Join the Vikettes Dance Team for an afternoon of dancing and celebration! They will be showcasing routines and spotlighting dancers on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 11 am to 1 pm in the NBAHS gym. Admission is $5 at the door. See flier for additional details.
More job shadowing for high school students interested in the automotive industry. Last week students were treated to a tour of the shops at Kadlec Chevrolet here in North Branch. They also had the opportunity to job shadow in their area of interest. Thanks Kadlec Chev!
Eighth graders just finished their printmaking project!
Each student depicted their idea on a 4”x6” rubber slab, carving away about half of the area to achieve a 50/50 balance. They picked their own color combinations of printing ink and paper, creating a unique series of their best 2 or 3 prints.
This project had a focus on balance and contrast to ensure the ideas would translate well. Mrs. Falen and the students hope you enjoy their work!
Each student depicted their idea on a 4”x6” rubber slab, carving away about half of the area to achieve a 50/50 balance. They picked their own color combinations of printing ink and paper, creating a unique series of their best 2 or 3 prints.
This project had a focus on balance and contrast to ensure the ideas would translate well. Mrs. Falen and the students hope you enjoy their work!
Crossing guards Maria Bloomquist, Vicki Noakes, and Jaime Jorgenson received coffee yesterday morning from an anonymous member of our community! They wanted to give thanks and recognize the hard work our crossing guards do every day in order to keep our students safe. Thank you to the person who took the time to honor them!
TOMORROW: 🌟 Let’s Talk About Children’s Mental Health! 🌟
It can be tough to know where to start when your child needs support — but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join us on Thursday, December 4, from 6:00–7:30 PM at North Branch Area High School for a free session open to everyone!
Learn about local mental health resources, school and county supports, and practical tools to help your child thrive. NAMI Minnesota will share “The ABC’s of Support” to make sense of services and where to turn for help.
💙 Free and open to all
🥤 Snacks and refreshments provided
💻 Virtual option available when you register
📍 North Branch Area High School Media Center
📅 Thursday, December 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM
It can be tough to know where to start when your child needs support — but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join us on Thursday, December 4, from 6:00–7:30 PM at North Branch Area High School for a free session open to everyone!
Learn about local mental health resources, school and county supports, and practical tools to help your child thrive. NAMI Minnesota will share “The ABC’s of Support” to make sense of services and where to turn for help.
💙 Free and open to all
🥤 Snacks and refreshments provided
💻 Virtual option available when you register
📍 North Branch Area High School Media Center
📅 Thursday, December 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Community Ed presents "A Christmas Line - A North Pole Musical" on December 13 (7 pm) and 14 (2 pm). To get tickets to this middle school musical directed by Angela Lund, scan the QR code on the flier or use this link: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN19629?activity=Performing%20Arts
Tickets are $6. See you there!
Tickets are $6. See you there!
SKOL! and congratulations to kindergarten teacher Johannah Gillquist. She has been named a Best Elementary Teacher finalist in the 2025 Best of Isanti-Chisago Area Reader's Choice awards. Way to go Johannah!
NBAHS FFA members are again offering Holiday floral arrangements for sale for you to enjoy (or give as a hostess gift)!
Please view the link to see offerings (https://gofan.co/event/5542520?schoolId=MN19629_2), but know there are options and price points from $30-$42.
When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 12/23.
These students prepare your arrangements with care to industry standards, and proceeds of this sale fund learning opportunities in the Agriculture program here at NBAHS!
Please view the link to see offerings (https://gofan.co/event/5542520?schoolId=MN19629_2), but know there are options and price points from $30-$42.
When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 12/23.
These students prepare your arrangements with care to industry standards, and proceeds of this sale fund learning opportunities in the Agriculture program here at NBAHS!
In Intro to Engineering, high school students are learning how to design and create in CAD (computer-aided design). They can then see their designs come to life through the 3-D printer. Their first project with CAD was to create a nameplate. The nameplate must be able to hold something and have a name on it.
The next project was to create chess pieces for a staff member. Each student was in charge of designing at least two pieces.
Their most recent project is to create a 3-D puzzle. Each puzzle had to have at least two pieces. They had to create an assembly file for it in CAD as well. Through that they assembled their project using Solid Edge before printing it to make sure their pieces fit together.
All of the designs were created by the students using Solid Edge. They first sketch their design, create it in Solid Edge, and print it using the 3-D printer. Students will end the semester with a reverse engineering project. Nice work!
The next project was to create chess pieces for a staff member. Each student was in charge of designing at least two pieces.
Their most recent project is to create a 3-D puzzle. Each puzzle had to have at least two pieces. They had to create an assembly file for it in CAD as well. Through that they assembled their project using Solid Edge before printing it to make sure their pieces fit together.
All of the designs were created by the students using Solid Edge. They first sketch their design, create it in Solid Edge, and print it using the 3-D printer. Students will end the semester with a reverse engineering project. Nice work!
