
Please join us as we celebrate our Viking #Classof2025 in today’s #SeniorSpotlight! ❤️🖤
▪️Braelyn Branby
▪️Katerina Brewer
▪️Colton Brinkman
▪️Eli Brune
We're proud of our seniors. They are going to do AMAZING things! #Celebrate138 #VikingSeniorPride




It's going to be a beautiful morning for Walk and Roll to School! We gather at the public library starting at 7:05 am and begin walking and rolling at 7:15 am. See flier for additional details and we hope to see you there!


Mental Health Awareness Poster Contest Winners!
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Chisago County Public Health organized a poster contest to promote mental health awareness amongst students and community members. Four students were chosen to earn recognition and three of the four students were North Branch Area Middle School students! Each student had a unique interpretation of the theme and their own way to portray the importance of this topic. The winners were:
Daylynn Unrein--8th grade (butterfly)
Sydelle Jasmer--7th grade (reaching hands)
Abigail Autey--7th grade (pointing hands)
Congratulations to these students and a huge THANKS to everyone who participated in this contest!




After Career Day events concluded today, students enjoyed a BBQ lunch, games like bags, softball, and obstacle courses, as well as the first annual NBAHS Car Show! Thanks to all the businesses and individuals that made Future Forward 2025 such a great day!

Future Forward Career Day 2025 is in full swing! Tons of booths, expert panels, and classroom speakers touching on dozens and dozens of career options. It's a great day to explore the future at NBAHS!

Please join us as we celebrate our Viking #Classof2025 in today’s #SeniorSpotlight! ❤️🖤
▪️Ashley Bistodeau
▪️Isaiah Bodsberg
▪️James Boklep
▪️Jack Boley
We're proud of our seniors. They are going to do AMAZING things! #Celebrate138 #VikingSeniorPride




Please join us as we celebrate our Viking #Classof2025 in today’s #SeniorSpotlight! ❤️🖤
▪️Owen Beck
▪️Jaxon Belevender
▪️Sophia Benedict
▪️Gavin Benson
We're proud of our seniors. They are going to do AMAZING things! #Celebrate138 #VikingSeniorPride



Please join us as we celebrate our Viking #Classof2025 in today’s #SeniorSpotlight! ❤️🖤
▪️Jack Baker
▪️Kate Barrera
▪️Johanna Bartkey
▪️Dooley Beaver
We're proud of our seniors. They are going to do AMAZING things! #Celebrate138 #VikingSeniorPride





Coming up in Community Ed!
Tuesday Evening Topics: Unplug and Thrive: Finding the Right Balance with Screen Time May 6 / 5 - 6:30 PM
The Art of Aging Well: Peel Years Off Your Bio Age Virtual Workshop May 6 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Floral Design of the Month May 7 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Cat in Broken Window May 8 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.


Please join us as we celebrate our Viking #Classof2025 in today’s #SeniorSpotlight! ❤️🖤
▪️Kristen Allen
▪️Rachel Anderson
▪️Alana Archambault
▪️Clayton Bahr
We're proud of our seniors. They are going to do AMAZING things! #Celebrate138 #VikingSeniorPride




NBAHS is so excited to be hosting our second annual Future Forward Career Day on Monday, May 5! Students are going to get hands-on experiences and be able to make connections with people from many different career fields. We want to extend a special thank you to our sponsors for making this event such an amazing opportunity for our students!


Tonight, 1st graders present the "Born to Make Music" concert in the large gym at Sunrise. Concerts start at 6 and 7 pm. See flier for further details. To livestream the concerts, use this link: https://youtube.com/live/RQIZDNYeBjE?feature=share


These middle school artists never fail to amaze with their creativity and talent!
7th graders just completed an Animal Pointillism drawing project in art class. They free-hand drew their chosen animal, using their best proportion based on their reference. Students were challenged to use thousands of Sharpie dots to include the full 10-point grayscale in their animals. The variety of animals chosen really shows off the student’s personalities and interests!








Please join us as we celebrate our Viking #Classof2025 in today’s #SeniorSpotlight! ❤️🖤
▪️Marie Abadie
▪️Ethan Ahlquist
▪️Hayley Alexander
▪️Savannah Alger
We're proud of our seniors. They are going to do AMAZING things! #Celebrate138 #VikingSeniorPride



Tonight, 2nd graders present the "Music is Always There" concert in the large gym at Sunrise. Concerts start at 5, 6, and 7 pm. See flier for further details. To livestream the concerts, use this link: https://youtube.com/live/5wT453LFZNY?feature=share


Last Friday a celebration was held at NBAHS for Dameion Palmer, Alexis Lemon, and Nora Long, who have all completed the Ford ACE program this school year. Representatives from Ford corporate and Anderson Koch Ford came to recognize the three students and brought some Ford and DeWalt products to celebrate the accomplishment. Each student's family was on hand as well. Way to go Dameion, Alexis, and Nora!

Congratulations to Sunrise teacher Jake Harren, who was awarded the Outstanding Leadership Award through Education Minnesota Central last week!
Jake was introduced by kindergarten teacher Juli Summer, who had this to say about him:
Let me tell you about Jake Harren! First of all, he’s a Rockstar!
Jake began his career in Spring Lake Park, where he also was involved in the Union as a Building Representative.
Since being in North Branch, he has taught Intervention and 2nd Grade - he’s a “Jake” of all trades, according to his work partners! He even dresses up for the kids, most notably his “Clifford” costume!
For the NBEA he has been Treasurer. In this position, he has researched and facilitated the purchasing of computers for the Executive Board, as well as setting up a Google Suite for our union. In addition, he has organized member sweatshirts for our members. There are also rumors of presidential leadership in his future!
Jake not only shows leadership at school, but also in his community and at church. And he does all this with a one and two year old at home...
Finally, Jake is known as being “Mr. Positive” and an all around good guy.
Congratulations, Jake!

📱✨ Unplug and Thrive: Finding the Right Balance with Screen Time
Join North Branch ECFE for an evening focused on building healthy screen habits for your family! Learn practical tips to set boundaries, choose quality content, and create a screen time plan that supports your child’s well-being.
👨👩👧👦 Dinner is provided from 5:00–5:30 PM, followed by parent learning while kids enjoy activities, story time, songs, and the Move and Learn room!
🗓️ Tuesday, May 6
🕔 5–6:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10 per family (includes dinner)
📝 Registration required!
Register at www.nbaeconline.org or call 651.674.1220
Let’s create healthier screen habits—together! 🌟


SKOL! and congratulations to Helen Pust, who took 5th place in storytelling at the MSHSL State Speech Meet Saturday at Shakopee High School! Way to go Helen!


REMINDER: NBAHS is still looking for people who would like to show off their wheels for high school students next Monday afternoon! See the flier for details. It's going to be a great day for a car show; the forecast calls for a high of 79!

