Upcoming Events
Yearbook Orders
It's that time of year again - it's yearbook season! Head over to Jostens to order your Independence and Liberty yearbooks. Order before October 3, 2025, and save $7 per yearbook! After October 3, prices increase to $27.00 per yearbook.
Penguin Patch Holiday Shop
We are buzzing with holiday excitement! The Penguin Patch Holiday Shop is coming to Big Lake, giving our Hornet students a fun way to spread joy this season. Kids can shop for thoughtful gifts for 1-2 special people in their lives while learning the spirit of giving.
It’s a cheerful, easy, and heartwarming event that brings smiles to our school community!
COME PREPARED:
To make the holiday shopping experience efficient, please purchase a punch card BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, AT 11:59 PM via Venmo, PayPal, or cash/check (in the school office only) in ANY EVEN DOLLAR AMOUNT.
PLEASE include your student's name(s), grade(s), and teacher's name(s) in the notes.
Gifts range from $.50 to $15 and can be previewed here.
On-site, day-of cash will NOT be accepted, and any unused funds will not be reimbursed.
ONLY PUNCH CARDS ACCEPTED AS PAYMENT AT EVENT!
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ONLY PUNCH CARDS ACCEPTED AS PAYMENT AT EVENT! ⚠️
When you purchase, PLEASE include your student's name(s), grade(s), and teacher's name(s) in the notes.
January Public PTO Meeting
You’re invited to join us for our upcoming PTO meeting! We will be meeting in the library at Liberty Elementary. Learn about the PTO’s upcoming activities and opportunities to be involved. Free childcare is available!
Thunder Blades Fundraising Night
You’re invited for a night of fun and fundraising at Thunder Blades! Join us on Saturday, January 31, from 7:00 - 10:00 PM at Thunder Blades in Princeton, MN, for roller skating and arcade fun. This event was so popular last year that we nearly sold out, so we recommend arriving early to ensure you are a part of the fun!
Purchase a ticket and rent skates, and a portion of the fees is returned to your Big Lake PTO. Funds raised support teachers and students at Liberty and Independence Elementary schools right here in Big Lake!
When you visit, let Thunder Blades know you are there for the Big Lake PTO to ensure your ticket/skate costs are attributed to the PTO.
Thank you for your support!
Literacy Night
Save the date for our annual Literacy Night. This year, the fun will be on Thursday, February 26, from 5:30-7:00 PM at Liberty Elementary gym. Stay tuned for more details!
March Public PTO Meeting
You’re invited to join us for our upcoming PTO meeting! We will be meeting in the community room at Independence Elementary. Learn about the PTO’s upcoming activities and opportunities to be involved. Free childcare is available!
May Public PTO Meeting
You’re invited to join us for our upcoming PTO meeting! We will be meeting in the library at Liberty Elementary. Learn about the PTO’s upcoming activities and opportunities to be involved. Free childcare is available!
Panera Fundraiser
Love it when someone else makes dinner? Then let Panera in Monticello (1495 E. 7th St., Monticello, MN) take over dinner on November 15 from 4-8 PM, and 25% of net sales will be donated to the PTO!
Show this flyer to your cashier when ordering in the cafe or use code FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the Panera App, or at the kiosk in-cafe.
November Public PTO Meeting
You’re invited to join us for our upcoming PTO meeting! We will be meeting in the community room at Independence Elementary. Learn about the PTO’s upcoming activities and opportunities to be involved. Free childcare is available!
Big Lake Spirit Wear Fundraiser
Refresh your closet with new Hornets spirit wear! Head over to https://biglakespirit.itemorder.com/ to place your order for new shirts, sweatshirts, puffy jackets, joggers, racerback tanks, flannel pants, beanies, tumblers, and so much more. A portion of every sale will be donated to the PTO to support the students and staff at Independence and Liberty Elementary schools.
Thank you to Majestic Creations for the partnership!
Halloween Costume Fundraiser
SpOoKy SeAsOn is almost upon us! Have you lined up any costumes? The PTO has partnered with HalloweenCostumes.com for a costume fundraiser, and not only will the PTO receive 15% of every purchase, but you'll get 10% off your order, too!
Whether you're looking for cute, scary, princess, superhero, group, or couple costumes - shop HalloweenCostumes.com’s huge inventory, save on your order, and support the PTO!
To support the PTO and save 10%, you must shop through our special link: https://www.halloweencostumes.com/?CouponCode=biglakeelementarypto
September Public PTO Meeting
You’re invited to join us for our upcoming PTO meeting! We will be meeting in the library at Liberty Elementary. Learn about the PTO’s upcoming activities and opportunities to be involved. Free childcare is available!
Getting to Know You Days
For students at Liberty and Independence, the 25-26 school year will begin with Getting to Know You Conferences on Tuesday, September 2nd and Wednesday, September 3rd.
Pours for a Purpose
The Big Lake Elementary PTO has partnered with Lupulin Brewery in Big Lake, MN, for Pours for a Purpose! Join us and for every beer poured at Lupulin, $1 is donated back to the PTO!
