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The White Bear Lake Area Learning Center (ALC) is committed to engage students in life-long learning activities that will meet their academic needs. The ALC is also home to the Insight Recovery School.

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FREE Summer Meals for Kids & Teens!

When school is not in session during the summer, kids 18* & under can receive FREE meals at the below locations:

Area Learning Center (2449 Orchard Lane, WBL) - WEDNESDAYS ONLY, SUPPER ONLY, June 10 - July 1
Central Middle School (4857 Bloom Ave, WBL) - MONDAY-THURSDAY, July 6 - July 30
Transition Education Center (14895 Francesca Ave N, Hugo) - MONDAY-FRIDAY, June 11-30 *Closed June 19
Willow Lane Elementary 3375 Willow Ave, WBL - MONDAY-FRIDAY, June 29 - August 7 *Closed July 3

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May 24 Community e-Newsletter Available

The May 24 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.

Dr. Katelin Held named 2026 WBLAE Teacher of the Year

White Bear Lake Area High School Language Arts teacher Dr. Katelin Held was named White Bear Lake Area Educators' 2026 Teacher of the Year at an April 28 celebration and recognition ceremony.

FREE Senior Activity Pass

Senior community members (age 65+) who live in the District are invited to participate in the Senior Activities Pass program.

Greta Thun joins Teaching and Learning team

Greta Thun has been hired to serve as Educator on Special Assignment, a new role on the district-wide Teaching and Learning team that will provide instructional leadership through collaboration with principals and educators to support student math outcomes and the implementation of the district’s strategic plan.

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White Bear Lake Area High School Names Jeremy Post Head Boys’ Basketball Coach

White Bear Lake Area High School is excited to announce the hiring of Jeremy Post as the new Head Coach of the Boys’ Basketball program.

Lindsey Samec hired as Principal on Special Assignment

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.

White Bear grad, Wild standout Ryan Carter hired as Girls’ Hockey Coach

White Bear Lake Area High School is excited to announce the hiring of Ryan Carter as the new Head Coach of the Girls' Hockey Team.

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Mariner Middle School Named Gold Star Winner for Innovation for Second Consecutive Year

For the second consecutive year, Mariner Middle School has been named a Gold Star Winner – the highest distinction – in the Star of Innovation Awards presented by the Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). The award honors schools across Minnesota for developing and supporting exemplary, innovative educational programs.

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Mariner Middle School Students Qualify for National History Day Competition

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

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District Leaders Honored

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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White Bear Lake Area High School graduation rate highest in the area

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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Nutrition Services Department Receives Honors

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.

Personal Brand Essays

Throughout this trimester, Area Learning Center students have been dedicated to developing skill and confidence in writing. See the students in action in this recent video issue of the district's The Week in 62.4 Seconds.

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Building Our Future Update 2025 video shared

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.