Back to School Information 2026-27

It was great to see everyone at Open House!

We’re excited to have the kids back with us at school next week.

School starts at 9:05am (student should be here by 9am)

School dismisses at 3:25pm for curbside and 3:28pm for buses.

Parent drop off starts at 8:45am at door 1 (front door)

Bus information on ParentVue - now available

• ALL parents should check ParentVUE Mon, Aug 31st for any updates

• Special education routes are still being finalized. Parent should check ParentVue daily.

• If you do NOT have bus info listed in ParentVUE, contact the bus garage ASAP

• To find your students bus info go to the ParentVue app

• Student Info tab:

• Look for “additional Information” on the bottom right

**Please check this before the first day of school. There is the possibility of some changes. If anything is going to change, it could be the pick up or drop off times.

• Transportation info is on the district main webpage

• 4.0 Transportation is also looking to hire bus drivers! Contact them at 651-213-2020 if you’re interested

Transportation Questions:

There are two ways to connect with the bus garage:

#1) Phone: 651-213-2020

#2) E-mail: Wendy Armstrong at WArmstrong@isd2144.org

Curbside pick up starts at 3:25pm. If you have students at both Lakeside and Primary, pick up at Lakeside first

REMEMBER… parents are not allowed to take a left into the parking lot from Karmel Ave for curbside pick up.

• Please review the LETTER from Mrs Johnson and LAPD
• Also review the Curbside pick up procedures

**All families need a GREEN number tag for this year.

Other Information:

• Parents/Guardians must notify the office with a note or phone call by 2:30 p.m. if their child has a change in end-of-day transportation plans.

• Please refrain from cell phone use during curbside pick up.

• If your child is running late from their classroom, you may be directed to the main parking lot to wait for your child.

• If you forget your GREEN pick-up number visor tag, you will have to park in the parking lot and go to the office.

• We are not able to get students off the bus once they have been loaded

Student safety is our top concern. We greatly appreciate your patience and cooperation at this very busy time of day.

Our school has adopted the “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Students and staff will be training, practicing, and using the protocol.

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all-hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. Like the Incident Command System (ICS), SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol. The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident. When communicating these, the action is labeled with a “Term of Art” and is then followed by a “Directive.” Execution of the action is performed by active participants, including students, staff, teachers and first responders. The SRP is based on the following actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

Click here to visit the District Website to learn more about the “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s Standard Response Protocol (SRP).

Click HERE for the 2026-27 attendance letter and Chisago County Attendance Protocols

If your child is absent or tardy to school, let the office and your teacher know by 9:30 am to let us know that your child will be out. Please review the attendance information located in the student handbook.

Three ways to report your child's attendance:

CALL: 651-213-2300

E-MAIL: lsattendance@isd2144.org

ParentVUE: Click HERE for step by step directions to submit an absence

We encourage all families to review the Wildcat Attendance letter with tips for successful school attendance.

To read more about the reading program in Chisago Lakes, click HERE

Minnesota Free Meals Program Continues for the 2026-27 School Year

Chisago Lakes School District continues to participate in the Minnesota Free Meals Program which provides reimbursement to schools so that students can have one breakfast and one lunch at no cost during the school day. Although no application is required to receive this free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is necessary to qualify for exemption from class fees and to be considered for free/reduced athletics and technology. Families must complete the educational benefits application AND the waiver form to be considered for free/reduced fees.

What is NOT included in the MN Free School Meals Program?

Students must have a positive balance in their account or cash to purchase non-reimbursable items

Single-item purchases and non-reimbursable meals are not free. Some examples include:

• Extra carton of milk (One carton of milk is included in the free reimbursable meal. If a student brings a lunch from home or would like an additional milk, it must be purchased)

• Second breakfast or second lunch

• Extra portions (mega bites)

• Snack Items/a-la carte

Special Diet Accommodations

Please note that diet accommodations remain in effect from one school year to the next unless we are notified otherwise. If your student no longer requires a previously approved diet accommodation, please contact Laura Cierzan @lcierzan@isd2144.org or 651-213-2506 so we can update our records and discontinue the accommodation.

Click here to access complete Food & Nutrition Services information, including menus, access to PayPams, special diet/allergen information and the Application for Educational Benefits form/waiver form.

smjohnson@isd2144.org

651-213-2301

Location: 29678 Karmel Avenue, Chisago City, MN, USA
Phone: 651-213-2300