SCHOOLS
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.
Author visits Primary School
An author brought her latest book to share with students at Chisago Lakes Primary School and also enjoyed revisiting the area where she spent her childhood.
Oklahoma! More than O.K.
"I would write this article for you," Dave Seaburg tells a reporter, "but then I would be the one with your job.
Primary takes trip to Tom's Pumpkin Patch
Primary School students enjoyed yet another autumn field trip to Tom's Pumpkin Farm and proudly show-off their free pumpkins.
Middle School Breakfast Club has first meeting of the school year
Middle School Breakfast Club kicked off its first presentation of the school year with guest speaker Officer Dave Stokes of the St. Paul Police Department.
Wolf Creek announces Sept. students of the month
Staff members have named Damon Medek and Kyla Reeve as Students of the Month for September based on commitment to exceptional schoolwork during the beginning of the 2010-11 school year.
North Branch Schools win 'Energy Star' award
Becky Leuer, left, holds one end of the banner the North Branch School District Board was given to display.
