Preschool enrollment is open at NBAPS!
We are excited to welcome new preschool friends for the upcoming school year! Our program provides a fun, supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and build confidence.
✨ Spots are filling quickly — register today!
🌐 northbranch.arux.app
📞 651-674-1220
We can’t wait to see your child in our classrooms!
⏰ Reminder! The Whitesidewalls are rocking North Branch TOMORROW! 🎸
Join us tomorrow evening for another fantastic Concerts in the Park featuring The Whitesidewalls Rock 'n' Roll Revue!
📅 Tuesday, July 14
📍 Central Park, North Branch
🕕 6:00 PM – Food trucks, farmers market & bounce house
📚 6:45 PM – Storytime and free books from Books for Better MN
🎶 7:00 PM – LIVE concert featuring The Whitesidewalls
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a free evening of great music, delicious food, and fun for the whole family.
We can't wait to see you there! 🎵🌳🎤
Join us tomorrow evening for another fantastic Concerts in the Park featuring The Whitesidewalls Rock 'n' Roll Revue!
📅 Tuesday, July 14
📍 Central Park, North Branch
🕕 6:00 PM – Food trucks, farmers market & bounce house
📚 6:45 PM – Storytime and free books from Books for Better MN
🎶 7:00 PM – LIVE concert featuring The Whitesidewalls
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a free evening of great music, delicious food, and fun for the whole family.
We can't wait to see you there! 🎵🌳🎤
🕺✨ Dance like a star this summer with the North Branch Vikettes! ✨🕺
Calling all students entering Kindergarten through 6th grade! Join the Vikettes Youth Dance Camp for four fun-filled mornings of dancing, learning, and making memories.
💃 Learn an exciting routine taught by members of the North Branch Vikettes Dance Team
🎉 Perform your routine on the final day of camp
🏈 Show off your dance at a North Branch High School Varsity Football halftime show this fall (details will be emailed)
🎁 Every participant receives a Vikettes t-shirt and poms (be sure to indicate your t-shirt size when registering!)
Camp Details:
📅 August 10–13
🕙 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 North Branch High School Auditorium (Enter Door #16)
What to Bring:
✔️ Black shorts or capris
✔️ Tennis shoes or dance shoes
✔️ Water bottle
⏰ Registration deadline: July 27
Register today: https://northbranch.arux.app/course/68/spring-summer-2026/vikettes-dance-camp-formerly-little-kickers-dance-camp-completed-grades-k-6
We can't wait to see our future Vikettes hit the dance floor! ❤️🖤
Calling all students entering Kindergarten through 6th grade! Join the Vikettes Youth Dance Camp for four fun-filled mornings of dancing, learning, and making memories.
💃 Learn an exciting routine taught by members of the North Branch Vikettes Dance Team
🎉 Perform your routine on the final day of camp
🏈 Show off your dance at a North Branch High School Varsity Football halftime show this fall (details will be emailed)
🎁 Every participant receives a Vikettes t-shirt and poms (be sure to indicate your t-shirt size when registering!)
Camp Details:
📅 August 10–13
🕙 10:00–11:30 a.m.
📍 North Branch High School Auditorium (Enter Door #16)
What to Bring:
✔️ Black shorts or capris
✔️ Tennis shoes or dance shoes
✔️ Water bottle
⏰ Registration deadline: July 27
Register today: https://northbranch.arux.app/course/68/spring-summer-2026/vikettes-dance-camp-formerly-little-kickers-dance-camp-completed-grades-k-6
We can't wait to see our future Vikettes hit the dance floor! ❤️🖤
🎶 Concerts in the Park Continues! 🎶
Join us Tonight, July 7 for an evening of great music, family fun, and community at North Branch Central Park!
🎤 Featuring: Transit Authority – bringing an exciting variety of musical genres that everyone will enjoy!
Schedule:
🌮 Food Trucks, Farmer’s Market, Bouncy House & Family Fun – 6:00 PM
📖 Storytime with Books for Better MN – 6:45 PM
🎵 Live Concert – 7:00 PM
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, invite your family and friends, and enjoy a free summer evening filled with music, activities, and fun for all ages!
📍 North Branch Central Park
📅 Tuesday, July 7
💲 Free Admission
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to North Branch High School. Watch our social media pages for updates.
Join us Tonight, July 7 for an evening of great music, family fun, and community at North Branch Central Park!
🎤 Featuring: Transit Authority – bringing an exciting variety of musical genres that everyone will enjoy!
Schedule:
🌮 Food Trucks, Farmer’s Market, Bouncy House & Family Fun – 6:00 PM
📖 Storytime with Books for Better MN – 6:45 PM
🎵 Live Concert – 7:00 PM
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, invite your family and friends, and enjoy a free summer evening filled with music, activities, and fun for all ages!
