SCHOOLS
Variety show planning started many months ago
With the 47th annual presentation of “World Tour Variety Show” at their school, more than 60 students at Chisago Lakes High School led audiences on a virtual global vacation over three nights, March 10-11-12.
North Branch District faclility needs beginning to be finalized for bond vote
The North Branch School Board is still short one member with the election to fill Aaron Gibbons’ seat not being held until later this summer. But the remaining five Board members are plugging away at formulating final wording of a bonding request for facilities.
Yang is spelling bee champion!
Nineteen students competed in the January 26 spelling bee at North Branch Area Middle School, and the bee lasted 14 rounds. Kobe Yang, 6th grade student, was crowned the school champion. Yang won by spelling the word "pneumonia" correctly. Runner-up and alternate for the regional spelling bee is Paige Weber, …
5th grade student wins Chisago Lakes Spelling Bee
Monday, January 25, the Chisago Lakes Area Schools District Spelling Bee took place at the CLHS Peforming Arts Center. It was a two hour long affair that involved 39 spellers from 5th-8th grades. The winner of the Bee was a 5th grade student from Lakeside Elementary, Weston Harris – the …
Chisago Lakes Baptist students celebrate 'I Love to Read' month
Chisago Lakes Baptist School “I Love to Read” month (January) involved preschool through sixth grade classes participated in an all school read-aloud, Because of Winn Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo.
Breakfast Club gets a visit from a furry friend
Terina Peterson, Lino Lakes Police Officer and Derrick Hagen, K9 State Patrol officer were guests at Breakfast Club in January. The photo shows Derrick with Jack his K9 helper. The students learned about many possible duties as a police officer and about the K9 training.
Scandia Elementary piles up food for Elim Lutheran food shelf
Scandia Elementary second-grade students recently held a food drive to provide breakfast for needy families. The food drive focused on breakfast cereal and the students were able to collect more than 40 boxes of cereal, which were donated to the Elim Lutheran Church food shelf.Scandia Elementary second-grade students pose with …
St. Cloud State hosts 'Science Rocks'
The two fifth grade classes from Chisago Lakes Taylors Falls and Lakeside Elementary Schools, went to St Cloud State University last week for “Science Rocks” an annual event for advanced learners. There were 20 Chisago Lakes students attending, according to curriculum director Sarah Schmidt. In total 800 students from all …
Dresses bring community together
Volunteers--Bailey and Adrian-- pinned and prepared pillowcases being sewn for third world children into clothing, as part of a North Branch student-led effort. The students are helping to supply “Little Dresses for Africa” and their project started with collecting about 700 pillowcases, along with thread and sewing items. Nearly all …
Toys for Teens collection well-supported
Lakeside School held its annual Toys for Teens Drive November 23 - December 4. Teens are often overlooked during toy collections through the holidays. This year Lakeside Staff and Students collected over 300 items (including gift cards) and $118 in cash donations. The items collected benefit our local Anonymous Santa …
Local students getting into the spirit
Chisago Lakes high school student Charles Rehder served as a workshop ‘elf” who was helping a youngster make a stuffed animal selection, as they shopped in the Primary School gym Saturday, Dec 5. The workshop is an annual fundraiser for the Chisago Lakes schools’ parent-teacher organization. Kids can select items …
Partnership with Chisago Lakes School District opened alumni room five years ago
Above an ordinary door in a busy hallway at Chisago Lakes High School you’ll see the simple words: Alumni Room. Tucked in a small room just beyond that door lie a rainbow of school colors, a wealth of memories, and 150 years of history of the Chisago Lakes School District …
Chisago Lakes Middle School collects thousands of personal hygiene items
Christians in Action and Family Pathways send a huge thank you to Chisago Lakes Middle School for the Compassion Drive. The Student Council was the driving force to get students to pitch in and donate personal hygiene items. A few staff stepped in to be "pie targets" as items goals. Thank …
Local students impress with writing skills for Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy
VFW Post 1678 sponsored The Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests in the Chisago Lakes Schools. The Patriot’s Pen essay theme was “What Freedom Means to Me.” The first place winner for Patriot’s Pen is Niya Duren, center; second place Katie E. Peterson, and third place is Garrett Doolittle. …
