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![Poster image of a girl standing in front of a light burst. Text: The White Bear Lake Middle Schools Players. Roald Dahl's Matilda Jr. The Musical.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775767145/whitebeark12mnus/lxwnewjpifd2ybldemxh/MatildaLogo.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775767145/whitebeark12mnus/lxwnewjpifd2ybldemxh/MatildaLogo.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1775767145/whitebeark12mnus/lxwnewjpifd2ybldemxh/MatildaLogo.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1775767145/whitebeark12mnus/lxwnewjpifd2ybldemxh/MatildaLogo.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1775767145/whitebeark12mnus/lxwnewjpifd2ybldemxh/MatildaLogo.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775767145/whitebeark12mnus/lxwnewjpifd2ybldemxh/MatildaLogo.png","width":1874}])
Tickets are now on sale for the Middle School Musical, “Matilda Jr.” Shows will be performed at the Central Middle School Community Auditorium at 7 p.m. on April 23 & 24 and at 1 p.m. on April 25. Find ticket information at bit.ly/WBL_MATILDAJR2026 (scroll down to Matilda Jr. performance dates).
![A large group of graduates in academic regalia stand on a grassy field in front of a brick building, with a stage and crowd visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750786610/whitebeark12mnus/uusisejfvyltuod3mzhk/Graduation2025-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750786610/whitebeark12mnus/uusisejfvyltuod3mzhk/Graduation2025-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750786610/whitebeark12mnus/uusisejfvyltuod3mzhk/Graduation2025-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750786610/whitebeark12mnus/uusisejfvyltuod3mzhk/Graduation2025-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750786610/whitebeark12mnus/uusisejfvyltuod3mzhk/Graduation2025-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750786610/whitebeark12mnus/uusisejfvyltuod3mzhk/Graduation2025-1.jpg","width":1920}])
White Bear Lake Area High School's 2025 graduation rate is the highest in the area. The 2025 reported graduation rate at WBLAHS is 97.32%, topping the state rate by 12.38 percentage points and increasing by 0.80 percentage points from last year, according to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). This rate surpasses all neighboring districts – and even those traditionally ranked among the highest in the Twin Cities.
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The March 29 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.
![Dear Evan Hansen production flyer. Image of student at the base of a staircase in a school. Text: Dear Evan Hansen, April 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774471114/whitebeark12mnus/kfqbdlpofg7vr9rzqfwo/2026WBLAHSSpringMusicalFlyer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774471114/whitebeark12mnus/kfqbdlpofg7vr9rzqfwo/2026WBLAHSSpringMusicalFlyer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774471114/whitebeark12mnus/kfqbdlpofg7vr9rzqfwo/2026WBLAHSSpringMusicalFlyer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774471114/whitebeark12mnus/kfqbdlpofg7vr9rzqfwo/2026WBLAHSSpringMusicalFlyer.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1774471114/whitebeark12mnus/kfqbdlpofg7vr9rzqfwo/2026WBLAHSSpringMusicalFlyer.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774471114/whitebeark12mnus/kfqbdlpofg7vr9rzqfwo/2026WBLAHSSpringMusicalFlyer.png","width":2048}])
For the first time in a decade, the White Bear Lake Area High School Theatre Department will be performing a Spring Musical - Dear Evan Hansen: The Broadway Musical - April 9-12.
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WBLAHS Senior Josie Guidinger was named the WBLAHS 2026 Athena Award winner and will attend the Athena Awards event at the St. Paul RiverCentre on April 15. Josie is a two sport athlete having lettered six times during her Alpine Ski career and three times while playing Tennis.
![Spring 2026 District Theatre Performances]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771013261/whitebeark12mnus/d8rdvly9s1tib13q9nvk/Spring2026TheatrePerformances.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771013261/whitebeark12mnus/d8rdvly9s1tib13q9nvk/Spring2026TheatrePerformances.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771013261/whitebeark12mnus/d8rdvly9s1tib13q9nvk/Spring2026TheatrePerformances.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771013261/whitebeark12mnus/d8rdvly9s1tib13q9nvk/Spring2026TheatrePerformances.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771013261/whitebeark12mnus/d8rdvly9s1tib13q9nvk/Spring2026TheatrePerformances.png","width":1524}])
Schools throughout the district are performing on the theatrical stage this spring. Join us for a show!
![WBLAHS Wall of Fame nomination button]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770132057/whitebeark12mnus/i03lhkgvts9mi9qrdgya/WBLAHSWallofFamenominationbutton.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770132057/whitebeark12mnus/i03lhkgvts9mi9qrdgya/WBLAHSWallofFamenominationbutton.png","width":504}])
White Bear Lake Area High School is currently accepting nominations for Fall 2026 inductees to the Alumni Wall of Fame. The nomination window will close May 15, 2026.
