SCHOOLS
Chisago Lakes DECA students attend fall leadership conference
The Chisago Lakes High School DECA(An association of marketing students) Chapter attended the annual DECA Fall Leadership Conference at the Sheraton South Hotel in Bloomington on October 26-27.
CLMS students 2008 election
A general election year is a terrific time to teach youngsters how the United States goes about voting for president.
CLMS students tour D.C.
A group of around 45 students, parents and teachers from Chisago Lakes Middle School toured Washington, D.C. in October.
Marching band returns from Chicago
The Chisago Lakes Wildcat Marching Band spent MEA break in Chicago on their band trip. The band toured the Sears Tower
Breakfast Club resumes at CLMS
World War II veterans Orin Smith and John Broecker visited Chisago Lakes Middle School October 8, to speak with a selected group of students regarding the veterans' experiences in and knowledge of World War II.
TRIO Students of the Month
TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning Charter School, Chisago City, announces Students of the Month for September.
Vitalis honored with dedication at Taylors Falls Elementary
Following the Oct. 9 regular School Board meeting, the board was given a tour of the new addition at Taylors Falls Elementary.
Learning dance at TF Elementary
Artist-in-residence Sue Hulsether worked with students at Taylors Falls Elementary for two days last week
Food waste recycling starts at CLMS
Chisago Lakes Middle School started recycling food waste during lunches this week.
Looking forward to a brand new school year
Thanks to the Chisago County Press for allowing me the opportunity to welcome back all of our students and their families to the new school year and for allowing me to update everyone in our school community on the many developments of the past summer.
Making exercise higher priority
While watching the Olympics over the last week and seeing all of the sculpted, fit bodies of the athletes, I thought to myself as I lounged on my couch-could I get my body into that kind of shape?
Fifth Grade Regional Writing Contest Winner
Emma Wilcox, 11, daughter of Juliann and Bradley Wilcox of Lindstrom, was the three state (MN and the Dakota's) regional winner of the 2008 American Immigration Lawyer Foundation, "Celebrate America" Writing Contest.
Environmental Science Fair projects
Chisago County's Department of Environmental Services/ Zoning has chosen 10 local fourth grade students to receive an award for excellence in their fourth grade Science Fair projects.
Lakeside students show "PRIDE" for their school
Lakeside School held their first end of the year PRIDE Day celebration on May 21.
