Kenzy leaves education after 34 years

By Dustin Zahorsky | April 14, 2009

Karol Kenzy, speech/language pathologist, is retiring after many years of teaching. She said education has been a family tradition. "I came from a family of teachers. My mom and both of my aunts and several older cousins were . . . read more 1

Librarian retires after 32 years

By Chelsea Reid | March 5, 2009

After living in Silver Lake her whole life and teaching at the same school for 32 years, Joann Wolf, Silver Lake’s grade school librarian, has decided to make this year her final one at the school. "Being a librarian is probably the . . . read more 1

Kriss, Albers place in local spelling bee

February 4, 2009

Kenzie Kriss, fifth-grader, won the Silver Lake spelling bee on Jan. 28.  Codey Albers, seventh-grader, took second. With their victories, Kriss and Albers earned spots in the County Spelling Bee in Topeka on Feb. 21.  . . . read more 3

Santa is coming to Silver Lake

November 21, 2008

The Silver Lake PTO will present their third annual "Pictures with Santa" event on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Photo packages range from $5 to $10, with ala carte photo options available. Click on the order form to view and . . . read more 1

Renovations revealed during open house

By Samie Darling | October 9, 2008

The community of Silver Lake will have a chance to check out all the renovations that have been going on in the grade school. The open house, book fair, and dedication will all take place on Monday, Oct. 13. At 6:30 p.m., the night . . . read more

Johnson impressed by high expectations

By Samie Darling | September 24, 2008

A lot of change is going on in the Silver Lake High School this year: a new batch of freshmen, new classes, new buildings, and even a few new teachers. One particular fifth grade teacher, Sarah Johnson, is excited to start teaching at . . . read more 1

PTO selling merchandise, seeking membership

August 24, 2008

Lori Klein, PTO secretary, recently announced that the organization is selling spirit wear. The order form can be retrieved by clicking on the icon to the right. Also, if anyone is interested in joining the local PTO, the membership form . . . read more 2

Keeping all her crayons in the same box

Michael retires after 36 years

By Jessica Schaefer | May 5, 2008

     Thirty-six and a half years at the same school, in the same building and in the same classroom is unheard of in today’s educational arena.     Deidre Michael, kindergarten teacher, fits . . . read more 3

March PTO minutes released

April 14, 2008

SILVER LAKE PTO MINUTES MARCH 31, 2008 7:00 P.M . The meeting was called to order by President Tonia Schuckman at 7:02 p.m. Present: Anne Baird, Joei Dasher, 5th Grade Teacher Julie Dick, Lori Hogle, Duke Kisner, Lori . . . read more 1

January PTO minutes released

February 25, 2008

SILVER LAKE PTO MINUTES JANUARY 28, 2008 7:00 P.M.   The meeting was called to order by President Tonia Schuckman at 7:00 p.m.   Present:   Paula Cobb, Joei . . . read more

PTO selling spirit wear

January 10, 2008

The PTO is currently selling spirit wear. Click on the poster and the order form for more information and for printing purposes under the "Elementary" tab. read more

November PTO minutes released

December 7, 2007

SILVER LAKE PTO MINUTES NOVEMBER 26, 2007 7:00 P.M.   The meeting was called to order by President Tonia Schuckman at 7:01 p.m.   Present:   Janice Bates, . . . read more

PTO schedules pictures with Santa

December 7, 2007

Attached you will find information concerning Santa's visit to the Silver Lake Grade School. Pet pictures only will be taken on Friday, Dec. 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Children's pictures only will be taken on Saturday, . . . read more 1

PTO newsletter, minutes added to web site

November 2, 2007

The PTO has elected to post their monthly newsletter and their monthly meeting minutes on the Silver Lake web site. The minutes will be included in articles featured under the "Elementary" tab on the front page of the web site. . . . read more

Sixth graders perform Greek play

Rachel Brokaw | December 19, 2005

The three classes in sixth-grade social studies performed a play for third and fourth-grade students and Mrs. Musselman's class. The play was called "How The City of Athens Got Its Name." The following people from my class had solo . . . read more 6

Elementary school displays generosity

Quinn Barker, Perry Krogman, & Kylie Bledsoe | December 16, 2005

The past few months, the Silver Lake Elementary School has been in a giving mood. Just recently, some of the staff members at SLGS decorated and donated a Christmas tree to the "Festival of Trees," a fundraiser for Sheltered Living in . . . read more 4

Good news about accelerated reader

November 30, 2005

The Silver Lake Accelerated Reader list of available quizzes can now be viewed on-line. Go to the elementary link, then click on the title or book level box on the right side of the screen. When looking for specific titles, please use the . . . read more 2

Grandparents visit school on special day

October 23, 2005

*To view photos from the Fourth Grade Grandparents Lunch on Oct. 3, go to "Related Sites" below and click on "Grandparents." In order to celebrate Grandparents Day, the elementary school hosted six different lunches between . . . read more

Ambitious children aid tsunami victims

By Jill Lira | April 6, 2005

The year 2004 ended in a harsh way for the people of South Asia. Due to the tsunami that struck in late December, over 150,000 people have died, five million remain homeless, close to two million people need food, and tens of thousands are . . . read more 1

First Reading Round-Up labeled success

By Jill Lira and Rachel Stover | March 26, 2005

(For photos from the event, click below on "related sites.") The first ever Reading Round-Up came to Silver Lake Grade School for cowboys and cowgirls in first, second, and third grade on March 11. The event was from 6 . . . read more

Reading Round-Up scheduled for Friday night

By Rachel Stover | March 8, 2005

The first ever Reading Round-Up is coming to Silver Lake Grade School for cowboys and cowgirls in first, second, and third grade this Friday, March 11. The event will be from 6 - 8 p.m. at the grade school for those students who . . . read more

Bollig hosts annual magic show

By Erin Willett | March 6, 2005

Abracadabra! Jerry Bollig, Silver Lake High School science teacher, recently held a magic show for the fifth graders in his room. This is Bollig’s seventh annual magic show this year. He wanted to create interest for the kids . . . read more 1

Three dreams come true

Local teachers earn National Certification

By Erin Willett | February 1, 2005

Three elementary school teachers, Nancy Musselman, Julie Ross, and Georgia Ransone, acquired their National Board Certification. Musselman and Ross both teach second grade and are satisfied with their success. “It feels great! . . . read more 2

NEA-Silver Lake to host chili supper

January 17, 2005

NEA-Silver Lake will be sponsoring a chili/soup supper on Friday, Jan. 28 in the Silver Lake High School commons area. Chili and soup with crackers, relish, dessert and drinks will be served from 4:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.   That . . . read more

Youngsters excel at state assessments

By Calla Mounkes | December 15, 2004

The state assessments, which certain grade levels are required to take, are one of many gages used to measure the level of education in Silver Lake. The initial assessment results last spring stated that the then fifth graders did not . . . read more

Musical Munchkins

By Abby Cunningham | December 6, 2004

The musical theater class presented "The Wizard of Oz" this past weekend. However, this year the high school students received some help from the grade school students. Members of the fifth grade class got to show off their acting . . . read more 2