![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.
![a lunch tray filled with food including a banana, orange slices, chicken, a salad and a glass of milk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773939788/whitebeark12mnus/mkomygjbjyckw0jhvmuy/2026NutritionServicesHonors.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773939788/whitebeark12mnus/mkomygjbjyckw0jhvmuy/2026NutritionServicesHonors.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773939788/whitebeark12mnus/mkomygjbjyckw0jhvmuy/2026NutritionServicesHonors.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773939788/whitebeark12mnus/mkomygjbjyckw0jhvmuy/2026NutritionServicesHonors.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1773939788/whitebeark12mnus/mkomygjbjyckw0jhvmuy/2026NutritionServicesHonors.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773939788/whitebeark12mnus/mkomygjbjyckw0jhvmuy/2026NutritionServicesHonors.png","width":1744}])
The district's Nutrition Services Department received impressive honors recently. The department received a School Lunch Honorable Mention Award in the Say Yes! to School Meals Photo Contest, and Nutrition Services Specialist Brianna Caverzagie attended the 2026 School Nutrition Association Executive Leadership Program, held in partnership with the Georgetown McDonough School of Business.
![Building Our Future Update 2025 video thumbnail]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766184709/whitebeark12mnus/tmxa9jghepfpitojj2xq/BuildingOurFutureUpdate2025thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766184709/whitebeark12mnus/tmxa9jghepfpitojj2xq/BuildingOurFutureUpdate2025thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766184709/whitebeark12mnus/tmxa9jghepfpitojj2xq/BuildingOurFutureUpdate2025thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766184709/whitebeark12mnus/tmxa9jghepfpitojj2xq/BuildingOurFutureUpdate2025thumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766184709/whitebeark12mnus/tmxa9jghepfpitojj2xq/BuildingOurFutureUpdate2025thumbnail.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1766184709/whitebeark12mnus/tmxa9jghepfpitojj2xq/BuildingOurFutureUpdate2025thumbnail.png","width":2200}])
A Building Our Future Update 2024 video was recently created and shared out on the district's website. This sixth 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.
![list of Spotlight Awards and image of Cinderella musical being performed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765060614/whitebeark12mnus/l84otduxbyvcrmbvmpr2/CinderellaAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765060614/whitebeark12mnus/l84otduxbyvcrmbvmpr2/CinderellaAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765060614/whitebeark12mnus/l84otduxbyvcrmbvmpr2/CinderellaAwards.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765060614/whitebeark12mnus/l84otduxbyvcrmbvmpr2/CinderellaAwards.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765060614/whitebeark12mnus/l84otduxbyvcrmbvmpr2/CinderellaAwards.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765060614/whitebeark12mnus/l84otduxbyvcrmbvmpr2/CinderellaAwards.png","width":1604}])
The high school’s fall musical, “Cinderella,” recently heard word that they received multiple accolades through the Hennepin Arts Spotlight Awards program. As part of that recognition, the cast and members of the crew and pit orchestra will have the opportunity to perform on the State Theatre stage in June.
![headshot of Ang Nelson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764797004/whitebeark12mnus/fseb7n5thwlegbfcbdfd/AngNelsonAwardThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764797004/whitebeark12mnus/fseb7n5thwlegbfcbdfd/AngNelsonAwardThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764797004/whitebeark12mnus/fseb7n5thwlegbfcbdfd/AngNelsonAwardThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764797004/whitebeark12mnus/fseb7n5thwlegbfcbdfd/AngNelsonAwardThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1764797004/whitebeark12mnus/fseb7n5thwlegbfcbdfd/AngNelsonAwardThumbnail.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764797004/whitebeark12mnus/fseb7n5thwlegbfcbdfd/AngNelsonAwardThumbnail.png","width":1784}])
Otter Lake Elementary Principal Ang Nelson was recently honored with the East Suburban Division Leadership Award by Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association.
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Bear Boards and More is now taking orders! The student-operated business based at the Transition Education Center, specializes in customized cutting boards and tumblers.
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At the November 10, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting, the White Bear Lake Area School Board approved the following calendars:
![Bench covered in snow]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1557807631/whitebeark12mnus/a9yvxatl6vkivgwoezgk/EmergencySchoolClosings.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1557807631/whitebeark12mnus/a9yvxatl6vkivgwoezgk/EmergencySchoolClosings.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1557807631/whitebeark12mnus/a9yvxatl6vkivgwoezgk/EmergencySchoolClosings.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1557807631/whitebeark12mnus/a9yvxatl6vkivgwoezgk/EmergencySchoolClosings.jpg","width":818}])
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.
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