5th grade Math Masters know their stuff
 | Six 5th grade teams, two from Taylors Falls Elementary School and four from Lakeside Elementary School, traveled to Hammond, WI for the Math Masters competition. Chisago Lakes Schools was well represented in the competition with Team 1 from Taylors Falls Elementary placing first, Lakeside Platinum placing 2nd, Lakeside Green placing third, Lakeside White placing fourth, Taylors Falls 2 placing 6th, and Lakeside Gold placing 10th. Friday, May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013 11:18
| Inclement weather no match for can-do spirit |
The past two years many students in Chisago Lakes receiving Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) have participated in a DAPE Challenge with students from North Branch, Rush City, Pine City, and East Central. This year’s challenge was set for Pine City. The DAPE Challenge was supposed to be a fun day of activities designed just for them. Due to the weather in Pine City it was canceled. Thursday, May 16, 2013
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May 15, 2013 16:48
| | Bless Our Lucky Stars on Lakeside stage |
Eighteen Lakeside students have been rehearsing BLESS OUR LUCKY STARS over the past few weeks in preparation for their performance on Wednesday, May 22 at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013
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May 15, 2013 16:46
| | Chisago Lakes High School Class of 2013 Scholarship Awards | List of Chisago Lakes 2013 Scholarship Awards Friday, May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013 11:12
| | Be part of the plan; NB needs you | When North Branch Schools hired Dr. Deb Henton as superintendent, the first thing the district embarked upon was creating a strategic plan dubbed Mapping Our Future. The district is coming to the end of this five year roadmap, and there will be a couple of opportunities for the public to engage with school officials on the next five year plan, which is being referred to as “Building On Success.” Friday, May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013 11:06
| | Celebrating energy savings |
In celebration of over $500,000 in energy savings over the past four years, North Branch Area Public School students and employees were encouraged to wear yellow last Wednesday. Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 14:49
| | Wyoming Elem. Principal Conway is 2012 On Behalf of Youth Award winner | Wyoming Elementary School Principal Mike Conway is the recipient of the 2012 On Behalf of Youth Award in recognition of his commitment and service to youth in the community. Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau has given this award to one adult and one youth annually since 2000. Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 14:48
| | The National Head Start Association
Awards and Scholarships, apply by May 24 | The National Head Start Association is pleased to announce the 2013-14 awards and scholarships to promote recognition and appreciation of deserving individuals for exceptional services to Head Start. Below is a list and brief description of the award and scholarship applications available from Lakes and Pines’ Head Start Program. Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 14:46
| | CL High School ranks nationally | The annual U.S. News and World Report school ratings list is out, and Chisago Lakes High School was among 136 “medalists” chosen as exceptional schools in Minnesota. There were six high schools that were ranked as Gold and 40 got Silver medals and Chisago Lakes was in with the 90 high schools winning a Bronze rating. Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 14:44
| | Funds 4 Friends underway at TF |
Taylors Falls Elementary School students are in the midst of a fundraiser with the emphasis on FUN. Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 14:45
| | Chisago Lakes Board begins to look at referendum possibilites |
The Chisago Lakes School Board floated ideas and discussed possibilities for the potential of an operating referendum to be on the ballot in November. Thursday, April 25, 2013
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April 24, 2013 13:17
| | Academy students win Minnesota Twins Jackie Robinson essay contest |
Three sixth-grade students from Lakes International Language Academy (LILA) won top honors for their entries in the 2013 Jackie Robinson Essay Contest sponsored annually by the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball club. Alejandra Gallegos (first place), Jack Callahan (second place) and Leala Lundmark (third place) received tickets to Jackie and Me at the Children’s Theatre Company as well as tickets to the baseball game at Target Field on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15. Thursday, April 25, 2013
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April 24, 2013 13:12
| | Hello Dolly! at Chisago Lakes Baptist School |
Broadway classic Hello Dolly! will be brought to life by the talented cast of Chisago Lakes Baptist School May 2-4 at 7 p.m. As the classic musical comedy goes, flamboyant matchmaker Dolly Levi, performed by Victoria Bennett, arrives in New York City to arrange a marriage for wealthy Horace Vandergelder, performed by Justin Keck. Thursday, April 25, 2013
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April 24, 2013 13:09
| | Arts Council-supported play performance at Lakeside School |
Have you ever said someone was a klutz? Or said something was schlock? Or said yadda yadda yadda when someone was talking too much? Thursday, April 18, 2013
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April 17, 2013 12:42
| | Energy Star rating and
energy savings continue at North Branch Area Schools | North Branch Area Public Schools began participation in the Schools for Energy Efficiency program in February of 2009. According to Energy Efficiency Program Coordinator Becky Leuer, "The main purpose in becoming involved in this program was to save school resources through energy conservation. The program has been very successful for us and we have shown significant cost avoidance during the past four years." Thursday, April 18, 2013
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April 17, 2013 12:40
| | Students assessments are upon us, help your child prepare |
Students in Chisago Lakes Area Schools are assessed with two testing measures in the spring: NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) and the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA). Thursday, April 11, 2013
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April 10, 2013 12:36
| | Beverage sale proceeds go to region's schools |
Viking Coca-Cola Bottling Company is directing a portion of its sales of the products Powerade and Powerade Zero back to participating area high schools under a program called “Powerade 4 Schools.” Thursday, April 11, 2013
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April 10, 2013 12:35
| | Taylors Falls second graders help teach the teachers |
April 4th,2013, Taylors Falls Elementary second grade students participated in the Music EdVentures Conference in Bloomington, Minnesota. Activities of this organization are built on the premise that students should be at the center of and actively involved in the study at hand. Music and music activities become the catalyst through which this happens. Thursday, April 11, 2013
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April 10, 2013 12:33
| | Choir students selected to be part of All-NSC Choir |
Congratulations to the students from Chisago Lakes High School who were selected to be part of the North Suburban All Conference Choir. Thursday, April 4, 2013
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April 3, 2013 14:18
| | Five Chisago Lakes students qualify for national BPA event this May |
Students enjoyed outstanding success at the Minnesota Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference. Chisago Lakes High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) competed at the conference March 7-9. Approximately 1,000 students from around the state of Minnesota participated. Thursday, April 4, 2013
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April 3, 2013 14:17
| | Chisago Lakes-North Branch robotics team places highly at regional meet |
The North Branch-Chisago Lakes FIRST Robotics Team 3038 competed in the 10,000 Lakes Regional at Williams Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Thursday, April 4, 2013
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April 3, 2013 14:14
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