NBAMS 6th grade hex 1 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 students the challenge of visually representing what the contest theme of "Together as One" could look like.
All 30 art students created posters and the class voted on which projects were the strongest. The 10 that earned the most votes were sent to the Lions Club to narrow down the top three entries.
The final results were:
1st place with $100 prize--Tannar Wolff
2nd place with $75 prize--Grace Wenzel
3rd place with $50 prize--Zia Anderson
The next step is having Tannar’s drawing move on to another round of judging. This is an international contest, so only one project from many countries will be chosen as the overall winner.
Pictured (l to r) in front row: Grace Wenzel, Tannar Wolff and Zia Anderson. Back row: Lions Club member Bob Olsen, NBAMS Assistant Principal Matt Lattimore, art teacher Lee Ann Falen and Principal Kelly Detzler,
All 30 art students created posters and the class voted on which projects were the strongest. The 10 that earned the most votes were sent to the Lions Club to narrow down the top three entries.
The final results were:
1st place with $100 prize--Tannar Wolff
2nd place with $75 prize--Grace Wenzel
3rd place with $50 prize--Zia Anderson
The next step is having Tannar’s drawing move on to another round of judging. This is an international contest, so only one project from many countries will be chosen as the overall winner.
Pictured (l to r) in front row: Grace Wenzel, Tannar Wolff and Zia Anderson. Back row: Lions Club member Bob Olsen, NBAMS Assistant Principal Matt Lattimore, art teacher Lee Ann Falen and Principal Kelly Detzler,
Congratulations to NBAPS's Leaders in Educational Excellence award winners, who were honored at last night's banquet hosted by Resource Training and Solutions. They are (l to r): Matt Lattimore, Taylor Neil, Amanda Cook, and Maggie Hubbling. SKOL!
Here's some great photos taken of the 2025 Viking Challenge by Communications Squadron Commander, Cadet Tracy Vang!
The Challenge went great for the Vikings. Both the JV and Varsity Drill Teams performed exceptionally well, earning third place in Team Commander Inspection, Color Guard, Unarmed Exhibition Drill, and Unarmed Regulation Drill. They also earned second place in the Drone Competition, and Raymond Johnson took first place in Individual Drone with the fastest time of the day. At the end of the competition, the Vikings finished third overall!
To read more, and see more photos of the event, go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17GXkhrySr/
The Challenge went great for the Vikings. Both the JV and Varsity Drill Teams performed exceptionally well, earning third place in Team Commander Inspection, Color Guard, Unarmed Exhibition Drill, and Unarmed Regulation Drill. They also earned second place in the Drone Competition, and Raymond Johnson took first place in Individual Drone with the fastest time of the day. At the end of the competition, the Vikings finished third overall!
To read more, and see more photos of the event, go to: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17GXkhrySr/
The fall play, The Suessification of A Midsummer Night's Dream, is less than a month away! The show runs from November 21 through November 23, and tickets are $12. See the flier for more details and scan the QR for tickets.
Welding students at NBAHS said "thank you" to Airgas this week! NBAHS applied for and received a $5,000 grant from Airgas to purchase a new multi-process welder, a welding coupon bend tester, and a large handful of other supplies used in the shop.
NBAHS is proud to be growing a strong welding and metal fabrication program and expanding a wide range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities for students. These programs are designed to help students discover their passions, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for successful futures in high-demand industries that offer sustainable wages and valuable, industry-recognized credentials.
SKOL! and thanks to Airgas for partnering with NBAHS to strengthen these opportunities!
NBAHS is proud to be growing a strong welding and metal fabrication program and expanding a wide range of Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities for students. These programs are designed to help students discover their passions, gain hands-on experience, and prepare for successful futures in high-demand industries that offer sustainable wages and valuable, industry-recognized credentials.
SKOL! and thanks to Airgas for partnering with NBAHS to strengthen these opportunities!
Ms. Maggie’s class got into the Halloween spirit last week with a yummy healthy candy corn themed snack! (Banana, mandarin oranges, a squirt of cool-whip, and of course a candy corn 😉) it was SPOOK-TACULAR! 🎃🖤🧡
📢 Your voice matters! Chisago County has collected the numbers on substance use in our community—but they need your story to understand the “why.” Click on the survey link below to share your experiences by December 31. Your input will guide future community health efforts and will help make an impact on the community!
https://forms.office.com/g/Xetreys5gB
https://forms.office.com/g/Xetreys5gB
Coming up in Community Ed!
Pickleball Lessons / Starts November 3 / 5:00 - 6:30
Youth Pickleball Lessons / Starts November 3 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts November 5 / 6:30 - 7:30
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / November 6 / 6:00 - 7:45
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Pickleball Lessons / Starts November 3 / 5:00 - 6:30
Youth Pickleball Lessons / Starts November 3 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts November 5 / 6:30 - 7:30
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / November 6 / 6:00 - 7:45
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
SKOL! and congratulations to Sharleen Garcia-Velazquez and Sharis Garcia-Velazquez on being named to the Minnesota Soccer Coaches Association All-State Teams! 🌟
Sharleen earned First Team honors, and Sharis was selected to the Second Team. We’re so proud of your hard work, leadership, and dedication on the field. SKOL Vikings!
Sharleen earned First Team honors, and Sharis was selected to the Second Team. We’re so proud of your hard work, leadership, and dedication on the field. SKOL Vikings!
High school activities is hosting its winter sports meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The accompanying graphic contains more specific information about meeting locations
Today was Unity Day at NBAMS; the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Participants wear or share orange to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Students were provided an orange heart and asked to write examples of how they can support others who have been hurt or harmed, treat others with kindness, be more accepting of people’s differences, or help include those who are left out. Hearts were hung in the main hallway for all to enjoy!
