The NBAMS knowledge bowl team earned double ribbons at the Buffalo competition this Thursday! The team posted the highest score overall in the written round, and placed 6th overall. Way to go, team!
A group of 38 fifth graders have volunteered to sing Christmas carols in Central Park tomorrow night (Dec. 2) at the City of North Branch's Christmas tree lighting ceremony. They have been working hard before school all week to get ready for the performance and will represent Sunrise well! To see the kids in action, or get more information about the event, click here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1446052625972721
NBAHS junior James Halverson just returned from racing in Europe. He finished this trip with a World Cup Cyclocross race in Ireland. He was the 3rd American to finish! He is looking forward to the USA National Cyclocross Championship on Dec. 9 in Kentucky, and then heads back to Belgium for a 3-week racing block on team USA. James is proud to represent the USA and grateful for his PSEO schedule that allows him to be done with his 1st semester before heading over to Europe on this second trip this year.
JUST A WEEK AWAY: Join the NBAPS American Indian Education Program for Winter Solstice Storytelling, Drum, & Dance Night at NBAHS on Monday, Dec. 4. The event starts with a feast at 4:30, with storytelling, dancing and drumming to follow. See flier for details!
The Viking Newsletter - November 2023 is now available. Click here to view: https://www.smore.com/xt0er
Kick off the holiday season by attending a Holiday Concert featuring Monroe Crossing at the North Branch Area High School Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 1. Tickets are still available! Makes a great early Christmas gift for a loved one! See flier below for more detials.
James Halverson finished his first leg of his race series with the USA National Cycling Team, racing the World Cup Mens Junior race in Troyes, France. This is a new level for James, and he is very excited! Teammate David Thompson took 2nd overall. Next up is Ireland on Nov. 26.
NBAHS gave the football team a send-off this morning with a walking pep rally, before the team loaded up and headed out with a NBPD and NBFD escort. Set the tone Vikings! SKOL!
There are more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid02v42n31VszuFMrVfNgZo8ZoDhKK3mhCRZPdn5XW3uYt5rgvBmjvb9rL67LWy44ycql
See below for guidelines/seating if attending the Vikings football game tonight. A couple of key points: U.S. Bank is cashless - credit cards needed for concessions/tickets, no backpacks/cameras in the venue, and hand held signs are permitted. Fan buses leave at 2:40 pm. SKOL!
Congratulations to NBAPS support staff Tena Oswell - Special Education Support Staff, Jody Spofford - Human Resources Specialist, Stacy Turner - Special Education Support Staff, and Spencer Yang - English Learner Education Assistant for earning Educational Support Staff (ESS) awards at the ESS banquet last night in St. Cloud! Pictured are (l to r): Stacy Turner and Tena Oswell. Not pictured are Jody Spofford and Spencer Yang.
Join the NBAPS American Indian Education Program for Winter Solstice Storytelling, Drum, & Dance Night at NBAHS on Monday, Dec. 4. The event starts with a feast at 4:30, with storytelling, dancing and drumming to follow. See flier for details!
Due to interest in the Vikings football state tournament game, North Branch Area Public Schools is announcing early school dismissal this Friday, Nov. 17.
Bused students will depart NBAPS for home at 1:15 p.m. this Friday. Parents and guardians should expect their students to arrive at home approximately 90 minutes earlier than a typical day.
More information about Friday, including registration information for fan and family buses, ticket information, and child care options for Friday, can be found here: https://www.smore.com/ar5tdq
NBAMS 8th grade art students completed an animal-themed scratchboard project with art teacher, Lee Ann Falen. See amazing examples at the NBAPS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools
Noah Thorsen signed his Letter of Intent to play baseball for Southwest Minnesota State University on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Noah is a two-time All Conference and All Section player. He is in the top five in school history in season and career doubles, triples, and runs scored, and had an ERA of 1.94 in 2022. He is also 7th in school history in strikeouts. Said coach Matt Solberg, “As the kids say big time players make big time plays, Noah has been a performer in big spots from his very first game.”
Peyton Verdon signed her Letter of Intent to play softball for Southwest Minnesota State University on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Peyton is two-time All Conference, one-time All Section, six-time varsity letter, and two-year varsity captain for soccer. She is also a four-time varsity letter in soccer, two-year soccer captain, and two-year NBAMS Mentor. Said coach Kathy Crudo, “Peyton will be missed not only for her compact stature in the box and behind the plate, her ability to change the outcome of the game with one swing, her heads up reactiveness on defense, but also her coachability and willingness to do whatever is asked and demanded of her.”
Andrew Orf signed his Letter of Intent to play baseball for Southwest Minnesota State University on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Andrew is a three-time All Conference/Section/Section Tournament Team, and was the Mississippi 8 Player of the Year as a sophomore. He is first in school history in career hits, doubles, triples, runs, RBIs, and average. Said coach Matt Solberg, “More impressive than these accolades is watching the effort and love Andrew has for the game of baseball. Even down to minor details of bunting and baserunning, Andrew works to perfect his craft in any way possible.”
Viking football State 2023 t-shirts are again available for order until midnight, Nov. 12. To order, use this link: https://nbstatetees2023.itemorder.com/
FOOTBALL TICKET INFO:
NBAHS Vikings football is headed to U.S. Bank Stadium for the first time in school history after beating Benilde-St. Margaret in an action-packed 38-27 victory on November 9!
The Vikings play Hutchinson on Friday, Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium. Tickets can be purchased from the Minnesota State High School League through Ticketmaster here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06005F4D1AB69E2B
Tickets can also be purchased onsite. The MSHSL does not offer cash sales. Prices are $10/students and $16/adults.
If you are unable to attend but would like to see the game, the MSHSL works through NSPN (http://nspn.tv/MSHSL) and offers all games via livestream for a fee. It is $10/month or $30/year for a subscription.
Staff are working on the logistics of possibly providing fan buses and there will be more information to come early next week.
Photos from Veterans Day observances are now available! Thank you to the many local veterans who joined NBAPS to observe Veterans Day today: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0kEHAVoBuZvEkZ6eQaUHNhDi4wLFjhSFp7boxT3duUbikgpPcfx3MgSrsPAv6yiXel
Congratulations to the football team on their victory over Benilde-St. Margaret in the MSHSL state quarterfinals! The Vikings will play Hutchinson next Friday, November 17th at 4:30pm at US Bank Stadium. Skol Vikings!
