SCHOOLS
Chisago Lakes Middle School to silence cell phone use this year
Cell phone use has become a problem at the Chisago Lakes Middle School, and after a year on the job, principal Todd Warzecha laid out the plan to curb use in the building whenhe spoke at the regular school board meeting Thursday, July 13.
Thoughts on seasons
The older I get, the more I realize life’s a collection of seasons. Some short, some long, hard seasons, good seasons and great seasons. As I look back on my six-year season as the Superintendent of the Chisago Lakes Schools, it’s been a great season in my life! For those …
North Branch School Board asks for milk pricing clarity
The North Branch School Board delayed adopting the school fees and lunch prices for next year 2023-2024 until staff gets an answer to a unanimous concern the Board has about milk. Board member Adam Trampe saw a snafu in the free lunch and breakfast rules, going into effect at the …
2023 CHISAGO LAKES GRADUATION
The denouement to 2023 seniors at Chisago Lakes High School was their graduation on Monday, June 5. Student speakers were Naomi Boudreau and Michael Johnson, elected faculty speaker was Brigitte Rogers, and the senior choir performed Never Grow Up by Taylor Swift. 247 students earned their diploma, and six exceptional …
Great turnout for reading night
The Chisago Lakes Parent Teacher Organization had a nice turnout at the Reading Night event May 18 at the Chisago Lakes High School. There were fun zones, story stations, and live music. A great community event. Chisago County Sheriff staff took part in reading books to kids, photo above, as …
Finances and potential levy at the forefront of regular CL board meeting
At the regular school board meeting on Thursday, May 18, the Chisago Lakes School Board got a levy update ahead of a beefy working meeting session that was held this week after the Chisago County Press went to print.
Local community members gather to #StartTheConversation on sextortion
Ignoring all the weird and damaging stuff that can happen to a youngster using the Internet is not a strategy for success. The more curious you are about your child’s Snapchat or Tik Tok connections, the greater the frequency that you check their friends page and ask about who they …
Chisago Lakes Math Masters crunch impressive numbers
Chisago Lakes sent eight teams to a Math Masters competition in Hammond, Wisconsin in April. Math Masters is a competition where fifth grade students participate in a basic facts round, four individual problem solving rounds, and three team rounds.
Board accepts Spencer’s resignation; appoints Aadland ahead of special election
Plenty of coffee was on the menu for the Chisago Lakes School Board Monday, May 1, as they met for a special meeting at 7 a.m. to accept board member Cory Spencer’s resignation, and discuss plans going forward to fill the now-vacant seat.
CLHS students earn recognition at Minnesota Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference
Students from Chisago Lakes High School participated in the annual Minnesota Business Professionals of America (BPA) State Leadership Conference held March 9-11, at the Minneapolis Hyatt Regency with more than 1,000 members competing.
Spencer reverses course, resigns from school board
On Monday, April 24, Chisago Lakes School Board member Cory Spencer submitted his resignation to the board.
Chisago Lakes names Brian Dietz new superintendent
At a special board meeting Tuesday night, the Chisago Lakes School Board voted to select Brian Dietz as the district’s next superintendent.
Spring comedy returns to CL district for the first time in two decades
Chisago Lakes High School and Community Education pooled their resources and are staging a spring comedy The Alibis, for the first time in 20 years...the shows will be at the Performing Arts stage at the high school April 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and 23 at 2 p.m. Pictured, …
National Foundation, area law enforcement, first responders forming 'common language'
North Branch School Board heard last week about pro-active drills, exercises, communication and inter-district collaboration aimed at developing well orchestrated crisis management. North Branch’s buildings and grounds are serving as the hub for area emergency responders, two other districts and municipal peacekeepers who have been coming together working on improving …
