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Integrated STEM Curriculum

We place an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math woven into an integrated STEM curriculum that better prepares students for a successful future.
We provide a child-centered approach to teaching that engages students through hands-on, problem-based learning activities.
We focus on developing student skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.

Partial Spanish Immersion Program

Beginning in first grade, students have the opportunity to enroll in our tuition-free partial Spanish Immersion Program.
Literacy skills are taught in English, other subject areas are taught in Spanish.
Students may continue to participate in the partial Spanish Immersion program through sixth grade if they choose.
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Wide Variety of Extracurricular and Student Enrichment Activities:

Future Problem Solving: creative problem solving competition for 4th through 6th graders
Green Team: an environmental student recycling group
Student News: live in-house television news broadcast five days a week
Photo Club: sharing experiences and communicating through photography
Extended Day: offering additional support for students in reading and math
Community Education classes: after-school programs including Track & Field, Mad Science, and Watch Me Draw

Integration of 21st Century Technology:

A SMART Board interactive white board, a scanner, and a document camera in every classroom to facilitate integration of current educational technology resources into classroom instruction
Three mobile computer carts containing class sets of laptops
Mini-lab of iPods
One full-size computer lab and two mini-labs of desktop computers
Video Production Room where students edit and produce digital video presentations for broadcast on the morning student news program or to post to the school website

Small class sizes:

School Age Care Program:

School Age Care (SAC) is available on-site before and after school for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. (fee-based)

Preschool Program:

On-site preschool program available for 3 and 4 year olds. See the Early Childhood Program information on the Forest Lake School District website for more information.

Exceptional Caring and Professional Staff who believe in teaching "the whole child"

Staff strives to provide students with an engaging, challenging and dynamic educational program that facilitates the development of intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth in a positive and supportive learning environment.
53 percent of teachers have master’s degrees; more than 40 percent have ten or more years of experience.

Parent & Community Involvement:

Active, supportive Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Strong volunteer program with many opportunities for parental involvement
Community partners: Lino Lakes Police, Centennial Fire Department, Lino Lakes Lions, Columbus Lions
Evening events open to the public including Family Engineering night, music programs, etc.
Semi-monthly mentor program with selected students/community adults.

Diverse Learning Community:

The entire school community benefits from a diverse student population, with children from many ethnic and economic backgrounds
1.5 English as a Second Language teachers on staff
Annual, district-wide Festival of Cultures, which originated at Lino and is in its fifth year

Well-rounded Education:

Physical education experiences every day in grades 1-6
Specialists in Media, Physical Education, Technology, and Music
Full-time guidance counselor
Olweus research-based bullying prevention program
Kindergarten students receive a strong foundation that promotes literacy and math skills with the option of a full-day program (fee-based program with limited scholarships).
Instrumental music opportunities with a choice of orchestra or band in Grade 6