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The September 8 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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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.

School Hour Change for the 2024-2025 School Year

 For the 24-25 school year, the school day will start ten minutes earlier and end ten minutes earlier than last year.

2024-2025 School Hours:

  • Start Time: 9:05 AM

  • End Time: 3:50 PM

This adjustment is responsive to the concerns we’ve heard from staff and families about the late dismissal. While it is only a small adjustment, we hope this helps families with activities that may be scheduled after the school day.

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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 now on Instagram as well as Facebook. Find us at instagram.com/isd624 for 624 Facts shared daily!

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.

Football

We are excited for tonight’s Varsity Football game, the first for our Bears in the new stadium! We look forward to seeing many students and families there.

To ensure an enjoyable, fun, and safe environment for everyone, please know these important logistics, including parking notes.

notice of WBLAHS Community Open House on Aug. 29

Those who are interested in touring the renovated White Bear Lake Area High School, which will house students in grades 9-12 starting this fall, are invited to join us for a Community Open House event from 3-6 p.m. on Aug. 29.

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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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Students, staff, alumni and community members came together to celebrate Sunrise Park Middle School at an event that offered student performances and info booths, Sunrise Park history displays and an opportunity to share memories of Sunrise. The event was highlighted in a recent video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.

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The White Bear Lake Area School District is pleased to announce that Jenni Sjosten has been hired to serve in the role of High School Associate Principal - ALC at the district’s Area Learning Center. Sjosten will step into the role this summer upon the retirement of Gretchen Harriman, who has led the ALC for the past 12 years.

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At the April 22 School Board Work Session, a video debuted that highlights students and staff members sharing their thoughts about the impact flexible furniture and common spaces have made on teaching and learning in White Bear Lake Area Schools. These facilities improvements were supported by the passage of the 2019 Bond Referendum.

Sunrise Sunset Community Event 2024

In Visual Media Art and Design, Sunrise Park Middle School students are learning about visual identity and graphic design. For this assignment, which was captured in this video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds, students created designs for Mariner Middle School.

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