SCHOOLS
LILA receives state and national character awards
On May 17, Lakes International Language Academy (LILA), a K-6 language immersion charter school and International Baccalaureate World School, was honored with a Minnesota Promising Practices in Character Education Award at the capitol in St. Paul.
How does hundreds of miles per gallon sound? Chisago Supermileage team does very well at state event
The Chisago Lakes high school’s Supermileage Team competed against 60 schools last week at Brainerd International Speedway, entering a total of four vehicles.
'Minnesota Soils' essay winners announced
“Minnesota Soils” was the theme for this years Poster & Essay contest. The Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) annual poster contest was a huge success this year with approximately 200 6th grade students from the North Branch Middle School participating. Each year a theme is chosen and presented …
Breakfast Club guest
The Breakfast Club at the Chisago Lakes Middle School met for the last time this year on May 4. The speaker was Matt Minnichsoffer, a Chisago Lakes graduate, who is a graphic artist and in charge of the Minnesota Wild team publications. The students enjoyed hearing about his job.
Marilyn Mays works with children on Elementary Stages
A group of 2nd and 3rd grade students from the area of South Chisago County will be putting on a play,
Wolf Creek Charter School does well in contest
Tuesday, May 9 students from all over the state were at the Minnesota state capitol to honor the winners of this year’s essay contest.
Lakeside Spring Choir Concert a huge success
Lakeside School’s Spring choir concert was May 3. The choir sang songs such as “Yonder Come Day” and “900 Miles.” Student guitarists and instrumentalists accompanied the song “Sail Upon the Ocean.” Directed by Ms. Eggen.
Caldecott Winners
Caldecott Winners:
Taylors Falls students recognized as Young Authors
Recently, students at Taylors Falls Elementary wrote and illustrated stories as part of the Young Authors program.
Taylors Falls third graders perform musical
Taylors Falls 3rd grade program Thursday night April 26 was directed by Amy Allram, Physical Education Specialist, and Leah Steffen, Fine Arts Specialist.
Learning comes in all languages and at any age
hisago Lakes Schools were honored to have a visitor from Sandviken, Sweden in the district for several days. Swedish Physical Education and Health Instructor Lars Davidsson, 58, observed class and shadowed teachers at the high school
