Congratulations to Homecoming King and Queen Magnus Toussaint and Liberty Nielsen! See scenes from the Homecoming Coronation here...
At the September 14 school board meeting, the district and its architect, ATS&R, received an Outstanding Design award from American School and University for updates made to the North Branch Area Education Center. Highlighted was the "ubiquitous" use of color, secure courtyard, furniture variety, media center learning tree, and energy efficient upgrades. This brief video is a celebration of the Education Center and the kids who love it: https://youtu.be/Db3EfU41G3A?si=wfdcpIlj9aHXCSnZ
Join Viking tennis coaches for the 2nd annual Pickleball Palooza on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 4:30 - 6 pm at the NBAHS tennis courts. All ages and abilities welcome. Following the tourney, stay for Powder Buff and Powder Puff at the stadium. See graphic for more details.
Explosive news! Next Friday's Homecoming football game between the Vikings and Mora will have fireworks...both in-game and post game! Come for the game and stay for the light show. SKOL!
To read "Let’s Walk and Roll to School on Oct. 4," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
Kids in Mrs. McWilliams's 5th grade class have been busy getting to know each other these first few days of school! They have been interviewing each other and making posters to share "all about" themselves.
The Homecoming schedule of events for the middle school is available by viewing the image connected to this message!
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!
So many families today at Welcome Days at North Branch Area Middle School. We love getting to know our students and families!
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 Middle School (l to r): Asst. Principal Matt Lattimore, Kati Clarkson, Gracia Quinehan, Supt. Sara Paul. Not pictured: Deanna Wilson, Joe Lattimore, Alain Dittrich, Tim Reisdorf, Principal Kelly Detzler
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/
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North Branch Area Middle School has sent its back to school message to all families. The message can be viewed here: https://www.smore.com/3jgxvq
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
Check out this article about the recent student trip to Washington DC in the County News Review: https://www.hometownsource.com/county_news_review/news/local/washington-d-c-trip-creates-memories-for-north-branch-students/article_0de58a5e-3275-11ee-9f58-d38953d3131d.html