The Storm Lake Community School District and Spencer Community School District have issued the following joint statement:
“This week, the Storm Lake Community School District and Spencer Community School District learned that the Spirit Lake, Estherville Lincoln Central, and Cherokee community school districts are petitioning to leave the Lakes Conference and join other conferences.
While we are disappointed by this development, we want to assure our students, families, and communities that we are committed to finding a solution that serves their best interests. Currently, the Lakes Conference has only five member schools, which has significantly impacted scheduling and competition for our schools.
In response to these challenges, we have been exploring potential solutions to address the evolving needs of our districts. This effort has been underway for several years. For example, in 2021, our conference reached out to multiple northwest Iowa schools to invite them into our league. Additionally, our member schools have sought to consolidate with the Siouxland Conference in recent years, but these efforts were unsuccessful.
We will continue to explore all available options to ensure that our students receive the opportunities they deserve. We appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate this transition.”
