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03/11/2024
Kindergarten Round-Up is on Wednesday, March 27, at Baxter, Garfield, Harrison, Lowell, Nisswa, and Riverside Elementary Schools.
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The Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools
03/02/2024
Brainerd Public Schools Legendary Women Committee is proud to announce the induction of five distinguished women into the Legendary Women Hall of Fame.
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ALUMINI SPOTLIGHT: Barrett siblings help to grow family business
11/29/2023
The siblings grew up on a 2,000-acre farm and knew from a young age hard work pays off. Between helping at the farm, school, and after-school sports, their lives were full.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd expands online learning options
08/18/2023
Brainerd Online School allow students to take up to 50% of their classes online.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Chris and Mike Foy
05/08/2023
It can be pretty exciting to own one of the most popular dining places in a busy community. When you own three of them, life gets even more exciting.
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World of opportunities with welding program
04/24/2023
The foundation provided by secondary education often leads to the exploration of what can become exciting opportunities in the future. The field of welding is a prime example.
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Lakeland News: Woman from Brainerd Posthumously Receives Congressional Gold Medal
03/27/2023
Lieutenant Colonel Hortense McKay was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal this past Saturday at the Gichi-Ziibi Center for the Arts in Brainerd.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd announces Teacher of the Year
03/22/2023
Brainerd High School math teacher Dana Kaiser was named Brainerd school district’s newest teacher of the year.
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Lakeland News: Five Women Inducted Into Legendary Women Hall of Fame
03/04/2023
Brainerd Public Schools recently honored five women who previously graduated from Brainerd High School.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd High exhibit commemorates school's sesquicentennial
01/23/2023
Brainerd High School volunteer archivist/curator John Erickson puts together an exhibit at the school to commemorate its sesquicentennial anniversary.
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Lakeland News: Lincoln Education Center Holds Dedication Ceremony
11/22/2022
After many different renovation projects, one of the last facilities of the entire 6-year project had its dedication Tuesday night.
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Brainerd Dispatch: District celebrates 50 years of Title IX
09/15/2022
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded school programs.
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Lowell Elementary Earns Blue Ribbon
09/15/2022
Lowell Elementary was honored as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools in the Exemplary High Performing schools category, after being nominated last winter.
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Brainerd Public Schools to host job fair
07/06/2022
The job fair is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 14.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Laine Larson bids farewell to Brainerd Public Schools
06/19/2022
"ISD 181 is in great hands, and it will always have a special place in my heart — a place called home. Once a Warrior, always a Warrior.”
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Brainerd Dispatch: Lowell Elementary dedication
04/26/2022
Principal Todd Sauer and other school officials spoke of never giving on dreams during the school's dedication ceremony Monday, April 25.
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Viewpoint 181: A time for celebration
04/23/2022
The public is invited to attend the Brainerd Public Schools’ elementary, early childhood, and Aquatic Center building dedications and ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Heidi Hahn accepts Brainerd superintendent job
04/18/2022
Hahn is the district's current assistant superintendent and will begin her new position July 1.
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Lakleand News: Sara Lembcke Named Brainerd Teacher of the Year
04/11/2022
Sara Lembcke, a 6th-grade teacher at Forestview Middle School in Baxter, has been named as the next Teacher of the Year for Brainerd Public Schools.
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LPTV: Golden Apple: Breakfast and Books with Someone Special
03/31/2022
The development of the future generation is always a priority for Brainerd Public Schools. And this week, a special reading event took place at one elementary school took place to help foster that.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Breakfast and Books with someone special
03/30/2022
Lowell Elementary School's Title 1 program once again hosted Breakfast and Books.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Students gain from learning outside the classroom
03/27/2022
Indigenous hoop dancers were part of events and activities at Brainerd High School for a day when students could take part in service and art projects and have fun with their classmates.
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Viewpoint 181: An attitude of gratitude
02/06/2022
Innovative learning spaces and high quality staff are the foundation of successful career pathway programs.
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Viewpoint 181: Pride in Partnership with YOU!
Viewpoint 181: Pride in Partnership with YOU!
01/23/2022
As I reflect on the past six years and look toward the exciting future ahead for Brainerd Public Schools, I have great pride in the accomplishments that have occurred in partnership with our outstanding Board of Education, dedicated district staff, talented students, supportive parents/families, and our ever-generous community.
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Viewpoint 181: Something to Brighten Your Snowy Mailbox
01/09/2022
Our Brainerd Community Education guide is now available and registration for our winter session offerings opened Monday, January 10.
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Viewpoint 181: Art creates lasting benefits
12/17/2021
Each year, Middle Level Alternative Program students are given an opportunity to participate in the annual school play.
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Viewpoint 181: Representation matters in Indigenous inclusion
11/17/2021
Brainerd Public Schools supports and advocates for unique cultural and academic needs of Indigenous students.
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Brainerd Dispatch: K9 Connection links students with shelter dogs
10/20/2021
The K9 Connection program partners ninth and 10th graders from the Area Education Center at Brainerd Public Schools with shelter dogs at the Babinski Foundation, creating responsible, educated students and talented, obedient dogs.
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Brainerd Dispatch: School board approves higher pay for substitute staffers
08/27/2021
Those who substitute for teachers, paraprofessionals, secretaries, interpreters and cooks will earn high wages beginning in the 2021-22 school year.
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Brainerd Dispatch: District to gather more info before implementing opening plan
08/04/2021
District leaders will update school board members on the COVID-19 climate during the board meeting scheduled Aug. 9, but the board is not expected to vote on a mask mandate at that time.
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LPTV: Governor Walz Visits Nisswa Elementary on Statewide Education Tour
07/22/2021
Governor Tim Walz’s tour of schools throughout Minnesota to celebrate historic investments in education continued today at Nisswa Elementary.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd School Board approves letter of equity, garners boos from attendees
07/20/2021
Board members reiterated that the letter of equity has no basis in critical race theory — an academic concept the school district doesn't incorporate in its curriculum, never has and has no plans to — but opponents remained adamant Monday's resolution represented a push to undermine American values.
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Brainerd Dispatch: School Board approves child literacy program
06/18/2021
"Read Well by Grade 3" is a data-driven literacy program, with a special bent for tackling learning issues like dyslexia that could hamper student progress.
