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Primary and Secondary EducationMinnesota, United States51-200 Employees
Big Lake Schools is a public K–12 district in Minnesota that operates two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. Serving roughly 3,500 students, the district is rooted in Big Lake and maintains a mid-sized staff. Its mission focuses on challenging and educating students to achieve across academics, athletics, and the arts. In 2026, the district announced that Shallyn Tordeur would become principal of Big Lake High School for the 2026–2027 school year, following the retirement of Bob 'Doc' Dockendorf. Recent school events illustrate ongoing emphasis on academics and arts, including the High School's Academic and Fine Arts Awards nights in early May 2026. The district collaborates with local partners on community initiatives, such as a 2024 Safe Child awareness effort with Sherburne County and Coborn's, and it earned a 2023 Project Award from the Minnesota Community Education Association.