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Tickets to Mamma Mia, a summertime production offered through our Community Services Department, are now available. Join us at the WBLAHS Performing Arts Center for a show!
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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.
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Find us at Marketfest, which runs Thursdays evenings 6-9 p.m. through July 31 in Downtown White Bear Lake. Stop by the district’s booth for give-aways and fun conversation!
July 10 is White Bear Lake Area Schools Spirit Night. Fourth Street will be filled with district booths and activities. Wear orange and join us at 6:30 p.m. for a scheduled “Orange Out” photo!
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The June 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.
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Students in grades 9-12 and their families are invited to take part in Ramp Up Day from 1:30 - 6:00 p.m. on August 21 at White Bear Lake Area High School.
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We are in the midst of planning transportation for the 2025-26 school year. To help improve service for all students, we’re working to identify those who will not be using bus transportation next year. If your student(s) will not ride the bus – whether in the morning, afternoon, or both – we ask that you complete and submit this opt-out form
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District residents recently received a Bear's Update postcard containing highlights of the 2024-25 school year, community updates and a reminder of next week's July 10 Spirit Night.
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The White Bear Lake Area School District is pleased to announce that Jennifer Chappuis has been chosen to serve as the district’s new Assistant Director of Early Childhood Programs for the 2025-26 school year.
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2024-25 White Bear Lake Area Schools retirees were honored at a special luncheon for their 641 combined years of service to the community. Enjoy a 2024-25 Retirement video that celebrates the retirees.
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When school is not in session during the summer, kids age 18 and under can receive FREE meals at 6 locations!
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White Bear Lake Area Schools was recently recognized as a Bronze Berry Honoree in the 2025 Minnesota Grown Cream of the Crop Awards for Farm to School and Early Care. This new contest recognizes K-12 school districts that go above and beyond to promote and serve foods grown and raised by MN farmers and producers.
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Two groups of high school seniors were honored for their commitment to furthering their education and playing sports at their chosen college or university. The ceremonies were captured in a video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.
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The 2024 graduation rate at White Bear Lake Area High School* is 96.5%, topping the state rate by 12.3 percentage points and up three percentage points from last year, in data released today by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
District data, which includes students from WBLAHS along with students from the district’s Area Learning Center (ALC) and Transition Education Center (TEC) programs, shows a 91.6% four-year graduation rate for the class of 2024. This exceeds the state’s graduation rate by 7.4 percentage points.
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High school students in the Education Pathways program are gaining new skills outside the classroom.
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White Bear Lake Area High School seniors enjoyed a special lunch hour on May 1 for Decision Day: a fun event where students had the opportunity to showcase their future plans!