SCHOOLS
It takes ALL of us to succeed
When I started my career, I was an English Teacher. In all of the standards I taught, I can recall vividly one of the most challenging areas students identified in the content area, was writing research papers. One of the main concerns they had was feeling like they were missing …
Foundation holds fentanyl awareness meeting at North Branch High School
The Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation teamed up with the Chisago County Opioid Advisory Council and North Branch Community Education to hold an awareness event at the North Branch High School on Tuesday, November 12.
FREAKY Friday
The Chisago Lakes high school musical is Freaky Friday and judging from a dress rehearsal it should be highly entertaining.
Chisago Lakes School Board gets update on new school year
The participation rate of students eating breakfast at Taylors Falls School has increased this year to the point where the Chisago Lakes School Board approved hiring an additional food service assistant for three hours each day to help with the program. The Board heard at least 75 percent of all …
Chisago Lakes School Board Voter's Guide
The following is the question and answer section for the four candidates for the Chisago Lakes School Board. Lori Berg, Jeff Lindeman and Brenda Carlson are all three incumbents running for re-election while Aaron Olson challenges them. There are three spots for the four candidates.
2024 Chisago Lakes School Board Filing Statements
The Chisago Lakes School Board has four candidates running for three seats in the upcoming November election. Jeff Lindeman, Lori Berg and Brenda Carlson are all incumbents while Aaron Olson challenges for a seat. Each candidates filing statement is listed below in alphabetical order.
Two Chisago Lakes seniors take time out to make kids’ days!
It was a terrific time as Taylors Falls Pre-K class learned about the letter “T”. Two tennis teammates from the Chisago Lakes High School team showed the class some talented tricks and read us a book too! “We are thankful for senior students Adeline Carlson and Alivia Clasen who took …
Chisago Lakes crowns Homecoming royalty
Chisago Lakes Homecoming Queen Laura Carlson and King Daniel Huston were crowned in front of the school on Monday, September 16. The pair were chosen from five candidates on each side, and the coronation kicked off homecoming week for the Wildcats that will culminate in the football team taking on …
MCA TEST SCORES
North Branch and Chisago Lakes school districts are analyzing the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment testing results released at the start of this school year. What is popularly called the state’s “report card" on individual districts and schools, is based on the most recent MCA exams.
Cell phone, internet restrictions detailed for #138 district families
With the start of school in Minnesota fast-approaching families with kids enrolled in North Branch Area Public Schools District 138, should be receiving notices about the new devices policy. The new rules will be in effect at the start of this 2024-2025 year.
Chisago Lakes adding to Taylors Falls kindergarten; early budget reviewed
The Chisago Lakes School Board authorized adding a section (class) to the Taylors Falls kindergarten for the coming year. The district had planned on 50 entering kindergarten and the Board heard there already are 49 students with a number of additional anticipated, if historical enrollment trends are any indication. Between …
North Branch schools looking at cellphone restrictions to adopt for coming school year
As the wording now stands, North Branch schools will likely not allow any use of cellphones in school during the entire day starting next fall, for students in grades K-5.
Sea of red takes over North Branch on Sunday graduation
North Branch Vikings commencement was June 9 in the high school gym. The Class of 2024 numbered 260 students and pictured are some snapshots of friends and family celebrating the day. Principal Link (below) spoke briefly and Supt. Sara Paul (above) is shown at the microphone.
