SKOL! and congratulations to NBAHS's Sophia Benedict. She has been selected to the Class AAA All-State Volleyball Team by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association. Way to go!
The NB Amerian Indian Parent Advisory Committee is hosting the Native American Heritage Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 21, 6 - 7:30 pm, at the North Branch Area Education Center (38705 Grand Ave.). If you've never attended, these events are great fun and a chance to learn too!
SKOL! and congratulation to NBAHS seniors Ella Kuhlman and Jordan Stumm! Yesterday afternoon, both signed letters of intent to attend Concordia, St. Paul next year and will continue their athletic careers; Ella in Basketball and Jordan in Cross Country/Track.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT TONIGHT!
THE FENTANYL CRISIS
📅 November 12 | 5-8 PM
📍 North Branch High School Cafeteria
🍕 Free pizza (5:30-6:15 PM)
Learn about the dangers of fentanyl poisoning.
Hear from experts and families impacted.
Hosted by:
Fentanyl Free Communities Foundation
Chisago County Opioid Action Council
North Branch Community Education
Come for knowledge, support, and hope. Together, we can make a difference.
#OnePillCanKill #FentanylAwareness #OpioidCrisis #CommunitySupport #FightForChange #FentanylFreeFoundation
#PAUSE4Life
Our deepest gratitude to the North Branch American Legion and local veterans, who gave up much of their day to be with students and staff across the district! It was such a pleasure to have you with us today to help teach students the importance of honoring those who serve this great nation. Thank you for your service! You can view all the photos from today here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid02HMjGHbur7N9TZxqK9yyyXSxfTw5v2JvYAip8VnGNTT64K6EiayUTTmAp9rv3WGCCl
📚✨ Evening Family Preschool – Fun for All Ages! ✨📚
Join us Tuesdays from 5:30-7 PM for stories, songs, and playtime in the Move & Learn room! Plus, parents get a chance to connect and discuss current parenting topics.
🗓️ Fall Session: Sept 17 – Dec 17 (No class Nov 5 & 26)
💲 Cost: Call about prorated amount based on classes left or scholarships!
📞 Call 651-674-1220 or scan the QR code below to register today!
Let’s learn and grow together as a family!
This week, students in 8th Grade World Cultures learned how to play Dara, a traditional Nigerian strategy game played across all of Northern Africa.
Students learned about how traditions are passed on through storytelling, and that's how this game has been passed from generation to generation. This game is believed to have been created to teach children critical thinking, strategy, and observation skills that could be transferred to hunting and trading situations.
In Africa, kids dig a grid in the ground, find some stones and sticks, and play against each other that way. Our students played with paper and colored blocks. It was a hit with everyone!
NBAPS is pleased to announce the first Floral Sale at NBAHS! The Advanced Floral Class is offering Thanksgiving floral arrangements for sale for you to enjoy (or give as a hostess gift)! Go to https://gofan.co/event/2137445?schoolId=MN19629_2 to see offerings, but know there are options and price points from $25-$53.
When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 11/20, 11/26, or 11/27. Arrangements can be picked up at the Ag room at NBAHS or delivered to district sites 11/26. Students will prepare arrangements with care to industry standards, and proceeds from this sale will fund learning opportunities in the Agriculture program at NBAHS, NBAMS, and NALC.
SKOL! and congratulations to NBAHS's Sophia Benedict. She has been selected to the Class AAA All-State Volleyball Team by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association. Way to go!
✨ Reminder: Tiny Prom is Tomorrow! ✨
Join us for "A Night to Remember" at the North Branch Area Education Center! 🕺💃
🗓 Thursday, Nov. 7
⏰ 5:30 - 7 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
Both adults and children are invited to dress up, dance, and enjoy some tasty treats! This special evening is open to students in kindergarten and younger, and admission is free. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Feel free to invite friends and make this a night to remember! 🌟
This past Friday, NBAHS Air Force JROTC cadets competed in the 2024 Viking Challenge against other Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps JROTC units from across the region. Their hard work, teamwork, and dedication truly paid off, and they brought home multiple trophies in a range of events!
Event Results:
Knowledge Bowl – 1st Place
Ethan Thelander, Madison Moran, Mars Lairson, and Rosina Gilkerson
Varsity Regulation Drill – 2nd Place
Lily Roderick (Commander), Jasmin Suppon, Hailey Payne, Connor Wessel, Amandy Yang, Mars Lairson, Rayne Yang, Jackson Thelander, Alex Xiong, and Evelina Gilkerson
JV Regulation Drill – 2nd Place
Connor Wessel (Commander), Jackson Thelander, Alex Xiong, Samantha Johnson, Mitchell Lutz, Raymond Johnson, and Evalynn Lee
Varsity Color Guard – 3rd Place
Hailey Payne (Commander), Connor Wessel, Lily Roderick, and Mars Lairson
JV Color Guard – 3rd Place
Mitchell Lutz (Commander), Evalynn Lee, Alex Xiong, and Jackson Thelander
Drone Team – 2nd Place
Ekin Lor, Blong Thor, Yileng Moua, and Megan Brynjulfson
Drone Individual – 3rd Place
Amandy Yang
Unit Personnel Inspection – 3rd Place
Jackson Thelander (Commander), Lily Roderick, Hailey Payne, Connor Wessel, Mars Lairson, Evelina Gilkerson, Amandy Yang, Rayne Yang, and Jasmin Suppon
Fitness Competition – 3rd Place
Jordan Stumm, Ethan Thelander, Mars Lairson, Ekin Lor, Joey Moua, Chuyee Vang, Rayne Yang, and Evelina Gilkerson
Those who did not compete in events were instrumental to planning, organizing, and setting up the Viking Challenge, ensuring visiting schools received a warm Viking welcome, showcasing our pride in hosting such a successful event.
