SCHOOLS
Staff visit North Branch Board as officers, wages set
A few dozen North Branch schools staff members filled the school board meeting room last week to call attention to the unresolved contract talks. The visitors wore red T shirts and carried small signs with “196 days” (without a contract from July 1) printed on them. No one from the …
Activity fees to rise at Chisago Lakes next year
Starting next year, the price tag for participating in activities throughout the Chisago Lakes Middle School and High School will be rising.
Chisago Lakes Board reviews audit in final meeting of 2023
The Chisago Lakes School Board finished up some important business on their last day before Christmas break on Thursday, December 21.
Robotics teams advance to state meet
North Branch FIRST Tech Challenge Program has advanced three teams to the state meet February 16-17, 2024 at River Center in St. Paul. RoboGlaciers(7288), FIRE (8636) and Glitchy Bears (8637) with members in grades 7-10 from North Branch Area Public Schools will all be advancing.
North Branch School Board assigned homework to promote early learning
The COVID pandemic has been blamed for leaving behind a legacy of negative long term individual health issues but also, perhaps we are seeing a dampening effect on certain community connections.
District starts to regroup after failed levy; custodians agreement reached
The Chisago Lakes School Board began the process of regrouping after the two failed voter questions in early November. At their regular meeting Thursday, November 16, Superintendent Brian Dietz said the district is thankful for all the help and support received in the process and that they would see what …
Kids get creative for Thanksgiving
Students at the Primary School made “turkeys in disguise” as part of an art lesson. The one below was reimagined as a cow. The kids had fun with the projects leading up to Thanksgiving!
Veterans around the county thanked
Above, Taylors Falls Elementary School held a meet and greet with local Veterans. Kids presented the Veterans with cards and colorings.
NBMS site of new pollinator habitat
When you drive or walk past the middle school campus in North Branch next summer and notice a colorful myriad of sprouting plants, enjoy the moment and appreciate what caused this beneficial oasis to appear.
North Branch High School gets grant for STEM program
It used to be that when a portable computer used by a student attending North Branch Area Public Schools needed repairs— the unit was taken out of circulation and shipped to wherever Chromebooks go for TLC.
CL Schools referendums fail, Aadland elected to the school board
In the Chisago Lakes School District a special vote was held to fill an open seat on the school board from Cory Spencer's resignation in March.
It's all in the (Addams) family for the Chisago Lakes fall play this year
Chisago Lakes High School performers invite all the public to come enjoy their fall play “Addams Family.” The play will begin November 10 and runs November 10, 11, 17, 18 and 19. Tickets can be purchased on the theater’s school website: clhstheater.weebly.com.
Odds and ends wrapped up at regular meeting as district awaits voting
As the Chisago Lakes School Board was anticipating the levy and bond questions coming up Tuesday, November 7, they had a light regular school board meeting on Thursday, October 26.
Viking Vittles needs public’s support
The Viking Vittles program, which distributes food and necessities to North Branch School District #138 families with children, has thrown a wide net over the community since it started in 2019.
