SCHOOLS
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 …
North Branch energy rehab projects moving right along, school board is advised
When spring break arrives at North Branch School District March 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 the students will be absent, but the buildings won’t be empty. The North Branch district is undertaking a retro-fit and repair initiative of schools’ energy systems, starting with insulating the hot water pipes, to …
CL Baptist students celebrate 'I Love to Read' month
Preschool and kindergarten classes read Little House books during class, while first through sixth grade classes participated in an all school read-aloud, Prairie School, by Lois Lenski. Daily prizes were awarded to the first student who found a golden snowflake that was hidden throughout the school. For ten minutes each …
High School robotics begins
The high school robotics program kicked off Saturday, January 7 with the introduction of the challenge called STEAMworks. The combined FIRST North Branch-Chisago Lakes robotics team has 28 members and will be meeting six days per week until February 21, 2017. Seven adult mentors will be working with the team …
Chisago Lakes Middle School Chess Tournament
The 6-8 grade students at the Chisago Lakes Middle School had a chance to play the medieval game of chess and have a battle of wits with their peers. The Middle School Chess Tournament is organized by Chisago Lakes Community Education and is led by Mike Schoeneck and Alex Schmidt. …
High School & Middle School Compassion Drive bring in an extraordinary amount
Chisago Lakes High School wrapped up its third annual Compassion Drive, during which the National Honors Society, Student Council and Link Crew Leaders, with the help of their advisors lead the school in a collection of toilet paper and personal hygiene for the Chisago Lakes Area Food Shelf. Over 250 …
Hink wins middle school geography bee
North Branch Middle School hosted the final round of the Geography Bee Dec. 15, which consisted of 11 students in a double elimination round to narrow it down to the two finalists. Five of the finalists had made it to the final round last year, too!
Middle school Washington D.C. trip includes wreath-placing
Recently a group made up of 34 students, 19 adults and two chaperones returned from Washington DC. Chisago Lakes Middle School has been taking students and parents to our nation’s capital since 1996. Though this experience has changed in length and cost over the years, the main focus remains constant; …
