Get your tickets now for the 15th annual Perfect 10 event: Rubies and Roses on Saturday, Oct. 11!

Join the North Branch Area Education Foundation for a fun evening of socializing, silent auctions, games, raffles, and entertainment from our own AJ Spoff!

Scan the QR on the poster or go to https://www.nbaef.org/ to purchase tickets.

All proceeds go to supporting students and staff at North Branch Area Public Schools!
7 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
rubies and roses
This photo was taken Friday night at the football game. Pretty cool!
7 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Rainbow over Vikings
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.
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
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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!
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
school board
tunnel of appreciation
tunnel of appreciation
tunnel of appreciation
tunnel of appreciation
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!
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
golf scramble
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.
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Walk and roll flier
🌟 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!
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Free preschool
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.
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
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🎨 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!
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Craft fair
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
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
first day of school 2025
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!
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
FFA at the fair
FFA at the fair
FFA at the fair
FFA at the fair
FFA at the fair
FFA at the fair
FFA at the fair
FFA at the fair
FFA at the fair
FFA at the fair
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.
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
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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!
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
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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!

8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
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Welcome Days got underway yesterday and the Ed Center was bursting with excitement and energy. The 2025-26 school year is almost here!
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Welcome Days
Welcome Days
Welcome Days
Welcome Days
Welcome Days
Welcome Days
Welcome Days
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."
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
One Act Play
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!
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
nbams
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!
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
golf scramble
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!
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
nbahs
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.
8 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
ABE