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Dec. 3 Community e-Newsletter available

The December 3 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.

Read the issue here.

Calendars approved

At the November 13, 2023 School Board Regular Meeting, the School Board approved the following calendars:

2024-25 Academic Calendar
2025-26 Academic Calendar

District receives finance awards for 23rd consecutive year

WBLAS recently received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The district also received the Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO). These awards are the highest form of recognition a governmental agency can receive and represent a significant accomplishment for the finance department and its staff. This year’s recognition marks the 23rd consecutive year the district has received both awards.

2023-24 Coffee with Dr. K events

Community members are invited to stop by throughout the academic year for an informal chat with Superintendent Kazmierczak over a cup of coffee.

District leaders present at national design conference

District leaders accompanied a team from Wold Architects and Engineers, the firm that designed the majority of the district’s construction projects made possible by the community’s support of the 2019 bond referendum, to present at the EDspaces “Designing the Future of Education” national conference. The annual event is described as the place where leaders and innovators unite to drive the future of learning environments, where technology, space and pedagogy converge.

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Referendum Projects Update presented at School Board Work Session

At the October 23, 2023 School Board Work Session, representatives from Wold Architects and Kraus-Anderson provided an update on the district-wide Building Our Future Referendum projects.

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Indoor Walking Track open for the season

The Field House indoor walking track is open for free walking from 6-9 p.m. every Monday through Thursday at the current White Bear Lake Area High School - North Campus (5040 Bald Eagle Avenue in White Bear Lake).

Reminder of Emergency School Closing Notification Information

Providing families with a reminder of emergency school closing notification information.

White Bear Lake Area High School Paw Print (Orange Multi)

WBLAHS named Silver member of 2023 AP School Honor Roll

White Bear Lake Area High School has been named a Silver member of the 2023 AP School Honor Roll, which recognizes schools for an AP program that is delivering results and broadening access for students. Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on their ability to increase their school’s college-going culture, provide opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximize college readiness.

School Resource Officer (SRO) program to resume

The White Bear Lake Police Department (WBLPD) School Resource Officer (SRO) program that had been suspended in our secondary schools will resume.

White Bear Lake Area High School Paw Print (Multi)

Homecoming 2023 Schedule (opens in new window/tab)

Find the complete schedule of activities happening during the WBLAHS Homecoming 2023 festivities.

FREE Senior Activity Pass

Senior community members (age 65+) who live in the District are invited to participate in the Senior Activities Pass program and enjoy complimentary admission to school activities.

Spring MCA Results

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) results were released this week. Overall, K-8 White Bear Lake Area Schools scores remain above statewide proficiency levels in reading, math and science

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Groundbreaking at Central Middle School

School and district leaders recently took part in a groundbreaking ceremony at Central Middle School to celebrate the start of construction on the Phase 1 additions happening at the school. When completed in late summer of 2025, the Central projects will include a new gym and fitness area, expanded kitchen and cafeteria, and the renovation of the current District Center to create additional classroom spaces.