Attention Parents and Guardians: Discounted At-Home Internet The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households a discount of up to $30 per month off their internet bills (or up to $75 per month for households living on Tribal lands), as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 off an eligible connected device like a laptop, desktop computer or tablet. In many cases, households can get high-speed internet without paying a dime by choosing a fully covered internet plan. This announcement serves as a reminder that a household is eligible to participate in the ACP if a child in the household receives free or reduced-price school meals. Therefore, under the ACP rules, every household with a child attending a school participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program is eligible for ACP benefits. Northern Lights is a CEP school. All NLCS students should qualify for this program. Households can learn more and apply for the ACP at GetInternet.gov​.
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
ACP
A few more from the Osprey Wilds trip.
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
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dinner
snowshoe
snowshoe 2
Donna's group made it back on Friday from an overnight trip down to Osprey Wilds in Sandstone. Looks like a fun time.
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
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games
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Miss B's Outdoor Observations class spent the day exploring Jay Cooke State Park. Jay Cooke has miles and miles of winter trails to explore by foot, ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile. There are also 46 species of mammals and 173 species of birds to observe.
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
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bridge
lunch
map
February is Black History Month. On Wed., NLCS students listened to local speaker Kayla Roy talk about her experience growing up and living in northern MN. Many good conversations were inspired in advisories afterward.
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
BHM logo
Kayla Roy
audience
Feb. 15th was MAAP Legislative Day at the MN State Capitol. Our own Addison Marrier made the trek south and visited with Senator Rob Farnsworth (left) and Representative Spencer Igo (right), along with members of the House Education Finance Committee and Gov. Walz's cabinet. Thank you, Addie, for making sure they hear from us down there!
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
Farnsworth & Igo
Steve Cwodzinski
Cheryl Youakim
The MN Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) turned 40 this week. Our own representative, MAAP STARS Officer Addison Marrier, was on site in Mankato to help celebrate 40 years of promoting education innovation in MN. The student branch of MAAP - STARS - just turned 30 as well. Pictured with Addie is a MAAP member and STARS leader from way back, Patti Haasch.
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
Addie and Patty
MAAP logo
Thank you NLCS students and families for allowing us to have two days to do some of our own learning. Teachers need to learn too ya know! We practice what we preach - the teachers circle too!
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
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A few more pics from yesterday. Anyone remember the The Grand Prize Game on the Bozo Show? Yeah, we did that! Little Timmy in Toledo didn't win any prizes watching at home though. #ToobadforTimmy
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
plans
ball toss
team
airplane toss
Yesterday was an early release Wed. We spent the afternoon working on problem-solving and team-building skills. The students think they're just having fun, but they're learning how to think creatively and take on various roles that exist in teams. That's how we do it!
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
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cups
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bridges
The NLCS Fishing Club caught some whoppers on Shallow Lake this morning... And by whoppers I mean fish as big as Whoppers candy pieces. #toosmoltokeep
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
smol fish
portable life
The middle school students hosted a Festival of Nations event today that included a visit from two Scottish Highland cows.
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
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cow 2
Festival 1
festival 2
Today, NLCS student Addison Marrier spoke to the House Education Finance Committee in support of bill HF 203 asking for state funding for MAAP Stars programming. The bill was authored by Representative Kaela Berg. Nine students told their stories to the committee - including Addison! Afterwards, the representatives shook the students' hands and thanked them for taking the time to come to the capitol building for such an important issue!
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
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3D Archery Tournament @ Assumption School, Hibbing Participating students: Michkayla Bohanon & Kai Metso
about 1 year ago, Henry Chung
(Right) Michkayla Bohanon, (4th from Right) Kai Metso
(Right) Michkayla Bohanon, (4th from right) Kai Metso
The Chopped Challenge class went to Minneapolis on Monday to do a little shopping at the United Noodles Oriental Market. They brought back some tasty ingredients to make delicious desserts. So nummy! We had Mango Mochi, Dragon Fruit Jelly, and Pomelo Carrot Cake. They tasted as good as they looked!
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
United Noodles
Mango Nochi
Dragon Fruit Jello
Pomelo Carrot Cake
Donna's Winter Survival PE class is turning snow piles into snow forts. Looks like a fun place to hide out from the cold and falling snow today. I hear there may be some hot cocoa available tomorrow in the Snowbucks wing of the ice fortress.
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
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snowbucks
Yesterday, Miss B's advisory trekked up north to the Chippewa National Forest to visit the Lost Forty. Students got up close and personal with old growth red and white pines that are 300 to 400 years old.
about 1 year ago, Mike Hamernick
Lost Forty sign
Lost Forty 1
Lost Forty tree hug
Lost Forty Lunch
Students at their first archery meet in Greenway
about 1 year ago, Henry Chung
Bryce Smith, Jada Woody, Gabe Woody, Andy Schires
Lucas Carlson, Bryce Smith
Lucas Carlson
Had to dress code some rebellious teenagers for their Crocs and socks. (Just kidding - they brought boots too!)
about 1 year ago, Henry Chung
crocs and socks
Snow sculpture E
Snow sculpture F
Snow sculpture G
Snow Sculptures part 1 - can you guess what they are?
about 1 year ago, Henry Chung
Snow Sculpture A
Snow Sculpture B
Snow Sculpture C
Snow Sculpture D