Earlier this week 7th grade students were working hard right up to the break with the owl pellet lab! Students were picking out the different bones and will be identifying and laying out the structure of the owl pellets.
A happy Thanksgiving to you all!
REMINDER: 🌟 Let’s Talk About Children’s Mental Health! 🌟
It can be tough to know where to start when your child needs support — but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join us on Thursday, December 4, from 6:00–7:30 PM at North Branch Area High School for a free session open to everyone!
Learn about local mental health resources, school and county supports, and practical tools to help your child thrive. NAMI Minnesota will share “The ABC’s of Support” to make sense of services and where to turn for help.
💙 Free and open to all
🥤 Snacks and refreshments provided
💻 Virtual option available when you register
📍 North Branch Area High School Media Center
📅 Thursday, December 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM
It can be tough to know where to start when your child needs support — but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join us on Thursday, December 4, from 6:00–7:30 PM at North Branch Area High School for a free session open to everyone!
Learn about local mental health resources, school and county supports, and practical tools to help your child thrive. NAMI Minnesota will share “The ABC’s of Support” to make sense of services and where to turn for help.
💙 Free and open to all
🥤 Snacks and refreshments provided
💻 Virtual option available when you register
📍 North Branch Area High School Media Center
📅 Thursday, December 4 | 6:00–7:30 PM
The Middle School Student Council recently hosted a food drive to collect items to restock the middle school food pantry. Altogether they collected 2,065 total items! The grade level winners were: 8th - Mr. Weeks Advisory, 7th - Mrs. Rafftery's Advisory, 6th - Mr. Pawliks Advisory. Nice job!
This year marks the first offering of Geometry in Construction as an alternative to traditional Geometry—and students are off to an impressive start.
Working from a provided blueprint of a 14' x 36' single-story house, students used a 1:25 scale to recreate the structure. Each student was responsible for building one wall, with larger sections completed by small groups. The twist: they only received the blueprint for their wall and couldn’t see the full design until assembly day.
This hands-on challenge required accuracy, teamwork, and accountability, as every piece needed to align perfectly for the house to come together. We’re proud of their craftsmanship and excited to keep building meaningful learning experiences!
Working from a provided blueprint of a 14' x 36' single-story house, students used a 1:25 scale to recreate the structure. Each student was responsible for building one wall, with larger sections completed by small groups. The twist: they only received the blueprint for their wall and couldn’t see the full design until assembly day.
This hands-on challenge required accuracy, teamwork, and accountability, as every piece needed to align perfectly for the house to come together. We’re proud of their craftsmanship and excited to keep building meaningful learning experiences!
Coach Justin Voss has been selected as the head coach for the North Team in the 2025 Minnesota High School Football All-Star Game, which celebrates the best players in the state of Minnesota!
The Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Football Coaches Association sponsor the North vs South football game on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 pm at US Bank Stadium. Players and coaches representing 75 schools and 37 sub-districts will participate in this year’s game. They were selected by members of the Minnesota Football Coaches Association.
Congrats, Coach Voss!
The Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Football Coaches Association sponsor the North vs South football game on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 pm at US Bank Stadium. Players and coaches representing 75 schools and 37 sub-districts will participate in this year’s game. They were selected by members of the Minnesota Football Coaches Association.
Congrats, Coach Voss!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED / December 11 / 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class / December 11 / 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Winter Rabbit Painting Class / December 16 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED / December 11 / 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class / December 11 / 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Winter Rabbit Painting Class / December 16 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
NBAPS Educational Support Staff (ESS) award winners were recognized Wednesday evening at Resource Training and Solutions. SKOL! and congratulations! They are (l to r): Michelle Van Eerden, Julie Anderson, and (not pictured) Nichol Smith, and Kathleen Wessel.
Interested high school students were treated to a tour of the mechanical, diesel, and collision shops at Anderson Koch Ford this morning. They also had the opportunity to job shadow in the shop of their choice; a great opportunity to explore a career in the automotive industry. Thanks Anderson Koch Ford!
Akirah Arveson is a standout art student at North Branch Area High School, known for her dedication, curiosity, and creativity. In the studio, she treats every project as a chance to grow, pushing herself to experiment with new ideas and techniques. It is common to see her researching artists, watching tutorials, or practicing outside of class so she can bring something new to each piece.
Her work shows a strong sense of detail and personal voice, and she is always willing to share what she has learned with classmates who need help. Whether the assignment is a quick sketch, a design piece, or a major final artwork, Akirah approaches the work with excitement and discipline. Her commitment to improving her craft and her genuine love for art make her a student who truly represents the creative spirit of our school.
Her work shows a strong sense of detail and personal voice, and she is always willing to share what she has learned with classmates who need help. Whether the assignment is a quick sketch, a design piece, or a major final artwork, Akirah approaches the work with excitement and discipline. Her commitment to improving her craft and her genuine love for art make her a student who truly represents the creative spirit of our school.
