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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.

Six students from Mariner Middle School qualified for the National History Day competition taking place June 13-19 at the University of Maryland. 

Community members are invited to stop by throughout the academic year for an informal chat with Superintendent Kazmierczak and other district leaders over a cup of coffee.

• May 5 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Caribou Coffee in Downtown WBL

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.

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.

Schools throughout the district are performing on the theatrical stage this spring. Join us for a show!

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.

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.

Otter Lake Elementary Principal Ang Nelson was recently honored with the East Suburban Division Leadership Award by Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association.

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.

At the November 10, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting, the White Bear Lake Area School Board approved the following calendars:

• 2026-27 Academic Calendar
• 2027-28 Academic Calendar