From the Superintendent
Daniel Ludvigson LPGE Superintendent
Visual and Theatre Arts Programs 2026
Visual and theatre arts play an important role in how students at Long Prairie–Grey Eagle explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with one another. These programs give students opportunities to express themselves,...
Music Programs 2026
As the holiday season approaches and performances fill our calendar, it is a perfect time to reflect on the role the arts play at Long Prairie–Grey Eagle. Music, visual art, and theatre are not extras in our schools. They are central to who we are as Thunder Nation. Through...
Mental Health Supports
Many people are surprised to learn that summer break can actually be a difficult time for some students and families. When school is not in session, the support, structure, and positive relationships that students rely on throughout the year can suddenly feel far away. Mental...
Sportsmanship 2025
An important part of educating the whole child is giving our students opportunities to succeed in academics, the arts, leadership, and athletics. Through sports, we aim to teach teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and how to be a good teammate. While we all enjoy being part of...
Winter Weather 2025
It may be hard to believe, but winter will be here before we know it. As the temperatures drop and snow starts to fall, it’s a good time to review how the district handles weather-related announcements and make sure you’re set up to receive updates the way you prefer.
When it...
Many people may not be aware, but our school offers various opportunities for comments and participation in our decision-making processes. Several avenues are available where feedback is actively sought to inform our decisions. Let’s explore some of the ways you can contribute to the decisions and...
An important part of educating the whole child is providing opportunities for our students to succeed in academics, the arts, leadership, and athletics. Through athletics, we aim to teach our students sportsmanship, leadership, goal-setting, and how to be good team members. While we all enjoy...
This past legislative session, a new law was passed concerning one of the most distracting devices ever invented: the cell phone. Effective March 15, 2025, this law requires school districts to adopt policies regarding student possession and use of cell phones during school hours. The Minnesota...
Part of the district’s strategic initiative is dedication to the learning of all through fostering parent involvement and parent education. One of the ways we are tackling this is through the implementation of ParentSquare. This is a communication platform that will replace the previous instant...
Attendance is something that is important but nonetheless plagues the learning process. It is difficult to provide education to someone who isn’t physically present. Last year, the elementary school experienced about 8,000 absences (or an average of 13 absences per student in a year), while the...
