SCHOOLS
CLMS students attend Junior Achievement's Finance Park
Chisago Lakes Middle School traveled to Maplewood to take part in a one-day educational simulation at Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest called Finance Park.
Students learning to conserve with guidance of conservation calendar
As part of his job as schools waste reduction coordinator, which is a special short term USDA grant-funded position, Gary Noren has helped to introduce the "Conserving Classroom" into school districts around this region.
Eight ways to say "Thank You" for what we have this holiday season
Mrs. Sandell's third grade class at Taylors Falls Elementary recently wrote down different things to be thankful for - "Ways to see a time for thanks." Some of their responses are below:
Making a happy Thanksgiving for friends, home and abroad
It's the time of year when we come together with family and friends.
Hazelden tackles bullying in schools through development of curriculum, new web site
As a provider of violence prevention teaching plans and related materials, it made sense that Hazelden Publishing, Center City, would be involved in distributing a curriculum designed to decrease cyber-bullying.
Annie shows that "the sun will come up tomorrow" in CLHS production
t was all the energy, fun songs and laughter that you would expect from a Chisago Lakes High School musical last week, as the cast and crew presented Annie in six near soldout shows.
VFW essay contest winners announced
Above, Orin Smith (left) and John Broecker (right), with VFW Post 7267, presented checks last week to the winners of the middle school Patriot's Pen essay contest winners from Chisago Lakes Middle School.
NBHS earns state award
North Branch School Board Chair Kim Salo (right) congratulates NB High School Principal Brad Windschill and Transition Program Coordinator Kathy Johnson.
Soldiers share stories with students of life overseas
A group of Minnesota soldiers recently shared what life is really like in the military during panel question and answer sessions at Chisago Lakes High School.
Chisago Lakes Middle School's Core Connect Program focuses on character education
Chisago Lakes Middle School is in year three of implementing our character education program known as Core Connect.
TRIO Students of the Month
TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning Charter School Announces Students of the Month for October.
CLHS gearing up for fall musical, Annie
Production is underway at CLHS for the upcoming musical, Annie.
Chrun honored with Retired Art Educator of the Year award
Her dedication and hard work made Dorothy Chrun an ideal candidate for recognition in the field of teaching.
Local FFA members take part in horse career development event
The Chisago Lakes High School FFA Chapter was one of eight teams participating in the 2008 National FFA Horse Career Development event Oct. 22-25, during the 81st National FFA Convention in Indiana.
