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The December 1 issue of the Community e-Newsletter is now available! The publication covers student and staff successes, School Board news, and school and Community Education offerings.
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The WBLAHS gymnasium will be dedicated as Galvin Court, in honor of long-time coach, teacher, and community member Jim Galvin, before the first boys’ varsity home basketball game on Dec. 13. A 5:30 p.m. reception will take place near the gym in room 1021, with a 6:30 p.m. on-court ceremony to take place before the 7 p.m. Boys’ Varsity Basketball game vs. FLAHS. Game tickets can be purchased at www.isd624.org/tickets or at the door.
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Community members are invited to stop by throughout the academic year for an informal chat with Superintendent Kazmierczak over a cup of coffee at the Downtown White Bear Lake Caribou Coffee for the following Coffee with Dr. K events:
- Nov. 19 from 4-5 p.m.
- Feb. 27 from 12-1 p.m.
- May 6 from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
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The White Bear Lake Area School Board recently approved an Elementary Spanish Dual Immersion program, set to launch in Fall 2025. The enrollment window for the 2025-26 school year will open on December 16, 2024.
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Birch Lake second graders walked to White Bear Lake City Hall for a field trip. Watch their field trip come to life in this video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.
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WBLAHS and ALC students who are members of Latinos Unidos group took a field trip to Birch Lake Elementary.
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Tickets are on sale for the WBLAHS Fall Musical “Legally Blonde The Musical.” Shows are at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15-16 and Nov. 21-23 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 16. Free senior tickets are available for the Nov. 16 matinee.
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Birch Lake Elementary fourth graders enjoyed hands-on activities in their Spanish class! Check out their impressive creations in this video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds!
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Birch Lake Elementary third, fourth and fifth graders took a field trip to Rotary Nature Preserve last week! They experienced several hands-on activities including a scavenger hunt and making edible campfires.
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Birch Lake Elementary was filled with extra laughter, excitement and conversations. Members of the high school varsity football team and Bear stopped by to greet students as they walked into school.
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At the September School Board Regular Meeting, senior Lydia Kleinhans was welcomed as the student representative for the 2024-25 school year.
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Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) results were released this week. White Bear Lake Area Schools district-wide scores remain above the state proficiency levels in reading and math.
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The White Bear Lake Area School District is pleased to announce that Susan Herder has been chosen to serve as the district’s Director of Technology and Innovation. She will begin her new role on July 29.
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White Bear Lake Area Schools is currently hiring for a variety of positions. Apply to be a Bear today!
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White Bear Lake Area Schools is now on Instagram as well as Facebook. Find us at instagram.com/isd624 for 624 Facts shared daily!
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