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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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In an eighth grade FACS class at Mariner Middle School, students made mug cakes! Their lesson was highlighted in a recent video issue of "The Week in 62.4 Seconds".
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Students, staff and community members gathered at a “Set Sail with Mariner Middle School” Open House event that celebrated the opening of Mariner Middle School while also honoring the legacy of Mariner High School.
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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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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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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.
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WBLAS is pleased to announce that Kristen Nelson has been chosen to serve as the district’s new assistant director of early childhood programs, a position that was vacated when current assistant director Darcy Rodriguez accepted a position as the new early childhood family education specialist with the Minnesota Department of Education.
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White Bear Lake Area Learning Center Teacher Michele Norcross was named the 2024 White Bear Lake Area Educators Teacher of the Year at a celebration and recognition event. The Language Arts teacher was chosen from an impressive slate of 6 finalists from throughout the district.
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