SCHOOLS
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 …
'Naturally curious' Chisago Lakes middle schoolers enjoy organic tie-dye biology class
Seventh grade students at Chisago Lakes Middle School are grinding up plants to extract pigments to use to Tie Dye t-shirts. Using mortar and pestle sets, they are pulverizing the local flora in search of the Anthocyanins, Xanthophylls, Chlorophylls, Tannins and Carotenes that give the Chisago Lakes area its beautiful …
'Brown Bear, Brown Bear' on the Primary School stage
Marilyn Mays and Mary Sicora will lead an acting troupe of Primary School students onto the Primary School stage as they perform the favorite children’s story, “Brown Bear, Brown Bear.”
Chisago Lakes Homecoming Royalty
Chisago Lakes Homecoming Royalty were announced Monday night, Sarah Crowe, whose parents are Greg and Amy and Hunter Thompson, son of Todd and Renee. Students voted for six finalists for queen and for king and coronation was celebrated at the Performing Arts Center. The Homecoming game is Friday, Sept. 20 …
Andersen Corp. Foundation donates $10,000 to Project Lead the Way
Corporate partnerships are key to the success of Project Lead the Way (PLTW) at North Branch Area Public Schools. So, when the school district was looking to expand PLTW to the high school, school officials met with the Andersen Corporate Foundation in December 2012 to provide an overview of PLTW …
Good showing at State Fair
On Monday, August 26, the North Branch-Chisago Lakes FIRST Robotics Team 3038 participated in a demonstration/competition and the parade at the Minnesota State Fair. It was a very hot day but two coolers of ice kept Team 3038 on top of their game for the entire day. After three rounds …
Exchange students here hail from Germany, Chile, Japan, Ecuador
Ayusa, a national company supporting exchange students from around the world, has been working with families in this area to bring the world to Minnesota.
Saint Peter's Catholic School welcomes new principal from 916 District
This school year brings several changes to Saint Peter’s Catholic School, a preschool through Grade 6 elementary school in Forest Lake. In addition to the enhanced curriculum offering of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Saint Peter’s Catholic School welcomes three new teachers and Dan Hurley, who will be Principal.
