SCHOOLS
Chisago Lakes students semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship
Paige Frank (left) and Alexandra Saueressig are 2015 National Merit Semifinalists. National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring …
Hunts drivers celebrated for going the extra mile
There are some amazing drivers working for the Chisago Lakes schools transportation system...10 of them made it to work every single day last year, and one, George Schluter, hasn’t missed a day in 10 years.
Lunch prices creeping up in Chisago Lakes
Starting next year, Chisago Lakes meal prices will be on the uptick. The school board approved raising the breakfast price in elementary and secondary schools from $1.15 to $1.25. The lunch price will also rise a little bit, going from $2 at the elementaries to $2.05 and from $2.20 at …
NB Alumni Association honors three for lifetime achievement
The North Branch High School Alumni Association formed in 1992 with an early mission of supporting post-secondary education for graduating seniors by issuing scholarships. The association has awarded more than 100 scholarships and will add another 13 for this Vikings class of 2014. The group introduced another chapter to its …
2014 Chisago Lakes Prom king and queen
Chisago Lakes’ prom king and queen were Mitch Berg and Allison Borgstrom. Prom was held on Saturday, April 26 at the McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota.
Middle School holds meeting on devices
The Chisago Lakes Middle School administration held an information meeting April 7 to discuss a program called BYOD. BYOD is an acronym for bring your own device. The Middle School would like eighth graders to purchase a device such as a Chromebook for class studies. The Chromebooks exist now in …
History teacher finds tourney brackets to be helpful, engaging tool for students in pursuit of most influential Minnesotan
If you were to overhear students in Ms. Hawkinson’s middle school classes discussing who is advancing to the “sweet 16” you might chalk it up to all the NCAA tournament talk this time of year. But at the Chisago Lakes Middle School, the bracket charts posted on the walls in …
Olympics-style contest sends students to principal's office
The theme for I Love to Read Month at Lakeside Elementary School was the 2014 Olympics, and one of the contests that makes the month a special fun time for the students was guessing the true identities of disguised teachers. There were 33 staff who dressed as Olympic contestants, almost …
NB Robotics team advances to state
Last September, after receiving grant money from Lakes State Credit Union and North Branch Technology Department, North Branch was able to start three FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams. "After five very successful years with out North Branch-Chisago Lakes Team 3038 robotics team, it only seemed logical that we would get …
New board member sworn in at North Branch School Board meeting
The vacancy on the North Branch School Board was filled January 9 with the Board appointing Aaron Gibbons. The vote was 3-2 with members Randy Westby and Jay Falk opposed.
Kindergarten all-day next year
After the last state legislative session, Gov. Mark Dayton signed an education budget bill that will fund all-day kindergarten in Minnesota for the first time ever. That means Chisago Lakes School District will be offering free all-day kindergarten to all students beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. We are excited …
CLHS bringing colorful 'Seussical' to stage Nov. 21-24
Chisago Lakes High School is preparing a production of Broadway musical “Seussical,” first performed in 2000, for presentation 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 21-23, and 2 p.m. showings Nov. 23 and 24. The story involves characters from nearly 20 books written by “Dr. Seuss,” or Theodor Seuss Geisel.
CL and NB educational support staff enjoy recognition dinner
An event honoring Central Minnesota’s educational support staff was held at the River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud. In its fourth year, 101 people were honored from 27 school districts. The event honors those who work as bus drivers, custodians, cooks, paraprofessionals and other staff who help keep schools running …
Birthday Box Project supported by Lakeside
The Birthday Box Project thanks Lakeside School for having a Birthday Box Drive Oct. 14-25. The student body collected 33 cake mixes, 26 frostings, 17 small toys, 6 cupcake liner packages, 38 homemade cards, 12 candle packs, 3 gift bags, 14 party hat, 1 party decoration, 8 table covers, 2 …
