SCHOOLS
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 …
'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 …