Students from the All Culture Club staffed concessions for Tuesday night's Vikings football quarterfinal win over Rock Ridge. They were raising money for the All Culture Club, which empowers students to lead activities that celebrate and promote the many cultures represented in our schools. SKOL! and thanks!
💙 Hearts for Evelyn 💙
Staff at the North Branch Area Education Center are rallying behind Evelyn, a brave kindergarten student awaiting a life-saving heart transplant. Today, staff proudly wore Hearts for Evelyn shirts to show their love and support for her and her family.
Evelyn’s journey is being shared on her Facebook page, Hearts for Evelyn (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567380579056), where you can follow her story as she waits for her new heart. Her family is also partnered with the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) — a national nonprofit that helps families like theirs raise funds for transplant-related needs, allowing them to focus on what matters most: caring for Evelyn.
Every post, picture, and update shared through Hearts for Evelyn is part of her story — and by following along, you become part of her community of hope, love, and strength.
💗 Learn more or offer your support at: https://cota.org/cotaforevelynsheart
Staff at the North Branch Area Education Center are rallying behind Evelyn, a brave kindergarten student awaiting a life-saving heart transplant. Today, staff proudly wore Hearts for Evelyn shirts to show their love and support for her and her family.
Evelyn’s journey is being shared on her Facebook page, Hearts for Evelyn (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567380579056), where you can follow her story as she waits for her new heart. Her family is also partnered with the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) — a national nonprofit that helps families like theirs raise funds for transplant-related needs, allowing them to focus on what matters most: caring for Evelyn.
Every post, picture, and update shared through Hearts for Evelyn is part of her story — and by following along, you become part of her community of hope, love, and strength.
💗 Learn more or offer your support at: https://cota.org/cotaforevelynsheart
SKOL! and congratulations to Senior Jacob Edmonds and Junior Jackson Puelston! They are the first NBAHS boys soccer players selected to the Minnesota Soccer Coaches Association All-State Second Team; in the top 3% of Class AA players in the state. Way to represent, Vikings!
There are a few openings for the Patron Tour this Friday, from 7:45 am to 12:30 pm. Tours start at the NBAEC (38705 Grand Ave.) with an opportunity to meet and talk with Supt. Paul. We will then proceed to visit all district schools before we enjoy a delicious lunch provided by the district.
Anyone interested can contact Community Relations Coordinator Pat Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org or 651-674-1018.
Anyone interested can contact Community Relations Coordinator Pat Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org or 651-674-1018.
SCRED offers adult basic education at no cost to students in Chisago and Pine Counties. See flier for further details.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Secret Agent's Lab with Kidcreate Studio (5-12 years) / October 22 / 4 - 5:00 PM
Esports Ages 13 to 12th Grade / Deadline to register is October 24th / Esports Information Meeting - Tuesday October 21st at 3:00 PM in the High School Media Center / The 2025-26 season begins November 10th
All Occasion Card Stamping / October 27 / 7 - 9:00 PM
Medicare 101 / October 28 / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Daisies in a Jar-Acrylic Painting class / October 28 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Middle School Musical A Christmas Line: A North Pole Musical Grades 6-8
Auditions November 5 from 3-7pm North Branch Area High School, Auditorium. Please enter door #11.
Performances will take place on December 13 at 7pm and December 14 at 2pm.
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
🎃 Un-Scary Halloween Party! 👻
Friday, Oct. 24 • 6–7:30 PM
North Branch Area Education Center
🎟 Entry: Bring a box of Mac & Cheese for the food shelf!
Come in your un-scary costume for games, crafts, and treats!
🚗 Park in the bus corral or Ed Center lot — enter Door 1 or Door 9.
🧡 Sponsored by North Branch Community Ed & NBHS National Honor Society.
Friday, Oct. 24 • 6–7:30 PM
North Branch Area Education Center
🎟 Entry: Bring a box of Mac & Cheese for the food shelf!
Come in your un-scary costume for games, crafts, and treats!
🚗 Park in the bus corral or Ed Center lot — enter Door 1 or Door 9.
🧡 Sponsored by North Branch Community Ed & NBHS National Honor Society.
Earlier this week the North Branch Area Education Foundation (NBAEF) hosted a pumpkin patch for early learning students it the NBAEC. They brought 250 pumpkins and set up a "patch" for the kids to select a pumpkin; there was games and snacks too. Thanks NBAEF!
🎉 Join us for “The Power of Play!” 🎉
Discover how play helps your child grow, learn, and thrive! This fun, hands-on ECFE class will give parents and caregivers practical ways to support healthy development through play. Learn simple strategies to encourage meaningful play at home, strengthen your bond, and make everyday moments learning opportunities.
🍽 Dinner served: 5:00–5:30 PM
👩🏫 Parent session: 5:30–6:30 PM (children enjoy activities, stories, and songs!)
📅 Tuesday, October 21 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10/family (dinner included)
📝 Registration required — sign up at www.nbaeconline.org or call 651-674-1220
Let’s learn, laugh, and play together! 💫
Discover how play helps your child grow, learn, and thrive! This fun, hands-on ECFE class will give parents and caregivers practical ways to support healthy development through play. Learn simple strategies to encourage meaningful play at home, strengthen your bond, and make everyday moments learning opportunities.
🍽 Dinner served: 5:00–5:30 PM
👩🏫 Parent session: 5:30–6:30 PM (children enjoy activities, stories, and songs!)
📅 Tuesday, October 21 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10/family (dinner included)
📝 Registration required — sign up at www.nbaeconline.org or call 651-674-1220
Let’s learn, laugh, and play together! 💫
