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✈️ Learning is taking flight at Cambridge-Isanti High School!

Students in our aviation themed courses are using drones to get hands-on experience with flight concepts, navigation, and modern technology.

Having a licensed pilot as an instructor gives our students real-world guidance on what it takes to pursue a career in aviation. By practicing drone operations as part of the coursework, students build practical skills, explore new interests, and open doors to exciting future opportunities in aviation.

Thank you, Mr. Miller, for bringing this innovative program to CIHS and for guiding our students as they reach new heights! 💙

#BluejacketPride #EveryStudentEveryDay #Aviation #HandsOnLearning #CISchools
3 days ago, Cambridge-Isanti High School
Two female students smile as they hold and look down at a drone controller outdoors.
A teacher demonstrates a small drone hovering over his palm to a group of interested students.
Two students stand on a track and operate a drone controller while looking up at a flying drone.
A student and teacher wearing a Bluejacket Basketball sweatshirt look up at a flying drone on a running track.
A teacher wearing a Bluejacket Basketball sweatshirt guides a student as she holds a drone remote controller outdoors.
A teacher wearing a Bluejacket Basketball sweatshirt shows three students how to operate a drone controller outside.
Students and staff gather on a running track and look up as a small drone flies overhead.
We had a blast last week celebrating homecoming at IMS!
7 days ago, Hannah Pagel
Photo of students dressed like an adult for homecoming week.
Photo of signatures on the window for students in a sport.
A student dressed like a teacher for homecoming week.

Congratulations to our 2026 Cambridge-Isanti High School Homecoming King Razz Estrem and Queen Anya Lowman! 👑

We are so proud of Razz, Anya, and our entire 2026 Homecoming Royal Court for representing our school with leadership, kindness, and Bluejacket spirit.

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for continuing to make Cambridge-Isanti Homecoming week such a fun celebration of our community! 💙👑

11 days ago, Cambridge-Isanti High School
Cambridge-Isanti High School Homecoming royalty stand together on stage after being crowned, with the king wearing a blue crown and the queen holding flowers.
Two smiling students wear sashes and crowns while posing together with a bouquet of red roses during homecoming.
A student reacts with emotion as another student places a tiara on her head during a homecoming ceremony.
A student reacts with joy and excitement as a blue crown is placed on his head during a school homecoming ceremony.

🌟 Celebrating The Bluejacket Way across Isanti Middle School!

This school year, Isanti Middle School is recognizing students EVERY WEEK for showing strong Bluejacket Character Traits - respect, responsibility, honesty, self-discipline, and compassion.

Congratulations to our student honorees from the first two weeks of school! Thank you for leading by example and showing what it means to be a Bluejacket every day. 👏💙

18 days ago, Hannah Pagel
Students of the week pictured with their certificates
Students of the week pictured with their certificates
✨Announcing the 2026 Cambridge-Isanti High School Homecoming Court ✨

👑 King Candidates:
Henry Pearson • Cameron Bleess • Jacob Pauly • Tayton Westphal • Tate Lines • Razz Estrem

👑 Queen Candidates:
Joyce Samolytz • Avaeh Martin • Rilynn Herbst • Finley Nelson • Anya Lowman • Lily Tanko

🙌 Who will wear the crown? Find out at Coronation Night —
📅 Wednesday, September 30
🕛 7:00 PM
📍CIHS Richard G. Hardy Performing Arts Center (PAC)

Let’s pack the PAC (Richard G. Hardy Performing Arts Center) and cheer on our Bluejackets as we celebrate Homecoming 2026! 🔥👑🎶
20 days ago, Cambridge-Isanti High School
Students wearing sash crowns pose outside Cambridge-Isanti High School in front of a 2026 Homecoming theme sign.
Six students wearing sashes and tiaras pose together outdoors for 2026 Homecoming Court.
Six male students wearing homecoming sashes and crowns pose outdoors together in front of the school building entrance.
It's High Five Friday!! We have made it to the first Friday of the school year! It's a great day to be an IMS Bluejacket!
about 1 month ago, Hannah Pagel
Student giving a high five to Dr. Pagel
Today we welcomed our 6th graders to school with fun and energy from our WEB Leaders! Welcome back IMS!
about 1 month ago, Hannah Pagel
6th grade students sitting in bleachers on the first day of school.
Signs welcoming our 6th grade students to school.
Welcome back IMS! Reminder that Tuesday, September 8 is a day for 6th grade only and our new 7th and 8th grade students. Our first day with ALL students is on Wednesday, September 9.
about 1 month ago, Hannah Pagel
IMS block letters
Sign that says welcome back.
📚✏️ BACK-TO-SCHOOL DETAILS! 💙❤️

The countdown is on! Here’s what Bluejacket families need to know for the start of the 2026-2027 school year:

