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WHO WE ARE

Community for Gifted and Insatiable Learners

We understand the unique needs of gifted learners. Learning at Lighthouse is inquiry based, grounded in each student’s passions and supported with a personalized plan. Flexible use of time, space and resources helps students experience autonomy with purpose in a community of peers.

Personalized Learning Experiences

Learning is shaped around each student's strengths and interests to motivate them and meet their needs.

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Preparation for the Future

Each student discovers their interests and develops the academic and life skills they need to pursue the career, college and life path they choose.

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A Place of Value and Belonging

Learning is inspired and engagement thrives when each student feels valued and that they belong in our schools.

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Testimonials

Hear From Our Panthers

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We’re a small but mighty community at Lighthouse. We know the students well, we know the families well, and we know each other well. There’s a sense of belonging here. Everyone is always there for each other.

lisa cisewski, lighthouse coordinator

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I greatly value that my child has time to work on individual goals, yet also has time to work with peers on new things.

jacqui cary, parent

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I’m not the best at writing, but I’m much better at math. If I were in a traditional school, I’d struggle with writing but math would be too easy. Ever since I’ve gone to school here, it’s been a much more enjoyable experience for me being able to learn at the pace that I want to.

lucas, lighthouse student

A parent and student smile at the entrance of Lighthouse

Lighthouse is a place that redefined what public school and learning looked like to us as parents; a place where students with unique qualities and challenges can come to grow and learn and decide who they want to be in this world.

jessica wallerstedt, parent

News & Events

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Why Students Are Rethinking Spending, Saving—and Subway

In the Personal Finance and Money Management course, students aren’t just dreaming about the future - they’re planning for it. From tracking their own spending (including some surprising fast-food habits) to learning how savings accounts, interest rates, and budgeting really work, students are gaining skills they’re already using in real life.

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Learning That Goes to Work

Chase Warner just landed a full-time plumbing job he’ll start after he graduates this spring. He did all the things he learned about in his Career Seminar class at Spring Lake Park High School to get the job. Application. Resume. Cover letter. Interviews. The class is just one way students are finding their paths and gaining workforce skills.

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