Mrs. Rafftery's 7th grade Future A-Listers have been writing scripts and designing puppets. They showcased their work in puppet shows yesterday. We have some real talent at the middle school!
Arts Fest is coming Nov. 18! The event will be at North Branch Area High School from 9 am to 3 pm. Free shuttle service from the middle school will be available. Admission is $2 and attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to donate. See flier for more details!
Sunrise 5th grade students are performing a Veterans Day concert on Veterans Day to honor all who served! The event is Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 am, NBAHS auditorium, and is open to the public. The event can also be livestreamed: https://youtube.com/live/IBjE-hlQdOM?feature=share
Viking state football ticket and send off info here!
The Vikings will play Benilde-St. Margaret on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at Monticello High School. Tickets can already be purchased from the Minnesota State High School League at https://mshsl.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/358. Tickets can also be purchased onsite but only through the MSHSL online source. The MSHSL does not offer cash sales. Prices are $9/students and $13/adults.
The team will be escorted out of town by NBPD/NBFD around 3:30-4pm on Thursday, Nov. 9. If you are around please join the Grand to 95 to 35 route to see them off!
The NBAMS Grade 7/8 Math Teams, coached by Kelly Doohen, are currently in first and second place out of six competing teams in their division! SKOL!
Viking football is headed to the 7AAAA section finals!
The game, against the Hermantown Hawks, is this Friday, 7 p.m. at Duluth Denfeld.
Tickets: $10 - adults/senior citizens, $5 - students
No Livestream per Region 7AA policy
PUBLIC IS WELCOME: The Viking Challenge drill competition, hosted by the North Branch Area High School Air Force Junior ROTC program, will be held at NBAHS this Friday, Nov. 3, from 10 AM until approximately 3 PM.
Cadet leaders have organized the competition and will be taking the lead role in running the event. The competition will be an opportunity for the cadets to showcase their skills in military drill as well as their academic knowledge and physical fitness. In addition, this year a drone race competition has been added to the event.
Trophies and medals will be awarded to superior performing teams and individuals. Other participating schools include Como Park H.S.,Johnson H.S., Harding H.S., St. Thomas Academy and Cretin-Derham Hall. This event is open to the public. Please enter the high school through doors 5 or 11. Visitors will be directed to the event venues.
Your Voice Matters! NBAPS food service provider, is conducting its annual food service survey and you are encouraged to weigh in on school lunch/breakfast. You can take the survey here: https://bit.ly/45rQs5F, or use the accompanying QR code.
Skol! and congratulations to North Branch Area High School junior James Halverson! He made the USA National Cycling team. He will be heading to Europe November 14 to race in France and Ireland for Team USA on the Elite Jr. Men 17-18 team. He will be racing in two World Cup Elite Jr races, one in France, and the other in Ireland.
This is the 6th season for James on Minnesota Junior Cycling. Coaches Dag Selander and Bjorn Selander have made a huge impact on him, they have an ability to push him, challenge him, and encourage him along the way.
Good luck in Europe James!!!
SpongeBob Musical is coming to the NBAHS auditorium! Community Ed proudly presents this middle school production on Nov. 17 and 18 at 7 pm, and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $12, and available at this link: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN19629, or scan the QR on the flier.
Hex 1 sixth grade Spanish students spent a week creating a game to teach Kindergarten Spanish students some basic conversation words. Then they walked over to the Ed Center and spent the class period teaching and playing their games!
Winter sports information meetings for HS boys and girls basketball, gymnastics, and wrestling will be held on Monday, Nov. 6 at 6:30pm. For information regarding specific sports and team meeting locations, click this link: https://nbskolvikings.com/2022/10/10/winter-sports-information-meetings-2/
The North Branch Area Hockey Association is partnering with NBAPS and the City of North Branch to upgrade the outdoor hockey rink located South of North Branch Area High School. The rink will be ready to go in time for the cold weather. Hockey brings people together!
REMINDER: Please join us for a free event at the Education Center on Friday, Oct. 27, 6 - 7:30 pm. Un-Scary Halloween offers children an indoor trick or treating experience, crafts, carnival games, cookie decorating, prizes and candy. See flier for more details.
The Viking Newsletter - October 2023 is now available. Click the link to see what's happening at NBAPS!: https://www.smore.com/b04p7
To read "Family Feedback Affirms We are On the Right Track," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
Viking Boys Soccer is hosting an alumni game Friday, Oct. 27, at 6 pm, on the stadium field. All Viking boys soccer alums are invited to suit up against the current squad and attempt to teach the young'uns a thing or two about soccer. Do you "still got it?" See you on the 27th!
Many thanks to our Patron Tour guests for visiting with us on Oct. 13. It was a pleasure to host them and highlight the great things happening at NBAPS! The next tour is Friday, Dec. 15. If you would like to attend, or learn more, contact Pat Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org.
To read "Vikings Giving, Vikings Receiving," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent