Please join us as we celebrate our Viking #Classof2026 in today’s #SeniorSpotlight! ​❤️​🖤​
▪️​Aayden Anderson​
▪️​Morgan Agnes​
▪️​Madison Alcock​
▪️​Tucker Allaman
We're proud of our seniors. They are going to do AMAZING things!
#Celebrate138 #VikingSeniorPride
about 5 hours ago, Pat Tepoorten
Class of 2026
Class of 2026
Class of 2026
Class of 2026
Coming up in Community Ed!

Junior Track & Field Grades K-6 / Starts Monday April 13th / 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts Monday April 13th / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Drivers Education Zoom Class / Starts Monday April 13th / 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Drivers Education In Person Class / Starts Monday April 13th / 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Draft you own HCD and POA / Tuesday April 14th / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
School of Fish Grades 1 and Older / Thursday April 16th / 3:00 - 5-30 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
4 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
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Join Lakes Center for a night that brings our community together for a powerful purpose!
Taste of the Lakes is back—and this year, we’re celebrating 50 years of walking with youth and families. 💙

📅 April 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Invisible Wounds Project, Forest Lake

Enjoy delicious bites from local restaurants, connect with community members, and be inspired by keynote speaker Sam Eaton, author and founder of Recklessly Alive.

Every ticket supports mentoring, counseling, and early intervention—helping young people stay connected, supported, and on a healthy path forward.

🎟️ Get your tickets: lc4yf.org/tickets
🤝 Interested in sponsoring? lc4yf.org/sponsor

Come hungry. Leave inspired. Make a difference.
4 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Lakes Center
We had a 6/7 kind of day celebrating the 67th day of school! 🎉

Ms. Carmen and Ms. Lorie’s classrooms had an amazing day counting, comparing, dancing, singing, and snacking with the numbers 6 and 7. From creative activities to joyful movement, our students brought learning to life in the most fun and engaging ways!
6 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
67th day of school
67th day of school
67th day of school
67th day of school
67th day of school
67th day of school
67th day of school
SKOL! and congratulations to Team 3038 for earning the Excellence in Engineering award, sponsored by Littelfuse. This award celebrates the team whose machine incorporates an engineering solution designed to have components work together seamlessly.

"Building their robot through cold, snow, and precipitation. Their part numbers, drawings, and detailed documentation with 3D printed swerve modules this team became an inspiration. When sharing designs with others, it allows others to see their implementation."
7 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Robotics
Robotics
Coming up in Community Ed!

Drafting Your Own Will / Starts Wednesday April 8th / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Spring Iris on the Snow / Wednesday April 8th / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Little Stomper Beginner Clogging Ages 3-7 / Starts Thursday April 9th / 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Beginner Kids Clogging Ages 8-12 / Starts Thursday April 9th / 5:15 - 5:45 PM
Air Fryer Veggies - Virtual Class / Thursday April 9th / 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
10 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
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ICE FRC 3038 North Branch/Chisago Lakes Robotics Team is competing at the 2026 Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional today. If you'd like to check out the action, here's a link to the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UokRhp463LM
10 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
The Viking Newsletter is available now! Read it at: https://app.smore.com/n/vq07k
12 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Your student is cordially invited to attend the Scholastic Book Fair, March 30 through April 6! Learn more by visiting the fair website for Sunrise River Elementary (https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sunriseriverelemschool) or North Branch Area Middle School (https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northbranchmiddleschool1), where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet (this allows you to add funds to a virtual account). It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs

Find our fairs at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/fair-finder.html
12 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Scholastic book fair
What an incredible night at our “We Are All the Same” Sock Hop! 💙💛

Over 400 community members came together at the North Branch Area Education Center to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day—and it was nothing short of amazing. From the dance floor to the face painting, the energy, joy, and sense of belonging filled every corner of the event.

Families enjoyed music from our DJ, fun crafts and activities, delicious treats, and even fresh Heggies pizza. Most importantly, the night was a beautiful reminder of what makes our community so special—connection, inclusion, and celebrating each other.

