
Order Homecoming t-shirts for a limited time! Anyone and everyone can order. To have the shirts in time for Homecoming, ordering closes at midnight Sunday, Sept. 10. Click the link to order: https://vikingshomecomingmerch2023.itemorder.com/


The NBAPS Facebook page has first day of school photos of kids arriving to start the 2023-24 school year! Add your own first day of school photos in comments at this link:
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0htiK1jhB4NG6LLHfRHgcXbv8WsKGFUENdnWnybssf1AoMMjQfmkWZ4qAaE8tEZ9fl


To read "The Magic of Thinking Big," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent

Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch, and Chisago County for the fall Walk and Roll to School event on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7:05 am. The walk will start at St. Gregory's Church. See flier for additional details!


What a great turnout for Football, Floats and Fun! Thanks to everyone who joined us for this great event!









Football, Floats and Fun is coming up Aug. 24, 6-8 pm at NB Central Park. All are welcome! The NBAHS football program is thanking supporters with ice cream, music and games. See flier for additional details and we'll see you there!


Prep Redzone does a Preseason Player of the Year vote each year,
and this year Nolen Volner is on the list. Click the link to vote for Nolen! Voting closes Wednesday:
https://prepredzone.com/2023/08/vote-minnesota-aaaa-preseason-player-of-the-year/
#celebrate138

Distance Learning Academy has sent its back to school messages to elementary and secondary families.
The K-8 message can be viewed here: https://www.smore.com/dm0ny
The 9-12 message can be viewed here: https://www.smore.com/x8kc6
We are so excited to welcome our families for the 2023-24 school year!


The Viking newsletter contains important information for families to have as we welcome students for the 2023-24 school year! To access the newsletter, click here: https://www.smore.com/8g1bf


There is still room for stuff in the bus! 🚌
Stop by Central Park tonight to donate school supplies (starting at 5 pm), and enjoy activities a bouncy house, chalk art, food trucks, story time and a FREE concert (starting at 6 pm)! Don't miss out on the fun!
#ecrac #artslegacy



We're thrilled to announce the new app for Vikings! It's
everything Vikings, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3phcIA7
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3p6NNPA


Support the North Branch Area High School National Honor Society and the Red Cross by donating blood this summer! The NHS summer blood drive is still about 20 appointments short of reaching our goal and we need you to help us get there! Visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code NBHS to find our drive. Contact Amelia Bjerketvedt at bjerkame000@isd138.org with any questions about donating or volunteering!


The NBAPS July newsletter was sent to all families this morning. It contains school supply lists, information about the new website/app, and more. Click here to check it out: https://www.smore.com/ud9ar

Stuff the Bus is coming up! Community members will have two opportunities to "stuff the bus" with school supplies in August:
August 1 - Night to Unite, 5-7 p.m. NB Central Park
August 8 - Concerts in the Park, 5-7 p.m. NB Central Park
This event collects school supplies to help support families in need. See flier for additional details.
#Celebrate138


The Activities Office is excited to announce the hiring of Chad Carlson as Head Girls Golf Coach. Chad has been the assistant coach for the boys and girls golf programs for the past two years and has previous experience as a hockey, volleyball, and baseball coach. Chad is also a teacher at North Branch Area Middle School, where he looks to promote the program by getting girls interested early and by sharing his knowledge and love of the lifelong sport of golf. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Coach Carlson as the new Head Girls Golf Coach. We look forward to a fun and exciting journey with Chad leading the program.


DLA families: School supply lists for the 2023-24 school year can be found at this link: https://www.isd138.org/documents/resources/parent%2Fstudent-resources/calendars%2C-supply-lists%2C-and-more!/school-supply-lists/485266