SCHOOLS
Custodial union rallies outside district office
The Service Employees International Union Local 284 showed up for a rally outside of the Chisago Lakes District Office on Monday, November 8 in support of CL’s custodial staff.
New band trailer looking sharp for CL
In July of 2016 the CL Band trailer was severely damaged in a storm, since then the Band has used their small trailer to haul equipment to parades and events around the state. The new black 24 foot trailer is a replacement for the damaged unit, and has been so …
North Branch School Board honors teacher; authorizes hockey co-op with St. Francis
North Branch’s regular school board meeting on Thursday, May 13 ended up being more of a recognition of sorts.
North Branch crowns their homecoming royalty!
The North Branch Area High School celebrated its royals in a new covid-version of homecoming in the winter. The “snowcoming” royalty were crowned Tuesday morning and they are Chloe Fortuna and Harrison Toussaint. More photos of the candidates inside, on page 7.
Area student gets once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this spring
Come the month of March when many students are in spring break mode there’ll be one high school junior in Almelund, who will be gearing up for just the opposite. Selected to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, Brooklyn Nelson will be immersed in a two day on-line experience, …
CL School Board says goodbye to longtime member Jerry Vitalis, starts return plan into motion
Jerry Vitalis has seen it all at the school board level. The longest consecutive serving school board member in Minnesota participated in his final meeting on Thursday, December 17. He decided not to run for re-election for another term.
CL board unable to provide proverbial lifeboat to fall activities; potential primary school renovation taking shape
With the remainder of the football and volleyball seasons hanging in the balance, the Chisago Lakes School Board had a decision to make at their specially called meeting on Thursday, November 5.
East Central Energy donates to North Branch district
Teachers at Sunrise River Elementary in North Branch received a delivery of school supplies from East Central Energy (ECE). Known as Teacher Totes, the items were donated by ECE in partnership with CoBank a financial institution that supports the work of cooperatives nationwide through their Sharing Success program.
Band support comes in all shapes and colors...
Chisago Lakes band student Grace Thoma and marching band boosters set their minds to so some virtual fundraising over the summer, and to help build an account to buy new band uniforms; middle school band instructor, and high school marching band assistant director Steven Boal, offered his hair as the …
IMAGE Art Show 2020 Awards winners
The East Central Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) is proud to honor the award winners of the 33rd annual IMAGE Art Show which opened online June 1, at www.ECRAC.org.
NB names two finalists for superintendent position; Sara Paul chosen
North Branch School Board selected two finalists to invite to a second round of interviews today (April 9) in the search for a successor to Deb Henton, Superintendent. Dr. Henton notified the Board in January that she had accepted a job elsewhere and this school year would be her last. …
Bartz awarded NBAEF grant
Second grade teacher Samantha Bartz poses for a photo with her students after learning she has been awarded a North Branch Area Education Foundation grant for equipment related to the “Viking Voice” weekly video magazine published by the school. Inback row, some Foundation Board members enjoy the moment. The Foundation …
Area DECA students on to state
The North Branch Area High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter competed Sunday and the following students will advance to the State Career Development Conference March 1-3.
