St. Croix River Education District

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SCRED has been nicknamed the "I-35 district" because our member districts dot the main highway heading north from the Twin Cities.

Heading north from Minneapolis, you'll reach Chisago Lakes, North Branch, Rush City, Pine City, Hinckley-Finlayson, and East Central.

Chisago Lakes School District

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The Chisago Lakes School District unites five historical communities across 165 square-miles with a tradition of excellence. Each community offers both a unique history and a contemporary charm of its own. The school district is proud of its tradition of excellence in academics, fine arts, community education, and extracurricular activities.

Mascot: Wildcats
Mission: Engage. Educate. Empower.
Approximate enrollment: 3,300
Plans: District Goals/Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness
Schools:

• Early Childhood
• Primary School (PreK-1)
• Lakeside Elementary (2-5)
• Taylors Falls Elementary (PreK-5)
• Middle School (6-8)
• High School (9-12)
• Chisago Lakes Education Center (K-12+)

North Branch Area Public Schools

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NBAPS, the school district at the forefront of educational excellence, provides a wealth of learning opportunities for students and adults. NBAPS prioritizes building strong partnerships with families and the community to ensure each student fully realizes their unique talents and abilities.

Mascot: Vikings
Mission: Inspire Dreams, Build Integrity, Instill Hope
Approximate enrollment: 2,750
Plans: Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness
Schools:

• Early Learning (ECFE/PreK-K)
• Sunrise River School (1-5)
• Middle School (6-8)
• High School (9-12)
• Norse ALC (9-12)
• Chisago County Schools' Life Work Center (12+)
• Distance Learning Academy (K-12)

Rush City School District

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A small school district surrounded by a big hearted community! Rush City Schools offers the young people they serve a world of learning opportunities! Rush City is focused on ensuring each student reaches their full potential.

Mascot: Tigers
Mission: Inspire students to be empowered, life-long learners, and equipped for global success through strong and supportive partnerships.
Approximate enrollment: 850
Plans: Strategic Action and Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Plan 
Schools:

• Early Childhood
• C.E. Jacobson Elementary (PreK-6)
• High School (7-12)

Pine City Public Schools

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The purpose of public education at Pine City Schools is to help individuals acquire knowledge, skills and positive attitudes toward self and others that will enable them to solve problems, think creatively, continue learning, and develop maximum potential for leading productive, fulfilling, career aware lives in a complex and changing society.

Mascot: Dragons
Mission: Preparing our students for the future.
Approximate enrollment: 1,600
Plans: Goals, Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness
Schools:

• Early Childhood
• Elementary School (PreK-6)
• High School (7-12)
• ALC (9-12)
• Vision (K-12+)

Hinckley-Finlayson School District

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A rural school district in east-central MN that celebrates learning! Hinckley-Finlayson offers students and families a wide range of tools to make their education successful. Their caring staff are dedicated, passionate and committed. They have made a promise to their students and families to be "The place where every student is known, valued and challenged to succeed." and everything they do, is done to fulfill that promise. 

Mascot: Jaguars
Mission: Be the place where every student is known, valued and challenged to succeed.
Approximate enrollment: 975
Plans: School Board Goals, Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness
Schools:

• Early Childhood
• Finlayson Elementary (PreK-6)
• Hinckley Elementary (PreK-6)
• High School (7-12)
• Empower Learning Center (9-12)
• Pine County Transition Program (12+)

East Central Public Schools

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East Central Public Schools, in partnership with families and community, is dedicated to achieving educational excellence by developing in all students the confidence, knowledge, and responsibility to succeed.

Mascot: Eagles
Mission: Your Future. Our Focus.
Approximate enrollment: 775
Plans: Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness
Schools:

• Early Childhood
• Elementary School (PreK-6)
• High School (7-12)
• ALC (9-12)

District Apparel

If you're assigned to one district/building, you'll typically be included on communication when schools place bulk apparel orders at the beginning of the school year — this is also how we communicate about SCRED apparel when we place a bulk order in the fall.

If you miss out on those bulk orders, there are brick-and-mortar print shops which typically have district apparel in stock on their shelves. You can walk in and purchase district gear.

• Goldstar Printworks in Lindstrom has Chisago Lakes gear
• Prism Design and Embroidery in North Branch has North Branch gear
• Lee's Pro Shop in Pine City has gear for the northern districts

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