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![Free Senior Activity Pass]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1561733966/whitebeark12mnus/x9ysfdykokjwbljmtnnx/FreeSeniorActivityPass.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1561733966/whitebeark12mnus/x9ysfdykokjwbljmtnnx/FreeSeniorActivityPass.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1561733966/whitebeark12mnus/x9ysfdykokjwbljmtnnx/FreeSeniorActivityPass.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1561733966/whitebeark12mnus/x9ysfdykokjwbljmtnnx/FreeSeniorActivityPass.jpg","width":818}])
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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At the July 11 regular meeting, the White Bear Lake Area School Board unanimously voted in favor of placing a capital projects levy renewal question on the November ballot. The funds will be used for safety and security equipment; technology and related services; textbooks, curriculum materials and equipment, and musical instruments; and transportation.
Families, staff and community members are invited to get involved in continuing to shape the future of White Bear Lake Area Schools by joining a Strategic Emergence Action Team that will meet in September and October.
![White Bear Lake Area High School Paw Print (Orange Multi)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1626975922/whitebeark12mnus/sftajbocasrolhyvvgq9/WBLAHSPawPrintOrangeMulti.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1626975922/whitebeark12mnus/sftajbocasrolhyvvgq9/WBLAHSPawPrintOrangeMulti.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1626975922/whitebeark12mnus/sftajbocasrolhyvvgq9/WBLAHSPawPrintOrangeMulti.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1626975922/whitebeark12mnus/sftajbocasrolhyvvgq9/WBLAHSPawPrintOrangeMulti.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1626975922/whitebeark12mnus/sftajbocasrolhyvvgq9/WBLAHSPawPrintOrangeMulti.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1626975922/whitebeark12mnus/sftajbocasrolhyvvgq9/WBLAHSPawPrintOrangeMulti.png","width":2200}])
Homecoming 2022 schedule (Sept. 18-24)
![Updated Strategic Plan Approved]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1660193421/whitebeark12mnus/pfu9wuwug2lvpazalv0d/22StrategicPlanGraphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1660193421/whitebeark12mnus/pfu9wuwug2lvpazalv0d/22StrategicPlanGraphic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1660193421/whitebeark12mnus/pfu9wuwug2lvpazalv0d/22StrategicPlanGraphic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1660193421/whitebeark12mnus/pfu9wuwug2lvpazalv0d/22StrategicPlanGraphic.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1660193421/whitebeark12mnus/pfu9wuwug2lvpazalv0d/22StrategicPlanGraphic.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1660193421/whitebeark12mnus/pfu9wuwug2lvpazalv0d/22StrategicPlanGraphic.jpg","width":2200}])
At the August 8, 2022 School Board meeting, the Board heard an update of the District's Strategic Planning process and approved four updated strategies.
![open house invitation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1660101618/whitebeark12mnus/u1mvoduw7tjkateee0ei/NorthStarCommunityOpenHouse.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1660101618/whitebeark12mnus/u1mvoduw7tjkateee0ei/NorthStarCommunityOpenHouse.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1660101618/whitebeark12mnus/u1mvoduw7tjkateee0ei/NorthStarCommunityOpenHouse.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1660101618/whitebeark12mnus/u1mvoduw7tjkateee0ei/NorthStarCommunityOpenHouse.png","width":818}])
A community-wide open house to celebrate the opening of the White Bear Lake Area School District's new elementary school, North Star Elementary, will take place from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, August 25.
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Find the essentials for starting the 2022-23 school year!
![2022-23 academic calendar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659128134/whitebeark12mnus/ejaxraazmwyn0rypi4hh/202223calendar.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659128134/whitebeark12mnus/ejaxraazmwyn0rypi4hh/202223calendar.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659128134/whitebeark12mnus/ejaxraazmwyn0rypi4hh/202223calendar.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659128134/whitebeark12mnus/ejaxraazmwyn0rypi4hh/202223calendar.png","width":1080}])
A revised 2022-23 Academic Calendar was approved at the July 11, 2022 School Board meeting.
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District leaders took part in a groundbreaking ceremony at Otter Lake Elementary to celebrate additions happening at the school. The project is part of the district-wide comprehensive facilities plan which was made possible through the community’s support of the 2019 bond referendum.
![White Bear Lake Area Educators Local #7286 logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1651665174/whitebeark12mnus/o069jrkfn2plschczzjx/TOY2022MaeHaley.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1651665174/whitebeark12mnus/o069jrkfn2plschczzjx/TOY2022MaeHaley.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1651665174/whitebeark12mnus/o069jrkfn2plschczzjx/TOY2022MaeHaley.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1651665174/whitebeark12mnus/o069jrkfn2plschczzjx/TOY2022MaeHaley.png","width":1154}])
Vadnais Heights Elementary teacher Mae Haley was recently named the White Bear Lake Area Educators 2022-23 Teacher of the Year.
![White Bear Lake Area High School logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1625725329/whitebeark12mnus/ssfl7etymap0ehapw3pg/paw-bear.png","width":230}])
The district’s most recent 4-year graduation rate, released by MDE this week, tops the state’s graduation rate by almost eight percentage points, and WBLAHS - South Campus is in the top tier of high schools in the entire metro area.
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At the March 28, 2022 School Board Work Session, the White Bear Lake Area School Board unanimously approved a Resolution Supporting Commitment to Equity and Inclusion.
The district’s plan for changed attendance boundaries was approved at the Feb. 14, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting.
![adults lined up with shovels at groundbreaking ceremonies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1641840271/whitebeark12mnus/lbb3qaxxtb522vzh0ybe/BirchLakeairesGroundbreakings.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1641840271/whitebeark12mnus/lbb3qaxxtb522vzh0ybe/BirchLakeairesGroundbreakings.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1641840271/whitebeark12mnus/lbb3qaxxtb522vzh0ybe/BirchLakeairesGroundbreakings.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1641840271/whitebeark12mnus/lbb3qaxxtb522vzh0ybe/BirchLakeairesGroundbreakings.jpg","width":1200}])
Groundbreaking ceremonies took place in mid-December to celebrate additions happening at two of our elementary schools - Birch Lake and Lakeaires Elementary. The projects, part of the district-wide comprehensive facilities plan, are made possible through the community’s support of the 2019 bond referendum.
![schematic drawing of elementary school]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639631869/whitebeark12mnus/l1klbxe654zgfce3meme/NorthStarElementaryThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639631869/whitebeark12mnus/l1klbxe654zgfce3meme/NorthStarElementaryThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639631869/whitebeark12mnus/l1klbxe654zgfce3meme/NorthStarElementaryThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1639631869/whitebeark12mnus/l1klbxe654zgfce3meme/NorthStarElementaryThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1639631869/whitebeark12mnus/l1klbxe654zgfce3meme/NorthStarElementaryThumbnail.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639631869/whitebeark12mnus/l1klbxe654zgfce3meme/NorthStarElementaryThumbnail.png","width":1804}])
At the December 13, 2021 Regular Meeting, the White Bear Lake Area School Board approved the name North Star Elementary for the new elementary school in Hugo.
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