SCHOOLS
Robotics team preps for main event with Saturday scrimmage
The North Branch-Chisago Lakes FIRST Robotics Team 3038, sponsored by St. Jude Medical Foundation, is completing construction of the 2013 robot for the Ultimate Accent competition at the 10,000 Lakes Regional at the University of Minnesota.
District spelling bee finalists advance
A good-old fashioned spelling bee was held at Chisago Lakes High School Performing Arts Center Tuesday, January 29.
District still mulling all day, every day kindergarten
In an attempt to finish discussions on the possible switch to all day, every day kindergarten, the Chisago Lakes school board held a special meeting Wednesday, Jan. 23. However, at the end of the night, the board had yet to make their decision, pushing it to the Feb. 12 meeting.
All-day everyday K decision pending; still
For those who have been anxious to hear about all day, every day kindergarten offerings at Chisago Lakes Schools-- you’ll have to wait a little longer. A nearly four hour School Board meeting last week yielded no decision by the six directors on the Board. Chisago Lakes School Board members …
North Branch science teacher selected for fellowship
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all, in collaboration with The Dow Chemical Company, the Amgen Foundation; Astellas Pharma US, Inc.; the American Honda Foundation; the Bayer USA Foundation
Open House set for Dec. 5 at WITC -New Richmond
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College will host a Winter Open House at its New Richmond campus, Wednesday, December 5, from 10 am to 3 pm. Get a jump on preferred fall 2013 programs by starting classes in January.
What does a principal do?
As the Principal at Taylors Falls Elementary School, I have tasks to do each day. These are not unlike what the other Principals in our district do each day. Some of us have bigger responsibilities because we have a larger number of students. Because I work with smaller students in …
North Branch Middle School finalists in Lions 'Imagine Peace' poster contest
Syl Marking and Don Hartzel, representing of the North Branch Lions, presented the winners of the Imagine Peace poster contest with cash
Primary School After School Play 'There was an Old Lady'
Marilyn Mays is busy at the Primary School directing a play and teaching acting to Kindergarten through 2nd grade students.
Competitive archery league forming, Nov. 15 organizing meeting scheduled
Does your son or daughter enjoy shooting a bow? Do they have an interest in doing it competitively? Chisago Lakes Area is putting together a competitive archery league.
Don't be such a pig...
The Chisago Lakes Middle School would like to thank everyone who supported our fall magazine fundraiser! We raised over $10,000 to help fund field trips
Local students place in National Merit Scholarship program
Principal Dave Ertl, of Chisago Lakes High School, presented the Commended National Merit Scholarship awards to five scholastically talented seniors on Wednesday, October 3rd. These students
Lakes Intl. Academy receives Allina grant
Can a lifelong commitment to health begin in elementary school? Lakes International Language Academy, Forest Lake, will participate in a novel partnership with Allina Health. Lakes International Language Academy has been selected as a School Health ConnectionTM site for the 2012–13 school year, which includes a $10,000 grant to promote …
