Coming up in Community Ed!
Fitness Center Membership / Starts January 5th / 5:30 - 7:00 AM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts January 5th, Mondays / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts January 7th, Wednesdays / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Youth Pickleball Lessons / Stars January 5th / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Pickleball Lessons / Starts January 5th / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Tabata Exercise Ages 16 and Older / Starts January 6th / 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Rabbit in the Moonlight Painting Class / January 8th / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / January 8th / 5:30 - 7:45 PM
Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED / January 8th / 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Fitness Center Membership / Starts January 5th / 5:30 - 7:00 AM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts January 5th, Mondays / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts January 7th, Wednesdays / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Youth Pickleball Lessons / Stars January 5th / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Pickleball Lessons / Starts January 5th / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Tabata Exercise Ages 16 and Older / Starts January 6th / 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Rabbit in the Moonlight Painting Class / January 8th / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / January 8th / 5:30 - 7:45 PM
Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED / January 8th / 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
REMINDER:
🌟 Calling all child care providers! 🌟
⏰ Only a few days left to lock in Early Bird pricing! ⏰
Early Bird registration for Child Care Champions Training Day is closing soon. If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign—don’t wait and pay more.
Join us Saturday, January 31, 2026, at North Branch Area High School for a full day of learning, networking, and fun designed to support and celebrate YOU and the incredible work you do.
💛 Early Bird (ends 12/31/25): $50
💙 Regular (after 12/31/25): $60
💥 Save $10—register now before the deadline hits!
👉 nbaceonline.org or call 651-674-1025
Let’s grow together, connect with peers, and champion the work that matters every single day. ✨
🌟 Calling all child care providers! 🌟
⏰ Only a few days left to lock in Early Bird pricing! ⏰
Early Bird registration for Child Care Champions Training Day is closing soon. If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign—don’t wait and pay more.
Join us Saturday, January 31, 2026, at North Branch Area High School for a full day of learning, networking, and fun designed to support and celebrate YOU and the incredible work you do.
💛 Early Bird (ends 12/31/25): $50
💙 Regular (after 12/31/25): $60
💥 Save $10—register now before the deadline hits!
👉 nbaceonline.org or call 651-674-1025
Let’s grow together, connect with peers, and champion the work that matters every single day. ✨
✨ A Night to Remember at Tiny Prom! ✨
Put on your best and dance the night away at Tiny Prom—a fun, family-friendly evening for little ones and the adults who love them!
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
📅 Thursday, January 15
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
🎟️ Free admission
👶 Children kindergarten & younger are invited
Siblings are also welcome
Join us for dancing, treats, and sweet memories! 💫
Put on your best and dance the night away at Tiny Prom—a fun, family-friendly evening for little ones and the adults who love them!
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
📅 Thursday, January 15
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
🎟️ Free admission
👶 Children kindergarten & younger are invited
Siblings are also welcome
Join us for dancing, treats, and sweet memories! 💫
North Branch Area Public Schools is currently experiencing a phone outage exclusively with Verizon phones. Staff are working diligently to correct this issue. In the meantime, families who need to contact the district can do so from a non-Verizon phone, or by email. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work toward correcting this issue.
Last Friday, Ms. Maggie's students had oodles of fun making milk cartons into magical ooey gooey delicious gingerbread houses!
Sunrise's Anonymous Santa Toy Drive was a wonderful success! Thanks to the generosity of our school community, all donated items were collected and delivered this week. Over 300 items in total!
Fifth-grade leaders proudly helped package and transport the gifts to our donation center, showing outstanding leadership and kindness. Thank you to everyone who contributed, organized, and supported this meaningful effort—your generosity helped spread joy and support to families during this holiday season.
Fifth-grade leaders proudly helped package and transport the gifts to our donation center, showing outstanding leadership and kindness. Thank you to everyone who contributed, organized, and supported this meaningful effort—your generosity helped spread joy and support to families during this holiday season.
Jim VanEerden coached his 600th basketball game last night! In his time he has coached both boys and girls at middle school and high school levels. We can't thank Jim enough for the countless hours he invests in our student-athletes, the knowledge he shares, and the example he sets every day. SKOL! to you sir!
Ethan Armstrong, Director of Communications at Open Arms Minnesota, visited Ms. Ehalt's Sixth Grade Advisory on December 5. Mr. Armstrong shared information about Open Arms Minnesota and held a Q & A session with students. Students in Ms. Ehalt's advisory handcrafted 30 blankets!
Open Arms Minnesota will deliver the blankets to clients along with their medically specific meals.
Thank you Ms. Ehalt's Advisory!
