Welcome to Fridley Moore Lake Area Learning Center!
The Fridley Moore Lake Area Learning Center (ALC) assists students to achieve their individual learning goals and receive a high school diploma. The ALC program features small classes, individual learning plans, flexible schedules, independent study and direct instruction, along with a variety of course completion options and credit for on-the-job training. The program is open to Fridley residents, as well as students from other districts and communities.
School & District News
After a thorough and competitive interview process, and pending school board approval, we have selected two candidates to serve as assistant principals at our elementary schools. Greg Beeck will join Hayes Elementary School and Abby Jensen will serve at Stevenson Elementary as assistant principals.
The Fridley Schools Foundation (FSF) has enriched the educational experience of Fridley students enrolled in Chinese language classes. Thanks to a recent FSF grant, students delved deep into Chinese culture by exploring traditional Chinese musical instruments and opera.
Fridley High School students Vanessa Pobuda and Ethan Andler were just a couple of seniors enjoying a pep fest in the school gym when Fridley Activities Director Justin Reese grabbed the mic to make an announcement they were waiting to hear but didn’t expect in that moment. He revealed they were this year’s Triple ‘A’ recipients, prompting cheers from their friends and peers.
On Friday, March 8, Fridley Middle School students made their way to the cafeteria thinking they were picking up a grab-and-go breakfast like it was any other morning. Instead, Governor Tim Walz, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Education Commissioner Willie Jett and USDA Food and Nutrition Service Administrator Cindy Long were there to serve scratch-made muffins, pancakes, fruit cups and apple slices.
With a line out the door, Stevenson Elementary School’s annual Festival of Nations event drew more than 900 attendees. The popular event celebrates the rich cultures represented at Stevenson and the district. Students, families and community members waited up to 25 minutes to enter the school for the event, which took place on February 29.
Hayes Elementary celebrated the end of “I Love to Read” month like never B-4 with its first-ever Books and Bingo Night on Thursday, February 29. Students and families packed the school gym to try their luck at winning prize bags and their pick of a new book.
The September 11 attacks, the bubonic plague, Rosa Parks, Barbie, and the Cuban Missile Crisis were among the most popular topics selected by eighth grade students for their historical research projects presented at the History Day showcase at Fridley Middle School on Thursday, February 15. This year’s showcase featured 161 students presenting 134 projects illustrating the theme “Turning Points in History.”
Fridley seniors let the good times roll as they celebrated Mardi Gras at the Fridley Community Center on Tuesday, February 13. More than 75 seniors attended this year’s event, hosted annually by Fridley Community Education’s Senior Program.
The 100th day of school is a milestone event for Fridley Preschool students. On February 16, preschool students and their parents/guardians celebrated this occasion by participating in a variety of “100” themed activities in the Fridley Community Center gym.