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December 1 Community e-Newsletter Available

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.

Dec. 13 Galvin Court Dedication

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.

2024-25 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 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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District Launches Elementary Spanish Dual Immersion Program for 2025-26

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.

Students Create Veteran's Day Cards

Students at Lakeaires Elementary created cards, pictures and letters for a Marine Corps squadron currently deployed on an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean Sea.

Math Game Night

Students at Lakeaires Elementary enjoyed playing math games with their families. See the fun up close in this video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.

WBLAHS Fall Musical “Legally Blonde The Musical” (opens in new window/tab)

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.

2024-25 School Board Student Representative

At the September School Board Regular Meeting, senior Lydia Kleinhans was welcomed as the student representative for the 2024-25 school year.

2024 Spring MCA Results

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.

Director of Technology and Innovation named

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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We Are Hiring! (opens in new window/tab)

White Bear Lake Area Schools is currently hiring for a variety of positions. Apply to be a Bear today!

Find WBLAS on Instagram!

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.

Kristen Nelson named Assistant Director of Early Childhood Programs

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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Michele Norcross named 2024 WBLAE Teacher of the Year

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.