New for 2025: Purchase items online!
LPHS All-School Reunion Shirts and other LP Diver Shirts
Lake Preston Higher Education Foundation's Dueling Piano Event Tickets - Friday
Lake Preston Higher Education Foundation's Dueling Piano Event Tickets - Friday
View and order all of your options for Diver-wear with our online store partner.
Lake Preston Higher Education Foundation's Dueling Piano Event Tickets - Friday
Lake Preston Higher Education Foundation's Dueling Piano Event Tickets - Friday
Lake Preston Higher Education Foundation's Dueling Piano Event Tickets - Friday
Meal tickets are sold out. Purchase event-only tickets at the gym after 8 pm on Friday. Donate to the Higher Education Foundation below.
Lake Preston Alumni Association All-School Reunion Banquet - Saturday
Lake Preston Higher Education Foundation's Dueling Piano Event Tickets - Friday
Lake Preston Alumni Association All-School Reunion Banquet - Saturday
Banquet tickets are sold out. Purchase directories, or donate to the Alumni Association below.
Tentative Schedule
We'll do our best to keep this as updated as possible. Facebook will have event updates, too. Have an event add or update? Message us on social media or email LakePrestonAlum@gmail.com.
Thursday, July 17
* denotes reunion-specific event
*8:30 am-5 pm: Alumni Golf Tourney @ Lake Region Golf Course, Lake Poinsett
To Register Your Team: Email desalter33@gmail.com or call Doug Salter at 605-350-2161. Please include your name and preferred teammates.
- Check-in: 9 AM Tee Time: 10 AM (18 holes) Driving Range: Free use before tee-off
- Format: Four-person scramble. Top team + pin prizes awarded!
- Entry Fee: $52/person (includes greens fees and cart rental)
- Payment: Due@tourney
- Meal: Odegaard Family Farms will have a bacon tender stick meal available from 11:30am-2:30pm
**note the email address was wrong on the mailer
NOTE- The golf tournament organizers are gauging interest if an air-conditioned bus should be available to take golfers to and from the golf course for the tourney. Price would be $32 person at 56 riders. Please contact Michelle Odegaard Kooima at 605-860-0080 or modegaard_99@yahoo.com to sign up by Friday, June 20.
1 - 4 pm: Kingsbury County Genealogy Society Open
Located in City Finance Office
1 - 5 pm: Lake Preston Museum Open
Located at 106 2nd St NE (Old Methodist Church). Enjoy some amazing LP and Diver history in the Air-Conditioning! Special Reunion displays, scavenger hunt, and QR code locations.
4 pm: Legion Open
Located at 103 Main Avenue North. Menu: Burgers, Philly Cheesesteaks, Pizzas
7 pm: Bingo at The Other Bar, Main Street
321 Main Ave N, Lake Preston, SD 57249 (Formally known as the Drug Store building)
Friday, July 18
* denotes reunion-specific event
*9 am - 3 pm: Alumni Center (Main Gym Lobby) will be open
Pick up banquet badges, t-shirts, directories, leave messages, and say hello! (note time change for closing time)
*9 am - 5 pm: Time for classes to work on their parade entries!
The theme is Dancing in the Streets. Use your favorite dance music from your era to inspire your float entry!
*9 am - 11 am: Coffee and Cookies at Alumni Center
sponsored by LPHS Alumni Committee
10 am - 4 pm: Lake Preston Museum Open
Located at 106 2nd St NE (Old Methodist Church). Enjoy some amazing LP and Diver history in the Air-Conditioning! Special Reunion displays, scavenger hunt, and QR code locations.
1 - 4 pm: Kingsbury County Genealogy Society Open
Located in City Finance Office
3pm: Golf Cart Rodeo
Located at Smith's/Salter's Chevy Lot on Main Street (Across from The Other Bar.) Sponsored by The New Horizon Lounge. Golf Cart Obstacle Course. Freewill donation, all proceeds go towards the Gym Floor Renovation Project at the school. List of ten teams to come. Come and razz/cheer them on and see which team prevails! Best Dressed Awards. *Weather Pending
4 pm - Legion Open
Menu: Burgers, Philly Cheesesteaks, Pizzas
*5:30pm - LP Higher Education Foundation’s “An Evening for our Future” Soci
@ LPHS Main Gym
Social Hour begins with a cash bar, provided by the Lake Preston Volunteer Fire Department
*6:30 pm: LPHEF's “An Evening for our Future” Dinner and Program
@ LPHS Main Gym
Steak dinner meal and silent/live auction begins at 6:30 pm, and Dueling Pianos Dueling Duo program begins at 8 pm. Purchase tickets here
Saturday, July 19
* denotes reunion-specific event
7 am: Legion opens
Award-winning Bloody Marys + traditional, pineapple, and mango habanero mimosas will be available in the morning!
