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A person in a yellow shirt crouches by a lake, touching the water's edge.
Four smiling young people stand together outdoors, holding produce.
Children run down a sun-dappled forest path, carrying buckets.
A young girl with brown hair smiles at the camera, wearing a green t-shirt.
A young person smiles at the camera, holding a small object, with a lake and trees in the background.
Two young girls lie on the grass, smiling at the camera with their chins resting on their hands.
A smiling young boy sits inside a newly built wooden planter box outdoors.
Two young girls in hairnets and orange aprons smile while working at a food packing event.
Two smiling girls peer through a blue circular opening, looking at the camera.
Two young girls lie on the floor, smiling and looking at the camera, with a colorful domino chain in front of them.

The words 'CROSSLAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL' are displayed in large, bold, white letters on a black background.

Growing environmentally-literate, community-impacting learners of excellence.

The letters 'CCS' are displayed in a bold, pixelated font against a black background.

WHO WE ARE

Two schools. One commitment to meeting students where they are.

 

Crosslake Community Schools is a tuition-free public charter district serving students through two distinct learning environments. Our in-person school serves PreK–8 students in Crosslake, while our online school serves K–12 students throughout Minnesota. Across both schools, students experience personalized learning, high expectations and meaningful connections to their communities and the environment.

 

CUSTOM AD CODE.

Environmental Education

Learning rooted in the lakes, woods, and community of Crosslake.

Hands-On Learning

Curiosity-driven, project-based experiences in and out of the classroom.

Small Class Sizes

Teachers know every student — in every grade — by name.

Flexible Learning

Learn in person on campus or at your own pace from home.

Non-Traditional

A safe, fun space designed for all types of learners.

Dedicated Staff

Professional educators who meet students where they are.

100%

accredited, fully public

2

ways to learn – campus or online

PK–8

in-person on campus

K–12

online statewide
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IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Sparking curiosity through hands-on, community-centered learning.

Located in beautiful Crosslake, MN, our in-person learning program serves students tuition free in grades kindergarten to 8th as well as a fee-based pre-kindergarten program.

Join us in person for hands-on learning

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ONLINE PROGRAM

Flexible, self-paced learning for students across Minnesota

Learn at your own pace from home. Our tuition-free online learning program serves students from anywhere in Minnesota in grades kindergarten-graduation.

Join us online to learn at your own pace

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