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Due to winter storm conditions, non-school day Extended Day programs at Matoska International and Otter Lake Elementary are canceled today, Nov. 27. Evening activities will still run as scheduled.

Please consider nominating an educator who will represent all of the dedicated teachers in our district and participate in the Minnesota Teacher of the Year Program.

Voters in the White Bear Lake Area School District approved a $326 million building bond request to address building needs across the district by a margin of 57.4% yes to 42.6% no (unofficial results: 8,536 yes votes, 6,336 no votes). 

Find the unofficial election results on the Secretary of State's website.

Community organizations have formally endorsed the bond referendum, including the White Bear Lake Economic Development Corporation, Hugo City Council, Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation and White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce.

Families have the ability to opt in to text message notifications that will be shared (to those who opt in) when school and district messages are sent regarding emergency closings, attendance and nutrition services notices, general upcoming events, and other important announcements from the district or school. Learn more.

Providing families with a reminder of emergency school closing notification information.

Lincoln Elementary was named today as one of 362 schools throughout the country to be named as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019. Learn more.

Community members are invited to stop by and chat with Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kazmierczak (Dr. K) over a cup of coffee at the Downtown White Bear Lake Caribou Coffee throughout the 2019-20 school year.

At its September 23 Board meeting, the White Bear Lake Area School Board unanimously passed a resolution confirming that the district will not use eminent domain for additional land around the current White Bear Lake Area High School - North Campus if the November 5 referendum is approved by voters

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 for a chance to be featured in the Community e-Newsletter.

Complete information about the Nov. 5 Bond Referendum can be found at www.isd624.org/Bond2019.

At its August 12 regular meeting, the White Bear Lake Area School Board approved two purchase agreements for land in Hugo that recently became available.

District families may qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. To apply, families should complete the Application for Educational Benefits. Check out this flyer for more information.

At the July 15, 2019 Regular Board meeting, the White Bear Lake Area School Board approved the contact of Steve Asper as the Director of Technology and Innovation.

We're excited to welcome students back on Tuesday, September 3. Check out supply lists for schools throughout the district.

At its July 15 regular meeting, the White Bear Lake Area School Board unanimously voted in favor of placing a bond referendum question to address building needs across the district on the November ballot.

At its June 27 work-study meeting, the White Bear Lake Area School Board discussed the recommendation for a November 5, 2019 bond referendum to address building needs across the district.

Senior community members (age 65+) who live in the District are invited to participate in the Senior Activities Pass program and enjoy complimentary admission to school activities. Learn more.

The district recently mailed a postcard update to all district residents.