Big Lake Schools

Big Lake Schools Big Lake Schools is focused on holding high expectations and delivering exceptional results.

Big Lake Schools is comprised of Big Lake High School, Big Lake Middle School and two elementary schools: Liberty Elementary and Independence Elementary. These schools, including Little Learners Preschool, are home to more than 3,500 students. Each school takes pride in promoting, modeling and practicing character and behavioral development. Big Lake Schools invites all stakeholders to participate

directly in the comprehensive educational experience of its students. Our programming opportunities are data-driven to best meet the needs of all students. This data includes the input and feedback we receive from members of our community. The six-member Big Lake School Board of Directors actively engages the public as they strive to promote connectivity between our schools and the members of our community. They pride themselves on providing informed, student-centered leadership as their work targets greater opportunities for the success of our 21st Century learners. Other Facts:

Sports/Activities: Mississippi 8 Conference
School Song: "It's a Grand Old Flag"
Mascot: Big Lake Hornet
Colors: Blue and Gold

We are proud to present the BLHS classes of 2039 and 2040 🎓Before our high school seniors crossed the graduation stage, ...
06/05/2026

We are proud to present the BLHS classes of 2039 and 2040 🎓

Before our high school seniors crossed the graduation stage, Little Learners preschool classes capped off their year with a special graduation program of their own! 💙💛

Here are some of their goals they hope to accomplish as they get older:

Ride a bus
Drive the bus
Be a firefighter
Be a dad
Stay little forever!

And just like that, they are officially done with high school! 🎓Last Friday, we had the honor of celebrating the class o...
06/04/2026

And just like that, they are officially done with high school! 🎓

Last Friday, we had the honor of celebrating the class of 2026 at the 109th annual BLHS Commencement Ceremony.

To our graduates: It has truly been a pleasure watching you learn, grow, and develop over the course of your high school careers. We can't wait to see what's next. Once a Hornet, always a Hornet! 💙💛

View all graduation photos: biglakeschools.org/commencement

Join Big Lake Community Education tomorrow for some free family summer fun! ☀️
06/03/2026

Join Big Lake Community Education tomorrow for some free family summer fun! ☀️

Reminder: Tomorrow is our 4th annual summer kickoff! ☀️

As rain chances remain low, we plan on moving forward as planned outside.

Join us on the Middle School Grounds from 11am-2pm for lots of fun to kick off summer programming: Ninja Anywhere, petting zoo, food trucks, face painting, yard games, vendors, and more!

Check out these amazing dressers created by our BLHS advanced woodworking class! 🪛🪵While creating these pieces, students...
06/02/2026

Check out these amazing dressers created by our BLHS advanced woodworking class! 🪛🪵

While creating these pieces, students learned expert skills in casegoods, drawer box construction, advanced hardware, assembly, and finishing, all while maintaining a safe shop environment.

We have such talented students! We are proud of their craftsmanship!

Reminder: Today is the first day of Summer Food Service at Independence Elementary STEM! 🍌🥪Free meals will be available ...
06/02/2026

Reminder: Today is the first day of Summer Food Service at Independence Elementary STEM! 🍌🥪

Free meals will be available to all children 18 years old and under every Mon-Thu until Aug. 13:

—Breakfast: 7:30-8:45am
—Lunch: 11am-12:30pm

No registration or forms required. Simply show up and eat.

questions? contact Alyssa Wachsman at 763-262-7232 or [email protected]

State alert! 👟🏅Huge congratulations for the following Hornet track and field athletes for clinching their spot in the up...
06/01/2026

State alert! 👟🏅

Huge congratulations for the following Hornet track and field athletes for clinching their spot in the upcoming MNHSL State Tournament after earning champ/runner-up titles at sections!

State action will take place this weekend (June 5/6) St. Michael-Albertville High School! Go Hornets! 💙

Gabby Gardner: triple jump (2nd)
Tayla Gassman: wheelchair 100m (1st), 200m (1st), shot put (1st), discus (1st)
Abraham Nebo: triple jump (1st), long jump (1st)
Jerry Vazquez: high jump (2nd)
Trent Erickson: 800m (2nd)
Boys 4x800m: Trent Erickson, Gavin Flavin, Eli Henning, Jack Schmidt, Theo Johnson (alternate), Max Baron (alternate) (2nd)

*Parentheses indicate section placement

The school year may be over, but we still have a few more end of year highlights to share! Stay tuned the next couple we...
06/01/2026

The school year may be over, but we still have a few more end of year highlights to share! Stay tuned the next couple weeks, so much happened in May!

First off, we would like to extend a huge shoutout to the five talented BLMS band students who represented Big Lake at the recent regional honor band! 🪈🎺

Trinity Lampman ( gr. 6, flute)
Elijah Smith (gr. 6, trumpet)
Rebekah Smith (gr. 6, french horn)
Jameson Call (gr. 7, euphonium)
Gabe Conrad (gr. 7, euphonium)

Tonight's the night: Hornet Havoc! 🤼‍♂️💥Join us for a night of family-friendly pro-wrestling fun featuring the AWF Ameri...
05/30/2026

Tonight's the night: Hornet Havoc! 🤼‍♂️💥

Join us for a night of family-friendly pro-wrestling fun featuring the AWF American Wrestling Federation.

Proceeds from this fundraiser event will help Big Lake Schools purchase new life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs)!

📅 When: Saturday, May 30. Doors open at 6pm, bell time at 7pm
📍 Where: Big Lake High School
🎟️ Tickets available at the door: $15 adults, $10 students (ages 5 and under free)
🍿Concessions will be available!

Full details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1578379827623187

We hope to see you there!

Our seniors took a walk down memory lane yesterday with our graduate parade!This annual tradition is hands-down one of o...
05/29/2026

Our seniors took a walk down memory lane yesterday with our graduate parade!

This annual tradition is hands-down one of our favorites💙💛

It's graduation day for the BLHS Class of 2026! 🎓As a reminder, the commencement ceremony will take place tonight, Frida...
05/29/2026

It's graduation day for the BLHS Class of 2026! 🎓

As a reminder, the commencement ceremony will take place tonight, Friday, May 29, beginning at 7:30pm inside the BLHS gym.

If you cannot attend in-person, you are invited to watch the livestream.

For full details and livestream information, visit: biglakeschools.org/commencement

Congrats, graduates! We can't wait to celebrate you! 💙💛

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701 Minnesota Avenue E
Big Lake, MN
55309

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+17632622567

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