The 2023 Homecoming Court has been named! They are:
Everett Thomsen, Amelia Bjerketvedt, Magnus Toussaint, Ava Gerten, Lavonte Fisher, Madison Whitman, Andrew Rieken, Libby Nielson, Joey Donahue, and Leah Melton. Congratulations to all! Homecoming is the week of Sept. 18.
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
Looking for lunch menus? To access lunch menus from either the website or the district app, select the school for which you are seeking the information, and click "menu" (at top of website, lower left of app). From the menu, select "dining" (see photos). To download the district app, scan the QR code below.
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!
Reminder that NBAHS has their open house from 5-7pm tomorrow (8/30/23). School pictures are being taken in the wrestling room from 11am-7pm as well. Call 651-674-1500 between 7am and 4pm if you have any questions.
See you all tomorrow!
Principal Link
What a great turnout for Football, Floats and Fun! Thanks to everyone who joined us for this great event!
Please welcome new teachers at North Branch Area High School (l to r): High School Principal Clint Link, Supt. Sara Paul, Theresa Anderson, Hunter Brandel, Stan Rosen, Michele Anderson, Amy Bergman-Valla, Laurie Erkkila, Becky Springman, Asst. Principal Andrea Thiner. Back: Gavin Lien, Max Anderson, Stefan Lund, Jonny Bodell, Charlie Linder, Rebecca Whiting, Mark Carter
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
NBAHS has sent its back to school message to all families. The message can be viewed here: https://www.smore.com/n7c3q
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
Grimm Brothers auditions
Students grades 9-12 are eligible
Monday, Aug. 21
NBAHS Auditorium
Any time between 3-6pm (first-come first-served)
See website for more info and forms: https://sites.google.com/view/nbahstheatre/fall-play
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
All fall sports information meetings will be held on Monday, Aug. 7 at 6:30pm. High school and middle school parents and players are encouraged to attend to get season information from coaches. Attendees can enter the high school through Doors 1, 5, 11, 14, or 16 and go directly to assigned rooms for meetings.
High School fall sports practices start on Monday, Aug. 14. Middle School practices start on Thursday, Sept. 7.
Full details are available here: https://nbskolvikings.com/2023/07/17/fall-sports-information-meetings-2/
