📢 Your voice matters! Chisago County has collected the numbers on substance use in our community—but they need your story to understand the “why.” Click on the survey link below to share your experiences by December 31. Your input will guide future community health efforts and will help make an impact on the community!
https://forms.office.com/g/Xetreys5gB
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Coming up in Community Ed!
Pickleball Lessons / Starts November 3 / 5:00 - 6:30
Youth Pickleball Lessons / Starts November 3 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts November 5 / 6:30 - 7:30
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / November 6 / 6:00 - 7:45
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Pickleball Lessons / Starts November 3 / 5:00 - 6:30
Youth Pickleball Lessons / Starts November 3 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts November 5 / 6:30 - 7:30
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / November 6 / 6:00 - 7:45
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
SKOL! and congratulations to Sharleen Garcia-Velazquez and Sharis Garcia-Velazquez on being named to the Minnesota Soccer Coaches Association All-State Teams! 🌟
Sharleen earned First Team honors, and Sharis was selected to the Second Team. We’re so proud of your hard work, leadership, and dedication on the field. SKOL Vikings!
Sharleen earned First Team honors, and Sharis was selected to the Second Team. We’re so proud of your hard work, leadership, and dedication on the field. SKOL Vikings!
High school activities is hosting its winter sports meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The accompanying graphic contains more specific information about meeting locations
Today was Unity Day at NBAMS; the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Participants wear or share orange to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Students were provided an orange heart and asked to write examples of how they can support others who have been hurt or harmed, treat others with kindness, be more accepting of people’s differences, or help include those who are left out. Hearts were hung in the main hallway for all to enjoy!
Students from the All Culture Club staffed concessions for Tuesday night's Vikings football quarterfinal win over Rock Ridge. They were raising money for the All Culture Club, which empowers students to lead activities that celebrate and promote the many cultures represented in our schools. SKOL! and thanks!
💙 Hearts for Evelyn 💙
Staff at the North Branch Area Education Center are rallying behind Evelyn, a brave kindergarten student awaiting a life-saving heart transplant. Today, staff proudly wore Hearts for Evelyn shirts to show their love and support for her and her family.
Evelyn’s journey is being shared on her Facebook page, Hearts for Evelyn (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567380579056), where you can follow her story as she waits for her new heart. Her family is also partnered with the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) — a national nonprofit that helps families like theirs raise funds for transplant-related needs, allowing them to focus on what matters most: caring for Evelyn.
Every post, picture, and update shared through Hearts for Evelyn is part of her story — and by following along, you become part of her community of hope, love, and strength.
💗 Learn more or offer your support at: https://cota.org/cotaforevelynsheart
Staff at the North Branch Area Education Center are rallying behind Evelyn, a brave kindergarten student awaiting a life-saving heart transplant. Today, staff proudly wore Hearts for Evelyn shirts to show their love and support for her and her family.
Evelyn’s journey is being shared on her Facebook page, Hearts for Evelyn (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567380579056), where you can follow her story as she waits for her new heart. Her family is also partnered with the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) — a national nonprofit that helps families like theirs raise funds for transplant-related needs, allowing them to focus on what matters most: caring for Evelyn.
Every post, picture, and update shared through Hearts for Evelyn is part of her story — and by following along, you become part of her community of hope, love, and strength.
💗 Learn more or offer your support at: https://cota.org/cotaforevelynsheart
SKOL! and congratulations to Senior Jacob Edmonds and Junior Jackson Puelston! They are the first NBAHS boys soccer players selected to the Minnesota Soccer Coaches Association All-State Second Team; in the top 3% of Class AA players in the state. Way to represent, Vikings!
There are a few openings for the Patron Tour this Friday, from 7:45 am to 12:30 pm. Tours start at the NBAEC (38705 Grand Ave.) with an opportunity to meet and talk with Supt. Paul. We will then proceed to visit all district schools before we enjoy a delicious lunch provided by the district.
Anyone interested can contact Community Relations Coordinator Pat Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org or 651-674-1018.
Anyone interested can contact Community Relations Coordinator Pat Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org or 651-674-1018.
SCRED offers adult basic education at no cost to students in Chisago and Pine Counties. See flier for further details.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Secret Agent's Lab with Kidcreate Studio (5-12 years) / October 22 / 4 - 5:00 PM
Esports Ages 13 to 12th Grade / Deadline to register is October 24th / Esports Information Meeting - Tuesday October 21st at 3:00 PM in the High School Media Center / The 2025-26 season begins November 10th
All Occasion Card Stamping / October 27 / 7 - 9:00 PM
Medicare 101 / October 28 / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Daisies in a Jar-Acrylic Painting class / October 28 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Middle School Musical A Christmas Line: A North Pole Musical Grades 6-8
Auditions November 5 from 3-7pm North Branch Area High School, Auditorium. Please enter door #11.
Performances will take place on December 13 at 7pm and December 14 at 2pm.
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
🎃 Un-Scary Halloween Party! 👻
Friday, Oct. 24 • 6–7:30 PM
North Branch Area Education Center
🎟 Entry: Bring a box of Mac & Cheese for the food shelf!
Come in your un-scary costume for games, crafts, and treats!
🚗 Park in the bus corral or Ed Center lot — enter Door 1 or Door 9.
🧡 Sponsored by North Branch Community Ed & NBHS National Honor Society.
Friday, Oct. 24 • 6–7:30 PM
North Branch Area Education Center
🎟 Entry: Bring a box of Mac & Cheese for the food shelf!
Come in your un-scary costume for games, crafts, and treats!
🚗 Park in the bus corral or Ed Center lot — enter Door 1 or Door 9.
