Coming up in Community Ed!
Draft Your Own HCD and POA September 16 / 6 - 8:00 PM
Old Fence with Rabbit - Acrylic Painting Class Starts September 17 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Draft Your Own HCD and POA September 16 / 6 - 8:00 PM
Old Fence with Rabbit - Acrylic Painting Class Starts September 17 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
September is School Board Appreciation month and we celebrated at last night's meeting with a little help from students!
Many thanks to all the students who participated in Supt. Paul's short video (https://drive.google.com/file/d/12rlObAlPg6FG1jBoq2pcOrB8KxcELeEh/view?usp=sharing), and the high school band for providing the school song as a soundtrack.
Thanks also to the high school football team, who led the Pledge of Allegiance, created a "tunnel of appreciation," and sang the school song. What a great way to let the school board know what their service means to all of us. Thank you school board!
Many thanks to all the students who participated in Supt. Paul's short video (https://drive.google.com/file/d/12rlObAlPg6FG1jBoq2pcOrB8KxcELeEh/view?usp=sharing), and the high school band for providing the school song as a soundtrack.
Thanks also to the high school football team, who led the Pledge of Allegiance, created a "tunnel of appreciation," and sang the school song. What a great way to let the school board know what their service means to all of us. Thank you school board!
LAST CHANCE: North Branch Girls Golf is hosting a mixed couples scramble on Saturday, Sept. 20, starting at 3 p.m., at the North Branch Golf Course. Proceeds raised will support girls golf! Scan the QR on the flier, or use this link, to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B1juRZAJZmzVCIHMoRpuufmwbXn9vUTF6kUXvFcBIRk/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true
Each team must have two men and two women, and registration fees include the scramble, on course games, raffles, and dinner! There is also a dinner only option for $20.
Help support girls golf, dominate on the course, get a great dinner, and maybe win some cool stuff. That's win-win-win-win!
Each team must have two men and two women, and registration fees include the scramble, on course games, raffles, and dinner! There is also a dinner only option for $20.
Help support girls golf, dominate on the course, get a great dinner, and maybe win some cool stuff. That's win-win-win-win!
Walk and Roll to School is a month away! Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch, and Chisago County SHIP for the fall Walk and Roll to School, starting at St. Gregory's Church at the intersection of CR-30 and Maple St. It's a great way to get outside, get some exercise, and make new friends! We'll see you there on Wednesday, Oct. 8. See flier for further details.
🌟 New Class Opportunity! Pre-Preschool 🌟
Parents, join your child in a special preschool experience led by licensed educators!
✔️ Mondays: Explore preschool together with hands-on learning + parent discussions.
✔️ Wednesdays: Children attend independently to build confidence, skills, and readiness.
📅 Sept. 15 – Dec. 17 | Mon & Wed | 8–9:30 AM
💲 $90/semester | Scholarships available
📞 Register today! Call 651-674-1220
Spots are limited—don’t miss out!
Parents, join your child in a special preschool experience led by licensed educators!
✔️ Mondays: Explore preschool together with hands-on learning + parent discussions.
✔️ Wednesdays: Children attend independently to build confidence, skills, and readiness.
📅 Sept. 15 – Dec. 17 | Mon & Wed | 8–9:30 AM
💲 $90/semester | Scholarships available
📞 Register today! Call 651-674-1220
Spots are limited—don’t miss out!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Zumba Starting September 9 / 7 - 8:00 PM
Old Stone Bridge using Pallet Knife - Acrylic September 10 / 6:30 - 9 PM
Drafting Your Own Will Starts September 10 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Pediatric/Adult CPR/AED and First Aid September 13 / 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Zumba Starting September 9 / 7 - 8:00 PM
Old Stone Bridge using Pallet Knife - Acrylic September 10 / 6:30 - 9 PM
Drafting Your Own Will Starts September 10 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Pediatric/Adult CPR/AED and First Aid September 13 / 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
🎨 Calling All Craft Vendors! 🎨
North Branch Area Community Education is excited to host Arts Fest on Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at North Branch Area High School - 38175 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN!
✨ Featuring home crafted vendors
✨ Annual attendance of over 4,000 shoppers ready to discover your creations
✨ Affordable $2 admission for attendees
This is your chance to showcase your work, connect with the community, and be part of one of the area’s most-loved craft events!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Community Ed at 651-674-1023 today to reserve your spot! Arts Fest Registration Forms available at this link.