8 - 11 am: Pancake Feed @ Lake Preston Fire Hall
Sponsored by Lake Preston Volunteer Fire Department
*8:30 - 10:30 am: Alumni Center Open (Main Gym Lobby)
Pick up banquet badges, t-shirts, and directories
9 - 3 pm: Food Trucks Available on Main Street
9am-2pm - 605 Brew and Bites
11am - 2pm - Snack Shack Food Truck + Backyard BBQ Food Truck
11am-3pm - Feldy's Ice Cream
*10 am: Parade Lineup
Line up on 2nd Street, north of school and west of Diver Field.
Register in advance by contacting Michelle (Odegaard) Kooima at 605-860-0080. Advanced registration is appreciated, but not required. Parade will be emceed by Doug Kazmerzak.
Parade Theme: "Dancing in the Streets" - classes, select music from your era! Grab a spot on main street to watch the classes and area businesses and organizations with their floats!
10 am - 3 pm: Vendor Fair, Kids Activities, Inflatables, and Food Trucks
Located Around the Main Street Area off 3rd street. Fun for the whole family! local crafters and vendors, music, food trucks, Face painting, balloon artist, henna artist. Contact Brenda at 605-491-5308
10 am - 4 pm: Lake Preston Museum Open
Located at 106 2nd St NE (Old Methodist Church). Enjoy some amazing LP and Diver history in the Air-Conditioning! Special Reunion displays, scavenger hunt, and QR code locations.
10 am: Kids Bike Decorating Contest
Behind First National Bank- sponsored by Lake Preston Forward. Decorated Bikes arrive at 10am. Judging will occur between 10-10:30am. Winners will be announced at 10:45am. Decorated bikes will join in and ride in the big parade. Contact Dawn at 605-860-8852
*11 am: "Dancing in the Streets" Parade along Main Street
Parade Theme: "Dancing in the Streets" - classes, select music from your era! Grab a spot on main street to watch the classes and area businesses and organizations with their floats and entries!
11:30 am: American Legion Fundraiser Meal - Brisket and Ribs
Brisket and Ribs at The Porter L. Rich Post 63 American Legion and SAL Squadron 63, 101 Main Ave N.
12 pm: Inflatables on Main Street
Sponsored By Amber Hess and Brenda Klug, Lake Preston Forward, 21st Century Manufacturing, PCW, Prairie Ag Partners, & Justin and Jenna Odegaard
12:30 pm: Hot Dog eating contest
Main Street, sponsored by Lake Preston Development Corporation. Hot Dogs sponsored by New Horizon Lounge. Cash prize for winner. Sign up by texting Jack Hasche at 605-203-2054
1 - 5 pm: Free Swimming at Lake Preston Swimming Pool
4 pm: Coin Toss Game at the Pool - sponsored by the City of Lake Preston
1 - 4 pm: Kingsbury County Genealogy Society Open
Located in City Hall
*2 - 4 pm: Alumni Center open @ Main Gym Lobby
LAST CHANCE before banquet to pick up tickets, t-shirts and directories
2 pm: Bean Bag/Cornhole Tournament
Sponsored by Lake Preston Development Corporation, Main Street - Cash Prize. $25 per team to register - contact Donna Bumann to enter your team at 605-695-6015. Please register by 1:45pm.
*5 pm: LPHS All-School Reunion Social Hour Begins @ Main Gym
Bar available by LPVFD. Purchase tickets (advance only) here.
*6:30 pm: LPHS All-School Reunion Banquet Begins @ Main Gym
Silent auction, catered dinner buffet, and short program, and live auction in the air-conditioned gym. Post-Banquet: Class pictures - bring your own cameras/phones for photos! Advanced Tickets only, purchase online here.