🧡 Sponsored by North Branch Community Ed & NBHS National Honor Society.
Earlier this week the North Branch Area Education Foundation (NBAEF) hosted a pumpkin patch for early learning students it the NBAEC. They brought 250 pumpkins and set up a "patch" for the kids to select a pumpkin; there was games and snacks too. Thanks NBAEF!
🎉 Join us for “The Power of Play!” 🎉
Discover how play helps your child grow, learn, and thrive! This fun, hands-on ECFE class will give parents and caregivers practical ways to support healthy development through play. Learn simple strategies to encourage meaningful play at home, strengthen your bond, and make everyday moments learning opportunities.
🍽 Dinner served: 5:00–5:30 PM
👩🏫 Parent session: 5:30–6:30 PM (children enjoy activities, stories, and songs!)
📅 Tuesday, October 21 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10/family (dinner included)
📝 Registration required — sign up at www.nbaeconline.org or call 651-674-1220
Let’s learn, laugh, and play together! 💫
Discover how play helps your child grow, learn, and thrive! This fun, hands-on ECFE class will give parents and caregivers practical ways to support healthy development through play. Learn simple strategies to encourage meaningful play at home, strengthen your bond, and make everyday moments learning opportunities.
🍽 Dinner served: 5:00–5:30 PM
👩🏫 Parent session: 5:30–6:30 PM (children enjoy activities, stories, and songs!)
📅 Tuesday, October 21 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10/family (dinner included)
📝 Registration required — sign up at www.nbaeconline.org or call 651-674-1220
Let’s learn, laugh, and play together! 💫
Here's some snappy dressers!
Many thanks to Prism for making and donating these sharp Viking shirts to our new teacher group.
Many thanks to Prism for making and donating these sharp Viking shirts to our new teacher group.
Congratulations to our North Branch Girls' Tennis Team on an outstanding season, finishing the Section 7AA Runner-up! We're so proud of the way these athletes competed and represented North Branch with grit, class, and heart. SKOL!
NBAMS 8th grade art students just finished their weaving unit with art teacher, Mrs. Falen. Students worked with a team in their class and learned how to weave on an inkle loom. The "inkle" means "strap", so this loom is designed to weave long, narrow pieces.
Each student chose their own color of warp string to "string up" the inkle loom. They heddled their top warp strands so they could make the opening called the shed, then they wound the weft string around a shuttle to begin the weaving process. Students were surprised by the process and enjoyed how hands-on it was.
A huge thanks to the North Branch Area Education Foundation for generously approving the grant to pay for the inkle looms, shuttles and warp string for our students to use!
Each student chose their own color of warp string to "string up" the inkle loom. They heddled their top warp strands so they could make the opening called the shed, then they wound the weft string around a shuttle to begin the weaving process. Students were surprised by the process and enjoyed how hands-on it was.
A huge thanks to the North Branch Area Education Foundation for generously approving the grant to pay for the inkle looms, shuttles and warp string for our students to use!
The Section 7AA Team Finals start at 2pm at Virginia Indoor Tennis Club!
SKOL!
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SKOL!
https://youtu.be/1gYt8VY5Xrg?feature=shared
Coming up in Community Ed!
Metabolism Boosters & Busters Virtual Workshop / October 15 / 6 - 7:30 PM
The Best-Ever Art Class with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) / October 16 / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Paper Mache Day with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) / October 16 / 1 - 4:00 PM
Pickleball - Join us for pickleball on our six indoor courts at North Branch Area High School, North Gym. We will have courts set up for beginners and intermediate/advanced. Cost $ 5 per Monday and Wednesday (pay on site) or $ 20 for a 5 punches punch card. Punch Cards may be purchased at the North Branch Community Education Office 651-674-1025. All equipment is provided. No street shoes in the gym please. Please enter door # 11.
Open Pickleball starts October 6 / Monday and Wednesdays / 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Metabolism Boosters & Busters Virtual Workshop / October 15 / 6 - 7:30 PM
The Best-Ever Art Class with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) / October 16 / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Paper Mache Day with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) / October 16 / 1 - 4:00 PM
Pickleball - Join us for pickleball on our six indoor courts at North Branch Area High School, North Gym. We will have courts set up for beginners and intermediate/advanced. Cost $ 5 per Monday and Wednesday (pay on site) or $ 20 for a 5 punches punch card. Punch Cards may be purchased at the North Branch Community Education Office 651-674-1025. All equipment is provided. No street shoes in the gym please. Please enter door # 11.
Open Pickleball starts October 6 / Monday and Wednesdays / 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
🚽✨ Flush the Fuss: Potty Training Made Easy! ✨🚽
Ready to tackle potty training? Join us for a helpful, confidence-boosting class where you’ll learn proven strategies, tips, and tools to make potty training smoother and less stressful for everyone!
🍽️ Dinner provided (5:00–5:30 pm)
👩🏫 Parents and children will then separate for learning and fun activities.
📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 5:00–6:30 pm
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10 per family (includes dinner)
Learn when your child is ready, how to make it a positive experience, and how to handle common challenges — all while connecting with other parents!
👉 Registration required: www.nbaceonline.org
📞 Or call 651-674-1220
Ready to tackle potty training? Join us for a helpful, confidence-boosting class where you’ll learn proven strategies, tips, and tools to make potty training smoother and less stressful for everyone!
🍽️ Dinner provided (5:00–5:30 pm)
👩🏫 Parents and children will then separate for learning and fun activities.
📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 5:00–6:30 pm
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10 per family (includes dinner)
Learn when your child is ready, how to make it a positive experience, and how to handle common challenges — all while connecting with other parents!
👉 Registration required: www.nbaceonline.org
📞 Or call 651-674-1220
