North Branch Area Middle School

Statebound gymnasts Dakota Esget and Ella Dick were treated to a walking pep rally at the high school yesterday. The two will compete this Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium at 11 am. Best of luck!!!

The NBAHS Knowledge Bowl Varsity 1 team (pictured l to r): Gavin Lien, coach; Aaron Goeltl, junior; Jackson Thelander, senior; Camden Rafftery, senior; Karen Yang, junior; Samantha Nuthak, coach) placed second at the Mississippi 8 Conference Meet on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Zimmerman High School. They scored 85 points, just one point behind the first-place finisher! This same group will be competing next week at the Subregional meet in St. Cloud for a chance to advance on to Regionals on March 4. Good luck Knowledge Bowlers!

REMINDER: The high school spring sports meeting is next Monday at 6 pm. See flier for details about where each sport is meeting.

Tonight's the night! Come one, come all to a FREE fun and entertaining evening with Joe Beckman! Dinner, also FREE, is catered sandwiches from Merchants Cafe. So...win-win! See flier for details and check out Joe's video message to North Branch here: https://youtu.be/5KdEY8o7uM0?si=Cq3FLZYe-6X_x3Xd

Due to extreme cold morning temperatures, North Branch Area Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 18. This includes early childhood programs, school age care, and Community Education programs. Staff should not report, all buildings will be closed. The closure does NOT include after school MSHSL activities. More information will be shared directly with high school activities teams.

Coming up in Community Ed! Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED Feb 20 / 5:30-8 PM Growing Vining Crops Feb 20 / 6-7:30 PM Rubber Stamping of Cards Feb 24 / 7-9 PM Mosaic Butterfly, Dragonfly or Lizard Feb 25 / 6-9 PM 3D Centerpieces Feb 25 / 6:30-8 PM Should I Stay or Should I Go: Steps to Review Your Housing Needs for Today and Tomorrow Feb 25 / 10-11:30 AM Acupressure to Relieve Stress, Anxiety and Insomnia Virtual Workshop Feb 25 / 6-7:30 PM Dino Discovery with Kidcreate Studio (18 months-6 years) Feb 26 / 5-6 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Joe Beckman is ready for next Thursday! See his video message here: https://youtu.be/5KdEY8o7uM0?si=rlI32Gxzc4sN0qNT FREE EVENT: Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 - 7:15 pm at NBAHS FREE DINNER INCLUDED: 5:15 - 6 pm See flier for more details!

Yesterday, representatives of the NBAEF visited NBAPS to announce 2025 grant recipients. Read all about it and see all the photos here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid025UZBcnYFvBqSYco3z6B1UyvDwnsrHNdEax3TjPbddPoyvjm5eHxgfgsLXJZoAUx5l

NBAPS FTC Robotics is sending two teams to the state FTC Robotics Championships at Burnsville High School, February 14-15! Friday night is inspection and judging with competition on Saturday beginning at 8 am. The two teams are as follows: 7288 (green shirts): RoboGlaciers Rylee Zarbok Ava Gardner Rosina Gilkerson Eliana Smit Tori White 8638 (red shirts): FIRE Moxy Schaal Reid Glover (Gracie) Lucas Meyer-MS Jamison Zarbok-MS Joey St. George-MS Karen Yang Lea Rehm-MS For more details, see the schedule in the photos. SKOL! and good luck to all!

Quarter 2 Honor Roll and On a Roll students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 were recognized this past week and a whole bunch of photos of students are posted to Facebook . Check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0yB8yKRZFkixMqVzjV1UPJEzwjqQhguQ43fUnAAUGWsrG36ipd8Sms835RX8BYSQBl

Coming up in Community Ed! Valentine Cookie Decorating Class Feb 13 / 5-7 PM Trees Feb 13 / 6:30-8:30 PM Blueberries in Your Own Garden Feb 13 / 6-7 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Due to a power outage, North Branch Area Public Schools is closed today, Feb. 6. This includes early childhood programs, school age care, Community Education programs, and all activities. Staff should not report, all buildings will be closed. Thank you!