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LPTV: Grand Opening Held for Brainerd Public Schools’ Performing Arts Center
05/26/2021
The Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, which seats 1,200, will be available for not only school concerts, but also performances from across the Brainerd Lakes Area.
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Brainerd Dispatch: School board strives to add diverse voices to performing arts center naming
04/14/2021
Board members as well as community members will take another look at the submissions suggested for the district's new 1,200-seat performing arts center.
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COVID 19 Update and Request
04/09/2021
The number of Brainerd Public Schools students and staff who are in quarantine due to symptoms, testing positive, or being a close contact of a positive case are again on the rise.
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Brainerd Teacher of the Year nominations to start March 22
03/17/2021
Brainerd Public Schools will soon be accepting nominations for 2021 Teacher of the Year.
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Brainerd Dispatch: School board delays naming of performing arts center, restarts process
03/09/2021
During the Brainerd School Board meeting Monday, March 8, members voted to table the decision to name the arts center addition.
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Viewpoint 181: Honoring Legendary Women of the Brainerd Public Schools
03/06/2021
The 2021 Legendary Women will be honored publicly through a pre-recorded video that showcases each woman’s impactful biography and photographs.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd Lakes Center for the Arts leads name suggestions for new addition
02/23/2021
Community members submitted 154 entries, Community Education Director Cori Reynolds told school board members Monday, Feb. 22.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Middle, high schoolers to return to the classroom
02/05/2021
Fifth through 12th grade students at Brainerd Public Schools will move to a modified in-person learning model beginning Feb. 16.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Bringing back 5th grade: Brainerd school admins discuss in-person learning challenges
01/13/2021
While elementary students will begin returning to the physical classroom next week, the next learning model for fifth grade students has yet to be determined.
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Brainerd Dispatch: T-Mobile to provide free and low-cost hotspots to Brainerd school families
11/03/2020
Free and low-cost hotspots will be available to Brainerd Public Schools families as a part of T-Mobile’s Project 10Million.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Full-sized gym may be in the cards for Garfield remodel
11/02/2020
The gymnasium, as it stands, is not large enough to host big assemblies, like last year’s Veterans Day program, which saw attendees flooding out into the hall for lack of space in the gym.
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Brainerd Dispatch: BHS to expand class options with online curriculum
10/27/2020
The supplemental program would allow students from across the state to take online classes through Brainerd High School.
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District Remains in Hybrid Learning Model
10/13/2020
Thank you, Brainerd Public Schools community, for your support and understanding as our school district responds to the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic.
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Area Superintendents Request Community Help
10/08/2020
We are four weeks into the year and already schools in our seven-county region have had to adjust their learning models from either in-person to hybrid or hybrid to distance learning due to sharp increases in positive COVID-19 cases.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates new early childhood center
09/29/2020
Brainerd Public Schools officials kicked off the next district building project with a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, Sept. 28, at the old Baxter Elementary School site.
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Kickoff celebration set for Warrior Early Learning Center
09/22/2020
The next Brainerd Public Schools construction project is set to kick off Monday, Sept. 28.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd School Board approves hybrid learning plan for 2020-21, discusses masks policy
08/11/2020
Brainerd School Board members voted to begin the 2020-21 school year in a hybrid learning model and began discussing a districtwide mask policy.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd School Board approves new language arts, algebra curricula
07/02/2020
A new middle school language arts curriculum with a focus on writing standards was passed by the Brainerd School Board Thursday, June 25.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Public feedback sought on programming space at BHS South Campus
07/01/2020
Designs are in the works for the next Brainerd Public Schools building project — turning the high school’s south campus into space for special education and transitional programs.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd School District leaders commit to promoting equality for all students
06/09/2020
Superintendent Laine Larson said the district will work alongside Central Lakes College; neighboring school districts; regional, state and federal partners; and the community at large to be the systemic change the world needs.
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Update on recent events at Brainerd Public Schools
06/04/2020
Recent events in our community, state, and country have us all on a rollercoaster ride, which I suspect no one wanted to take.
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Brainerd Dispatch: School board renews mental health services contracts
06/02/2020
Northern Pines Mental Health Center also provides support for district families, parent education and professional learning at no additional cost.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Summer school to happen via distance learning; Board members hear plans for Fun ‘N’ Friends, summer meals
05/30/2020
Summer school programs for special education students and those in grades 5-12 will take place via distance learning, while there is currently not a plan to offer summer courses for elementary students.
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Brainerd schools to work with families on Chromebook insurance fees
05/14/2020
With some concerns raised over the collection of insurance fees on Chromebooks, district administrators are willing to work with families.
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Brainerd Dispatch: BHS graduation, senior recognition night to be virtual
05/12/2020
School board members offered words of encouragement to seniors and hope they will still remember this experience for years to come.
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Viewpoint 181: A Special Thank You from the Brainerd School Board
05/10/2020
We have an incredible team at Brainerd Public Schools and in recognition of all that you do, we would like to say a sincere thank you!
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Viewpoint 181: Building our future
04/26/2020
Major changes are moving along at Brainerd School District's schools.
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Brainerd Dispatch: School construction continues during COVID-19 pandemic
04/21/2020
Construction crews are working through the COVID-19 pandemic to complete the Brainerd Public Schools building projects on time.
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TPTOriginals: How Are Teachers Handling Arts Education From A Distance
04/13/2020
K-12 arts educators and administrators talk about the challenges and opportunities posed by distance learning.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd schools distribute 1000s of meals to kids
03/25/2020
Meals are available for pickup 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each weekday through Friday at the four sites.
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Brainerd Dispatch: School board chooses name for new early childhood center
03/24/2020
Brainerd School Board members chose the name during their meeting Monday, March 23, breaking a tie with the top two choices.
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Viewpoint 181: Together, We are Warrior Strong!
03/22/2020
On behalf of the Board of Education, it is with heartfelt appreciation that we say THANK YOU!
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board awards higher than expected bids for new early childhood center
03/10/2020
Despite higher than estimated bids on the latest building project, the Brainerd School District is still in a good financial position with construction projects, according to project managers.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Tech Warriors: Students help district through fixing computers
03/05/2020
A knack for computers and technology on the part of Brainerd High School students has turned into a valuable service for their school district.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Tour offers inside look at BHS project
02/25/2020
Classrooms and music areas are taking shape as construction progresses at Brainerd High School and the new adjacent performing arts center.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Sourcewell commits $5.2 million to BHS south campus project
01/28/2020
This is the fourth commitment of more than $5 million Sourcewell has made to area schools, according to the superintendent.