2025-2026 School Supplies Order
The Big Lake Elementary PTO has partnered with School Tool Box to make 2025-2026 back-to-school shopping a breeze.
May PTO Meeting
Join us for an upcoming PTO meeting to learn about upcoming events, plans for future activities, and more. Free childcare is available!
Meetings at Independence are held in the Community Room.
Literacy Night: Follow the Yellow Book Road
Join us for a trip down the yellow BOOK road on Tuesday, February 18 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM for 2025 Literacy Night!
Attendees will have fun playing games, creating art, voting on their favorite book covers, and adding free books to their personal library. Plus we have new things in store - we can't wait to see you there!
NEW! This year, Unbakeable Edible Cookie Dough will be joining us. Enjoy one scoop of their gourmet cookie dough for $6 or a sampler tray featuring 12 mini-scoops for $20. 10% of all the sales from that evening at the Literacy Night will go back to the PTO.
Interested in volunteering? Please sign up here!
March PTO Meeting
Join us for an upcoming PTO meeting to learn about upcoming events, plans for future activities, and more. Free childcare is available!
Meetings at Liberty are held in the Media Room.
Roller Skate Fundraiser at Thunder Blades
Get your skate on at Thunder Blades and support the PTO!
We've partnered with Thunder Blades for a PTO fundraiser on Friday, February 28, from 7-10 PM. Purchase a ticket and rent skates, and a portion of the fees are returned to your Big Lake PTO. Funds raised support teachers and students at Liberty and Independence Elementary schools right here in Big Lake!
When you visit, let Thunder Blades know you are there for the Big Lake PTO to ensure your ticket/skate costs are attributed to the PTO.
Thank you for your support!
January PTO Meeting
Join us for an upcoming PTO meeting to learn about upcoming events, plans for future activities, and more. Free childcare is available!
Meetings at Independence are held in the Community Room.
November PTO Meeting
Join us for an upcoming PTO meeting to learn about upcoming events, plans for future activities, and more. Free childcare is available!
At this meeting, we will be reviewing the budget in detail and voting on new board members.
Meetings at Liberty are held in the Media Room.
Harlem Wizards Basketball Game
Get ready for some exciting, high-flying basketball action when the Harlem Wizards visit Big Lake on Monday, October 14! Doors open at 6 PM and the game tips off at 7 PM.
Order your tickets today at https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/biglakemn10-14-24-07-00pm/.
September Public PTO Meeting
Join us for an upcoming PTO meeting to learn about upcoming events, plans for future activities, and more. Free childcare is available!
Meetings at Independence are held in the Community Room.
Yearbook Orders
It’s time to order your 2024-2025 yearbooks! Each yearbook is $27.00 and orders are due April 27.
To place your order through Jostens, click the link below:
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09869840
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09826466
2024 Spirit Wear Sales
It's spirit wear order time!
Need to refresh or add to your Big Lake Hornets spirit wear gear? Order at https://biglakespirit.itemorder.com/shop/home/ and support the Big Lake PTO! Below is a sample of items, but the website has even more.
Orders are due by 11:59 PM on Monday, September 30!
Impacks School Supplies
Independence and Liberty Elementary have partnered with Impacks for the 2024-25 school year to offer parents and guardians a convenient option to purchase school supplies at an affordable price.
Orders are due by July 15, 2024!
Public PTO Meeting
Join us for an upcoming PTO meeting to learn about upcoming events, plans for future activities, and more. Free childcare is available!
Public PTO Meeting
Join us for an upcoming PTO meeting to learn about upcoming events, plans for future activities, and more. Free childcare is available!
Public PTO Meeting
Join us for an upcoming PTO meeting to learn about upcoming events, plans for future activities, and more.
Public PTO Meeting
Join us for an upcoming PTO meeting to learn about upcoming events, plans for future activities, and more. Free childcare is available!
Harlem Wizards Basketball Game
Ready for some high-flying, action-packed alley-oops and trick shots? Join us for our 2nd Annual Wizards Basketball Game where your favorite elementary teachers take on the Harlem Wizards!
Big Lake Elementary PTO Meet and Greet
The success and continuation of the Big Lake Elementary PTO is dependent on our volunteers. You're invited for a meet and greet on Wednesday, September 27, from 6-6:30 PM. Meet our current volunteers and discover our open positions and ways you can support your students, teachers, and our local elementary schools.
See you there!
Public PTO Meeting
Join us for an upcoming PTO meeting to learn about upcoming events, plans for future activities, and more. Free childcare is available!
Yearbook Orders
There’s nothing else like your school yearbook. Order your Liberty and Independence yearbooks before January 31, 2024, to guarantee a yearbook for your students.
After January 31, we cannot increase the total amount of yearbooks allotted for each school, so orders placed after this date are not guaranteed to receive a yearbook.
Order Liberty Here
Order Independence Here
Hornet Spirit Wear
Click here to order your Hornet Spirit Wear before October 1, 2023.
A portion of the proceeds from your order will go back to the school PTO to benefit students and teachers.