Grade 8 Computer students are using Microsoft Makecode to program Lego EV3 robots. They also use Makecode in the computer lab to automate tasks and control virtual robots in Minecraft.
about 5 years ago, Lisa Ramey
Students test their “Drive Straight” code.
Sophomores had a blast this Friday learning about DNA and using our Tower Garden! We did a lab that showed us the DNA of a Strawberry while enjoying some shakes made with kale that they grew.
about 5 years ago, Daniel Grande
Harvesting kale from the Tower Garden
Mashing the strawberry’s for its DNA
DNA extracted from the Strawberry
Enjoying a freshly made homegrown smoothie
Check out our new Tower Gardens! We were lucky enough to get three of them for the school. Very thankful to First State Bank of Cando, Cando Home and Hardware, First State Insurance, Premier Financial, Legacy Co-op, 281 Gun and Tackle, and the Cando Connection Fund for their generous donations.
about 5 years ago, Daniel Grande
Students putting tower gardens together
Students putting tower gardens together
Students putting tower gardens together
Students putting tower gardens together
Elementary teachers thinking outside the box to get IN the box! #breakoutedu
about 5 years ago, Jesssica Gunderson
Teachers trying to solve clues to get into the box.
Teachers trying to solve clues to get into the box.
Teachers trying to solve clues to get into the box.
Teachers trying to solve clues to get into the box.
Kindergarten going for a walk!
about 5 years ago, Miranda Larson
Kindergarten going for a walk!
3rd grade is learning about the Solar System
about 5 years ago, Torie McTaggart
Model of Solar System
Kindergarteners enjoying recess last week!
about 5 years ago, Kristin Murchie
Playing games with friends.
Collecting sticks on the merry go round.
Kids on the tire swing.
Second graders checking out the growth of our seedlings for the Tower Garden.
about 5 years ago, Bethany Grande
 Checking out seedling growth.
  Checking out seedling growth
Seedlings
4th Grade Ag Day
about 5 years ago, Cassie Logie
4th Grade Ag Day
FCCLA Week is coming up February 8-12! Our members are working hard to plan activities to benefit the school and community. Stay tuned for more information.
about 5 years ago, North Star FCCLA
2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades will be performing their Christmas songs in music class on Wednesday, January 20. This will be recorded and posted on YouTube.
about 5 years ago, Sara Walsh
6th Grade Science Class Edible Cells
about 5 years ago, Jill Vote
Edible Plant & Animal Cells
6th Grade Edible Plant & Animal Cells
Students creating protest posters for the Civil Rights Movement
about 5 years ago, James Greenlee
School Segregation
Bus Segregation
Jim Crow Laws
Rosa Parks
Music contest practices will begin next week. Make sure to double check schedule for times.
about 5 years ago, Lori Kurtti
Music notes
8th grade FACS made teddy bear bread! Almost too cute to eat!
about 5 years ago, Michelle Swanson
Teddy Bear Bread
STEM class is working with K’nex. We currently have built our half pipes to use with some science terminology such as potential energy, kinetic energy, and distance vs time graphs.
about 5 years ago, Jesse Vote
STEM class half-pipes
Classes completed their Quarter 2 book reports. Great book suggestions if you're looking for a new read.
about 5 years ago, Kelsey Olsen
posters of book reports
Putting together our Tower Garden!
about 5 years ago, Daniel Grande
Tower Garden pieces being assembled
North Star FIRST Robotics Team 877 began work at special “At Home” navigation challenges on Saturday, as part of the 2021 Infinite Recharge season
about 5 years ago, Lisa Ramey
Team members get the bumpers installed on robot.
Please vote ~ They will be giving scholarships to local community students! We are halfway through the week in our Battle Royale head to head matchup between Four Winds-Minnewaukan & North Star! The voter turnout has been tremendous! Thank you to all those who have gotten involved. If you haven't voted yet click the link below to participate in Facebook voting! Click the link and go to the discussion tab at the top to VOTE! #TreatedLikeARoyal https://fb.me/e/1PQXQ5ZOY
over 5 years ago, North Star Schools
LRSC Battle Royale: Four Winds Minnewaukan vs. North Star