SCHOOLS
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.
Mural painting: Wildcats attack Ward Gym!
The 2011 Environmental Art Class completed the annual mural, 16 seniors painted a Wildcat themed mural in the Ward Gym at the high school.
Students participating in free or reduced lunch programs increasing; apply at any time
People who work at raising money for business ventures are familiar with the term angel fund; but at Taylors Falls Elementary School if you were to hear mention of an "angel fund" its meaning would be very different from the corporate world.
CL-NB 'First Robotics' team 2011 season underway
Saturday, Jan. 8, the Chisago Lakes-North Branch ICE Robotics Team watched information about the challenge via a live NASA broadcast, picked up their kit of robot parts, and began designing the team's robot.
DECA students qualify for State Conference
The Chisago Lakes High School DECA (Association of Marketing Students) Chapter had its most successful District 4 Competitive Events Conference of all time.
Wolf Creek Students of the Month for December
Staff members have named Jacob Flicek and Michelle Mann as Students of the Month for December based on their commitment to exceptional schoolwork during the beginning of the 2010-11 school year.
Take the time to read aloud...
Parents, grandparents and teachers have read aloud to children for many, many years.