Open Arms Minnesota will deliver the blankets to clients along with their medically specific meals.
Thank you Ms. Ehalt's Advisory!
There are lots of photos from this morning's kindergarten caroling adventure here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0JoHNaH8jawkfLvm6XHYPeavoEbFKvGunJCExbfvrVppNA8e57yMf9jNNBmBUv3RPl
REMINDER: Join the Vikettes Dance Team for an afternoon of dancing and celebration! They will be showcasing routines and spotlighting dancers on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 11 am to 1 pm in the NBAHS gym. Admission is $5 at the door. See flier for additional details.
Oh what fun the NBAMS staff had playing with the theme of 6-7 on the 67th day of school!
❄️ Winter ECFE Classes Are Here! ❄️
Warm up this season with connection, learning, and play. Our winter session offers supportive parent–child classes, engaging activities, and a welcoming community for families with young children.
✨ What to expect:
👶 Parent–child time
🧠 Evidence-based parenting support
🎨 Fun learning activities
🤝 Community with other families
📅 Winter Session Begins Soon!
Check the flyer for class dates, age groups, and registration details.
👉 Register early—spots fill fast!
We can’t wait to learn and grow with you this winter! ❄️💙
Warm up this season with connection, learning, and play. Our winter session offers supportive parent–child classes, engaging activities, and a welcoming community for families with young children.
✨ What to expect:
👶 Parent–child time
🧠 Evidence-based parenting support
🎨 Fun learning activities
🤝 Community with other families
📅 Winter Session Begins Soon!
Check the flyer for class dates, age groups, and registration details.
👉 Register early—spots fill fast!
We can’t wait to learn and grow with you this winter! ❄️💙
Students were given the opportunity to tour Rosenbauer in Wyoming today. They were able to get a behind the scenes tour of custom fire trucks used at airports and by the US Air Force around the world. Thanks Rosenbauer!
NBAPS is so grateful for community support! Today, Jill Linder (right) and Jessie Magnison (left) of Neighborhood Bank dropped off three boxes of hats and mittens donated by customers. SKOL! and thank you to Neighborhood and its customers for their generosity and support!
Thanks to the NBAHS Harmonaires for providing some wonderful Christmas carols at yesterday's North Branch Chamber of Commerce luncheon. It was such a nice treat and really put everyone in the holiday spirit!
Due to rural road conditions, North Branch Area Public Schools is delaying the start of the school day by two hours today, Wednesday, Dec. 10. There will be no A.M. early childhood classes. School age care will open as scheduled at 5:45 a.m. Please have students at bus stops two hours after their regularly scheduled pick-up. Schools will be open for students to begin arriving two hours later than normal.
✨ Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone.
Join us for a supportive and practical workshop on Preventing Parental Burnout. Learn simple, realistic strategies to restore balance, reconnect with yourself, and build a healthier rhythm at home.
🧠 What we’ll cover:
• What burnout looks like for parents
• Stress-reduction tools that actually fit real life
• How to rebuild energy, connection, and calm
• Ways to strengthen your support system
👨👩👦 Perfect for parents of all ages and stages — come as you are.
Let’s move from surviving to thriving, together. 💛
📅 Date & Time: December 16, 2025
📍 Location: North Branch Area Education Center
📲 Register: www.nbaeconline.org
Due to the weather forecast, North Branch Area Public Schools is canceling all extra-curricular activities for this evening, Tuesday, Dec. 9. All Targeted Services classes, community education events and early childhood classes are canceled for this evening. Buildings will be closed. School Age Care will remain open during its typical hours.
🌟 Calling all child care providers! 🌟
Early Bird pricing for Child Care Champions Training Day is ending soon — don’t miss your chance to save!
Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at North Branch Area High School for a full day of learning, networking, and fun. This day is built to support and celebrate YOU as our valuable child care community.
💛 Early Bird Registration (through 12/31/25): $50
💙 Regular Registration (after 12/31/25): $60
Secure your spot before the price increases!
👉 Register at nbaceonline.org or call 651-674-1025
Let’s grow, connect, and champion the incredible work you do every day. ✨
Early Bird pricing for Child Care Champions Training Day is ending soon — don’t miss your chance to save!
Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at North Branch Area High School for a full day of learning, networking, and fun. This day is built to support and celebrate YOU as our valuable child care community.
💛 Early Bird Registration (through 12/31/25): $50
💙 Regular Registration (after 12/31/25): $60
Secure your spot before the price increases!
👉 Register at nbaceonline.org or call 651-674-1025
Let’s grow, connect, and champion the incredible work you do every day. ✨