7 - 9 pm: Free Swimming and Watermelon Toss at the Pool at 7PM
7 - 9 pm: Main Street Car Hop
70s theme: sponsored by Lake Preston Enhancement & Improvement Group - 70s theme - drive around main street in your cruisers around LP after the banquet like the gold ol' days! Hamburger specials will be available for purchase at the LP Cafe.
9 pm - 1 am: Jetly Park Band/Dance @ The Other Bar, Main Street
Sponsored by The New Horizon Bar
11 pm - 2 am: Adult Swim Night at Lake Preston Pool
Adults 18+
Sunday, July 20
* denotes reunion-specific event
7 am: Volunteers needed @ Thorsnes Park to put up the Avenue of Flags
Volunteers needed to help the American Legion
10:45 am: Community Church Service @ Thorsnes Park
Bring your own chair! All are welcome to worship. LP Alum Rev. Ron Smith will be leading worship with special music by Emma Nicole. If raining, service will be moved to the Lake Preston Lutheran Church.
11 am: American Legion Burger Feed
Available at the Legion during the Kingsbury Classic Cruisers car show
11:30 am: "Picnic at the Park" Meal @ Thorsnes Park
Free-will donation, Sponsored by Gevo and put on by Lake Preston Forward. Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Beans, Chips, and Watermelon
11:30 am -1 pm: LP Community Youth Group Serving Ice Cream @ Thorsnes Park
12 - 3:30 pm: Kingsbury Classic Cruisers 34th Annual Car Show - Main Street
Featuring many different categories, free to attend
12 - 4 pm: Lake Preston Museum Open
Located at 106 2nd St NE (Old Methodist Church). Enjoy some amazing LP and Diver history in the Air-Conditioning! Special Reunion displays, scavenger hunt, and QR code locations.
1 - 4 pm: Kingsbury County Genealogy Society Open
Located in the City Finance Office
1 - 5 pm: Free Swimming all afternoon at the pool
sponsored by the City of Lake Preston
*1:30 - 2:15 pm: Guided Tour of the School
Meet at Main Gym Lobby
*2:15 - 3 pm: Guided Tour of the School
Meet at Main Gym Lobby
5 pm: Grilling For Kids Fundraiser Meal @ Thorsnes Park
All kids eat free, sponsored by Legend Seeds. Free-will donation for adults. This is a weekly event at the park featuring a new sponsor each week.
5:30 pm: Volunteers needed @ Thorsnes Park to retire the Avenue of Flags
Following the Avenue of Flags retirement, the Legion Bar will be open.
6 pm: Kids Co-ed Softball Game @ Ball Field
Sponsored by Lake Preston Summer Recreation, bring your glove! Ages 8-13 - Contact Amber at 605-203-1000
7 - 8:30 pm: Family Fun Night @ at Thorsnes Park near Ball Fields
With games and ice cream, sponsored by Lake Preston Forward
7:30 pm: Adults Co-ed Softball Game @ Ball Field
Sponsored by Lake Preston Summer Recreation, bring your glove! Ages 14+ Contact Amber at 605-203-1000 to join!
times/events are subject to change. We'll do our best to keep these updated. Have an event update? email LakePrestonAlum@gmail.com
Need a place to meet with your classmates?
Porter L Rich American Legion Post 63
Porter L Rich American Legion Post 63
Porter L Rich American Legion Post 63
The Legion will be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the reunion/Town and Country Days. Full bar available, featuring lots of open space to meet with classmates. A fundraiser lunch will be served there at noon Sat. following the parade.
New Horizon Lounge + The Other Bar
Porter L Rich American Legion Post 63
Porter L Rich American Legion Post 63
These two local bars on Main Street will be open throughout the reunion weekend and will be hosting the Band/Dance on Saturday night. Meeting space is available in each space, and food will be served throughout the weekend as needed.
The Lake Preston Cafe
Porter L Rich American Legion Post 63
The Lake Preston Cafe
Our local cafe on Main Street will be there for your breakfast, lunch, and supper needs through the reunion/Town and Country Days weekend. The LP Cafe also now serves alcohol in the evenings and has plenty of space to meet up with classmates and friends.
Questions? Email us at LakePrestonAlum@gmail.com
Sign up below to receive email updates from us!
See you July 17-20, 2025!
Questions? Email us at LakePrestonAlum@gmail.com
Lake Preston Alumni Association