🎉 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!
Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2026!
Those unable to attend Sunday's commencement (doors open at 12:30 pm and the ceremony starts at 2 pm), can livestream the proceedings at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djsd8jaYuts
Those unable to attend Sunday's commencement (doors open at 12:30 pm and the ceremony starts at 2 pm), can livestream the proceedings at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djsd8jaYuts
Wyatt Helberg is headed to the state tennis individual championship!
The match will be streamed on NSPN TV at 11:30am. Here are links to watch Wyatt or other state tennis action:
Boys Tennis Doubles: AA Championship
Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/31802
Boys Tennis Singles: AA Championship
Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/31801
Boys Tennis Doubles: A Championship
Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/31800
Boys Tennis Singles: A Championship
Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/31799
Subscriptions are $12/month or just $33/year. These plans cover all content on NSPN.tv, including all MSHSL regular and postseason games and tournaments.
The match will be streamed on NSPN TV at 11:30am. Here are links to watch Wyatt or other state tennis action:
Boys Tennis Doubles: AA Championship
Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/31802
Boys Tennis Singles: AA Championship
Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/31801
Boys Tennis Doubles: A Championship
Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/31800
Boys Tennis Singles: A Championship
Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/31799
Subscriptions are $12/month or just $33/year. These plans cover all content on NSPN.tv, including all MSHSL regular and postseason games and tournaments.
Yesterday there was a walking pep fest at NBAHS for the golfers and track and feild athletes headed to state. Here is the announcement that was read over the PA:
Good morning North Branch Area High School! Today we are honoring some of our Vikings who have earned the opportunity to compete at the state level!
We have 2 golfers who qualified for the state tournament. Those individuals are junior Jenna Minke, and sophomore Nick Melvin. This is Jenna’s first time competing at state and Nick’s 4th state appearance. They will golf on Tuesday, June 9th and Wednesday, June 10th at the Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan.
We would also like to recognize individuals from our boys and girls Track and Field team who will be competing at the MSHSL state meet tomorrow and Saturday at St. Michael Albertville High School:
Sophia Thorsen - 100M Dash, 200M Dash, 4x100 Relay, and Long Jump
Kailie Kopp, Rachel Halseth - 4x100 Relay
Ella Dick - 4x100 Relay, Pole Vault
Brooke Giese - Pole Vault
Amelia Lattimore, Nolan Weidenhamer - Long Jump
The girls also placed second as a team!
We are so proud of the accomplishments of all of these students and as a way of congratulating them and sending them off with Viking style, we will be doing a walk-through pepfest. At this time would all classes please make their way to the main hallway for the walk-through pep fest. SKOL Vikings!!!!
Good morning North Branch Area High School! Today we are honoring some of our Vikings who have earned the opportunity to compete at the state level!
We have 2 golfers who qualified for the state tournament. Those individuals are junior Jenna Minke, and sophomore Nick Melvin. This is Jenna’s first time competing at state and Nick’s 4th state appearance. They will golf on Tuesday, June 9th and Wednesday, June 10th at the Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan.
We would also like to recognize individuals from our boys and girls Track and Field team who will be competing at the MSHSL state meet tomorrow and Saturday at St. Michael Albertville High School:
Sophia Thorsen - 100M Dash, 200M Dash, 4x100 Relay, and Long Jump
Kailie Kopp, Rachel Halseth - 4x100 Relay
Ella Dick - 4x100 Relay, Pole Vault
Brooke Giese - Pole Vault
Amelia Lattimore, Nolan Weidenhamer - Long Jump
The girls also placed second as a team!
We are so proud of the accomplishments of all of these students and as a way of congratulating them and sending them off with Viking style, we will be doing a walk-through pepfest. At this time would all classes please make their way to the main hallway for the walk-through pep fest. SKOL Vikings!!!!
ONE WEEK AWAY: 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!
Students wanted! You could help paint North Branch's next mural!
Student Mural Paint Day is on June 18, with two session times available at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm.
During each session, the muralist will give a brief presentation about the project and their artistic process, followed by an invitation for students to participate in painting the mural. This event is open to all students, and our hope is to inspire creativity and connect young people with public art in our community.
Remember to dress for paint!
Student Mural Paint Day is on June 18, with two session times available at 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm.
During each session, the muralist will give a brief presentation about the project and their artistic process, followed by an invitation for students to participate in painting the mural. This event is open to all students, and our hope is to inspire creativity and connect young people with public art in our community.
Remember to dress for paint!
NBAMS 6th grade Spanish students spent a week creating games to teach Kindergarten Spanish students basic conversation words. The 6th graders then visited the Ed Center and spent the class period teaching and playing their games with the younger students. As it was such a beautiful day, the classes met outside to learn under the sun. Sounds like fun!
On Friday, Outdoor Adventures went on the finale field trip, white water kayaking on the Kettle River in Sandstone with Hard Water Sports. The students did amazing and had a fantastic time. There were rapids, little alcoves, waterfalls, and cliff jumping. This adventure will hopefully be an experience the students will never forget. Thank you to the North Branch Area Education Foundation for fully funding this amazing experience for all of these students!
