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Forest Lake graduate Peter Hegseth (Class of ‘99) has been nominated by President-Elect Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of Defense. As a student at Forest Lake Area High School, Hegseth was an athlete and leader. He played football and basketball, making a state tournament appearance and receiving all-state honors in basketball.

Mr. Hegseth will need to be confirmed by the Senate before he formally takes on the role within Trump’s administration. It’s a remarkable distinction for our district to have an alum nominated to serve in such an important role for our nation. We wish him the best!

Each of our Forest Lake Area Schools has programs and lessons in place to help students of all ages build positive relationships with each other and with school staff. This work emphasizes kindness, empathy and respect. It helps our students become part of a community and practice the essential life skills of living and working alongside people who have different backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Research shows that regular attendance at school truly matters. National studies show that a middle schooler who misses two or fewer days each year has a 93% chance of starting high school on track to graduate versus 66% for a child who misses 10 or more days. 

Families and systems that push for consistent attendance at school create habits that continue into adulthood and the workplace. In the present, making school attendance a priority has far-reaching benefits for a student’s development.

Students in elementary and early childhood programs will be off of school on October 18-20 and students in middle school, high school and STEP will be off of school October 19-20.

Support our high school student athletes this fall by attending a game or event and cheering for the Rangers! The athletic schedule is available online.