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WBLAHS graduation rate continues to climb, District exceeds state grad rate

The 2024 graduation rate at White Bear Lake Area High School* is 96.5%, topping the state rate by 12.3 percentage points and up three percentage points from last year, in data released today by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).

District data, which includes students from WBLAHS along with students from the district’s Area Learning Center (ALC) and Transition Education Center (TEC) programs, shows a 91.6% four-year graduation rate for the class of 2024. This exceeds the state’s graduation rate by 7.4 percentage points.

Carla Triggs named 2025 WBLAE Teacher of the Year

Mariner Middle School Language Arts teacher Carla Triggs was named White Bear Lake Area Educators' 2025 Teacher of the Year at an April 29 celebration and recognition ceremony.

WBLAHS Automotive Program Named Exemplary Secondary Program of the Year

White Bear Lake Area High School’s Automotive Program, led by Automotive Instructor and Technology Education Building Lead Derek Doescher, has been named the Exemplary Secondary Program of the Year. This award showcases secondary level transportation programs that serve as exemplary models of institutional support, instructional leadership, and program-wide excellence.

Mariner Middle School Named Gold Star Winner for Innovation

Mariner Middle School has been named a Gold Star Winner—the highest distinction—in the 2024-25 Star of Innovation Awards presented by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). The award honors schools across Minnesota for developing and supporting exemplary, innovative educational programs.

District Vehicles at Touch-aTruck Event

The district was represented at White Bear Lake’s Touch-A-Truck event on May 8, with students and families having fun checking out the Nutrition Services truck and a yellow school bus.

Showcasing Understanding Through Creativity

Second graders in Ms. Humphrey’s class at Lakeaires Elementary worked together and had fun using creativity to showcase their knowledge. Watch this lesson come to life in this video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.

Glow Show!

Students at Lakeaires Elementary hosted a Glow Show in their art room for their classmates, families and district leaders.

Solar System Projects

Third graders at Lakeaires Elementary presented solar system projects to their families and classmates. Get a closer look at their projects in this video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.

School Board meetings at Sunrise Park

District staff, students, community members and board members enjoyed the first School Board meeting in the new board meeting location, the Community Room, at Sunrise Park District Service Center on March 3.

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Preschool registration is now open!

Preschool registration is now open! We offer a safe and nurturing environment for a child’s first school experience away from home in our four star (highest possible rating) Parent Aware rated programs.

Community Confidence: Survey Highlights Support and Satisfaction

White Bear Lake Area Schools (WBLAS) recently conducted a community and parent survey to gather insights into the district's performance and community perception. The results, presented by Peter Leatherman from The Morris Leatherman Company at a School Board work session, highlight a strong sense of satisfaction and support from both district residents and parents.

Tie Blankets Service Project

At Lakeaires Elementary third graders took part in a service project. Their project was highlighted in this video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.

District Center offices moved to Sunrise Park

District Center offices, including the Centralized Enrollment Center, have moved to the Sunrise Park District Service Center located at 2399 Cedar Avenue in White Bear Lake.

School Board Oath of Office

At the January 13, 2025 Regular Meeting of the School Board, the Oath of Office was administered by Superintendent Kazmierczak to newly elected School Board members Angela Thompson, Scott Arcand, and Dan Skaar.

Reminder of Emergency School Closing Notification Information

If winter weather is so severe that schools need to close, families will be alerted via phone, email and text to those with texting capabilities. The message will be posted on the district's website and social media accounts, and the information will also be available on local media outlets.