SCHOOLS
Not too many cooks in this kitchen
The Chisago Lakes Community Education "take & bake" class took place in the Chisago Lakes middle school kitchen last weekend.
Energy Hog visits students
During the month of November, the Energy Hog paid a visit to fourth and fifth grade classrooms as part of North Branch Area Public Schools educational efforts to reduce energy costs through participation in the Schools for Energy Efficiency Program.
Buy an ornament, help the Robotics Team
The North Branch-Chisago Lakes ICE Robotics Team 3038 is getting ready to go for the 2011 season.
Toys for Teen Drive at Lakeside
Lakeside School, in Chisago City, conducted its annual TOYS FOR TEEN Drive the week of November 29 - December 3.
Bus drivers learn from road safety expert
North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS) bus drivers were privileged to receive extensive training from the Minnesota State Patrol's Sgt. Paul Davis from the Office of Pupil Transportation, December 1.
Getting a head start on saving for college
Posing at the Chisago Lakes Area Library, Paige Bergquist, 8, is surrounded by her parents Tim and Amy, her Chisago Lakes third grade teacher Mrs. Fredstrom, Lindstrom Mayor Keith Carlson and Librarian Carla Lydon-- as Paige accepts a $1,000 college savings plan investment certificate.
School foundation funds electronic access to history center
Jerry Vitalis, Duane Olson, and Wayne Redland, members of the Taylors Falls School Foundation, are shown presenting Joe Thimm, Principal of Taylors Falls Elementary School, with a check for $2,500.
Middle School Patriot's Pen winners
The Chisago Lakes VFW Post 7267 recently sponsored the Patriot's Pen Essay contest (grades 6-8) and Voice of Democracy Oral Essay contest (grades 9th -12th).
North Branch School Board told 2009-2010 budget holds no surprises, old primary building re-named
The North Branch School District anticipates receiving an official audit at its meeting in December
State principal of the year, North Branch administrator gets chance to meet with Congress
Coleman McDonough certainly doesn't shy away from a challenge.
Lakeside students participate in Junior Achievement BizTown program
Experiential learning provides a concrete experience that allows an individual to transform that experience into knowledge.
Wolf Creek announces Students of the Month for October
Staff members have named Dylan Haseltine and Melissa Remley as Students of the Month for October based on their commitment to exceptional schoolwork during the beginning of the 2010-11 school year.
Middle School students enjoy trip to Washington D.C.
A group of Chisago Lakes Middle School students, staff members and parents recently returned from a four day trip to Washington D.C. The trip was organized and supervised by the Middle School staff, but funded solely by the participating families.
