SCHOOLS
2018 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year goes to North Branch's Deb Henton
The Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA) has named Dr. Deb Henton, Superintendent of North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS), as the 2018 Minnesota Superintendent of the Year.
Thimm calls it a career
Each and every one of us longs to someday retire on our own terms. Some of us are lucky to do so, some of us are not. We work our entire life for the hopes of one day not having an agenda, not having to be at work on time, …
A new school year is at hand
I am honored to introduce myself as the Superintendent of the Chisago Lakes Public Schools! My name is Dean Jennissen, and I am looking forward to serving the students, staff, and families in these beautiful cities with fantastic schools. My wife Lisa, who is also an educator, and I have …
TF students learn to 'Saddle Up and Read!' over the summer
Congratulations to these Taylors Falls students who completed the Saddle Up and Read! summer reading program. They read lots of amazing books! For their accomplishments, they each received a free book from our Usborne Book Fair, pencil with boot topper and cow print slap bracelet.
New superintendent starts at Chisago Lakes in September
Chisago Lakes found their man.
CLHS team runs three vehicle entries in the 29th annual MTEEA Supermileage Challenge
Three teams of students and advisors Mike Sandell and Ryan Dewey participated in the Minnesota Technology and Engineering Educators Association “Supermileage Challenge” May 14-16.
Chisago Lakes competes in bus races
Chisago Lakes Schools was represented at Cedar Lake WI Speedway May 13. Students assisted vo-tech teacher Ryan Dewey in getting the bus ready for the annual bus race. Over 10 schools participated -- which included drivers who are teachers, professors, and even a school principal. Dewey (holding the trophy) successively …
Prom-goers enjoy wonderful weather
This group of prom-goers made a nice group shot representing Chisago Lakes High School Prom, Saturday, May 6, held at Earle Brown Center.
Sandell, Dewey in national spotlight for tech instruction
Mike Sandell of Chisago Lakes High School, has received the Distinguished Technology and Engineering Professional award, from the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). The Distinguished Technology and Engineering Professional (DTE) designation is a coveted mark of distinction in technology and engineering education. It recognizes individuals advancing technology and …
Beach Party at North Branch Sunrise Elementary School
The excitement was thick last week for the much anticipated Beach Party lunch at North Branch Sunrise Elementary School. The party is a special day when kids bring a beach towel, wear their summer clothes and parents are invited and everbody celebrates the school’s fitness and nutrition curriculum and tally …
Training begins in high school for the future
The Chisago Lakes Schools and local manufacturers have been teaming up to inspire and engage students in the world of high tech manufacturing for a few years. Only now, they’re doing it with a lot of encouragement and a little financial help from Chisago Lakes America’s Best Communities initiative.
CL Middle School students have been taking Wolf Ridge trip for 20 years
Chisago Lakes Middle School sixth graders just completed their 20th annual trip to the Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center near Finland, Minnesota. Approximately 250 6th grade students, 120 parent chaperones, and 15 staff members were divided into two groups that each spent three days at Wolf Ridge, where programs focus …
Referendum meeting information set; lacrosse to be a varsity sport in 2018
The Chisago Lakes School Board is starting to put the information wheels in motion to get the public informed on the May 9 bond referendum.
JROTC earns first place in color guard
North Branch Area High School (NBAHS) Air Force JROTC competed against 10 other JROTC units from five midwestern states in color guard, unarmed drill, knowledge bowl, fitness competition and inspection. Points from each competition were added together to determine overall winners. NBAPS cadets took first place in color guard and …
