News - Brainerd Public Schools

Brainerd Dispatch: ECFE 50th Anniversary Party slated for Sept. 12

09/04/2024

There will be a Teddy Bear Band, a special 50th Early Childhood Family Education Anniversary song, games, a bounce house, a petting zoo, touch-a-truck activities, free ice cream and a meal.

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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd school board hires interim superintendent

06/06/2024

Peter Grant will serve as interim superintendent, beginning July 1, for the 2024-25 school year.

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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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Lakeland News: Kelli Hanson Recognized As Semi-Finalist For Education Support Person of the Year

10/27/2023

Kelli Hanson, Baxter Elementary, was selected as a semi-finalist for the Education Minnesota Support Person of the Year.

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Now is the time to visit Brainerd’s school forest to view autumn colors

10/11/2023

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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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Echo Journal: Nisswa Elementary School celebrates renovations

05/08/2022

The school hosted a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, May 3.

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Brainerd Dispatch: New BHS aquatic center makes a splash in swimming community

05/05/2022

A dedication ceremony Wednesday, May 4, marked the center's dedication.

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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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Brainerd Dispatch:Brainerd Warrior swimmers try the new high school pool

04/14/2022

Brainerd Warrior swimmers take the plunge into the new pool

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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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Brainerd Dispatch: 6 to interview for Brainerd superintendent

04/04/2022

Brainerd Dispatch: 6 to interview for Brainerd superintendent

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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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Brainerd Dispatch: New career, technical education area on display at BHS

02/01/2022

Business leaders and community members toured the new classrooms Monday, Jan. 31.

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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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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd School Board moves forward with superintendent search

01/20/2022

The board scheduled a special meeting Jan. 24 to begin working with consultants.

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Brainerd Dispatch: Superintendent Larson says she'll lead with the 'Warrior Way' until June retirement

01/11/2022

Brainerd Public Schools Superintendent Laine Larson will retire at the end of the school year.

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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: Brainerd students to mask up: Split school board vote mandates face coverings

08/25/2021

The masking mandate for students, staff, volunteers and visitors will begin Monday, Aug. 30

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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: Board approves schematic designs for Brainerd Learning Center remodel

07/06/2021

The project is set to take place in summer 2022.

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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: Native American culture reflected in new name of performing arts center

05/11/2021

"Gichi-ziibi" is an Ojibwe word meaning "big river" or "Mississippi River."

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Brainerd Dispatch: School COVID-19 cases on the decline as approaching spring plans stay on track

04/29/2021

There were 178 Brainerd students quarantined as of Tuesday, April 27, which is nearly 100 fewer than two weeks prior.

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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: Laine Larson earns state administrators award

03/14/2021

Larson has been Brainerd Public Schools superintendent since 2016.

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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: Another 1st day of school as 3rd, 4th, 5th graders return

02/01/2021

It’s like having the whole family home again.

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Brainerd Dispatch: Community input sought for new performing arts center name

01/26/2021

Name suggestions can be submitted at blueprint181.org through Feb. 12.

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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: Nystrom takes over as Brainerd school board chair

01/11/2021

Nystrom was elected to his fifth term on the board during the 2020 election.

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Brainerd Dispatch: District rolls out in-person learning plan

01/08/2021

All students are expected to return to on-site learning by mid-February.

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LPTV: Golden Apple: Brainerd Schools Superintendent Grateful for Hard Work in 2020

12/17/2020

Superintendent Laine Larson talks about how grateful she is for the Brainerd Public School community.

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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd Public Schools announce distance learning model for all its students

11/10/2020

Brainerd Public Schools announced Tuesday, Nov. 10, it will move the rest of its students into the distance learning model.

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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: Brainerd middle, high school students to all move to distance learning Nov. 5

10/29/2020

Middle school and high school students at Brainerd Public Schools will all move to distance learning Thursday, Nov. 5.

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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: BHS south campus designs get go-ahead

10/06/2020

Construction is slated to begin next spring.

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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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Viewpoint 181: When Life Gives Us Lemons...We Make Lemonade

09/06/2020

Welcome to the 2020-21 School Year!

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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: Public invited to Brainerd school tours

07/07/2020

The tour will begin at 2 p.m. at Nisswa Elementary School.

