SCHOOLS
Saving energy one home at a time
In recognition of Earth Day, Xcel Energy teamed up with North Branch Area Public Schools to teach students easy and effective ways to use water and energy more efficiently at home.
North Branch offers interim principal position at High School
After interviewing seven candidates for the position of interim high school principal, North Branch Area Public Schools offered the position to Coleman McDonough pending school board approval.
Total Eye Care donates $1,000 for Health Careers Course in local high schools
Steve Zimmer, O.D., of Total Eye Care, presents $1,000 to Carla Norelius, Fairview Lakes Community Health Outreach, to support health care courses in local high schools.
Robotics team returns from International competition with strong showing and amazing experience under their belt
North Branch-Chisago Lakes ICE Robotics Team 3038 travelled to Atlanta, Georgia last week to participate in the FIRST World Robotics Championships.
Hubbard takes third at state
North Branch Area Middle School Geography Bee champion Noah Hubbard had quite a performance at the state competition at St. Cloud State University on Friday, finishing third overall.
North Branch seats newest director and adopts 2010-2011 school calendar
The North Branch School Board first applauded several academic and athletic accomplishments of students, and then welcomed new Board Director Robert Jutz, who was selected by the Board to fill the Donna Setter seat.
Wolf Creek Online High School March Students of the Month
Tiffany Bathurst and Destiny Loger are Students of the Month for March based on their commitment to exceptional schoolwork during Term 3.
Survey says: high school activities are an important part of students school careers
Recently, the Minnesota State High School League conducted a survey asking students to share their views regarding participation in high school activities.
Chisago North Branch robotics team in Atlanta Georgia for National competition this week
The North Branch-Chisago Lakes Robotics Team is competing in Atlanta, Georgia today (April 15), tomorrow and Saturday in the nationals.
Shaking it up in Earth Science class
Earth Science in the year 2010 has proven to be quite eventful so far with major earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, and more recently the volcanic eruption in Iceland.
Memorial fund donation for athletics in North Branch
Pictured John (right) and Helen Lindhart, of North Branch, recently presented Lora O'Hern (left) high school administration, with a check for $1,000 from the Kenneth J. Lindhart Memorial Fund.
Robotics team headed for nationals
The North Branch-Chisago Lakes ICE Robotics team finished on the Championship Alliance at the 10,000 Lakes Regional held at Williams Arena.
Lakeside School Food Drive
Lakeside School hosted their annual Food Drive and collected over 1,000 units and over $200 in cash during the week of March 22-26.
Chisago Lakes History Day State Qualifiers
Chisago Lakes 7th graders competing in a regional event for History Day.
