This KARE 11 report on the U of M's new chemistry building prominently features NBAHS grad Elise Toussaint! Her appearance in the story starts at the 44 second mark. SKOL Elise!: https://www.kare11.com/video/news/local/breaking-the-news/university-of-minnesota-breaks-ground-on-new-144-million-chemistry-building/89-517d7b08-716e-40a0-88da-469f6879c14c
Operation Community Connect is coming up Oct. 19, 11:30 am - 2 pm at NBAHS. Families can get connected to services they may need. See flier for complete details.
5th graders attended the Water Festival at Wild Mountain last week. Students learned about water conservation, water creatures, and native fish; and practiced casting and water safety among many other things at various learning stations. Here, students from Mrs. John's class are enjoying the event!
To read "Working in Partnership is AGmazing!," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
At NBAMS, Mrs. Falen took some time out of her day to paint students' faces for Homecoming. She had lines out the door this morning - what an amazing way to show Viking Pride! SKOL!
These Vikings are ready for tonight! Are you?
All of us in Viking Country are looking forward to seeing our Viking community at the game tonight. It will be a big crowd, so please read through the following game expectations so we can all share in a great Homecoming football game experience. It is sure to be a blast!
REMINDER: The Homecoming Parade, from Maple and Forest to Grand and on to the high school, starts at 3:15pm. Bring your Viking pride! Tailgating and fun for the whole family afterward. Football against Mora starts at 7 and will include fireworks! We hope to see you there. SKOL!
Ms. Maggie's class learned all about showing kindness in class - and practiced saying "I LOVE YOU" in sign language. What can you do today to show the love?
The Viking Newsletter has been sent to all families! To read the newsletter, follow this link: https://www.smore.com/yrh89
Join us at the NBAHS tennis courts tonight at 4:30 p.m. for your chance to be crowned the Pickleball Palooza tournament champs and win one of these cool shirts!
To read "Viking Homecoming is a blast!," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
Viking Victory Day is Oct. 4
Special Needs students (boys and girls) of all abilities K-12, and the transition program, are invited to this special event!
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 5:30-6:30 pm, at the stadium.
RSVP to jvoss@isd138.org by October 1.
See flier for more details.
Congratulations to Homecoming King and Queen Magnus Toussaint and Liberty Nielsen! See scenes from the Homecoming Coronation here...
Ms. Maggie's friends are "PEEKING" into the new school year with smiles! :-)
At the September 14 school board meeting, the district and its architect, ATS&R, received an Outstanding Design award from American School and University for updates made to the North Branch Area Education Center. Highlighted was the "ubiquitous" use of color, secure courtyard, furniture variety, media center learning tree, and energy efficient upgrades. This brief video is a celebration of the Education Center and the kids who love it: https://youtu.be/Db3EfU41G3A?si=wfdcpIlj9aHXCSnZ
Twins!
Join Viking tennis coaches for the 2nd annual Pickleball Palooza on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 4:30 - 6 pm at the NBAHS tennis courts. All ages and abilities welcome. Following the tourney, stay for Powder Buff and Powder Puff at the stadium. See graphic for more details.
Mrs. VanHorn's second graders focused on bus and pedestrian safety this week. They are all ready to show the Sunrise Way on our school buses!
Explosive news! Next Friday's Homecoming football game between the Vikings and Mora will have fireworks...both in-game and post game! Come for the game and stay for the light show. SKOL!