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Viewpoint 181: Supporting students learning to speak English
01/26/2020
Growth in students needing ESL instruction has brought the positive challenges of creating additional and enhanced programming as well as shifts in thinking and awareness.
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LPTV: Brainerd High School The First To Receive American Sign Language Program Signall
01/22/2020
Brainerd High School was recognized as the first high school to receive an American Sign Language program for students who strive to communicate with the Deaf community.
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Viewpoint 181: Winter with Community Ed & Company
01/12/2020
The Community Ed staff is working with all kinds of individuals and organizations to create a world of opportunity that no one could provide alone.
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Lakeland Currents: Brainerd School District Plans for the Future
01/03/2020
Superintendent Laine Larson and director of buildings and grounds, Reid Thiesse discuss plans for the school district following the successful referendum.
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Viewpoint 181: Avoiding the season of sickness
12/21/2019
There are easy, everyday actions that prevent the spread of influenza germs.
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LPTV: Baxter Elementary Third Grade Students Surprised With Awards From Crow Wing Energized
12/16/2019
Baxter’s Takiya Riley, Eli Franke, and Emme Murray all placed in the top five of the competition, with Murray winning the grand prize.
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Brainerd Dispatch: ISD 181 gives bus tour of Nisswa, Baxter and Harrison sites under construction
12/03/2019
Having acquired the funding and laid the groundwork, various construction projects across the Brainerd School District are going vertical — including renovations to Nisswa and Harrison elementary schools, as well as the construction of the new Baxter Elementary School.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Library reorganization met with positive feedback at Forestview
11/15/2019
Students at Forestview Middle School can now hunt for library books based on genre, and the new system is proving beneficial so far.
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Brainerd Dispatch: School board sees final designs for Garfield, authorizes bid solicitation
11/14/2019
While four district schools are under construction, plans are moving forward to update the rest of the buildings in the Brainerd School District.
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Viewpoint 181: Technology and innovation enhance learning opportunities
11/10/2019
Technology is rooted in learning, developing, and applying. Brainerd Public Schools is proud to offer all students opportunities to learn using technology, innovate by developing their thoughts and ideas using technology, and success as they apply that innovation to real-world situations.
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Brainerd Dispatch: LAMF donates funds to extend orchestra pit at performing arts center
09/25/2019
The donation from Lakes Area Music Festival (LMAF) will increase the pit size from the planned 836 square feet to 1,343 square feet, allowing for a 70-member orchestra instead of 50.
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Brainerd Dispatch: 2 BHS seniors named semifinalists for National Merit Scholarship
09/12/2019
Sarah Elizabeth Nesheim and Leigh Zhuo Preimesberger will continue in the running for 7,600 National Merit Scholarships offered next spring.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Statewide tests reveal ISD 181 students perform well, but challenges loom
09/10/2019
Brainerd School District students are achieving in the 5th-15th percentile above state averages in reading, math, science and other achievement metrics.
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Brainerd Public Schools Employees Receive Above & Beyond Award
08/29/2019
Brainerd Public Schools are pleased to present the 2019 employee Above and Beyond Awards.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Nisswa Elementary School: It will be school as usual amidst construction
08/29/2019
Summer construction work on the School Street side of the school has included starting the additions of a second gym and two alternative classrooms, as well as a two-story classroom addition.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board awards bids for BHS project
07/16/2019
Construction bids for renovations to Brainerd High School came in under budget, meaning the district will be able to incorporate several add-ons into the project.
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Viewpoint 181: Free summer meals for kids
06/23/2019
Join Brainerd Public Schools for friends, meals and more! We are offering free kids meals in and around town this summer.
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StarTribune: Brainerd's $205 million investment in schools is good for business
06/20/2019
A recent story in the Brainerd (Minn.) Dispatch on the regional school district’s facilities rebuilding program reads a little like a roundup of the news, as there’s a lot more going on than just a single project.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board approves early childhood designs, prepares to solicit bids for high school
06/11/2019
While a new Baxter Elementary School is under construction, plans are moving forward to convert the existing building into an early childhood facility.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board approves property acquisition; staff members earn tenure
05/29/2019
After just a few minutes in closed session, the Brainerd School Board approved another property acquisition Tuesday, May 28, to further the district's building projects.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Ground officially broken at Nisswa Elementary
05/24/2019
With a test well set to be dug Thursday morning, the renovations at Nisswa Elementary School are officially underway.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Public celebrates Harrison groundbreaking
05/23/2019
Harrison Elementary School got its time to shine Wednesday, May 22, even though the sun didn't.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board reviews designs for Garfield, Lowell, Riverside
05/14/2019
Visual plans for Phase 2 of the Brainerd School District's building projects are now available for public review and feedback.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Musical theater returns to Tornstrom Auditorium
04/28/2019
Back in February, during the very depths of our cold and snowy winter, students at Brainerd High School began the work of putting together a musical, "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."
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LPTV News: Brainerd’s Fun ‘N’ Friends Celebrates 30 Years Of Programming
04/23/2019
The Brainerd Public School District’s child care program, Fun ’N’ Friends, is celebrating 30 years of programming this year.
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Nominations open for Above and Beyond Award
04/23/2019
Many Brainerd Public School employees go above and beyond assigned job expectations every day to ensure students receive a high quality education in a safe and positive learning environment.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd students will not make up April snow day
04/23/2019
After a late snow day April 11, the Brainerd School District decided not to change this year's academic calendar but instead added eight additional certified staff hours in the 2019-20 school year.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Baxter City Council: New elementary school roadways gain approval
04/17/2019
The new Baxter Elementary School factored heavily into discussions during the meeting Tuesday, April 15, in Baxter City Hall.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board approves higher than expected bids for Nisswa Elementary
04/17/2019
Bids came in higher than expected, but through a few cost-saving measures, Brainerd School Board members approved construction contracts for the Nisswa Elementary School.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Baxter City Council: Mapleton, Jasperwood and Knollwood projects on docket
04/16/2019
Baxter City Council members convened for a public hearing Monday, April 15, to discuss the 2019 Mapleton Road, Jasperwood Drive and Knollwood Drive area project.