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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 Board approves preliminary 2020-21 budget

06/29/2020

Changes in enrollment, staffing and state and federal funding play into the projected budget.

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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd School Board OKs purchasing over 2,000 handheld computer devices

06/28/2020

The debate centered around how the district will meet the challenge of COVID-19 in the coming school year.

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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd school facilities to open July 1 for summer sports programs

06/10/2020

Facilities to open July 1 for summer sports 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: Brainerd schools ramp up for distance learning, issue Chromebooks to elementary students

03/24/2020

Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd schools ramp up for distance learning, issue Chromebooks to elementary students

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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: District adjusts elementary school boundaries, leaves options open for parents

03/11/2020

Brainerd Dispatch: District adjusts elementary school boundaries, leaves options open for parents

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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: School board awards contracts for Riverside, Lowell elementary projects

02/11/2020

The Brainerd School Board reviewed bids and awarded contracts during their meeting Monday, Feb. 10.

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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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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd school board awards contracts for Garfield project

01/15/2020

Bids are in and contracts awarded for the Garfield Elementary School redesign project.

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Brainerd Dispatch: Haglin elected 2020 school board chair

01/14/2020

Tom Haglin will serve as Brainerd School Board chair for 2020.

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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: Brainerd School Board authorizes bids for Lowell, Riverside projects

11/28/2019

The two projects are part of a 12-facility, four-year revamp of the district's aging infrastructure.

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ISD 181 Viewpoint: 'A Special Thanks this Holiday Season,' from Brainerd Public Schools

11/24/2019

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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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Brainerd Dispatch: ProStart program highlights hospitality labor shortage, high school opportunities

11/10/2019

Students are given the opportunity to enjoy personal and hands-on mentorship with industry professionals.

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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: BHS to expand aviation class offerings

10/15/2019

A new elective will fly into the Brainerd High School curriculum next fall.

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LPTV: Cori Reynolds Wins Brainerd Outstanding Educator Of The Year Award

10/02/2019

The Brainerd Jaycees selected their final recipient for the Distinguished Service Awards.

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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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LPTV News: Brainerd High School Breaks Ground On Construction

09/06/2019

Construction began two weeks ago on the new performing arts center.

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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: School Board approve designs for host of district schools

08/27/2019

The Brainerd School Board signed off on a bunch of projects slated in the 2018 referendum.

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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: Construction now underway for new Baxter Elementary

05/23/2019

BAXTER—What's in the word "Baxter"?

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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: High school parents to receive bimonthly health tips for teens

03/29/2019

Brainerd High School is working to increase parent awareness of health concerns among adolescents.

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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: June Dahlgren Minnesota Teacher Of Year Nominee

02/05/2019

Teaching wasn’t always June Dahlgren’s passion.

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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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Brainerd Dispatch: Brainerd Public Schools building projects moving along steadily

01/16/2019

Work continues on several building projects in the Brainerd School District.

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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: District approves designs for new elementary, Brainerd High School

12/21/2018

Plans are rapidly moving forward for building projects in the Brainerd School District.

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Brainerd Dispatch: Board hears more pros, cons of property acquisition

12/20/2018

Arguments for and against more parking at Brainerd schools continue.

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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: Board reviews designs for high school, new elementary school

12/13/2018

Plans are taking shape for more of the Brainerd School District's building projects.

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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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Forestview Middle School Boys Choir performs at state conference

11/16/2018

Forestview Middle School Boys Choir performs at state conference

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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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LPTV News: Brainerd High School Teacher Awarded as Junior Achievement Teacher of the Year

08/30/2018

Junior Achievement is an organization that is providing students K-12 with necessary real-world skills.

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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: Czeczok files for school board; candidate total is 7

08/15/2018

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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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Morrison County Record: High Altitude Balloon Club tracks its balloon to farm near Lastrup

05/24/2018

Balloon soars to more than 100,000 feet high at speeds up to 52 mph.

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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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LPTV News: Safety And Security A Top Priority In Blueprint 181

02/12/2018

LPTV News: Safety And Security A Top Priority In Blueprint 181

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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

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ISD 181 Viewpoint: A proposal for new buildings in the new year

12/23/2017

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Building plans for Brainerd schools ISD 181 final: Now it's up to voters in April

12/12/2017

The Brainerd School District now has a plan to take to its voters.

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Building plans for Brainerd schools ISD 181 final: Now it's up to voters in April

12/12/2017

The Brainerd School District now has a plan to take to its voters.

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Building plans for Brainerd schools ISD 181 final: Now it's up to voters in April

12/12/2017

The Brainerd School District now has a plan to take to its voters.

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Brainerd School Board: Board sets election date, reveals proposed numbers

11/28/2017

Those who live in the Brainerd School District should mark April 10, 2018, on the calendar.

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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: Board sets election date, reveals proposed numbers

11/28/2017

Those who live in the Brainerd School District should mark April 10, 2018, on the calendar.

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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: Board sets election date, reveals proposed numbers

11/28/2017

Those who live in the Brainerd School District should mark April 10, 2018, on the calendar.

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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: State referendum results 'uniquely successful'

11/15/2017

How many questions, how much money and what is the success rate of a school building bond?

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Brainerd School Board: State referendum results 'uniquely successful'

11/15/2017

How many questions, how much money and what is the success rate of a school building bond?

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Brainerd School Board: State referendum results 'uniquely successful'

11/15/2017

How many questions, how much money and what is the success rate of a school building bond?

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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

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MSHSL: League to recognize Brainerd's Campbell

11/10/2017

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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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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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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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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Helping prepare students for the world and workforce of tomorrow

10/22/2017

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ISD 181 Viewpoint: Helping prepare students for the world and workforce of tomorrow

10/22/2017

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Ryan Johnson of the Ottertail Officials Association officiates during the Brainerd Warriors' football game against Sartell Wednesday. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

Athletics: Help wanted, officials needed

10/20/2017

Varsity certified referees needed.

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Athletics: Help wanted, officials needed

10/20/2017

Varsity certified referees needed.

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Athletics: Help wanted, officials needed

10/20/2017

Varsity certified referees needed.

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Fall 2017 Brainerd Public Schools Magazine

10/17/2017

Read the online version of Brainerd Public Schools magazine

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Please join us for our Homecoming Celebration Sept. 25-30!

09/18/2017

Please join us for our Homecoming Celebration Sept. 25-30!

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Please join us for our Homecoming Celebration Sept. 25-30!

09/18/2017

Please join us for our Homecoming Celebration Sept. 25-30!

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Please join us for our Homecoming Celebration Sept. 25-30!

09/18/2017

Please join us for our Homecoming Celebration Sept. 25-30!

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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

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

09/15/2017

Gov. Mark Dayton Tuesday announced a series of appointments to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

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Brainerd Public Schools Leaders Participate in MN Principals' Academy

08/18/2017

Congratulations to the Brainerd Public Schools participants in the MN Principal's Academy.

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Brainerd Public Schools Leaders Participate in MN Principals' Academy

08/18/2017

Congratulations to the Brainerd Public Schools participants in the MN Principal's Academy.

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Brainerd Public Schools Leaders Participate in MN Principals' Academy

08/18/2017

Congratulations to the Brainerd Public Schools participants in the MN Principal's Academy.

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Crow Wing Energized grants help Garfield School adopt healthy initiatives

08/01/2017

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Crow Wing Energized grants help Garfield School adopt healthy initiatives

08/01/2017

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Crow Wing Energized grants help Garfield School adopt healthy initiatives

08/01/2017

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Welcome New Assistant Superintendent of Schools Aaron Sinclair

07/11/2017

Welcome New Assistant Superintendent of Schools Aaron Sinclair.

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Welcome New Assistant Superintendent of Schools Aaron Sinclair

07/11/2017

Welcome New Assistant Superintendent of Schools Aaron Sinclair.

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Welcome New Assistant Superintendent of Schools Aaron Sinclair

07/11/2017

Welcome New Assistant Superintendent of Schools Aaron Sinclair.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Brainerd Public Schools Launches Blueprint 181 Website

04/25/2017

Brainerd Public Schools Launches Blueprint 181 Website

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Brainerd Public Schools Launches Blueprint 181 Website

04/25/2017

Brainerd Public Schools Launches Blueprint 181 Website

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Brainerd Public Schools Launches Blueprint 181 Website

04/25/2017

Brainerd Public Schools Launches Blueprint 181 Website

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Brainerd Public Schools Launches Blueprint 181 Website

04/25/2017

Brainerd Public Schools Launches Blueprint 181 Website

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