcahtrb2ss2loz/Thankyou-2025-11-04T155706013.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762314231/district196org/eduolbgcahtrb2ss2loz/Thankyou-2025-11-04T155706013.png","width":1200}])
Read More
about Voters Approve District 196 Tech Levy and Elect Incumbents to School Board
![School Board Candidate Forum Available to View]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759421093/district196org/uqtuh5048plffzml0i75/Leagueofwomenvoterslogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759421093/district196org/uqtuh5048plffzml0i75/Leagueofwomenvoterslogo.png","width":504}])
Read More
about School Board Candidate Forum Available to View
![District 196 Board Approves New Agreement with Teachers and Nurses]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756303172/district196org/lxmowyzewvzqlngij4mh/Teacherworkingwithstudents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756303172/district196org/lxmowyzewvzqlngij4mh/Teacherworkingwithstudents.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756303172/district196org/lxmowyzewvzqlngij4mh/Teacherworkingwithstudents.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756303172/district196org/lxmowyzewvzqlngij4mh/Teacherworkingwithstudents.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1756303172/district196org/lxmowyzewvzqlngij4mh/Teacherworkingwithstudents.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1756303172/district196org/lxmowyzewvzqlngij4mh/Teacherworkingwithstudents.jpg","width":2200}])
The District 196 School Board on Tuesday approved a new, two-year agreement with Dakota County United Educators (DCUE), representing the district’s approximately 2,300 teachers and nurses.
![Thomas Lake Elementary Recognized for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1628286338/district196org/x2gio1bmcjt0mjnyv1wr/83652095_2788592817892870_522949986690793472_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1628286338/district196org/x2gio1bmcjt0mjnyv1wr/83652095_2788592817892870_522949986690793472_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1628286338/district196org/x2gio1bmcjt0mjnyv1wr/83652095_2788592817892870_522949986690793472_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1628286338/district196org/x2gio1bmcjt0mjnyv1wr/83652095_2788592817892870_522949986690793472_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1628286338/district196org/x2gio1bmcjt0mjnyv1wr/83652095_2788592817892870_522949986690793472_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1628286338/district196org/x2gio1bmcjt0mjnyv1wr/83652095_2788592817892870_522949986690793472_n.jpg","width":2016}])
Their commitment to a welcoming, supportive environment earned the school statewide recognition from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) for sustained excellence in implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
![District 196 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677771264/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677771264/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677771264/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677771264/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1677771264/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677771264/district196org/khk54hcmbgppbwz7msnn/District196_Logo_CMYK_copyright.jpg","width":1920}]){kind=logo}
The Overview of Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for the 2024-25 school year is online and was emailed to families