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Families, staff and community members are invited to share back-to-school pictures, along with why they are excited for the school year, on Facebook with a #BackToSchoolBears hashtag to have a chance at being featured in the Community e-Newsletter.

At the August 24, 2020 Work-Study Meeting, the White Bear Lake Area School Board supported a recommendation to change the Return to School Plan, delaying the start of the school year for all students K-12+ to September 14. 

Find general Back to School information about school supply lists, the Skyward Online Family Update and free or reduced-price meal applications.

On Friday, August 7 the School Board approved a Fall 2020 Return to School Plan, during a School Board Special Work Session. White Bear Lake Area Schools will be offering a Hybrid Learning Model for all students K-12+. A Distance Learning Model will also be available for all families who choose that as an option. 

As the district continues the planning process for the new elementary school in Hugo and the new unified high school, an important component of the design and construction phases is to have a principal named for each building so that key decisions can be made to ensure a successful opening. 

At the July 13, 2020 School Board meeting, the School Board ratified the sale of the refinancing of leases related to the 2013 and 2014 gymnasium additions at Lakeaires, Matoska and Willow Lane Elementary Schools.

Please continue to give us your input by sharing your thoughts in the online conversation that was emailed to all staff members, students and families on the evening of Friday, July 10 about what we should consider as we prepare for a return in September.

Please see this message that was sent to Sunrise families this morning regarding library book weeding procedures.

The district recently mailed an end-of-the-year Bear's Update to all district residents.

We are gathering information from our families about learning model preferences and transportation for their student(s) when school resumes in the fall.

The White Bear Lake Area School District is pleased to announce that Dr. Alison Gillespie has been chosen to serve as the new Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, a position that will be vacated when current Assistant Superintendent Sara Paul steps into the role of Superintendent at North Branch Area Public Schools.

Governor Walz announced today, April 23, that the Distance Learning Period will be extended for all Minnesota schools through the end of the 2019-20 academic year due to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. 

Congratulations retirees! While this year things certainly look a bit differently for celebrations, we want to make sure each of you know how much you are appreciated. Join us in celebrating the retirees who have collectively served the community for 736 years!

The White Bear Lake Area School District is moving to SmartSchoolK12 to replace FeePay for online payments.

The White Bear Lake Area School District is pleased to announce that Brian Morris has been chosen to serve as the district’s Hugo Elementary Principal, a role he stepped into as an interim appointment earlier this school year.

In lieu of the in-person Community Listening Sessions that were scheduled for this spring, we have created a presentation to explain the participatory process being used for each design in our Facilities Planning Process that will be phased in through 2025.

The White Bear Lake Area School District is pleased to announce that Darcy Rodriguez has been chosen to serve as the district’s Early Childhood Coordinator, a position that was vacated when Kate Andersen left the position to serve as a Director of Community Education in another school district.

The White Bear Lake Area School District is pleased to announce that Dr. Marcellus Davis has been chosen to serve as the district’s Director of Equity and Engagement.

In these days of social distancing community engagement via window dressings, we invite you to join the fun in creating a White Bear Window for friends and neighbors to enjoy from afar while they walk the neighborhood. 

Find important updates including meal access information, answers to frequently asked questions and resources for families.