North Branch Area Public Schools

Coming up in Community Ed!

Essentrics Restorative Fitness / Starts Monday February 2nd / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Winter Tennis Camp Grades 2-5 / Starts Tuesday February 3rd / 2:45 - 4:15 PM
Science Fair with Kidcreate Ages 5-12 / Starts Wednesday February 4th / 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Essentrics Restorative Fitness / Starts Wednesday February 4th / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Winter Tennis Camp Grade 6 / Starts Thursday February 5th / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Video Game Design Grades 4-8 Virtual Class / Saturday February 7th / 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Painting Handmade Birdhouses / Sunday February 8th / 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Middle School Art Club Grades 7th & 8th / Starts Monday February 9th / 2:45 - 4:00 PM
Drivers Education Zoom Class / Starts February 9th / 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

SKOL! and congratulations to 2026 Snow King and Queen Tate Erickson and Kailey Perrault!

The court (l to r): Logan Hammel, Trystyn Johnson, Bo Pederson, Jackson Schlagel, King Tate Erickson, Queen Kailey Perrault, Aubrey Overson, Ella Dick, Charlotte Johnson, and Alayna Garcia.

Coming up in Community Ed!

ZumbaFitness Class / January 12th to April 2nd, Tuesdays & Thursdays/ 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Heart Health for Women Virtual Class / February 2 / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Gulten 101: Understanding the Basics / February 2 / 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Winter Tennis Camp / Grade 6 Starts February 3 / 2:45 - 4:15 PM
Winter Tennis Camp / Grades 2 - 5 Starts February 5 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Science Fair with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) / Starts February 4 / 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Due to dangerous temperatures, North Branch Area Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 23. This includes early childhood programs, school age care, and Community Education programs. Staff should not report. All buildings will be closed.

Thank you.

NBAMS 6th graders just completed a 12” x 18” Geometric Animal drawing in art class. This project was inspired by Erik Abel, an artist from Oregon who uses geometric lines to break up ideas into shapes. He also incorporates pattern and emphasizes visual balance in his art.

Students chose an animal as their inspiration and had the choice of using pastel chalk or oil pastel for their media. The results are uniquely beautiful. Proud art teacher is Lee Ann Falen.

💛 Good Enough Is Truly Enough 💛

Parenting doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
Children don’t need flawless parents—they need present, responsive, and caring adults who show up most of the time.

Join us as we explore Good Enough Parenting:
✨ Letting go of unrealistic expectations
✨ Balancing love and limits
✨ Embracing mistakes, repair, and everyday connection
✨ Supporting healthy emotional development and resilience

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing enough?”—this space is for you.
Because showing up, trying again, and loving your child matters more than getting it right every time.

📅 See flyer for details
👶 Open to parents & caregivers

Congratulations to 8th-grade students who successfully completed the Spanish Level 1 testing in Senora Anderson’s Spanish 8 class! These students will have the opportunity to take Spanish Level 2 at the high school as a freshman next year! Nice job!

Pictured in no particular order: Brolin Lopez, Breanna Bartels, Sophia Marty, Avree Bengston, Sawyer Peterson, James Boley, Shelby Randolph, Marcus Edwards, Christian Sanders, John Steffen, and Jaiden Lewis. Not pictured: Hanna Aung, Isaac Beckman, Jocelyn Marvin, and Dustin Goggin

We are requesting formal dress donations from you! From January 20 through February 26, the North Branch High School Prom Committee will be collecting gently used Prom dresses from our community for students planning to attend Prom.

All donated dresses can be dropped off in the main office of the North Branch High School (Door #1) between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. We accept all colors, styles, and sizes of gently used formal dresses, dress shoes, jewelry, handbags, and any other Prom attire/accessories. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Houle at 651-674-1511 or khoule@isd138.org. Thank you for your support!

On Friday morning at the MSBA Leadership Conference, staff, along with the School Board Chair and students, held a workshop on the cell phone guidelines called "Year Two of Cell Phone Restrictions: Student Voices and Lessons Learned ." They talked about what worked and what needed adjustments to make the guidelines such a success at NBAHS.

Coming up in Community Ed!

Floral Design of the Month / January 22nd / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Fun with Resin Class (Families Welcome) / January 22nd / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Little Stomper Beginner Clogging Class Ages 3-7 / Starts January 22nd / 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Beginner Kids Clogging Ages 8-12 / Starts January 22nd / 5:15 - 5:45 PM
Beginner Teen/Adult Clogging Ages 13-Adult / Starts January 22nd / 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Social Security Facts & Strategies / January 27th / 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Over 300 people came together for a magical Tiny Prom last night! Guests walked the red carpet, danced to fun music, and created their own crowns, filling the evening with smiles, laughter, and celebration.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this special event such a success!

A representative from Auer Steel, which serves the HVAC community, visited NBAHS welding classes this week and taught students how to solder. Thanks To Auer for lending their expertise to help students learn a new skill!

Max Malmquist, local author and NBAHS graduate, was on hand at last Thursday's school board meeting to donate $100,000 to create long-term scholarships for NBAPS graduates.

Malmquist will continue to provide two scholarships of $2,500 annually for graduating seniors, and be involved in the launch of “The Max Advantage Financial Challenge” this spring. The Max Advantage is a personal finance competition focused on budgeting, saving, investing, and practical money management.

On behalf of all of us at NBAPS, SKOL! and thank you Max!

Coming up in Community Ed!

Zumba Fitness Class / Starts January 13th / 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Drop In and Play for Early Ages (Birth to 5 years old, no cost, no registration - just come as you are! Siblings are welcome!) / Starts January 13th / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Infant ECFE - Birth to 12 months / Starts January 13th / 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Terrific Tots on the Move - 18 to 35 Months / Starts January 14th / 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder Grades 1-6 Virtual Class / January 17th / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

North Branch Area Community Education, along with the North Branch Beautification Association, is hosting a Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 21! Proceeds will go toward the Veterans Memorial.

The tourney is open to players 12 and up. See the flier for additional details; the deadline for registration is February 16. Registration is limited so register early! 

SKOL! to Scheuring Speed Sports for its donation of $200 to North Branch Area High School. A number of NBAHS students were on hand for the donation, surrounding sled #44, the sled of Scheuring Speed Sports pro racer and NBAHS alumnus Anson Scheele. Students were also given a tour of the team's race trailer. Thank you Scheuring Speed Sports for your continued support of NBAHS and its students!

COMING IN FEB: Join us for a FREE Dine & Discover event for older adults and caregivers! 🍽️
Learn practical tips for staying strong and healthy as we age with expert guidance on movement and nutrition. Enjoy a light meal, connect with others, and leave with ideas you can actually use.
📅 Thursday, Feb. 12 | Multiple locations & times
📞 Registration requested by Feb. 6 - call 651-674-1225 or register online at https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/-1/program_id/14
See the flyer for details and help spread the word!

Due to weather conditions, North Branch Area Public Schools is cancelling all afternoon and evening activities for today, Tuesday, Jan. 6. This includes both K-12 activities and Community Education events.

Due to icy road conditions, North Branch Area Public Schools is closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 6. This includes early childhood programs and school age care. Staff should not report, all buildings will be closed.

Afternoon and evening Community Education programs and activities will be assessed later this morning.