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Brainerd DIspatch: New Baxter school to keep name
04/16/2019
The future Brainerd School District building referred to thus far as the "new elementary school in Baxter" officially has a name.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board acquires Oak Street property
04/10/2019
Two more property acquisitions move the Brainerd School District one step closer to seeing one of its building projects come to fruition.
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Brainerd Dispatch: School board awards contracts for Forestview, Harrison projects
04/09/2019
The Brainerd School Board awarded several companies contracts to work on building projects at Forestview Middle School and Harrison Elementary School.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Blueprint 181 building projects are rolling along
04/07/2019
There is always a flurry of activity as the end of the school year approaches! From the kick-off of spring sports, theater productions, musical performances and banquets, this spring at the school district is no exception.
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Brainerd Dispatch: District opens bids for 2 more projects
03/30/2019
Bids for the Brainerd School District's Harrison Elementary School project will open April 2. Bids to build the new elementary school in Baxter will open April 9.
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Brainerd Dispatch: District opens bids for 2 projects
03/24/2019
Bids for the Brainerd School District's Nisswa Elementary School project will open 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 26. Bids for the Forestview Middle will open 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27.
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Brainerd Dispatch: District to acquire properties for building projects
03/19/2019
The Brainerd School Board closed its meeting partway through its Monday, March 18, meeting to discuss acquiring 10 properties.
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Viewpoint 181: Legendary women of Brainerd Public Schools
03/13/2019
For the past 32 years, March has been designated by Congress as National Women's History Month, a time set aside specifically to honor women's contributions to American history, that is, to American life.
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LPTV News: District Honors 20 Legendary Women Of Brainerd Public Schools
03/05/2019
On Monday night, 20 women were inducted into the inaugural Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools exhibit.
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Brainerd Dispatch: District opens bids for 3 building projects
03/05/2019
After approving construction documents for three building projects, the Brainerd School Board authorized project managers Monday, March 4, to solicit bids for the updates to Forestview Middle School and Nisswa and Harrison elementary schools.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Public to weigh in on new elementary school name
02/27/2019
A new elementary school is slated for the 2020-21 school year in Baxter, but whether it keeps the name Baxter Elementary School or goes in a different direction is still up for debate.
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Brainerd Dispatch: District breaks down building project costs
02/26/2019
After last spring's successful $205 million referendum, the Brainerd School District has a total of 13 building projects on its docket for the next four years, including a brand new elementary school, a 1,200-seat performing arts center and the demolition of the Lincoln Education Center.
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Brainerd Board of Education Seeks Public Opinion on Name of New Elementary School
02/26/2019
The Board of Education turned its attention Monday evening to the question of what to name this school: Baxter Elementary or something different.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Changes to school entrances enhance security
02/24/2019
The first of the eight objectives that guided our Blueprint 181 comprehensive long-range facilities plan was safe and secure entrances.
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Brainerd School District celebrates School Board Recognition Week
02/18/2019
This week, Feb. 18-22, the Brainerd School District joins all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week to honor local board members for their commitment to its students.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board approves updates to drop-off area at Forestview
02/14/2019
With several building projects moving along in the Brainerd School District, the school board approved a set of site standards for district construction projects Monday, Feb. 11.
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Brainerd Dispatch: High school students to receive Chromebooks next year
02/13/2019
Brainerd High School now joins the majority of Minnesota schools in distributing school-issued laptops to students.
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LPTV: Changes Coming To Drop-Off Area At Forestview Middle School
02/12/2019
Parents and guardians of students at Forestview Middle School will soon have an easier time dropping off and picking up students at the busy school in Baxter.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Spring break not to be included in 2019-20 school year
02/12/2019
Brainerd School District students will not have a spring break next year, but they will have two additional long weekends.
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Viewpoint 181: Forestview Planetarium: A Hidden Gem
02/10/2019
When Forestview Middle School was constructed 15 years ago a permanent planetarium dome was included in the design.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Changes coming to drop-off area at Forestview
01/29/2019
While a few Brainerd School District buildings are preparing for major renovations, engineers and consultants are readying Forestview Middle School for smaller—but still significant—updates as well.
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Viewpoint 181: February is "I Love to Read" month
01/27/2019
Teachers have the most amazing opportunity to teach children to read and even more importantly to LOVE to read.
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LPTV: Golden Apple: Makerspace Allows Students to Challenge and Explore
01/24/2019
Virtual reality, 3D printing, and augmented reality typography are just a few of the things that fill Forestview Middle School’s Makerspace.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Adult Basic Education: It’s never too late to learn
01/13/2019
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to get back to school? Maybe you want to earn your GED or go to college?
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Brainerd Dispatch: BHS class creates burger to be made at 612 Station
12/19/2018
The restaurant 612 Station in downtown Brainerd is announcing a new menu item starting this Saturday, Dec. 22, created by a Brainerd High School marketing class.
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LPTV News: Children’s Book Author Returns To Baxter Elementary
12/18/2018
A former student of Baxter Elementary returned to her old stomping grounds while visiting from Germany, where she now lives.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Disconnect persists between city, district on parking plan
12/12/2018
Property acquisition will commence in the Brainerd School District, but not everywhere district officials hoped.
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Brainerd Public Schools Media Release
12/10/2018
The administration of Brainerd Public Schools was notified Saturday evening that an unauthorized and inappropriate politically-based post appeared on the social media account of one of its schools.
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Brainerd Dispatch: School district scales down proposed parking lots
12/05/2018
Compromise is brewing in Brainerd. City council and school board members are beginning to see eye-to-eye on school parking needs.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board reviews designs for Harrison Elementary update
11/27/2018
Preliminary designs are in place for the addition and updates to Harrison Elementary School, and they could alter the district's property acquisition plans.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Virtual reality comes to Brainerd Public Schools
11/25/2018
Brainerd Public Schools students have been traveling the world this school year learning about places, cultures, history, science, and more through the use of virtual reality.
