The March 10 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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Jim Galvin, long-time coach, teacher, and community member, has been honored by White Bear Lake Area Schools for his decades of service to the school community. The White Bear Lake Area School Board voted at its March 4, 2024 meeting to name the fully renovated White Bear Lake Area High School gymnasium “Galvin Court.”
Community members are invited to stop by throughout the academic year for an informal chat with Superintendent Kazmierczak over a cup of coffee.
- Feb. 22, 2024 from 12-1 p.m.
- May 7, 2024 from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
On March 26th we will have an open house for students who will be starting Kindergarten in the 2024-2025 school year.
The WBLAHS Girls' Basketball team is heading to the State Tournament! The Bears defeated East Ridge in the Section 4AAAA championship game 56-48.
There has been a change to the last week of school schedule for students at the middle school and high school levels. The schedule has been modified due to construction schedules and building moves.
Snow Much Fun was had by everyone who attended the Art, Music, Science and Culture event at Vadnais Heights Elementary.
Students at Vadnais Heights Elementary let their creative minds loose and their imagination flow during Global Day of Play!
First graders in Ms. Gaddini’s class at Vadnais Heights Elementary are learning about igloos and the shelter they provide in colder weather climates. Get a closer look at the igloo in this week's issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.
The White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation hosted a fundraising breakfast in the White Bear Lake Area High School Union area. After enjoying a breakfast together and hearing district staff members describe ways the Foundation’s support has impacted various district programs and classrooms, attendees enjoyed tours of the completed portions of the building.
A Building Our Future Update 2023 video was recently created and shared out to the community. This fourth annual update video provides an overview of progress that has been made across the district since the comprehensive facilities review and planning work began in 2018 and the community supported the Building Our Future Bond Referendum in 2019.
At December’s Regular School Board Meeting, representatives from the Be SMART awareness campaign and local law enforcement leaders presented information about a program developed to bring together parents and all adults concerned about kids, guns, and safety. The White Bear Lake Police Department, the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and White Bear Lake Area Schools are teaming up to share an important message about proper gun storage and safety.
While parents and guardians are welcome to visit our schools at any time, there are several special opportunities in January for parents to learn more about our schools.
During Winter Break, have fun with your family taking pictures of Bears you see out in the wild - whether they’re real bears (be careful with those ones!), bears on signs, or statues of bears. Email your photos to us at communications@isd624.org and you may see your pics highlighted in our first Community e-Newsletter edition of 2024!
At the November 13, 2023 School Board Regular Meeting, the School Board approved the following calendars:
- 2024-25 Academic Calendar
- 2025-26 Academic Calendar