SKOL! and way to go cadets!
Sixth grade students in Mrs. McWilliams English class were working on sentence structure last week. They were asked to take a stack of words and figure out the correct order and part of speech, (subject, verb, adjective, etc). Students then were asked to write the sentence and mark the parts of speech. They then rotated to the next sentence around the room. All did a great job on this as a review!
Don't miss the 5th graders Veterans Day concert on Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 am. You can listen to the livestream here: https://youtube.com/live/KO7-PUJC6Lc?feature=share
It's a wonderful salute to service!
Get ready to make a difference in our community! The NBAMS Student Council is excited to announce the annual Homeroom Food Drive Competition. Let's show our NBAMS school spirit and support the Viking Vittles program.
How to Participate:
Collect: Gather canned goods or non-perishable food items.
Compete: Homerooms will compete against other homerooms in your grade level to see who can collect the most food.
Donate: Bring donations to homeroom. The Food Drive will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 6 and end on Friday, Nov. 22.
The winning homerooms in each grade level will receive a special prize!
Let's work together to make a positive impact. Every item counts!
Congratulations to NBAPS's 2024 Leadership in Educational Excellence Award winners! Pictured are (l to r): Juanita Worthley and Lynne Wilzbacher. Pictured separately are Johannah Gillquist and Pamela Newbauer.
Pickleball Lessons Nov 11/ 5-6:30 PM
Come and learn how to play Pickleball in a fun event. Peiwu has 8 years of Pickleball experience and will coach you on how to play. At the end of each training period we will have a mini round robin tournament where you will be able to showcase your newly acquired skills against players of equivalent skill levels. Bring your own racket or use one of ours.
Pickleball Started Oct 7 / 7-9:30 PM
Pickle Ball comes to North Branch!
Six Indoor courts at North Branch Area High School, North Gym. We will have courts set up for beginners and intermediate/advanced.
Cost $5 per Monday and Wednesday (pay on site) or $20 for a 5 punches punch card. Punch cards may be purchased at the North Branch Community Education Office 651-674-1025.
Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts Nov 11 / 3-6 PM
Is Your Waistband Too Tight Today? How to Beat Belly Bloat Virtual Workshop Nov 12 / 6-7:30 PM
Social Security Facts and Strategies Nov 12 / 6:30-8 PM
Beginner Needle Felting Ornaments Nov 14 / 6:30-8:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
🎃 What an amazing turnout for our UnScary Halloween party last week! Over 350 children and 330 adults joined us for a night full of fun, games, and treats. NBAEC staff, together with the NBAHS National Honor Society, worked together to create an unforgettable experience for everyone. From the trick-or-treat stations to the “UnScary” walk-through, halloween tattoos, carnival games, spider crafts and tasty treats, it was a night to remember! Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a success! 🧡👻
Arts Fest is coming up Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 am to 3pm at NBAHS! There will be over 200 crafters, and free shuttle service from the middle school. Only $2 admission! See flier for more details.
NBAMS 6th grade art students had the opportunity to create Peace Posters for a contest with the North Branch Lions Club. Art teacher, Lee Ann Falen, and Lions Club member, Bob Olsen, worked together to offer our students the challenge of visually representing what the contest theme of "Peace Without Limits" could look like. All 30 art students created a poster and the class voted on which projects they thought were the strongest. The 10 that earned the most votes were sent to the Lions Club for final judging.
The final results were:
1st place with $100 prize--Grant Ray
2nd place with $75 prize--Bailee Eisenschenk
3rd place with $50 prize--Emilee Determan
The next step is having Grant's drawing move on to the next step of judging. This is an international contest, so only one project from many countries will be chosen as the overall winner.
* Pictured left to right in the large group photo, front row--Emilee Determan, Bailee Eisenschenk and Grant Ray. Adults in back row--NBAMS Assistant Principal Matt Lattimore, Principal Kelly Detzler, Lions Club member Bob Olsen and NBAMS art teacher Lee Ann Falen.
UPDATE: This post has been edited to reflect that Bailee finished in 2nd place and Emilee in third place. Sorry for the error!
✨ A Night to Remember: Tiny Prom! ✨
Get ready to dance the night away with your little ones! 🎶👯♀️
🎉 North Branch Area Community Education presents Tiny Prom – a fun-filled evening for kids (Kindergarten & younger) AND adults. Everyone is welcome to dress their best and enjoy dancing, treats, and memories that will last a lifetime! 💃🕺
📅 When: Thursday, Nov. 7
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM
📍 Where: North Branch Area Education Center
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
Don't miss out on this unforgettable night! See you there with your dancing shoes on! 👠✨