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Brainerd Dispatch: 'We're not those kids': BLC students create business, bust stereotypes
11/20/2018
Often subjected to different treatment than other high schoolers, a group of students at the Brainerd Learning Center want to break the stereotypes associated with their school.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame to move from fall to spring
11/14/2018
The Brainerd School District's annual Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame just took place in October, but instead of waiting a year, the next one will come up in about six months.
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More parking at Brainerd schools? City, school leaders discuss
11/14/2018
Members from the city and school district represented at the Washington Educational Services Building Tuesday tried to understand where each party was coming from.
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Brainerd School Board Approves Next Round of Building Plans for Nisswa
11/12/2018
At the Board of Education meeting on Monday evening, members got a first look at the Design Development plans for Nisswa. Design Development is the planning stage where the building plans are further refined and detailed.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Public input sought on next phase of building plans
11/11/2018
Brainerd Public Schools is seeking the community's input on the latest round of building plans for Brainerd High School, Harrison Elementary, the new elementary school in Baxter, and Nisswa Elementary over the next several weeks.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Incumbents Haglin, Nelson retain seats; Black Lance joins
11/07/2018
Incumbents Tom Haglin and Ruth Nelson will both return to the Brainerd School Board in 2019. First-timer Charles Black Lance, a district parent, will join them
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board hears pros for property acquisition
10/31/2018
After receiving criticism and hearing various concerns about its property acquisition endeavors, the Brainerd School Board heard from voices on the other side of the spectrum at its Monday, Oct. 29, board meeting.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board supports Jasperwood for new Baxter elementary
10/30/2018
The Brainerd School Board voted for Jasperwood Drive as its preferred location for the new elementary school in Baxter.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Listening to our students is vital to success
10/27/2018
As superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools I have been blessed over the last two years to serve this school district and community. I have said it before and I will continue to say it—I am continually impressed by the unending support for our students, staff and community.
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Blueprint 181 Property Acquisition Process Paused
10/26/2018
Over the past few days, Brainerd Public Schools leaders have received inquiries regarding property acquisition at Brainerd High School, Harrison, Lowell and Garfield Elementary Schools.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: National School Lunch Week is Oct. 15-19
10/14/2018
Every October we celebrate National School Lunch Week. This is the time of the year that we celebrate the School Lunch Program and all the great nutritional benefits school lunch brings to the cafeteria table.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Be kind: Baxter Kindness Project aims to teach valuable lessons
10/02/2018
Unity, gratitude and random acts of kindness can be found in abundance at Baxter Elementary School this year.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board sets preliminary levy at maximum amount
09/25/2018
School board members, during their Monday, Sept. 24 board meeting, set the 2019 preliminary levy at the maximum amount allowed by state statute, per administrative recommendation.
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Homecoming 2018: A Community Celebration for All
09/21/2018
Fall is definitely in the air. This can only mean one thing-- Brainerd homecoming festivities!
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Brainerd Dispatch: Board approves new elementary school designs
09/10/2018
High praise came Monday, Sept. 10, for architects, engineers, project managers and others involved in creating schematic designs for building updates in the Brainerd School District.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Plans unveiled for Brainerd school updates
09/06/2018
Excitement is in the air in the Brainerd School District, and it's not just because of the new school year.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Enthusiasm, nervousness fill Baxter Elementary on first day of school
09/05/2018
Gray skies and rainy weather were no match for the smiling faces and excited chatter filling the halls of Baxter Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 4, for the first day of classes.
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LPTV News: Blueprint 181 Plans Laid Out In Open House
09/05/2018
The Brainerd community passed a referendum last April allowing School District 181 to move forward with major renovation plans. The blueprints for those plans were unveiled tonight during an open house.
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Public Invited to Open House on September 5
08/30/2018
The schematic designs for Brainerd High School North Campus, Harrison Elementary, Nisswa Elementary, and the new elementary school in Baxter are nearly finished. This is a critical point in the process for the community to provide feedback on the building designs so far.
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Brainerd Public Schools Employees Receive Above & Beyond Award
08/29/2018
Connie Christensen, Nicole Harmer, and Sandy Loney Honored with the ABove & Beyond Award on Monday.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: #BeBrainerd: Together We Grow
08/26/2018
Ready or not, here it comes—the 2018-19 school year is right around the corner! I am thrilled to begin my third year as your superintendent and to roll up my sleeves in effort to get all of the exciting work completed on behalf of our students at ISD 181.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd High School teacher honored as educator of the year
08/22/2018
Brainerd High School teacher Landon Brainerd was honored as High School Educator of the Year from Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Study addresses anticipated school traffic congestion
08/15/2018
With plans underway to build the new Baxter Elementary in spitting distance of Forestview Middle School—neighbors across Knollwood Drive—traffic looks to take on whole new dimensions for that stretch of roadway.
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Brainerd Dispatch: 6 candidates up for Brainerd School Board
08/14/2018
Two more names bring the total to six candidates running for the three open spots on the Brainerd School Board.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Blueprint 181 Update
08/12/2018
The referendum passed, now it's time to build—right? Not quite. Since the community approved the Blueprint 181 plan in April, we have been mobilizing to implement the plans for each building. There is a lot to do before construction begins next spring. To start tackling this historic project, teams have been established in the areas of standards and design.
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Brainerd Dispatch: 4 candidates up for Brainerd School Board
08/03/2018
Two more candidates are on the ballot for the Brainerd School Board, bringing the grand total up to four, as of Friday, Aug. 3.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: What Happens in Schools During the Summer
06/24/2018
Ensuring that students have the highest-quality educational opportunities is year-round work and while things in the schools certainly slow down, much important work is still happening.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: A community partnership for student success
05/27/2018
This past week, the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation had the privilege of partnering with staff from Brainerd High School to host the annual Senior Recognition Night.
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LPTV News: Forestview Students Participate in Reverse Job Shadow
05/24/2018
Five hundred students at Forestview Middle School didn’t even have to leave campus to learn about 16 different career clusters.
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District 181 Viewpoint: Celebrating excellence in the 4 A's
05/12/2018
The countdown to graduation has begun, which means we are now deep into banquet season.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Fine arts banquet honors students and their art
05/08/2018
Brainerd High School seniors had their moment in the spotlight Monday, May 7, recognized for their fine arts achievements.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Forestview after-school STEM clubs highlight need, booming popularity
05/07/2018
At 3:15 p.m., right on the dot, about 30 students file into a series of rooms and labs on Forestview Middle School's second floor.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Evans, McElfresh Warriors' Athletes of Year
05/01/2018
Jack Evans was in a conundrum. Should he play in a Central Lakes Conference golf meet that teed off at 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 30, at Willmar or, as a senior, attend what would be his final Brainerd Warriors All-Sports Banquet?
