SCHOOLS
North Branch school principal helps shape school funding
North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS) high school principal Coleman McDonough has been chosen to serve on the Minnesota Department of Education's (MDE) Commissioner's Working Group on School Funding.
North Branch School District recognized for levy public outreach
North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS) Community Relations Coordinator Patrick Tepoorten was recognized for his efforts to provide people in the district with timely, accurate, and easy to find information regarding the 2010 operating levy.
Wildcat Variety Show
"Zombies" opened the show, complete with dry ice "fog" rolling across the stage.
CL students place at State, three to Nationals
Almost 1,200 students from across the state gathered in Minneapolis, March 10-12 for the state leadership conference.
"I Love to Read Month" kicks off all-school read at Lakeside Elementary
Students at Lakeside Elementary participated in a variety of activities at the school in honor of February being "I Love to Read Month."
Sheryl Palmquist of Wolf Creek wins MAAP Employee of the Year Award
Sheryl Palmquist was surprised late in February when her name was called at the MAAP Awards banquet as the winner of the Employee of the Year Award.
Lakeside Elementary School exceeds previous fundraiser records for Pennies for Patients
In February Lakeside Elementary School exceeded all previous records during their annual fundraiser, Pennies for Patients by collecting a total of $3,555.72.
Two local students participate in MCCL oratory event
Congratulations to Shannon Sullivan of Chisago City and Becca Scheldorf of Lindstrom.
Connie retiring from North Branch bus garage
After 26 years in the North Branch School District bus garage , 17 of that driving bus, and the rest in the office, Connie Sederburg is leaving the bus barn on March 30, 2011.
12th Annual Wishbone Total Athlete Event
Chisago Lakes won its own performance competition last week for the first time in 12 years of hosting this event, called The Wishbone.
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.