📍 North Branch Central Park
📅 Tuesday, July 7
💲 Free Admission
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to North Branch High School. Watch our social media pages for updates.
The North Branch area Arts Fest craft show has limited booths available for this year's show, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21. Vendors must have handcrafted homemade items.
For more information or questions, contact Nicole at: nfarrell@isd138.org.
For more information or questions, contact Nicole at: nfarrell@isd138.org.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Boys Basketball Camp - Completed Grades K-7 / Starts Monday July 13th
Completed Grades K-2 / 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Completed Grades 3-5 / 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Completed Grades 6-7 / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Drivers Ed with Right Away Driving School - In Person Class / Starts July 13th / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Drivers Ed with Right Away Driving School - Virtual Zoom Class / Starts July 13th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tennis Camp - Completed Grades 2-5 / Starts Monday July 13th / 10:30 - 12:00 PM
Tennis Camp - Completed Grades 6-11 / Starts Monday July 13th / 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Squish, Splat, and Splash! The Ultimate Messy Play Class - Ages 3-7 / Tuesday July 14th / 9:00 - 10:30 AM (Parents/guardians please plan to stay for the class)
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
Boys Basketball Camp - Completed Grades K-7 / Starts Monday July 13th
Completed Grades K-2 / 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Completed Grades 3-5 / 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Completed Grades 6-7 / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Drivers Ed with Right Away Driving School - In Person Class / Starts July 13th / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Drivers Ed with Right Away Driving School - Virtual Zoom Class / Starts July 13th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tennis Camp - Completed Grades 2-5 / Starts Monday July 13th / 10:30 - 12:00 PM
Tennis Camp - Completed Grades 6-11 / Starts Monday July 13th / 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Squish, Splat, and Splash! The Ultimate Messy Play Class - Ages 3-7 / Tuesday July 14th / 9:00 - 10:30 AM (Parents/guardians please plan to stay for the class)
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Lightning Tennis Camp - Completed Grades 6-11 / Starts Monday July 6th
Completed Grades 6-8 / 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Completed Grades 9-11 / 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Wrestling Camp - Completed Grades K-6 / Starts Monday July 6th / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Mini-Hawk Soccer with Skyhawks - Ages 5-7 / Starts July 6th / 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Soccer Tots with Skyhawks / Ages 2-4 Starts Monday July 6th
Ages 2-3 / 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Ages 3-4 / 9:45 - 10:15 AM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness (Monday) / Starts July 6th / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness (Wednesday) / Starts July 8th / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
Lightning Tennis Camp - Completed Grades 6-11 / Starts Monday July 6th
Completed Grades 6-8 / 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Completed Grades 9-11 / 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Wrestling Camp - Completed Grades K-6 / Starts Monday July 6th / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Mini-Hawk Soccer with Skyhawks - Ages 5-7 / Starts July 6th / 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Soccer Tots with Skyhawks / Ages 2-4 Starts Monday July 6th
Ages 2-3 / 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Ages 3-4 / 9:45 - 10:15 AM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness (Monday) / Starts July 6th / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness (Wednesday) / Starts July 8th / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
🎉 Join Us for a Free Night of Culture, Community, and Family Fun! 🎉
The North Branch Concert in the Park series continues with a special performance by Hailey Dance Studio – Hmong Folk Dance!
📅 Tuesday, June 30
📍 Central Park, North Branch
✨ Event Schedule:
🎈 Food Trucks,Farmer’s Market, Bouncy House & Family Fun – 6:00 PM
📚 Storytime & Book Reading – 6:45 PM
💃 Hmong Folk Dance Performance – 7:00 PM
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for an evening celebrating culture, community, and the arts. This free event offers something for everyone, from fun activities for kids to an engaging cultural performance that highlights the beauty and traditions of Hmong folk dance.
We look forward to seeing you in the park!
#ecrac #artslegacy
The North Branch Concert in the Park series continues with a special performance by Hailey Dance Studio – Hmong Folk Dance!
📅 Tuesday, June 30
📍 Central Park, North Branch
✨ Event Schedule:
🎈 Food Trucks,Farmer’s Market, Bouncy House & Family Fun – 6:00 PM
📚 Storytime & Book Reading – 6:45 PM
💃 Hmong Folk Dance Performance – 7:00 PM
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for an evening celebrating culture, community, and the arts. This free event offers something for everyone, from fun activities for kids to an engaging cultural performance that highlights the beauty and traditions of Hmong folk dance.
We look forward to seeing you in the park!
