SCHOOLS
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 …
TF kids dream big!
Fourth grade students in Mrs. Spray and Ms. Jensen's class at Taylors Falls Elementary wrote essays about what they'd like to be when they grow up. Their essays were published in a book, which they proudly display in the photo. The four students, with Principal Riebe want to be an …
Chisago Lakes names four finalists for superintendent position
The Chisago Lakes School board held an exhaustive, two day interview process with eight semifinalists earlier this week for the superintendent position that is being vacated by Dean Jennissenn at the end of the school year.
Chisago Lakes School District names semifinalists for superintendent search
The Chisago Lakes School Board has selected eight semifinalists to interview for the school district’s superintendent position. The semifinalists are:
