Forest Lake Area Schools, in partnership with the Forest Lake Police Department, First Resource Bank,Walmart, Faith Lutheran Church, Rangers Supporting Rangers and other community organizations, will be distributing backpacks and school supplies to Forest Lake Area School District families on:
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
4:30 – 7:00 pm
Central Learning Center (CLC)
200 SW 4th Street, Forest Lake, MN
Backpacks and supplies will be available while supplies last. If demand exceeds supply, we will make every effort to follow up with families to make sure that they get the school supplies needed before the first day of school which will be on August 21st this year.
In 2017, the first day of school will be August 21stand the last day of school in the spring of 2018 will be May 23rd, two weeks earlier than usual. This one-year calendar adjustment will allow extra time in the summer to complete construction projects at many of the district's buildings without disrupting student learning.
The school year calendar returns to normal in 2018-2019, with the first day of school scheduled after labor day and the last day scheduled for early June.
The approved district calendar for 2017-2018 can be found here and 2018-2019 calendar can be found here on the district website.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to upgrade learning spaces around the district.
New District-Wide Bullying Prevention Form Available
In a continuing effort to prevent bullying and quickly deal with any bullying that occurs, Forest Lake Area Schools has launched a new district-wide procedure for identifying and reporting bullying behavior. If you believe that your child, or a student you know is being bullied, please fill out this Bullying Reporting Form. The form can be filled out online, but must be printed and signed before it is turned in at any school office in the district. Paper copies of the form are also available at each school building and the Community Education office. For more information about bullying prevention in Forest Lake Area Schools, visit the bullying resource page here.
Technology
STUDENTS NEED TECH DEVICES
Success in the 21st century is strongly dependent on the ability to access, evaluate, use, and even create information effectively. These skills can be developed naturally in classrooms when students have access to technology, but use of technology becomes artificial and clumsy when it is reduced to the occasional visit to a computer lab. Soon, this will all change. Beginning this fall, all high school students are expected to bring a technology device to class every day.
Learn more from our web pages on student technology, including what devices are appropriate, recommended technical specifications, or suggestions on what to buy. This website also includes information on how to secure a school-owned device for students who are not able to purchase a device using family resources.