#ecrac #artslegacy
Chisago Age Well cordially invites you to its Thursday, Aug. 13 Dine and Discover event "Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Caregiver Support" at the Chisago County Senior Center at 9 am (as well as other locations later in the day...see flier).
Registration requested by Aug 7. Call 651-674-1025. To register online: Register through North Branch Community Ed. Click on the flier's QR code to go directly to registration page.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: More than seven million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease. One in three older adults dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Nearly 13 million Americans provide unpaid care for a family member or friend with dementia. Good news: The discovery of indicators, called biomarkers, has transformed diagnosis and helped identify dementia risk factors. New treatments slow the disease and allow those in early stages to maintain a more normal life. Our panel members will share current information on preventing, diagnosing, and treating Alzheimer’s and dementia, and resources for caregivers. Questions welcome.
Registration requested by Aug 7. Call 651-674-1025. To register online: Register through North Branch Community Ed. Click on the flier's QR code to go directly to registration page.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: More than seven million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease. One in three older adults dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Nearly 13 million Americans provide unpaid care for a family member or friend with dementia. Good news: The discovery of indicators, called biomarkers, has transformed diagnosis and helped identify dementia risk factors. New treatments slow the disease and allow those in early stages to maintain a more normal life. Our panel members will share current information on preventing, diagnosing, and treating Alzheimer’s and dementia, and resources for caregivers. Questions welcome.
🎸 Tonight's concert is moving indoors! 🎸
Due to the weather forecast, tonight's The Dweebs Concert in the Park has been moved indoors to North Branch Area High School.
📍 New Location:
North Branch Area High School
38175 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
🎈 Fun begins at 6:00 PM
📚 Guest Reader at 6:45 PM
🎶 The Dweebs take the stage at 7:00 PM
The concert is still FREE and all the family fun is still happening! Join us for an evening of music, community, and entertainment in a comfortable indoor setting.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🎤🎵
Due to the weather forecast, tonight's The Dweebs Concert in the Park has been moved indoors to North Branch Area High School.
📍 New Location:
North Branch Area High School
38175 Grand Ave
North Branch, MN 55056
🎈 Fun begins at 6:00 PM
📚 Guest Reader at 6:45 PM
🎶 The Dweebs take the stage at 7:00 PM
The concert is still FREE and all the family fun is still happening! Join us for an evening of music, community, and entertainment in a comfortable indoor setting.
We look forward to seeing you there! 🎤🎵
Coming up in Community Ed!
Elementary Theatre Day Camp Show - Completed Grades 3-4 / Starts Monday July 6th 9:00 - 11:00 AM. The not so Mysterious Disappearance of Cinderella offers up a much more contemporary twist to the old tale. Performance for family and friends Friday, July 10th, 10:30 AM at the High School Auditorium.
Middle School Theatre Day Camp Show - Completed Grades 5-7 / Starts Monday July 6th 12:00 - 3:00 PM. This 30-minute adaptation of The Wizard of OZ captures all the magic, heart, and unforgettable characters of the classic tale. Performance for family and friends Friday, July 10th, 2:00 PM at the High School Auditorium.
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
Elementary Theatre Day Camp Show - Completed Grades 3-4 / Starts Monday July 6th 9:00 - 11:00 AM. The not so Mysterious Disappearance of Cinderella offers up a much more contemporary twist to the old tale. Performance for family and friends Friday, July 10th, 10:30 AM at the High School Auditorium.
Middle School Theatre Day Camp Show - Completed Grades 5-7 / Starts Monday July 6th 12:00 - 3:00 PM. This 30-minute adaptation of The Wizard of OZ captures all the magic, heart, and unforgettable characters of the classic tale. Performance for family and friends Friday, July 10th, 2:00 PM at the High School Auditorium.
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
Thank you to everyone who supported the inaugural Driving Impact Golf Fundraiser benefiting the Maximizing Impact Endowment Fund last Sunday at North Branch Golf Course!
Inspired by the vision and generosity of Max Malmquist, the Fund creates opportunities for NBAPS students through scholarships, financial literacy, curiosity-driven learning, and student investment experiences.
Together, we are building a lasting legacy that will positively impact Viking students for generations to come. SKOL!
Inspired by the vision and generosity of Max Malmquist, the Fund creates opportunities for NBAPS students through scholarships, financial literacy, curiosity-driven learning, and student investment experiences.
