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![two adult headshots - Joe Held and Christina Pierre]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776138682/whitebeark12mnus/d2rg8oyqymd3r8ke1mtq/HeldandPierreheadshots.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776138682/whitebeark12mnus/d2rg8oyqymd3r8ke1mtq/HeldandPierreheadshots.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1776138682/whitebeark12mnus/d2rg8oyqymd3r8ke1mtq/HeldandPierreheadshots.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776138682/whitebeark12mnus/d2rg8oyqymd3r8ke1mtq/HeldandPierreheadshots.png","width":1074}])
White Bear Lake Area High School’s Joe Held was named Capitol Division High School Assistant Principal of the Year, and Mariner Middle School’s Christina Pierre was named Capitol Division Middle School Principal of the Year by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals.
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The April 12 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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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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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!
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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.
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Senior community members (age 65+) who live in the District are invited to participate in the Senior Activities Pass program.
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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
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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.
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Kindergartners in the Spanish Dual Immersion program at Matoska International are building skills and confidence together every day. See their lesson in action in this video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.
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Matoska International first graders and Area Learning Center students collaborated on a reading project. Watch this activity come to life in a recent video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.
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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.
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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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