SCHOOLS
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; …
The cast for the Chisago Lakes High School fall musical rehearsing full-time for shows
The version of “Mary Poppins” hits the stage at 7 p.m. November 17 and there’s another 7 p.m. show on Friday, two shows on Saturday Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and one matinee 2 p.m. performance on Sunday, Nov. 20. Tickets are available now, $10 for adults …
Annie on display at NB
North Branch Edelstein Auditorium is a busy place right now as rehearsal for the high school musical “Annie” is underway. Shows are Nov. 17, 18, 19 and 20. Shows are at 7 p.m. except for a 2p.m. matinee Sunday, November 20. Director Rachel Bigelow is getting a large cast ready, …
CL students honored in statewide competition
High school teams from Mankato and Chisago Lakes have earned top honors in the statewide Engineering Design Competition.
Farm-to-School celebrated in North Branch
Sunrise River Elementary School in North Branch likes to celebrate its Farm-to-School program in the fall. This is a concerted effort matching local growers to supply produce for public schools. Lessons on where food comes from are being taught in class and Sunrise invites area farmers-- who raise chickens, (see …
NB students brave the night for a good cause
North Branch students braved the cold to raise money for homeless, Thursday, Sept. 29 Middle school students in H.O.P.E. stayed overnight in cardboard boxes to simulate what it would be like to be homeless. Students paid $10 to sleep outside and the money will be donated to New Pathways Homeless …
Kids rewarded for being "Bookaneers"
Students at Taylors Falls Elementary students received gift certificates to the Fall Book Fair for completing the "Be a Bookaneer!" summer reading program.
Homecoming Royalty announced at both North Branch and Chisago Lakes
In North Branch, brother and sister Knut and Anna Kennedy were chosen as the homecoming king and queen (at left). In Chisago Lakes, Doran Velaski and Kalli Jo Olson were crown king and queen.
Healthy habits at Chisago Lakes Schools
Chisago Lakes school district administrative staff are a perfect example of the saying-- it never hurts to ask.
A new school year is at hand
The 2016-2017 School year is fast approaching. On September 6, we will welcome over 3,300 students into our buildings.
Fairview Medical Center Auxiliary awards $23,000 in scholarships
Each year, the Fairview Lakes Medical Center Auxiliary sponsors $1,000 scholarships for academically outstanding students pursuing careers in health care. This year, the Auxiliary awarded 23 scholarships to local high school, college and post-graduate students.
North Branch celebrates their 2016 graduates
North Branch Area High School commencement for 201 seniors, took place Thursday, June 10.
North Branch High School Alumni honors two for Lifetime Achievement Awards
The North Branch High School Alumni Association honored two former students from NBHS with Lifetime Achievement Awards last week. The event took place at the senior center in the Uptown Maple Commons.
