Welcome to Lake Nokomis Community School!
 

The mission of Lake Nokomis Community School is to foster in young people the creative minds, healthy bodies and ethical spirits needed to contribute positively to a global society. We strive for academic success from elementary through the middle school years, preparing our students to achieve their greatest potential. We represent diverse cultures and experiences which allows for instruction in the meaning and value of community and the importance of life long learning.

Wenonah Campus, Grades: K-3
5625 23rd Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Phone: 612.668.5040
Fax: 612.668.5050
Attendance: 612.668.5045
ALC Coordinator: Jay Swenson 612.668.5040

Keewaydin Campus, Grades: 4-8
5209 30th Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Phone: 612.668.4670
Fax: 612.668.4680
Attendance: 612.668.4678
ALC Coordinator: Dean McLaurin
Athletic Director: Jennifer Dowzak
Community Education Coordinator: Edwin Garthune (612.668.4544)

Be sure to scroll all the way down this page to see the complete list of news and events!

Volunteer Opportunities

Want to help out at your child's school? We are always looking for ready and willing volunteers. Please see the volunteer page for more specific info about our needs.

Contact Keewaydin's Familiy Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator sarah.dutton@mpls.k12.mn.us with questions.

Summer School!

Invitation Letters and Applications are coming home March 12th. Please complete your application and have your child return it to the office by April 23rd.

Math Support for Parents


Beginning in 2010, Minneapolis K-5 students began using a standards based mathematics curriculum developed at Cambridge called Investigations in Number, Data, and Space. If you would like information about this curriculum, including grade level expectations, components, and information for families, please visit the Investigations web site.

Students in grades 6-8 use the Connected Mathematics 2 curriculum. Information for students and parents is available from the Pearson CMP2 web site.

History Day is Back!

Every year, Keewaydin 6th-8th grade students spend a lot of time and energy participating in the History Day competition, where students research a topic of their choice and prepare a paper and presentation for submission into a national competition. (more...)

LNCS Spirit Wear

Now available! Download Order Form (PDF, 34k)

New Food Rules!

Minneapolis Public Schools has adopted a new policy re: Food in Classrooms.

Please note the following excerpt: "Food shall not be served as a reward, incentive or as part of a personal celebration whether prepared by the teacher or by a student or student's family, unless the food served is part of a student's IEP (Individual Education Plan) or IAP (Individual Accommodation Plan)."

Read the full policy here. (PDF, 150 kB)

Media Releases

A Media Release Form is required for your child’s photo to appear in the yearbook. (more)

Friday, May 18, 2012 6:00 PM

@ Keewaydin. Entrance fee is $5. Click link for more information.

Saturday, May 19, 2012 11:00 AM

@ Wenonah. Games, food, and lots of fun! Click for more info.

Monday, May 21, 2012 5:00 PM

@ Keewaydin

Thursday, May 24, 2012 6:30 PM
Wenonah School Tours
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:45 AM

Please contact Wenonah Family Liaison, Beth Giles, elizabeth.giles@mpls.k12.mn.us or by phone at 668.5040 to schedule a tour. Tours will take approximately 30 minutes. (more info...)

One Minneapolis, One Read
Tuesday, October 04, 2011 12:10 PM

Minneapolis' first-ever community read! (more...)

Go Paperless in 2011!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 12:00 PM

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Keewaydin Talents!
Sunday, August 28, 2011 12:50 PM

LNCS Keewaydin eighth graders Sedona Quam and Ar'tesha Saballos participated in the Minnesota Community Pride Showcase at the State Fair on Saturday , September 3. More info..