👉 Don’t wait! Limited spaces still available!
North Branch Area Community Education is excited to host Arts Fest on Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at North Branch Area High School - 38175 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN!
✨ Featuring home crafted vendors
✨ Annual attendance of over 4,000 shoppers ready to discover your creations
✨ Affordable $2 admission for attendees
This is your chance to showcase your work, connect with the community, and be part of one of the area’s most-loved craft events!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Community Ed at 651-674-1023 today to reserve your spot! Arts Fest Registration Forms available at this link.
👉 Don’t wait! Limited spaces still available!
Lots of smiles this morning at the bus corral; first day of school photos posted at Facebook (link below). Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! Feel free to post your own first day photos in comments if you like:
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid024rrFY8Z8JESE6cLGbpFvv67sbBgA4MZyhAym9wGFuJ5sbxhgDFLMsX5MuBR55eeHl
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid024rrFY8Z8JESE6cLGbpFvv67sbBgA4MZyhAym9wGFuJ5sbxhgDFLMsX5MuBR55eeHl
If you were at the State Fair this weekend, you may have noticed our FFA members and their exhibits! In the AG-Horticulture building there were floral arrangements made by Breckin Abell, Abby Hunter, and Jaeden Ferrario. Jaeden also brought a welding project which recorded an award of merit! Savannah Selin was in the swine barn with her sheep, and Abby Hunter was in the puller barn with her rabbits and chickens! SKOL!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Strength & Balance 55+ Class Starts September 8 / 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Viking Fitness Center Membership Starts September 8 / Monday - Friday 5:30 - 7:00 AM (Open on School Days)
Viking Volleyball Girls Grades 3-6 Starts Starts September 8 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Zumba `Class Starts September 9 / Tuesday and Thursday 7 -8:00 PM
Introduction to Estate Planning September 9 / Tuesday 6 - 7:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Strength & Balance 55+ Class Starts September 8 / 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Viking Fitness Center Membership Starts September 8 / Monday - Friday 5:30 - 7:00 AM (Open on School Days)
Viking Volleyball Girls Grades 3-6 Starts Starts September 8 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Zumba `Class Starts September 9 / Tuesday and Thursday 7 -8:00 PM
Introduction to Estate Planning September 9 / Tuesday 6 - 7:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Today we welcome the new teachers for the 2025-26 school year, from the Norse Area Learning Center! Pictured are (l to r) Norse Area Learning Center Asst. Principal Amanda Daeger, with new teachers Richard Red, and Nick Schlender, with Supt. Sara Paul.
Welcome!
Welcome!
Today we welcome the new teachers for the 2025-26 school year, from the Sunrise River School! Pictured are Principal Taylor Swanson, with new teachers Kayla Mathis, Erika Duffy, Alissa Glines, Angela Biondo, Eric Wilson, and Kaitlyn Wolff, with Asst. Principal Carrie Hoffman, and Supt. Sara Paul.
Welcome!
Welcome Days got underway yesterday and the Ed Center was bursting with excitement and energy. The 2025-26 school year is almost here!
Please welcome Chloe Peterson as the new One Act Play director! As a North Branch graduate and theatre participant, Chloe knows firsthand how transformative it can be to find a place where your voice matters. "Theater helped me discover mine, and that experience drives me to create the same opportunity for others. I want to coach to help students build confidence, embrace collaboration, and find joy in the process, not just the performance."
Today we welcome the new teachers for the 2025-26 school year, from North Branch Area Middle School! Pictured are Principal Kelly Detzler, new teachers Ashton Salow, Markell Anderson, Riley Weeks, Jaide Ehalt, and Kristina Dreon, with Asst. Principal Matt Lattimore, and Supt. Sara Paul. Not pictured: Gary Meinz
Welcome!
Welcome!
REMINDER: North Branch Girls Golf is hosting a mixed couples scramble on Saturday, Sept. 20, starting at 3 p.m., at the North Branch Golf Course. Proceeds raised will support girls golf! Scan the QR on the flier, or use this link, to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B1juRZAJZmzVCIHMoRpuufmwbXn9vUTF6kUXvFcBIRk/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true
Each team must have two men and two women, and registration fees include the scramble, on course games, raffles, and dinner! There is also a dinner only option for $20.
