• Dear Viking Families, 

    Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! I hope you all enjoyed a refreshing and rejuvenating summer break. As we begin a new year, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the Class of 2031. Welcome to Pelican Rapids High School, and a long-standing history of success in and out of the classroom. Take advantage of the opportunities in our academic, art, and athletic programs to learn, explore, and excel. To all students, find a way to get involved. Join a team, student group, or extracurricular activity. Your time and memories as a Viking will be strengthened with your involvement in school activities. 

    As we gear up for another great year, I’m excited to share our school-wide theme:

    “Connect: Power, Recharge, Conserve.”

    This theme speaks to what we value most in our school community:

    • Connect with others through authentic relationships and meaningful learning.
    • Power your growth by recognizing your potential and purpose.
    • Recharge by caring for your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
    • Conserve your energy and attention for what truly matters—your growth, goals, and values.

    This year, our staff will be engaged in conversations about how we can best support our students in this ever-changing, technological world. As part of our professional development, all teachers and school leaders will read “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt. This important book explores the growing mental health crisis among adolescents and the impact of smartphones, social media, and screen time on well-being.

    Some key takeaways from the book that will guide our work this year include:

    • The importance of real-world connection
    • Balancing technology use and encouraging healthy boundaries to stay present, focused, and mentally well
    • Sleep, self-regulation, and unstructured time

    We believe these ideas align with our CONNECT theme and reflect our shared responsibility to care for the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and ethically.

     

    Go Vikings!

    Laura Januszewski

    Pelican Rapids High School Principal

  • Laura Januszewski

    Secondary Principal
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