Excitement is growing for Joe Beckman's FREE community event on Thursday, Feb. 20. Join us and reclaim human connection! The event is sure to inspire and illuminate. We'll see you there!

Coming up in Community Ed! Galentine's Candle Making Class Ages 15 and older Feb 4 / 6-8 PM Winter Tennis Camp - Grades 2-5 Starts Feb 4 / 2:45-4:15 PM Winter Tennis Camp - Grade 6 Starts Feb 6 / 3-4:30 PM Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing Feb 6 / 5:30-7:30 PM Good Night Moon with Kidcreate Studio (18 months-6 years) Feb 5 / 5-6 PM Alcohol Ink Feb 5 / 6:30-8 PM Floral Design of the Month-Valentine Design Feb 12 / 6-7:30 PM Posture and Osteoporosis Workshop: Building Better Bones Virtual Workshop Feb 11 / 6-7:30 PM Social Security Facts and Strategies Feb 11 / 6:30-8 PM Pickleball Lessons Starts Feb 10 / 5-6:30 PM Come and learn how to play Pickleball in a fun event. Peiwu has 8 years of Pickleball experience and will coach you on how to play. At the end of each training period we will have a mini round robin tournament where you will be able to showcase your newly acquired skills against players of equivalent skill levels. Bring your own racket or use one of ours. Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Mark your calendars for the Feb. 15 pickleball tournament! Register by Feb. 7, see flier for additional details. Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Veterans Memorial. Sponsored by Community Ed and the North Branch Beautification Association.

Viking Newsletter - January 2025 is now available! Click the link to view: https://secure.smore.com/n/2ufxs

Next week is NBAEF's Restaurant Week! Visit restaurants on the days listed on the flier and a portion of the cost will be donated to the North Branch Area Education Foundation. See the flier for details specific to each restaurant and thanks to the restaurants and the NBAEF!

📣 One Week Away! 🎉 Parents of incoming kindergartners, join us for our Parent Information Night! 📅 When: Tuesday, Feb. 4 ⏰ Time: 6 – 7:30 PM 📍 Where: North Branch Area Education Center (38705 Grand Ave, North Branch, MN) 💡 What’s in it for you? Learn all about what North Branch Area Public Schools has to offer your future kindergartner! Get your questions answered and feel prepared for this exciting milestone. BONUS: Child care is available! Let's get ready to welcome the Class of 2038 and our newest Vikings! 🛡️🖤❤️ Tag your fellow parents and spread the word. We can't wait to see you there! 📞 Questions? Call us at 651-674-1220.

Coming up in Community Ed! Medicare 101 Jan 28 / 6:30-8:30 PM Abdominal Strengtheners That Won't Stress Your Back/Neck Virtual Workshop Jan 28 / 6-7:30 PM Breakfast Meal Prep Jan 28 / 6:30-8 PM T. Swift Era with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) Jan 29 / 3-4 PM Floral Design of the Month Jan 29 / 6-7:30 PM Chiropractic Care & Wellness For Infants and Toddlers Jan 30 / 7-8 PM Nautical Painting Jan 30 / 6:30-8:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

SKOL! and congratulations to NBAMS Math League! It completed its season earlier this month by taking first, second, and third in its final meet! The first photo is first, second, and third place (l to r: June Peterson, Lucas Meyer, Fisher Nigbor). The second photo is the first place team (June Peterson, Madisyn Gruetzman, Lucas Meyer, Fisher Nigbor, John Steffen and not pictured: Oliver Krosschell, Christian Sanders). The third photo is of the third place team (Ashtyn Haseltine, Keila Garcia-Velazquez, Logan Marthaler, Sophie Podoll, Joey Graupman and not pictured: Emmett Fritsch). The fourth photo is a Math League team photo.