Schools and Libraries: Big Lake Township, Minnesota USA

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Big Lake Schools

Big Lake Independent School District #727
is located approximately 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The District has a total population of 14,228 lifelong learners. District #727 has two elementary schools (Independence and Libery), one middle school and one high school all on a centrally located campus. Our schools are the center of the community, used regularly by many local residents.
Big Lake’s schools were designed to serve the educational needs of the community. At the heart of the high school is a state-of-the-art theater; an interactive comprehensive resource center; and a multi-purpose athletic facility. All three of these areas embrace the idea that learning should nurture the artistic, physical and academic intelligence of everyone in our community. The elementary and middle schools have similar features to meet the needs of learners of all ages. In order to fulfill our district mission of “Quality Learning for Successful Living,” a strong technology support system has been implemented. Through the use of computer and phone networks, we have enhanced the communication link between staff and the community. The school has the capacity to directly access data and personnel at any of their four buildings. This technology infrastructure has provided learners with the opportunities to interact with people from different cultures, conduct research using university resources, and follow current events as they happen.

Big Lake Independent School Dist. #727
• High School (Grades 9-12) 763-262-2547 • Middle School (Grades 6-8) 763-262-2567 • Independence Elementary School (Grades 3-5) 763-262-2537 • Liberty Elementary School (Grades K-2) 763-262-8100	• District Office 763-262-2536 • Community Education 763-262-2523 • Visit this web site: www.biglake.k12.mn.us

Big Lake Public School Board:

• Chairperson: David Reines, 763-263-2445
• Clerk: George Wallin, 763-263-0099
• Treasurer: Tim Hayes, 763-263-7456 • Directors: Bruce Aubol, 763-263-2628
Cindy Harjes
Roger Bromaghim

Community members, students, and staff have had and continue to have input on school design and school programs. Numerous Community Education Advisory Councils, School Site Councils, Parent Involvement Committees and Task Forces provide recommendations on school programs, budget, evaluation, staffing and policy. Hundreds of parents, students, and other community members are actively involved in the decision making process. In addition, a Volunteer Organization to Improve our Community Environment (V.O.I.C.E.) enables Big Lake Schools to effectively communicate with all community members.

Pre-schools:
• Agape Christian Preschool: 3 to 5-year-olds not yet in kindergarten.
311 Lake Street S., Big Lake, 763-263-2209.
• Montessori Heritage School: 33 mos. to school entrance, licensed teachers,
3-hr. morning and afternoon educational program.
310 Lake Street S., Big Lake, 763-263-0550.
• Kids of the Kingdom: 19255 Co. Rd. 15, Elk River, 763-263-3090.
• Learning Readiness: 710 Minnesota Ave., Big Lake., 763-262-3233.
• Reach-Up Head Start: 763-261-5342

Area Libraries

BIG LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
160 Lake St. N., Big Lake
Located inside Big Lake City Hall Building on the corners of Hwy. 10 & 25 at the stoplights
763-263-6445
Hours: Monday 2-8 p.m. • Wed.-Thurs. 2-6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2-5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

BECKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
12060 Sherburne Ave, Becker, MN
763-261-4454
Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 2-8 p.m.
Tues., Wed. & Fri. 2-6 p.m. • Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
413 Proctor Ave. , Elk River
Just off Highway 10 on Proctor Ave.
763-441-1641
Hours: Mon. & Wed. 10 a.m.- 8p.m. • Tues. & Thurs. 12 Noon-8 p.m
Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

MONTICELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
200 W. 6th Street, Monticello
763-295-2322
Hours: Mon. & Thurs. 1-8 p.m. • Tues. & Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Wed. 1-6 p.m. • Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

For additional area library locations click here:
http://www.griver.org/hours.html

Check out the Great River Regional Library web site at:

www.griver.org
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