The History of Lobbestael Elementary

The name for our school was chosen to honor Miss Emma V. Lobbestael, a dedicated employee of the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools district.

"Miss Emma" as she was fondly known to many L'Anse Creuse boys and girls, began her career in 1942 as a cook and part-time custodian at the Green Elementary school. She was named Food Service Supervisor of the L'Anse Creuse Schools in 1968.

It was said by Abraham Lincoln that, "God must have loved the common people best, for he made so many of them." Perhaps, in knowing Miss Emma Lobbestael, we came to understand that those who are best loved are also distinguished in that they have given of themselves in the service of others. So infrequently do we have the opportunity to recognize their deeds...