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The March 24 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.

group photo with Jim Galvin

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.”

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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.

graphic announcing early release for middle school and high school students 3/26/24

Due to forecasted weather conditions throughout the day, White Bear Lake Area Schools middle and high school buildings will dismiss early today, Tuesday, March 26. 

Secondary schools will dismiss at the following times:

  • WBLAHS - North Campus: 12 p.m.
  • Area Learning Center (ALC): 12:20 p.m.
  • WBLAHS - South Campus: 12:30 p.m.
  • Central Middle School: 1 p.m.
  • Sunrise Park Middle School: 1 p.m.

Transportation routes will run on an earlier schedule.

Conferences scheduled for grades 6-12+ families will be rescheduled to a later date.

Elementary schools, Full Day Preschool and Transition Education Center programs will dismiss at regular times and transportation routes will run as close to the regular schedule as possible. The Extended Day Program will close at 4:30 p.m.

Afternoon preschool and Special Education programs with a start time after 12 p.m. are canceled.

All after school activities including targeted services, clubs, and FLEX are canceled.

Schools Closed - March 25, 2024

Due to winter weather conditions, White Bear Lake Area Schools will be closed today, Monday, March 25. All district buildings and programs will be closed. This includes all regular before-school, after-school, Extended Day and Community Education activities. Senior Center activities and Meals on Wheels are canceled as well.

Bench covered in snow

If winter weather is so severe that schools need to close, families will be alerted via phone, email and text to those who have opted in to receiving texts from the district. (Instructions for opt-in here.) 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.

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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.

community members touring WBLAHS Field House

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.

construction

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.

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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.

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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.

Calendars approved

At the November 13, 2023 School Board Regular Meeting, the School Board approved the following calendars:

  • 2024-25 Academic Calendar
  • 2025-26 Academic Calendar
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WBLAS recently received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The district also received the Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO). These awards are the highest form of recognition a governmental agency can receive and represent a significant accomplishment for the finance department and its staff. This year’s recognition marks the 23rd consecutive year the district has received both awards.

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