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The July 12 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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As the Building Our Future construction projects come to fruition – with the Early Childhood and Transition Education spaces at Sunrise being finalized to welcome those programs in the fall – it is a meaningful time to pause and reflect on this transformation that has been a massive undertaking.
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Minor changes to start and dismissal time changes for the district’s middle schools and high schools will be implemented in the fall of 2026-27. The changes will allow the district’s transportation system to run more efficiently and to avoid transportation-related delays and disruptions.
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At the June School Board meeting, Associate Principal Jenni Sjosten shared an update on the district’s former Area Learning Center, which has been officially recognized by the Minnesota Department of Education as an Alternative Learning Program (ALP). As a program of White Bear Lake Area High School, this transition creates even stronger opportunities for collaboration with WBLAHS while deepening the program’s connection to the White Bear community.
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We're back this summer at Marketfest, which runs Thursdays, June 18-July 30 in Downtown White Bear Lake.
When school is not in session during the summer, kids 18* & under can receive FREE meals at the below locations:
- Area Learning Center (2449 Orchard Lane, WBL) - WEDNESDAYS ONLY, SUPPER ONLY, June 10 - July 1
- Central Middle School (4857 Bloom Ave, WBL) - MONDAY-THURSDAY, July 6 - July 30
- Transition Education Center (14895 Francesca Ave N, Hugo) - MONDAY-FRIDAY, June 11-30 *Closed June 19
- Willow Lane Elementary 3375 Willow Ave, WBL - MONDAY-FRIDAY, June 29 - August 7 *Closed July 3
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The June 21 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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2025-26 White Bear Lake Area Schools retirees were honored at a special luncheon for their more than 765 combined years of service to the community.
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Edupoint Educational Systems has rolled out an updated ParentVUE (New) and StudentVUE (New) app. This new version features a cleaner, tile-based interface, a streamlined login, and better navigation for tracking assignments and grades.
The older "Classic" ParentVUE and StudentVUE applications are being retired.
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Greta Thun has been hired to serve as Educator on Special Assignment, a new role on the district-wide Teaching and Learning team that will provide instructional leadership through collaboration with principals and educators to support student math outcomes and the implementation of the district’s strategic plan.
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White Bear Lake Area High School is excited to announce the hiring of Jeremy Post as the new Head Coach of the Boys’ Basketball program.
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Lindsey Samec has been hired to serve as Principal on Special Assignment, a role on the district-wide Teaching and Learning team that will become open in July when Cynthia Mueller leaves White Bear to become Director of Teaching and Learning with Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools.
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White Bear Lake Area High School Language Arts teacher Dr. Katelin Held was named White Bear Lake Area Educators' 2026 Teacher of the Year at an April 28 celebration and recognition ceremony.
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White Bear Lake Area High School is excited to announce the hiring of Ryan Carter as the new Head Coach of the Girls' Hockey Team.
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For the second consecutive year, Mariner Middle School has been named a Gold Star Winner – the highest distinction – in the 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.