SCHOOLS
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."
Robotics Team 3038 to compete at the 10,000 Lakes Regional at Williams Arena at the University of Minnesota
With just one week to go in the build season, Chisago Lakes-North Branch First Robotics Team 3038 is working hard to complete the arm, the minibot, and marketing materials.
North Branch School Board gets good financial news
Last week's meeting was a pleasant change from the norm, as the North Branch School Board actually got some positive financial news.
Wolf Ridge middle schoolers' trip is a resounding success
At the start of the school year, I made what turned out to be a very wise decision to volunteer as a parent chaperone for the annual 6th grade overnight trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center, located in Finland, MN.
Spelling Bee sends three to regionals
Thursday night, February 3, at the Chisago Lakes High School Performing Arts Center, the Chisago Lakes district-wide spelling bee took place.
Supt. Henton to receive national recognition
North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS) superintendent Deb Henton is one of 10 superintendents being recognized nationally for embracing and encouraging the use of technology in education.
Health Fair comes to Middle School
"Number awareness" was being heightened in a lesson offered last week at the Chisago Lakes Middle School, but these numbers were related to blood pressure and pulse, and not for calculating the square feet in a geometric shape.
Ekstrom recognized for dedication
North Branch Area Public Schools school board member Kirby Ekstrom was recently recognized for his many hours of service to North Branch Area Public Schools.