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Brainerd Dispatch: District approves 1st steps post-vote
05/01/2018
The Brainerd School Board is taking the first steps to make the 2018 bonding referendum a reality.
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Brainerd Public Schools Archives Seeks Faculty Art Submissions
04/30/2018
Brainerd Public Schools Archives is seeking submissions from former and current faculty for an exhibition of two and three dimensional art executed by faculty and suitable for public display at Brainerd High School.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Nordic Skiing: Warriors' Ryan named state head coach of year
04/24/2018
Brainerd Warriors co-head coach Mary Claire Ryan was named head coach of the year by the Minnesota State High School Nordic Ski Coaches Association Saturday, April 21.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Thank you from Brainerd Public Schools
04/22/2018
On behalf of the Board of Education, I sincerely thank the Brainerd community for voting "Yes, Yes, Yes," on all three ballot questions at the special election regarding the comprehensive facilities plan to improve our schools. This is great news for our community!
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Brainerd Dispatch: What's next now that bond referendum passed?
04/19/2018
What's next for the Brainerd School District, after voters approved all three referendum questions in last week's special election?
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ISD181 Referendum: Voters give go-ahead to proposed school improvements - Nisswa School near front of the line
04/18/2018
Brainerd School District voters approved all three bond referendum ballot questions for $145.71 million to improve school facilities, and school district leaders got right to work planning the next steps for the facilities improvement project, which totals $205 million.
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Seeking nominations for Above & Beyond Award
04/17/2018
The Brainerd Public Schools Above and Beyond Award is intended to annually recognize employees who demonstrate a positive attitude that inspires others and consistently go above and beyond what is expected so students can be successful.
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Blueprint 181 referendum results are in
04/10/2018
The election results are in - voters have approved the Blueprint 181 plan to develop facilities that promote opportunity, innovation and success for all learners!
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Brainerd Dispatch: Surprise! Dahlgren honored as Brainerd's teacher of the year
04/09/2018
Early Friday morning family and fellow educators gathered at the lobby of the Washington Education Building in Brainerd to honor the 2018 Teacher of the Year—June Dahlgren.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Make your voice heard on April 10
04/08/2018
Election Day is just a few days away. On Tuesday, April 10, our community will decide whether we make investments in schools throughout the Brainerd Public Schools district. The plan residents are voting on is a thoughtful and cost-effective one.
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Attention voters - Bond referendum vote is Tuesday
04/06/2018
Voters will head to the polls to cast ballots as part of the Brainerd School District bond referendum from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10.
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Brainerd Dispatch: District finalizes site for proposed Baxter elementary school
03/29/2018
Brainerd Public Schools announced it has identified a site for the proposed elementary school to be constructed in Baxter.
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Future Problem Solvers Advance to International Competition
03/26/2018
Four Future Problem Solving Program teams representing Forestview Middle School and Nisswa Elementary competed at the state competition with success.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Reflections on Lincoln
03/24/2018
As we move closer to the April 10 referendum election on our long-term investments in education, a question we are beginning to hear more often is whether we really need to close and deconstruct Lincoln. As a point of fact, the now 80 year-old Lincoln school was constructed in 1938 to replace the former Lincoln school after just 46 years of use.
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Brainerd Dispatch: BHS traffic study reaches conclusion
03/14/2018
The 2018 referendum looks to reshape more than Brainerd High School, as the interconnected roadways of downtown Brainerd are also likely to get a facelift should the district vote "Yes."
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Brainerd Dispatch: Forestview students raise funds, awareness of water crisis
03/11/2018
Students carried 2 gallons of water 3 miles around an indoor track Thursday to raise money for H2O for Life at Forestview Middle School in Baxter.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Baxter Elementary takes focus in public forum
03/11/2018
Plans for a new Baxter Elementary School are in the works, a focal point of a presentation officials of the Brainerd School District hosted Thursday evening in the current Baxter Elementary School.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Supporting our students
03/11/2018
In the wake of recent national and local events, we at Brainerd Public Schools have been taking a look at how we support students' mental health and physical safety. I want to share what I learned about what we currently do districtwide to ensure the well-being and safety of our students and what we are planning for the future.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Funding the Future of our Schools
02/25/2018
In October 2014, the Board of Education directed administration to develop a comprehensive facilities plan. The final plan known as Blueprint 181, which was completed using an extensive, three-year, collaborative process, is the direct result of what the school district heard from our community about what they value about our schools.
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Brainerd School Board Working for Students
02/19/2018
Brainerd School Board members devote an immeasurable amount of time and energy to improving the learning environment for our children and ensuring our schools are helping every child achieve at his or her best. This week, Brainerd Public Schools District is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week, February 19-23, to honor local board members for their commitment to Brainerd and its children.
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2018 Teacher of the Year Nominations Being Accepted
02/12/2018
2018 Teacher of the Year nominations are being accepted February 12 thru February 23, 2018.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Safety and security in our schools
02/11/2018
In a few weeks, the polls will open and voters in our district can begin deciding how Brainerd Public Schools will address the challenges our 12 aging school buildings pose as we strive to fulfill our mission to educate all learners in our community.
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LPTV News: Brainerd High School Students Learn About Local Trade Careers
02/01/2018
The tech shop at Brainerd High School was transformed into a speed dating setup with a focus on trade careers.
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LPTV News: Brainerd Schools Hosting Information Sessions For Referendum
01/29/2018
After years of compiling data, over one hundred listening sessions to see what the district’s priorities were, and several trips to the school board, the district is ready to take the next step toward the referendum.
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PineandLakes Echo: Officials outline referendum plans in public meetings
01/29/2018
During a three-year planning phase, the Brainerd School District hosted 150 community hearings to get input on the referendum. Now they're taking the results of this process and presenting them back to the public.
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Brainerd Dispatch: Negotiations spark marked changes to district employment
01/28/2018
Negotiations between the Brainerd School District and Education Minnesota Brainerd have yielded significant changes for employees in the district moving forward.
