Lake Area Tech Foundation & Alumni

08/26/2026

🦷 A historic first at Lake Area Tech!

We’re excited to welcome our first class of Dental Hygiene students to campus! We can’t wait to see where this new chapter takes them.

August 26, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WATERTOWN, S.D. — Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has received initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) for its new Dental Hygiene program. The college will welcome its first students on Aug. 24. This makes LATC the only colle...

08/24/2026

The wait is over... campus is officially buzzing again!

📣Welcome back, students

We're excited to see familiar faces, meet new friends, and kick off another amazing year of learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Looking through old campus yearbooks from some years ago reminded us that the excitement of a new school year never changes.

08/20/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Prairie Lakes Health Care System Foundation for its longtime partnership and continued commitment to the health and well-being of our region. These generous final charitable gifts are a meaningful investment in the future of healthcare and in the students and programs that help strengthen our communities.

Thank you to the PLHS Foundation, its leadership, donors, and supporters for the lasting impact you have made through the years. We are honored to have been part of this partnership and deeply appreciative of your continued support of healthcare in our region.

{KXLG - Watertown, SD} Prairie Lakes Health Care Foundation (the “Foundation”) today announced that it will soon conclude its operations and dissolve, marking its mission fulfilled. As its final act,

08/20/2026

Do you have your tickets to join us for the 22nd Feuerstein Series featuring Sarah Wells?

Sarah is an Olympian, keynote speaker, excellence architect, mom to Everleigh, and cookie connoisseur. Sarah doesn’t just talk about overcoming adversity, she hurdled it on the world’s biggest stage. She even raced across deserts, mountains, and international airports on The Amazing Race, proving once again that grit, adaptability, and a little bit of laughter go a long way. Her mission is to prove that excellence is not exclusive, it’s contagious!

Sarah’s keynote topic is Overcoming Hurdles: Embracing Change and Turning Obstacles into Opportunities. Change is constant and how we respond to it defines the trajectory of our success.

Click the link to purchase tickets to attend or sponsor the event:
https://www.lakeareatech.edu/foundation/foundation-events/

08/18/2026

Congrats Alum Mike Marquette on being named NDACTE New Teacher of the Year!

Click the link (to see award and photo): https://www.newsdakota.com/2026/08/13/ndacte-announces-2026-state-award-winners/

08/18/2026

🎸Save the Date!🎸

Join us for the 2nd Annual Rock the Block featuring Lakeview!

Alumni and community members, bring your family and friends for a FREE concert on September 9 and enjoy an evening of great music, fun, and community!

📅 September 9
🎵 Free admission
❤️ All are welcome!

We can’t wait to see you there!

We're excited to kick off the school year with Rock the Block on September 9, featuring rising country duo LAKEVIEW!

Grab your friends and join us on Maple Street in front of the The Goss Opera House for a night of music, games, food, and fun.

The Details:
6:00 - Food Vendors Open
7:00 - Live music from My Monday Regret
8:30 - LAKEVIEW takes the stage

Rock the Block is presented by First PREMIER Bank / PREMIER Bankcard and Watertown Ford Chrysler

The event is FREE and open to the public! Food is available for purchase.

For more information, visit thegossoperahouse.com/events/lakeview-latc-rock-the-block/

See you there!

08/17/2026

Congrats Lake Area Tech Cosmetology alum, Hailieanne Schepel!

08/14/2026

🎓 Dual Credit Scholarships are back!

Eligible high school students can apply for scholarships to help cover the cost of Lake Area Tech dual credit courses.

📅 Apply by September 14, 2026!

Learn more:

August 13, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WATERTOWN, S.D. – The Lake Area Technical College Foundation is once again offering Dual Credit Scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year to help eligible high school students reduce the cost of their Lake Area Tech dual credit courses. Applications will be a...

08/10/2026

The Lake Area Technical College Foundation is excited to announce the return of the Feuerstein Series. The Feuerstein Series was established in 2000 by Lew Feuerstein, along with family and friends, in memory of his late wife, Dee Feuerstein.

The featured speaker for the 22nd Feuerstein Series is Sarah Wells.

Sarah is an Olympian, keynote speaker, excellence architect, mom to Everleigh, and cookie connoisseur. Sarah doesn’t just talk about overcoming adversity, she hurdled it on the world’s biggest stage. She even raced across deserts, mountains, and international airports on The Amazing Race, proving once again that grit, adaptability, and a little bit of laughter go a long way. Her mission is to prove that excellence is not exclusive, it’s contagious!

Sarah’s keynote topic is Overcoming Hurdles: Embracing Change and Turning Obstacles into Opportunities. Change is constant and how we respond to it defines the trajectory of our success.

Click the link to purchase tickets to attend or sponsor the event:
https://www.lakeareatech.edu/foundation/foundation-events/