SCHOOLS
Hopeful school funding will remain stable
While our summer weather may be unseasonably warm, and makes it seem like summer is in full swing, make no mistake about it - school is in session and our staff and students are ready for the fall and a great start to the school year.
Fundraisers crucial to school budgets
As school districts across the state face tough decisions while balancing their budgets, fundraising is more important than ever to local schools.
CL Dist. teachers recognized for years of service
At an all-staff meeting Sept. 3, the Chisago Lakes School District honored retirees and teachers/staff for years of service.
Family Center open house Sept. 2
Chisago Lakes Family Center will hold an open house and registration Wed., Sept. 2, from 1-3 p.m.
Preschoolers get excited about kindergarten
Chisago Lakes Community Education's new Pre K program, Stepping Up to K, was a huge success this summer.
Valley Christian School relocates to Taylors Falls
Celebrating its 30th year providing Christ-centered education, Valley Christian School is ready for its upcoming academic year in a new location.
CLHS introduces new format for Open House
Chisago Lakes High School is changing things up for this year's open house in an effort to establish good communications between teachers, students and parents from the start of the year.
Chisago Lakes BPA students compete at nationals
Blazing New Trails is not only the theme for the 2009-10 Business Professionals of America school year but exactly what Chisago Lakes students are doing.
Wolf Creek students of the month announced
Staff members at Wolf Creek Online High School have named Zach Dosen and Chelsee Wahlquist as Students of the Month
NBHS accepts donation to scholarship fund
Last week, MaryLou McKusick (right) presented a check for $500 to Activities Director Becky Leuer from the Sandy McKusick Scholarship Fund.
District receives training in Olweus bullying prevention program
Chisago Lakes School District administrators and staff are learning more about how to recognize different types of bullying, and what to do about it,
CLMS students tour Washington, D.C.
On June 10-12, 22 North Branch Middle School students accompanied by 4 adults toured Washington, D.C.
CLPTO honors outgoing treasurer
The Chisago Lakes Parent Teacher Organization (CLPTO) bids a thankful farewell to their Treasurer, Becky Erickson.
Primary gets a fresh coat of paint
Members of the Chisago Lakes Area Free Church and Parent Teacher Organization president, Chip Cravaack, and school staff came together to volunteer their time to paint the hallways of the Chisago Lakes Primary School to reflect the new "Wildcat Way" theme.