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Board approves referendum ballot questions, plan includes $12 million in improvements to Nisswa School
01/24/2018
The Brainerd School Board finalized the bond referendum language voters will see on ballots this spring and the cost to taxpayers if each question is approved. Nisswa Elementary School is part of the Brainerd district. The facilities plan includes $12 million in improvements to Nisswa School.
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Blueprint 181 Public Information Sessions Planned Throughout Community
01/24/2018
Blueprint 181, the comprehensive long-range proposal to address the facility needs of Brainerd Public Schools, will be presented to voters as three ballot questions on a special election scheduled for Tuesday, April 10, 2018, with early voting beginning on February 23.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: April 10 Special Election Information
01/21/2018
This spring, voters will have an opportunity to decide whether to move forward with the Brainerd Public Schools Board of Education Blueprint 181 plan to address health, safety and educational adequacy needs in all our school buildings.
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Brainerd School Board: Referendum gets green light
01/09/2018
The Brainerd School District referendum is getting the official green light.
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Brainerd Schools Referendum Questions Finalized
01/09/2018
The Brainerd Public Schools Board of Education has finalized the language that will be used on the referendum ballot in April.
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Brainerd Schools Referendum Questions Finalized
01/09/2018
The Brainerd Public Schools Board of Education has finalized the language that will be used on the referendum ballot in April.
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Brainerd Schools Referendum Questions Finalized
01/09/2018
The Brainerd Public Schools Board of Education has finalized the language that will be used on the referendum ballot in April.
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2018 Winter/Spring Community Education guide arrives January 5
01/02/2018
In the mood to make New Year's Resolutions? Check out these opportunities in the Community Education 2018 Winter/Spring Guide
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2018 Winter/Spring Community Education guide arrives January 5
01/02/2018
In the mood to make New Year's Resolutions? Check out these opportunities in the Community Education 2018 Winter/Spring Guide
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2018 Winter/Spring Community Education guide arrives January 5
01/02/2018
In the mood to make New Year's Resolutions? Check out these opportunities in the Community Education 2018 Winter/Spring Guide
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: A proposal for new buildings in the new year
12/23/2017
As the familiar Christmas saying suggests, "Presence is more important than presents." Having our community participate in the Blueprint 181 comprehensive facilities planning process these past few years has been a gift that I truly cherish.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: A proposal for new buildings in the new year
12/23/2017
As the familiar Christmas saying suggests, "Presence is more important than presents." Having our community participate in the Blueprint 181 comprehensive facilities planning process these past few years has been a gift that I truly cherish.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: A proposal for new buildings in the new year
12/23/2017
As the familiar Christmas saying suggests, "Presence is more important than presents." Having our community participate in the Blueprint 181 comprehensive facilities planning process these past few years has been a gift that I truly cherish.
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Brainerd School Board: School officials crunch data to select referendum polling places
11/28/2017
As December shapes up to be a hive of activity for school officials, members of the Brainerd School Board are hunkering down to fine-tune the election process for the referendum on April 10, 2018.
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Brainerd School Board: School officials crunch data to select referendum polling places
11/28/2017
As December shapes up to be a hive of activity for school officials, members of the Brainerd School Board are hunkering down to fine-tune the election process for the referendum on April 10, 2018.
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Brainerd School Board: School officials crunch data to select referendum polling places
11/28/2017
As December shapes up to be a hive of activity for school officials, members of the Brainerd School Board are hunkering down to fine-tune the election process for the referendum on April 10, 2018.
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2 sites chosen for proposed Baxter Elementary School
11/13/2017
The Brainerd School Board Monday narrowed the list that started out with nine possible sites for a proposed elementary school. The school board proposed one primary site for the school to be built on property owned by the city of Baxter, east of Forestview Middle School.
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Brainerd schools may see new Baxter elementary, but not Harrison
11/13/2017
There may be a new Baxter Elementary School in the near future in the Brainerd School District—but there most likely won't be a new Harrison Elementary School.
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2 sites chosen for proposed Baxter Elementary School
11/13/2017
The Brainerd School Board Monday narrowed the list that started out with nine possible sites for a proposed elementary school. The school board proposed one primary site for the school to be built on property owned by the city of Baxter, east of Forestview Middle School.
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Brainerd schools may see new Baxter elementary, but not Harrison
11/13/2017
There may be a new Baxter Elementary School in the near future in the Brainerd School District—but there most likely won't be a new Harrison Elementary School.
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2 sites chosen for proposed Baxter Elementary School
11/13/2017
The Brainerd School Board Monday narrowed the list that started out with nine possible sites for a proposed elementary school. The school board proposed one primary site for the school to be built on property owned by the city of Baxter, east of Forestview Middle School.
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Brainerd schools may see new Baxter elementary, but not Harrison
11/13/2017
There may be a new Baxter Elementary School in the near future in the Brainerd School District—but there most likely won't be a new Harrison Elementary School.
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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Continuing to listen to the voices of our community
11/12/2017
Public input is a critical step to developing the best plan to meet student, teacher, and community needs while providing high value to local taxpayers.
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11/12/2017
Public input is a critical step to developing the best plan to meet student, teacher, and community needs while providing high value to local taxpayers.
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11/12/2017
Public input is a critical step to developing the best plan to meet student, teacher, and community needs while providing high value to local taxpayers.
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MSHSL: League to recognize Brainerd's Campbell
11/10/2017
Brainerd High School activities director Charlie Campbell will be receive a Minnesota State High School League "Why We Play" Leadership Citation Award Nov. 25 during the Prep Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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MSHSL: League to recognize Brainerd's Campbell
11/10/2017
Brainerd High School activities director Charlie Campbell will be receive a Minnesota State High School League "Why We Play" Leadership Citation Award Nov. 25 during the Prep Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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MSHSL: League to recognize Brainerd's Campbell
11/10/2017
Brainerd High School activities director Charlie Campbell will be receive a Minnesota State High School League "Why We Play" Leadership Citation Award Nov. 25 during the Prep Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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LPTV News: Brainerd Schools Release Survey Results
11/06/2017
The long-term facilities plan is taking a look at space, health, safety and security issues within Brainerd schools.