📅 FIRST DAYS
🎒 Kindergarten Entrance Week | September 8-11
Families should receive information from their child’s building with their specific Entrance Week schedule.
🖍️ Preschool Entrance Week | September 8-11
Families should receive information from Early Learning with their specific Entrance Week schedule.
📘 Grades 1-5, 6 & 9 | September 8
about 1 month ago, Cambridge-Isanti Schools
Cambridge-Isanti Schools first day dates: Grades 1-5, 6, & 9 start Sept 8. Grades 7-8 & 10-12 start Sept 9. Entrance week Sept 8-11.
Cambridge-Isanti Schools 2026-2027 school start and end times listed by school.
✨🏫 Back-to-school ready doesn’t just happen - it takes an incredible team working behind the scenes all summer long!

While our classrooms and hallways may have been a little quieter, our Buildings & Grounds team has been BUSY! From deep cleaning and basic repairs to moving furniture, maintaining our grounds and tackling countless projects - they’ve been working hard to make sure our schools are clean, safe and ready to welcome our Bluejackets back. 🧹🔧

There’s a lot that goes into preparing our buildings for a new school year, and much of it happens before most of us ever walk through the doors.

To our amazing crew - THANK YOU for the hard work, long days, and attention to detail that goes into getting our schools ready for Back to School! 👏

Because of you, we’re ready!

✨ Clean it. Fix it. Move it. MAKE IT HAPPEN! 💙❤️
about 1 month ago, Cambridge-Isanti Schools
Back to School 2026 collage for Cambridge-Isanti Schools featuring photos of custodial and staff crew preparing facilities.
Cambridge-Isanti Schools staff gathered today for an inspiring Back-to-School Kickoff as we prepare to welcome our students back for another great year! 🎒✨ The morning was filled with reconnecting, incredible student performances, and a warm welcome from Superintendent Dr. Nate Rudolph. Staff also learned from keynote speaker Steve Fredlund, who shared powerful lessons on doing the "unright thing"—learning how to break out of expected patterns to choose courage, purpose, and meaningful growth. Together, we are ready to educate, empower, and inspire, every student, every day! 💙
about 1 month ago, Cambridge-Isanti Schools
A speaker in a suit addresses an audience from a stage, holding a microphone next to a podium and flags.
A large audience is seated in a theater, attending a presentation.
A female student sings into a music stand next to a male student playing the saxophone on stage during a performance.
Two musicians perform on a stage in front of a projection screen titled Qeej - A Traditional Hmong Woodwind Instrument.
People gather in a crowded school hallway and commons area, talking and greeting each other during a school event.
🚍💙 Our new educators hit the road to learn more about Cambridge and Isanti and get a closer look at the community our students and families call home!

And, of course, no New Educator Bus Tour would be complete without narration from the legendary Mark Solberg! 🎤🚌

Along the way, they learned a little history, saw local landmarks, and discovered more about what makes Cambridge-Isanti such a special place.

A great way to welcome our newest Bluejackets and help them get to know the area they’ll be serving! 💙❤️
about 1 month ago, Cambridge-Isanti Schools
Educators cheer on a school bus for the Cambridge-Isanti New Educator Community Bus Tour, Back to School 2026.
🍎✏️ WELCOME, NEW BLUEJACKET EDUCATORS! 💙❤️

Today, we’re excited to welcome our newest educators to Cambridge-Isanti Schools for New Educator Training!

Our administrators are ready to meet, greet, and help kick off a great day as our newest team members connect, learn, and prepare for the year ahead.

Whether you’re beginning your first year in education or bringing your experience to our district, we’re so glad you’re here and excited to have you as part of the Bluejacket community!

Here’s to new faces, new connections, and a great year ahead! 💙❤️
about 2 months ago, Cambridge-Isanti Schools
Cambridge-Isanti Schools graphic welcoming new educators, showing a group of teachers posing together with pom-poms.

IMS Staff ready to welcome you back! We had the joy of coming together for Catalyst training today.

about 2 months ago, Hannah Pagel
IMS Staff Catalyst Training today!
Fall 2026 Community Education registration is now open! 🍂

Our Fall 2026 brochure is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, stay active, and have fun. From ECFE and youth enrichment classes to adult fitness, lifelong learning, and activities for older adults, there’s something for every age and stage of life.

Whether you're trying something new or returning to a favorite class, we invite you to join us this fall. We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside you and help build a stronger, more connected community.

📖 View our offerings and register today at: https://c-ischools.ce.eleyo.com/
about 2 months ago, Cambridge-Isanti Community Education
Cambridge-Isanti Schools Community Education Fall 2026 cover featuring a woman painting, offering classes for all ages.
🏆 Congratulations to the Cambridge-Isanti High School (CIHS) Bluejacket Hall of Fame Class of 2026!