We’re so grateful to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make this event such a success. Take a look at some of the highlights from the evening—we think you’ll see just how special it was!
13 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Don’t forget! Join us this Thursday, March 26th at North Branch High School for a powerful evening focused on empowering youth and preventing substance use.

This FREE event is designed for parents, caregivers, and community members—featuring a keynote speaker, panel discussion, and resource fair. Plus, pizza, snacks and childcare are provided!

Let’s come together to support our kids and build a healthier, more connected community. We hope to see you there!

📍 5:30–8:00 PM
📌 North Branch High School

Check out the flyer for full details!
14 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Empowering youth
NBAHS' Advanced Floral Class is offering our Spring floral arrangements for sale for you to enjoy (or give as an Easter gift)! Please view the link to see offerings; there are options and price points from $30-$50. When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 4/2.

These students prepare your arrangements with care to industry standards, and proceeds of this sale fund learning opportunities in the Agriculture program here at NBAHS and ALC.

Review offerings: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lInFLjft3IRITVUNgZnnoMk2lwaFuXn9zVZaERE_Xg4/edit?usp=sharing

Purchase: https://gofan.co/event/6342237?schoolId=MN19629_2
14 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Flower sale
Coming up in Community Ed!

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13-Adult / Monday March 30th / 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13-Adult / Tuesday March 31st / 6:00 - 9:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts Wednesday April 1st / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / Thursday April 2nd / 5:30 - 7:45 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
17 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
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Students at the Ed Center enjoyed a special visit from Viktor this morning; on hand to promote tonight's We Are All the Same Sock Hop at the North Branch Area Education Center.

The Sock Hop starts at 5 pm and goes until 7 pm, and includes a DJ dance party, free snacks and treats, a photo booth, crafts and activities, and Heggies pizza for purchase. Admission is free for all!

We Are All the Same is a wonderful way to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and we hope you can join us!

17 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
REMINDER: The 2026 "Arabian Nights" Senior Prom and Grand March is Saturday, April 25.
Grand March: 3 - 4:30 pm NBAHS
Prom: 7:30 - 11:30 pm Jimmy's Event Center, Vadnais

Tickets are available now! Scan the QR code on the prom flier for more information.
17 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Prom tickets
Prom tickets
The NBAHS National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive next Wednesday, March 25, 8 am - 2 pm. To schedule an appointment, scan the QR code on the flier or use this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=NBHS
18 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Blood drive
The RoboGlaciers have earned a berth at the FIRST World Championships in Houston, TX, April 29-May 2!

Only seven Minnesota teams qualified for the event. Selection is based on robot performance, awards received, judges interviews and community outreach. The RoboGlaciers are all juniors, five girls and one boy and the majority have been on the team since 7th grade.

Anyone wishing to contribute to their fundraising efforts to attend Worlds can do so here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/North-Branch-Area-Education-Foundation

If you'd like to learn more about the RoboGlaciers, check out this recent feature in the County News Review: https://www.hometownsource.com/county_news_review/news/local/breaking-the-ice-roboglaciers-create-cool-robot-to-earn-worlds-trip/article_9fc4f6e2-77c0-4165-97af-60b57e92f58b.html
19 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
RoboGlaciers
RoboGlaciers
Mark your calendars! Walk and Roll to School is coming up on Wednesday May 6. Participants will meet at St. Gregory's starting at 7:05 am, with the walk to follow at 7:15 am. See flier for more details.

We hope to see you there!
19 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Walk and roll flier
On April 4, NBAPS staff is bagging groceries at Jerry’s Foods (formerly County Market) to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to continue their education. Last year, volunteers raised over $1,600! If you have shopping to do, come say "hi" between 10 am and 4 pm.
20 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
bagging groceries
bagging groceries
bagging groceries
The We Are All the Same Sock Hop is happening this Friday, March 20, from 5–7 PM at the North Branch Area Education Center.

Dance party, crafts, photo booth, and free snacks—plus Heggies Pizza and a few additional items available for cash purchase.

Free entry and open to the entire community! 💙💛
21 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Sock hop