Help support girls golf, dominate on the course, get a great dinner, and maybe win some cool stuff. That's win-win-win-win!
Each team must have two men and two women, and registration fees include the scramble, on course games, raffles, and dinner! There is also a dinner only option for $20.
Help support girls golf, dominate on the course, get a great dinner, and maybe win some cool stuff. That's win-win-win-win!
Over the course of the next several days we will welcome the new teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Let's start with North Branch Area High School! Pictured are Asst. Principal Jacob Truby, Principal Clint Link, new teachers Lucas Edson, Dillon Raborn, Sebastian Studier, Claire Patterson, Sarah Beckmann, and Kristina Dreon, with Supt. Sara Paul.
Welcome!
Welcome!
Adult Basic Education (ABE) is growing in the North Branch area! Do you like to help adults succeed and improve their lives? Volunteer your knowledge and time with ABE.
Work with adults who are studying for their GED, finishing their high school diploma work or improving their English skills. The ABE instructor will provide the resources.
Come help change lives with education! Contact Jami Kritzeck, ABE Coordinator and Instructor. St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) jkritzeck@scred.k12.mn.us or 320-358-3616.
Work with adults who are studying for their GED, finishing their high school diploma work or improving their English skills. The ABE instructor will provide the resources.
Come help change lives with education! Contact Jami Kritzeck, ABE Coordinator and Instructor. St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) jkritzeck@scred.k12.mn.us or 320-358-3616.
🌟 Exciting News for Active Adults 55+! 🌟
North Branch Community Education is launching new 55+ fitness programs this fall!
🗓 Check out the full Fall Community Education Schedule here (flip to page 16 for our program details):
👉 https://cr3-livesite.rschooltoday.com/clients/northbranch/uploads/cr_ff99dbd7-fc94-4a99-b474-e7b4e38d21d3_bc1d2b6a8a9c73c9a2ef6681.pdf
✅ Advance registration is required, and spots fill quickly—don’t wait! Call the Community Education office for support in registering at 651-674-1025.
💙 Bonus: Thanks to generous support from the local Allina Medical Center, classes may be FREE for all participants—even if you don’t have SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, Renew Active, or One Pass.
Come move, connect, and thrive with us this fall! 🍂
North Branch Community Education is launching new 55+ fitness programs this fall!
🗓 Check out the full Fall Community Education Schedule here (flip to page 16 for our program details):
👉 https://cr3-livesite.rschooltoday.com/clients/northbranch/uploads/cr_ff99dbd7-fc94-4a99-b474-e7b4e38d21d3_bc1d2b6a8a9c73c9a2ef6681.pdf
✅ Advance registration is required, and spots fill quickly—don’t wait! Call the Community Education office for support in registering at 651-674-1025.
💙 Bonus: Thanks to generous support from the local Allina Medical Center, classes may be FREE for all participants—even if you don’t have SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, Renew Active, or One Pass.
Come move, connect, and thrive with us this fall! 🍂
Strengthening Special Education Together
Last week we proudly launched another Registered Apprenticeship program, K-12 Special Education dual licensure in Autism and Emotional/Behavior Disorders.
This is a critical area of need, and we are incredibly fortunate to have three exceptional education assistants stepping up to this opportunity!
Pictured are our dedicated EAs alongside members of our admin team and journey teachers—working together to build brighter futures for our students.
From Left to Right:
Sara Paul, Kathleen Winters, Scott Schraufnagel, Jennifer Seekon, Kari Karmasz, Gina Dufeck, Taylor Swanson
Last week we proudly launched another Registered Apprenticeship program, K-12 Special Education dual licensure in Autism and Emotional/Behavior Disorders.
This is a critical area of need, and we are incredibly fortunate to have three exceptional education assistants stepping up to this opportunity!
Pictured are our dedicated EAs alongside members of our admin team and journey teachers—working together to build brighter futures for our students.
From Left to Right:
Sara Paul, Kathleen Winters, Scott Schraufnagel, Jennifer Seekon, Kari Karmasz, Gina Dufeck, Taylor Swanson
