SCHOOLS
Attendance protocols reinforced at training
About three dozen area school officials, law enforcement agency reps and professionals who work to promote and keep track of public school attendance, gathered at the Chisago County Public Safety Center meeting room over the summer to coordinate anti-truancy efforts.
CL looking to replace middle school parking lot; online numbers exploding
The Chisago Lakes School Board took a step toward a major round of parking lot improvements, while also hearing encouraging enrollment numbers and an update on the district’s strategic plan at their latest school board meeting on Thursday, August 20.
North Branch Stuffs the Bus!
Members of the North Branch Area Community Education brought school supplies to the annual Stuff The Bus event August 11 in Central Park. The supplies will be given to students and families for children in need for the upcoming school year.
Upcoming statewide vote could positively impact school funding
State lawmakers in the last session in St. Paul found at least one method to increase funding for public schools without raising taxes, and it was approved nearly unanimously. The increase can be achieved through a hike in the distribution amount from the School Trust Lands Fund, but it will …
Chisago Lakes School board moves projects along
The Chisago Lakes School Board voted July 16 to officially express their intention to issue facilities maintenance bonds. The vote was one of the multiple measures that need to happen to put together financing of about $16 million for projects deemed too critical to wait.
Chisago Lakes school board gets early look at critical deferred projects
The Chisago Lakes School Board got some details last week on proceeding with projects which have been deferred with the exception of major work needed at the middle school. The middle school will be a stand alone referendum in the near future, Supt. Brian Dietz stated.
Chisago Lakes hires Stavig for high school principal, as Yackley retiring
Chisago Lakes has made their choice for the next principal in the high school building, and it’s Brent Stavig.
North Branch inks three year contract with Superintendent
The North Branch Area Schools Superintendent contract was adopted for another three years, by the school board, last week. The vote was 4-0 with members Naegele and Trampe absent.
Tax abatement approved and bond sale authorized; principal to retire
The school board met for a short meeting on Thursday, April 16 and tackled a few major tasks.
It's that prom time of year again
Chisago Lakes Senior High School and North Branch Senior High School each held their proms Saturday. Chisago Lakes held prom at Big Rock Creek Event Center in St. Croix Falls and North Branch held prom at Jimmy’s Entertainment Center in Vadnais Heights.
Wildcat Academy expansion going well, and district settles with teachers
The Chisago Lakes School Board held their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 19 and although the agenda was light on time, there were a few important topics discussed at the meeting.
CCS students love to read!
Top readers at Chisago Christian School celebrate “I Love to Read” month.
NBAEF awards over $33,000 in grants to NBAPS
Representatives of the North Branch Area Education Foundation (NBAEF) visited North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS), to announce 2026 grant recipients. In all, there were 18 grants awarded; roughly $33,000 in value.
CL School Board gives green light to expanding online learning next year
The Chisago Lakes Wildcat Academy, the district’s online school, is expanding to offer middle school classes for next year.
