SCHOOLS
AmeriCorps math helpers work with elementary schools
Lakeside and Taylors Falls Elementary Schools, last fall, were introduced to a new program called "Minnesota Math Corps."
Lakeside school Chico Bag fundraiser underway
Did you know that in the U.S. we consume over 500 billion plastic bags each year?
Who would have thought giving a high five would create a safe and enjoyable school?
If there was ever an age when a student gets himself or herself to the proverbial fork in the road, it would have to be middle school.
Making reading fun
Taylors Falls Elementary hosted Books and Breakfast on Wednesday, March 2
Lions poster contest winners
The Chisago Lakes Lions annually sponsor a drug awareness and eduaction poster contest.
Taylors Falls 'Pioneering' shines
Under the direction of Leah R. Steffen/ Fine Arts Dept. and Amy Allram/Physical Education, Taylors Falls 4th and 5th grade students presented a performance Feb. 24 titled "Pioneering."
Wolf Creek students of the month for January 2011
Masen Avery and Lauren Jewell as Students of the Month for January based on their commitment to exceptional schoolwork during the beginning of the 2010-11 school year.
Primary School sure 'Loves to Read'
To celebrate "I Love to Read" month, Ms. Branham and Mrs. Meissner's classes invited their parents in to participate in a "Book Share."
34th annual Work Skills Day
More than 60 high school students from Chisago Lakes, North Branch and Rush City participated in the 34th Annual Chisago County Work Skills Day on Friday, Feb. 25.
Musicians support North Branch music programs through Minnesota Beatle project
Music instruction at North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS) received a 2011 grant from the Minnesota Music Educators Association for over $1,300.
North Branch - Chisago high schoolers ship robot to regional competition
The team worked feverishly last week to get the robot components complete and ready to ship because build season ended February 22.
Speech team into 2011 season
"Lockers. What makes you think they don't talk back!" is the motto of the 2010-2011 North Branch Area High School Speech Team.
Proceeds from local sales of Powerade products go to area high schools
Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company is directing a portion of its sales of the products Powerade and Powerade Zero back to participating area high schools under a new program called "Powerade 4 U."