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LPTV News: Brainerd Schools Release Survey Results
11/06/2017
The long-term facilities plan is taking a look at space, health, safety and security issues within Brainerd schools.
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LPTV News: Brainerd Schools Release Survey Results
11/06/2017
The long-term facilities plan is taking a look at space, health, safety and security issues within Brainerd schools.
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School Board encouraged by survey results
10/31/2017
Brainerd School District leadership received some encouraging news Monday on their expansion plans.
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School Board encouraged by survey results
10/31/2017
Brainerd School District leadership received some encouraging news Monday on their expansion plans.
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School Board encouraged by survey results
10/31/2017
Brainerd School District leadership received some encouraging news Monday on their expansion plans.
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Distinguished Service Awards Banquet honors
10/27/2017
Nicole Harmer Named Outstanding Educator of the Year at the 19th annual Distinguished Service Awards Banquet
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Lakeland Currents
Brainerd School District’s Long Range Facilities Plan featured on Lakeland Currents
10/23/2017
On this episode of Lakeland Currents, host Ray Gildow welcomes Laine Larson, Superintendent of Schools, and Steve Lund, Director of Business Services for the Brainerd School District.
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Brainerd School District’s Long Range Facilities Plan featured on Lakeland Currents
10/23/2017
On this episode of Lakeland Currents, host Ray Gildow welcomes Laine Larson, Superintendent of Schools, and Steve Lund, Director of Business Services for the Brainerd School District.
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Brainerd School District’s Long Range Facilities Plan featured on Lakeland Currents
10/23/2017
On this episode of Lakeland Currents, host Ray Gildow welcomes Laine Larson, Superintendent of Schools, and Steve Lund, Director of Business Services for the Brainerd School District.
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Andrea Rusk
ISD 181 Viewpoint: Helping prepare students for the world and workforce of tomorrow
10/22/2017
Career and technical education is an important part of what we do at Brainerd High School because we are preparing kids for real world jobs and helping them learn the skills that are needed right here in our community.
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Andrea Rusk
ISD 181 Viewpoint: Helping prepare students for the world and workforce of tomorrow
10/22/2017
Career and technical education is an important part of what we do at Brainerd High School because we are preparing kids for real world jobs and helping them learn the skills that are needed right here in our community.
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Andrea Rusk
ISD 181 Viewpoint: Helping prepare students for the world and workforce of tomorrow
10/22/2017
Career and technical education is an important part of what we do at Brainerd High School because we are preparing kids for real world jobs and helping them learn the skills that are needed right here in our community.
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Fall 2017 BPS Magazine
Fall 2017 Brainerd Public Schools Magazine
10/17/2017
Read the online version of Brainerd Public Schools magazine
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Superintendent Laine Larson
ISD 181 Viewpoint: Partners for educational excellence
10/07/2017
Brainerd Public Schools have a lot to be proud of as we continue to promote innovation, opportunity and success for students, while partnering with the community to pursue educational excellence for all.
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Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductees
Burnham, Williams inducted into BHS Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame
10/02/2017
Even if you've never heard of Kelly Burnham and Kristen (Doyscher) Williams, chances are you've heard their work.
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Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductees
Burnham, Williams inducted into BHS Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame
10/02/2017
Even if you've never heard of Kelly Burnham and Kristen (Doyscher) Williams, chances are you've heard their work.
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Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductees
Burnham, Williams inducted into BHS Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame
10/02/2017
Even if you've never heard of Kelly Burnham and Kristen (Doyscher) Williams, chances are you've heard their work.
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Brooke Weinhandl Nisswa Secretary at Elementary School
From equine therapist to Nisswa School secretary
10/01/2017
The first friendly face many see upon entering Nisswa Elementary School is secretary Brooke Weinhandl.
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Brooke Weinhandl Nisswa Secretary at Elementary School
From equine therapist to Nisswa School secretary
10/01/2017
The first friendly face many see upon entering Nisswa Elementary School is secretary Brooke Weinhandl.
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Brooke Weinhandl Nisswa Secretary at Elementary School
From equine therapist to Nisswa School secretary
10/01/2017
The first friendly face many see upon entering Nisswa Elementary School is secretary Brooke Weinhandl.
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Tech Savvy: Not bored by SMART boards
09/30/2017
The new boards in Brainerd Public Schools elementary classrooms are smarter than your average whiteboard or chalkboard.
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Tech Savvy: Not bored by SMART boards
09/30/2017
The new boards in Brainerd Public Schools elementary classrooms are smarter than your average whiteboard or chalkboard.
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Tech Savvy: Not bored by SMART boards
09/30/2017
The new boards in Brainerd Public Schools elementary classrooms are smarter than your average whiteboard or chalkboard.
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Hahn appointed to state education board
Hahn appointed to state education board
09/15/2017
Gov. Mark Dayton Tuesday announced a series of appointments to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
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Hahn appointed to state education board
Hahn appointed to state education board
09/15/2017
Gov. Mark Dayton Tuesday announced a series of appointments to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
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Hahn appointed to state education board
Hahn appointed to state education board
09/15/2017
Gov. Mark Dayton Tuesday announced a series of appointments to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
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MN Principals' Academy Participants
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MN Principals' Academy Participants
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MN Principals' Academy Participants
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Operation Sandwich
Brainerd Public Schools Offer Free Meals this Summer
06/11/2017
Brainerd Public Schools and Operation Sandwich are hosting free meals this summer for all children 18 years and under.
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Operation Sandwich
Brainerd Public Schools Offer Free Meals this Summer
06/11/2017
Brainerd Public Schools and Operation Sandwich are hosting free meals this summer for all children 18 years and under.
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Operation Sandwich
Brainerd Public Schools Offer Free Meals this Summer
06/11/2017
Brainerd Public Schools and Operation Sandwich are hosting free meals this summer for all children 18 years and under.
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Superintendent Laine Larson
Listening to the Voices of our Community
05/28/2017
Listening to our community is one of my favorite parts of being your superintendent.
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Superintendent Laine Larson
Listening to the Voices of our Community
05/28/2017
Listening to our community is one of my favorite parts of being your superintendent.
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Superintendent Laine Larson
Listening to the Voices of our Community
05/28/2017
Listening to our community is one of my favorite parts of being your superintendent.
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