Thursday, May 15, 2014

Penny Wars At Wolf Creek Online High School


Penny wars

The annual Penny Wars competition at Wolf Creek Online High School has been going on for the past two weeks. This year all the proceeds from the game went to the local Family Pathways Organization. Wolf Creek students enjoy this opportunity to help other people in the community.

Each Wolf Creek staff member had a jar with their names on it located in the great room on the Wolf Creek campus. Students were encouraged to bring in pennies, silver coins, and dollar bills to be a part of the game. Penny Wars consists of positive and negative points.  If someone put 40 pennies in Sean’s jar, Sean would have 40 points. Dollars and silver coins counted as negative points.

Students also brought in canned goods for Family Pathways Food Shelf: canned peas, canned tomatoes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and soap to earn points. The teacher who won the penny wars contest was Meagan Rathbun. It was nearly a tie at the end with Sandy Flint coming in second with overflowing jars of pennies.  The total amount of money raised was $81.21.
Written By Kayla  Guderjohn
 

Thursday, February 13, 2014

What's Happening at Wolf Creek This Year?

Here's What's Happening at Wolf Creek Online High School!



Sure this winter has been tough but not so much for our online students!  Having the flexibility to work anywhere allows them to stay at home when the weather takes a turn for the worst.  Despite the cold, we have managed to have a few great events on campus.


Student Art Show

Once again Wolf Creek students entered exceptional pieces of artwork to this year’s 3rd Annual Student Art Show Exhibition.

The show took place on January 21st – January 23rd.  The art categories included painting, drawing, photography, and handcraft.  Each student was allowed to enter up to three pieces to showcase their talents.  Judging took place on January 23rd by local Community Ed Director Barry Hindt and Wolf Creek School Board Chairmen Jeff Vitali. 

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes were awarded in each category.  Parents, students, and faculty members voted for Best of Show and the grand prize went to Megan Johnson of Taylors Falls for her drawing titled Castle Fairfax. Wolf Creek would like to thank each student for participating in this year’s art show and we look forward to seeing more work next year!
 



 
 
 

Wolf Creek High School Celebrates National School Choice Week

 
Wolf Creek Online High School celebrated National School Choice week with various activities. National School Choice week was held from January 26th-February 1st all around the nation. It was a great reminder to celebrate the choices that students across the nation have in finding a school option that works for them. Students enrolled in many schools of choice celebrated by holding events and open houses. Wolf Creek Online High School held an open house for the community on Saturday January 25th to kick off the week. During the open house cookies and hot cocoa were served while visitors viewed the online curriculum options and toured the campus located on Liberty Lane in Chisago City.  The organizer of the open house event, Special Education teacher Martha Airhart, stated that, “Currently Wolf Creek is the school of choice for over 120 students.  Our personalized and flexible online education prepares students for future success. “

Charter School Director, Tracy Quarnstrom, noted that “Minnesota is known for its commitment to school choice options through open enrollment, PSEO, and the highly rated charter school law”.   She also noted that “Minnesota was the first state to pass a charter school law in to existence and is the home of the first charter school. Students in Minnesota should be proud to have so many options when finding a school to fit their unique needs.”

While on campus during National School Choice week students and staff wore bright yellow scarfs to celebrate this unique event. (Photo submitted) Wolf Creek Online High School enrolls students in grades 9-12 and has a variety of choice options from full time to part time enrollment. Community members are encouraged to stop by the Wolf Creek campus for a tour any Tuesday or Thursday morning between 10-11am, or set up an appointment at 651-213-2095 or triowolfcreek.com. Call, click or visit today!

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Summer Mural Class Movie

To beat the cold weather lets have a blast to the past.  Here is a video featuring our summer mural class.  Enjoy!

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Holiday Cards for Troops

 
 
The Wolf Creek Council and National Honor Society organized a holiday card making event for current military service members, military families, and veterans. The cards provide a special piece of “home” for troops during the holiday season. The American Red Cross distributes these cards to hospitals and installments all around the world. Students enjoyed writing special messages of thanks and appreciation, as well as, decorating the cards.


Thursday, August 1, 2013

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Wolf Creek On the News




 
Here are some great pictures from the state hockey tournament where Wolf Creek was invited to accept a check awarded from the Toyota Drive for Education Grant.  Accepting the award on behalf of the school were faculty members Brenda Swanson and Sean Miller.
Swanson stated, "We are very excited to be recognized by Toyota for this great honor.  We know the money will be put to good use at Wolf Creek and will help students with the important 21st century skills of video production."
 
With the money awarded the school will purchase equipment for video production  that will be available for all students on campus.


 
 

Wolf Creek Gets Award


Wolf Creek Online High School is awarded the Prestigious School Finance Award

Wolf Creek Online High School was awarded the school finance award from the MN Department of Education this month.   The School Finance Award is awarded annually by the Minnesota Department of Education,  Division of School Finance. This award recognizes districts for timely submission of required financial data, accurate financial reporting and select indicators of fiscal health.  Tracy Quarnstrom, the charter school director, stated that “this award shows that Wolf Creek is in good financial standing.  It is a representation of all the hard work at Wolf Creek from the staff, school board, and especially our business manager, Heide Miller.”  Wolf Creek School board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month, at their campus located on Liberty Lane in Chisago City. Please contact Director, Tracy Quarnstrom at www.triowolfcreek if you would like to attend a meeting or have specific questions.