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![2024 ESS Award Recipients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733502706/biglakeschoolsorg/jxykefb22xxhajjbocoi/2024ESSRecipients.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733502706/biglakeschoolsorg/jxykefb22xxhajjbocoi/2024ESSRecipients.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733502706/biglakeschoolsorg/jxykefb22xxhajjbocoi/2024ESSRecipients.jpg","width":800}])
Stacy Braegelman, Sonja Ewert, Sarah Gosewisch, Kristin Krueger, and Jenny Roy were among the dedicated support staff honored.
![Dec 19 Public Meeting Thumbnail]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733429491/biglakeschoolsorg/wnzzwucmdokfygp8cyfu/Dec19PublicMeetingThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733429491/biglakeschoolsorg/wnzzwucmdokfygp8cyfu/Dec19PublicMeetingThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733429491/biglakeschoolsorg/wnzzwucmdokfygp8cyfu/Dec19PublicMeetingThumbnail.png","width":800}])
The required annual meetings/hearings will take place prior to the regular December School Board Meeting.
![Big Lake Legion Color Guard]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731440063/biglakeschoolsorg/krydj5enhhgqbn2ajmmn/VetsDay24Thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731440063/biglakeschoolsorg/krydj5enhhgqbn2ajmmn/VetsDay24Thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731440063/biglakeschoolsorg/krydj5enhhgqbn2ajmmn/VetsDay24Thumbnail.jpg","width":800}])
Independence Elementary STEM had the privilege of hosting veterans and their families to honor them during a special ceremony on Nov. 12.
![Fingarson alongside Principal Dockendorf and fellow counselors Renae Fischer and Morgan Penner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731429908/biglakeschoolsorg/zj2bxprtsahw9wqhcxwy/HSCounseloroftheYear1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731429908/biglakeschoolsorg/zj2bxprtsahw9wqhcxwy/HSCounseloroftheYear1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731429908/biglakeschoolsorg/zj2bxprtsahw9wqhcxwy/HSCounseloroftheYear1.jpg","width":800}])
Jen Fingarson, of Big Lake High School, honored by the Minnesota School Counselors’ Association for her outstanding excellence in public education.
![Jack Leuer with Athlete of the Month Plaque]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731358745/biglakeschoolsorg/ns99rrxfolfif6sqxo49/BigLakeCrossCountryStateTeam.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731358745/biglakeschoolsorg/ns99rrxfolfif6sqxo49/BigLakeCrossCountryStateTeam.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731358745/biglakeschoolsorg/ns99rrxfolfif6sqxo49/BigLakeCrossCountryStateTeam.jpg","width":800}])
Big Lake Cross Country celebrates an 8th-place State finish, while leader Jack Leuer honored as Athlete of the Month.
![2024 Big Lake LEEA Recipients and Admin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730996756/biglakeschoolsorg/fv8gxrir65meik8vw7ou/LEEA2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730996756/biglakeschoolsorg/fv8gxrir65meik8vw7ou/LEEA2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730996756/biglakeschoolsorg/fv8gxrir65meik8vw7ou/LEEA2024.jpg","width":800}])
Kristine Lindgren, Scott Pierce, Kim Pietrzak, and Lowell Streit were recognized for their outstanding contributions to Big Lake Schools.