Tonight, our community came together to honor outstanding Cambridge-Isanti alumni, coaches, and teams who have made a lasting mark on our athletic and fine arts programs.

Please join us in celebrating this year’s inductees:
• ​Laurie Solle
• ​1993–1994 Baseball Team
• ​1998–1999 Girls Basketball Team
• ​Alan Boesche
• ​Brittany Hegquist Akers
• ​Tessa Kahring Janousek
• ​Chris Peterson
• ​Edwin Oliver
• ​Dennis Scheel
• ​Julie Wilson Schuster

​The Bluejacket Hall of Fame recognizes the career achievements of our alumni and celebrates the rich history of our schools.

Thank you to the inductees, their families, and the Hall of Fame Committee for making tonight such a special celebration of leadership, dedication, and Bluejacket pride. 💙

​#BluejacketPride #EveryStudentEveryDay #CIHS #CommunityDriven
about 2 months ago, Cambridge-Isanti Schools
A speaker at a podium addresses a crowd at the Cambridge-Isanti Schools Bluejacket Hall of Fame Class of 2026 event.
Two people present an award plaque on stage at the Cambridge-Isanti Schools Bluejacket Hall of Fame event.
A school official presents an award plaque to a recipient on stage at the Bluejacket Hall of Fame event.
A speaker presents a Bluejacket Hall of Fame award plaque for Edwin R. Oliver to a family on stage at an event.
A speaker presents an award plaque to a recipient on stage at the Bluejacket Hall of Fame event.
A speaker speaks at a podium during the Bluejacket Hall of Fame Class of 2026 induction ceremony.
A group of award recipients stands on stage during the Bluejacket Hall of Fame Class of 2026 induction ceremony.
💙❤️ SUPPORTING EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY - IN EVERY WAY. At Cambridge-Isanti Schools, caring for our students goes beyond the classroom. We know that when basic needs are met, students are better able to learn, grow, and thrive. Through community-supported programs like Every Meal, Here to Help, and the Care Closet, students and families can access resources when they need a little extra support. 🍎 Every Meal helps provide food for students over weekends and school breaks. 💙 Here to Help connects students and families with confidential assistance and resources. 🎒 Care Closet provides access to basic necessities and everyday essentials. These programs are made possible through the generosity and care of our Bluejacket community - and help ensure that no student has to go without the essentials they need to succeed. Because supporting our students means supporting the whole student. 💙
about 2 months ago, Cambridge-Isanti High School
Cambridge-Isanti flyer: "Here to Help" offers student support for meals, supplies, clothes, and gear. Call 763-689-6199.
​🎉 Congratulations to our 2025-2026 ECMECC Educators of Excellence!

​East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative​ (ECMECC​) is a collaborative of 24 school districts and Pine Technical & Community College that recognizes educators who use innovation, technology, and leadership to expand learning opportunities for students.

​👏 Chris Goebel​ (CMS)
👏 Elizabeth Young​ (CIHS)
👏 Jeremiah Semler​ (CIHS)
👏 Ann Berg​ (Adult Education)
👏 Ryan O’Donovan​ (CMS)
👏 Kristen Shaw​ (IIS) - Not Pictured

These exceptional educators are making a meaningful difference by inspiring learners, supporting colleagues, and creating innovative opportunities for success. 💙

​Join us in celebrating their well-deserved recognition for the positive impact they make every day! 🌟
2 months ago, Cambridge-Isanti Schools
Five educators hold Educator of Excellence award certificates on stage at a Cambridge-Isanti Schools event.
Our Cambridge-Isanti Schools leadership team spent time connecting and growing together during this week’s retreat. 💙

We were honored to welcome Steve Fredlund, who shared "The Courage Advantage" and practical ways leaders can build trust, strengthen teams, and lead through uncertainty. 🤝🌟

Thank you, Steve, for an engaging and inspiring session! 👏

#BluejacketStrong #Leadership #Teamwork
2 months ago, Cambridge-Isanti Schools
Speaker Steve Fredlund presenting to Cambridge-Isanti staff at a professional development event.
🌎💧 This week, our Summer Targeted Services students took a behind-the-scenes tour of the City of Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Facility as part of this year's theme, Our Earth and Environment. Students discovered how wastewater is cleaned and returned safely to the environment while learning about the important role water treatment plays in protecting our community and our planet. 🌱

Experiences like these bring classroom learning to life, helping students connect science, environmental stewardship, and the world around them through hands-on exploration.

A big thank you to the City of Cambridge team for sharing their knowledge and giving our students an inside look at this essential community service! 💙❤️
3 months ago, Cambridge-Isanti Schools
Students on a water treatment facility field trip for Cambridge-Isanti Schools' Summer Targeted Services 2026.