North Branch Area Public Schools

What an amazing Grandparents Day Open House!

We welcomed over 300 adults and 130 children for a fun-filled evening. Grandparents, family members, and friends were invited to explore the school alongside a special preschooler in their lives.

Families enjoyed board games, playdough, dramatic play, building activities, crafts, snacks, and a photo booth.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We loved seeing our classrooms filled with so much joy and connection!

Please join us as we celebrate our Viking #Classof2026 in today’s #SeniorSpotlight! ​❤️​🖤​
▪️​Aaron Bryngelson-Flohr
▪️Jordyn Budd
▪️​Austin Buehring
▪️​Christopher Capaul
We're proud of our seniors. They are going to do AMAZING things!
#Celebrate138 #VikingSeniorPride

Norse Area Learning Center is coordinating a food drive for the local Family Pathways food shelf. Students have set a goal of collecting at least 500 items!

Anyone interested in donating can drop off items at the North Branch Area Education Center, North Branch Area High School, or the Norse ALC–Brooker Building. For suggested donation items, please see the attached flyer.

The food drive will run from April 10 through April 24. If you have any questions, please contact Mindy Lattimore at milattim@isd138.org.

Please join us as we celebrate our Viking #Classof2026 in today’s #SeniorSpotlight! ​❤️​🖤​
▪️​Kyah Anderson
▪️​Kyle Anderson​
▪️​Greta Artmann
▪️​Bryan Balderas
We're proud of our seniors. They are going to do AMAZING things!
#Celebrate138 #VikingSeniorPride

Thank you to all the Jerry's Foods patrons who stopped by last Saturday and visited staff bagging groceries! Because of your generosity, staff raised over $1,900 for senior scholarships. SKOL!

Please join us as we celebrate our Viking #Classof2026 in today’s #SeniorSpotlight! ​❤️​🖤​
▪️​Aayden Anderson​
▪️​Morgan Agnes​
▪️​Madison Alcock​
▪️​Tucker Allaman
We're proud of our seniors. They are going to do AMAZING things!
#Celebrate138 #VikingSeniorPride

Coming up in Community Ed!

Junior Track & Field Grades K-6 / Starts Monday April 13th / 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts Monday April 13th / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Drivers Education Zoom Class / Starts Monday April 13th / 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Drivers Education In Person Class / Starts Monday April 13th / 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Draft you own HCD and POA / Tuesday April 14th / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
School of Fish Grades 1 and Older / Thursday April 16th / 3:00 - 5-30 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Join Lakes Center for a night that brings our community together for a powerful purpose!
Taste of the Lakes is back—and this year, we’re celebrating 50 years of walking with youth and families. 💙

📅 April 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Invisible Wounds Project, Forest Lake

Enjoy delicious bites from local restaurants, connect with community members, and be inspired by keynote speaker Sam Eaton, author and founder of Recklessly Alive.

Every ticket supports mentoring, counseling, and early intervention—helping young people stay connected, supported, and on a healthy path forward.

🎟️ Get your tickets: lc4yf.org/tickets
🤝 Interested in sponsoring? lc4yf.org/sponsor

Come hungry. Leave inspired. Make a difference.

We had a 6/7 kind of day celebrating the 67th day of school! 🎉

Ms. Carmen and Ms. Lorie’s classrooms had an amazing day counting, comparing, dancing, singing, and snacking with the numbers 6 and 7. From creative activities to joyful movement, our students brought learning to life in the most fun and engaging ways!

SKOL! and congratulations to Team 3038 for earning the Excellence in Engineering award, sponsored by Littelfuse. This award celebrates the team whose machine incorporates an engineering solution designed to have components work together seamlessly.

"Building their robot through cold, snow, and precipitation. Their part numbers, drawings, and detailed documentation with 3D printed swerve modules this team became an inspiration. When sharing designs with others, it allows others to see their implementation."

Coming up in Community Ed!

Drafting Your Own Will / Starts Wednesday April 8th / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Spring Iris on the Snow / Wednesday April 8th / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Little Stomper Beginner Clogging Ages 3-7 / Starts Thursday April 9th / 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Beginner Kids Clogging Ages 8-12 / Starts Thursday April 9th / 5:15 - 5:45 PM
Air Fryer Veggies - Virtual Class / Thursday April 9th / 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

ICE FRC 3038 North Branch/Chisago Lakes Robotics Team is competing at the 2026 Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional today. If you'd like to check out the action, here's a link to the livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UokRhp463LM

The Viking Newsletter is available now! Read it at: https://app.smore.com/n/vq07k

Your student is cordially invited to attend the Scholastic Book Fair, March 30 through April 6! Learn more by visiting the fair website for Sunrise River Elementary (https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sunriseriverelemschool) or North Branch Area Middle School (https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northbranchmiddleschool1), where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet (this allows you to add funds to a virtual account). It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs

Find our fairs at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/fair-finder.html

What an incredible night at our “We Are All the Same” Sock Hop! 💙💛

Over 400 community members came together at the North Branch Area Education Center to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day—and it was nothing short of amazing. From the dance floor to the face painting, the energy, joy, and sense of belonging filled every corner of the event.

Families enjoyed music from our DJ, fun crafts and activities, delicious treats, and even fresh Heggies pizza. Most importantly, the night was a beautiful reminder of what makes our community so special—connection, inclusion, and celebrating each other.

We’re so grateful to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make this event such a success. Take a look at some of the highlights from the evening—we think you’ll see just how special it was!

Don’t forget! Join us this Thursday, March 26th at North Branch High School for a powerful evening focused on empowering youth and preventing substance use.

This FREE event is designed for parents, caregivers, and community members—featuring a keynote speaker, panel discussion, and resource fair. Plus, pizza, snacks and childcare are provided!

Let’s come together to support our kids and build a healthier, more connected community. We hope to see you there!

📍 5:30–8:00 PM
📌 North Branch High School

Check out the flyer for full details!

NBAHS' Advanced Floral Class is offering our Spring floral arrangements for sale for you to enjoy (or give as an Easter gift)! Please view the link to see offerings; there are options and price points from $30-$50. When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 4/2.

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 and ALC.

Review offerings: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lInFLjft3IRITVUNgZnnoMk2lwaFuXn9zVZaERE_Xg4/edit?usp=sharing

Purchase: https://gofan.co/event/6342237?schoolId=MN19629_2

Coming up in Community Ed!

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13-Adult / Monday March 30th / 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13-Adult / Tuesday March 31st / 6:00 - 9:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts Wednesday April 1st / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / Thursday April 2nd / 5:30 - 7:45 PM

Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.