Page 8 Special supplement to the Life Columbia Heights / Fridley • January 31 , 2025 2025 • Readers ’ Choice
WE ARE # FRIDLEYSTRONG
Fridley Public Schools serves nearly 3,000 students and each and every one of our students are important to us . We are committed to providing world class learning opportunities that put every student on a path to success .
Education through the International Baccalaureate framework has an emphasis on international mindedness , rigorous curriculum and assessment , instruction in a second language , and teaching the whole child . By providing IB programmes across all school levels , and embracing our diverse population of students , our district is equipping everyone with the skills they need to be successful citizens of the 21st century .
Fridley High School Voted Best Public School Thank you for voting us # 1 !
The first and only school district in Minnesota to offer the full International Baccalaureate Continuum to all students from pre-K to 12th grade
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOLS
FRIDLEY SCHOOLS INCLUDE :
• Preschool ( 3- & 4-year-olds )
• Hayes Elementary School ( K-4 )
• Stevenson Elementary School ( K-4 )
• Fridley Middle School ( 5-8 )
• Fridley High School ( 9-12 )
• Area Learning Center
• VISTA Education Center
• Community Education
• Senior Programs
Ready to join our world class community of learners ?
BECOME A FRIDLEY IB SCHOLAR TODAY !
Visit fridleyschools . org or contact our Enrollment Office at 763-502-5081 to learn more and schedule a tour of our IB World Schools !
6000 West Moore Lake Drive , Fridley | 763-502-5000 | fridleyschools . org | @ fridleypublicschools
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Award Winners List 2025 Quality • Service • Detail • Care • Attention • Leader • Unrivaled • Finest • Outstanding Readers ’ Choice Award winners are selected during a six-week voting period by print and online readers
Fireplace Store Custom Fireplace & Chimney
Flooring Store Jerry ’ s Floor Store
Garage Door Company Action Overhead Garage Door
Garden Center Bachmans
Gutter Installation Company The Brothers that Just do Gutters
Heating & Cooling Company Twin City Heating & Air
Home Improvement Store Menards
Hot Tub Store Valley Pools & Spas
Interior Design Business Kitchens by Design
Landscaping Services Lifestyle Landscapes
Lawn Care Service Veteran Lawn Care Service / Ham Lake
Lighting Store Menards
Paint Store Menards
Plumbing Company Paul Bunyan / New Hope
Pool Store Valley Pools & Spas
Remodeling Company Lang Builders
Roofing Company Lang Builders
Siding Company Born Carpentry
LIVELIFE
Thanks for 10 Years of honors !
Thanks for over 10 years of honors !
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Crest View Senior Community at Blaine 12016 Ulysses St . NE • Blaine Ph : 763-762-8430