Together, we are building a lasting legacy that will positively impact Viking students for generations to come. SKOL!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Girls Basketball Camp - Completed Grades K-1 / Starts Monday June 22nd / 8:30 - 9:45 AM
Girls Basketball Camp - Completed Grades 2-5 / Starts Monday June 22nd / 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Youth Pickleball Camp - Completed Grades 5-11 / Starts Monday June 22nd / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
Girls Basketball Camp - Completed Grades K-1 / Starts Monday June 22nd / 8:30 - 9:45 AM
Girls Basketball Camp - Completed Grades 2-5 / Starts Monday June 22nd / 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Youth Pickleball Camp - Completed Grades 5-11 / Starts Monday June 22nd / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
At last night's school board meeting, the board got its first look at the new banners that will grace Viking Way later this summer. The project was made possible by a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council and was led by All Culture Club advisor Pakou Lee, and assisted by art teachers Lee Ann Fallon, Molly Meysembourg, and Sydney Rydberg-Engel.
Students were exposed to cultural art styles such as Hmong Tapestry, American Indian Collage, Hispanic/Latino Mural, and Norwegian Rosemaling, and encouraged to use those styles in their original creations. Many of the projects were made into banners, others will be made into posters, and still others framed.
To see all the banners and lists of those to be posters, and those to be framed, go here: https://tinyurl.com/mwtcfvwj
Students were exposed to cultural art styles such as Hmong Tapestry, American Indian Collage, Hispanic/Latino Mural, and Norwegian Rosemaling, and encouraged to use those styles in their original creations. Many of the projects were made into banners, others will be made into posters, and still others framed.
To see all the banners and lists of those to be posters, and those to be framed, go here: https://tinyurl.com/mwtcfvwj
COMING UP THIS THURSDAY: Come gather, create, and connect! We're making hand drums together - shaping, stretching, and bringing rhythm to life by hand.
The event is Thursday, June 11, 4-7 p.m., NBAHS cafeteria. Enter through door 1. RSVP to the event by following instructions on the flier, or by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mFkYXdLJk-dIb9ZHdI_Yr9rgnUfeTo2DC09QB8BeIiE/edit?usp=drivesdk
Supplies are limited so sign up right away if you plan to attend!
The event is Thursday, June 11, 4-7 p.m., NBAHS cafeteria. Enter through door 1. RSVP to the event by following instructions on the flier, or by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mFkYXdLJk-dIb9ZHdI_Yr9rgnUfeTo2DC09QB8BeIiE/edit?usp=drivesdk
Supplies are limited so sign up right away if you plan to attend!
🛠️ Big thanks to North Branch Ace Hardware! 🛠️
Our Geometry in Construction program at North Branch Area High School wants to extend a huge thank you to North Branch Ace Hardware for their generous support and donation.
Thanks to their partnership, our students had the hands-on opportunity to learn how to transform scrap materials into something useful, creative, and brand new! We are so grateful for your investment in our growing program and our students' education.
Community partnerships like this make all the difference. Thank you again, Ace Hardware!
Our Geometry in Construction program at North Branch Area High School wants to extend a huge thank you to North Branch Ace Hardware for their generous support and donation.
Thanks to their partnership, our students had the hands-on opportunity to learn how to transform scrap materials into something useful, creative, and brand new! We are so grateful for your investment in our growing program and our students' education.
Community partnerships like this make all the difference. Thank you again, Ace Hardware!
Congratulations and best wishes to the district's 2026 retirees, recognized at this year's Staff Appreciation Breakfast earlier today!
They are (l t or): John Grund, Roberta Backus, Laurie Bednarczyk, Deb Pierce, Lorie Petrik, Diane Solberg, Pat Tepoorten, Rachelle Weinand, and Lynne Wilzbacher. Thank you all for your dedication to serving the students and families of NBAPS!
They are (l t or): John Grund, Roberta Backus, Laurie Bednarczyk, Deb Pierce, Lorie Petrik, Diane Solberg, Pat Tepoorten, Rachelle Weinand, and Lynne Wilzbacher. Thank you all for your dedication to serving the students and families of NBAPS!
7th Grade Spanish students at NBAMS spent the last 2 weeks learning about the ethnic cuisines of the different Spanish speaking countries. Then they picked a country to become an expert on and created a food truck to "sell" their authentic foods. They wrapped up the unit by getting to taste a variety of foods from Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Child and Babysitting Safety Class - Ages 11 & Older / Wednesday June 10th / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Alone Class - Ages 8 & Older / Wednesday June 10th / 12:30 - 2:30 PM
If you are registering for Child and Babysitting Safety and Home Alone classes you may bring a bag lunch and drink to eat with the instructor during the break between class.
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
Child and Babysitting Safety Class - Ages 11 & Older / Wednesday June 10th / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Home Alone Class - Ages 8 & Older / Wednesday June 10th / 12:30 - 2:30 PM
If you are registering for Child and Babysitting Safety and Home Alone classes you may bring a bag lunch and drink to eat with the instructor during the break between class.
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
Thanks for a great 2025-26 school year! Have a great summer and we'll see you in the fall!
