🎓 Class of 2039 – Tomorrow’s the Big Night! 🎉
If you have a future kindergartener at home, don’t miss this!
Taste of Kindergarten is happening TOMORROW at North Branch Area Public Schools — and we are so excited to welcome our newest learners and their families.
📅 Tomorrow, March 3
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
38705 Grand Ave., North Branch
Come explore the school, meet our incredible teachers, and let your child experience fun, hands-on activities designed just for them. This is their first step into the Class of 2039 — and it should feel exciting!
Every future kindergarten student who attends will receive a FREE tote bag, and families who complete their online Kindergarten registration will receive a FREE Class of 2039 t-shirt.
If kindergarten is in your future, this event is for you. We’ll see you tomorrow! ❤️🖤
If you have a future kindergartener at home, don’t miss this!
Taste of Kindergarten is happening TOMORROW at North Branch Area Public Schools — and we are so excited to welcome our newest learners and their families.
📅 Tomorrow, March 3
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
38705 Grand Ave., North Branch
Come explore the school, meet our incredible teachers, and let your child experience fun, hands-on activities designed just for them. This is their first step into the Class of 2039 — and it should feel exciting!
Every future kindergarten student who attends will receive a FREE tote bag, and families who complete their online Kindergarten registration will receive a FREE Class of 2039 t-shirt.
If kindergarten is in your future, this event is for you. We’ll see you tomorrow! ❤️🖤
Mark your calendars!
Together with our partners at Chisago County Public Health, North Branch Area Public Schools is hosting a free community event focused on empowering youth and preventing substance use. This evening is designed for parents, caregivers, and community members who want practical tools and real conversations around supporting our kids.
You’ll hear from Hazelden Betty Ford on red flags, early intervention, conversation starters, and how the teen brain is impacted by substance use. The evening also includes a panel discussion, insight from inside our schools, and a resource fair to connect families with local supports.
🗓 Thursday, March 26, 2026
📍 North Branch High School
🕠 5:30–8:00 PM
Strong families and open communication make a difference. We hope you’ll join this important conversation for our community.
Together with our partners at Chisago County Public Health, North Branch Area Public Schools is hosting a free community event focused on empowering youth and preventing substance use. This evening is designed for parents, caregivers, and community members who want practical tools and real conversations around supporting our kids.
You’ll hear from Hazelden Betty Ford on red flags, early intervention, conversation starters, and how the teen brain is impacted by substance use. The evening also includes a panel discussion, insight from inside our schools, and a resource fair to connect families with local supports.
🗓 Thursday, March 26, 2026
📍 North Branch High School
🕠 5:30–8:00 PM
Strong families and open communication make a difference. We hope you’ll join this important conversation for our community.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Cute Baby Bird in the Water with Flowers / Tuesday March 3rd / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Wednesday's March 2nd / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / Thursday March 5th / 5:30 - 7:45 PM
Medicare 101 / March 10th / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Slime-Tastic Art with Kidcreate Studio Ages 5-12 / Wednesday March 11th / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Cute Baby Bird in the Water with Flowers / Tuesday March 3rd / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Wednesday's March 2nd / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / Thursday March 5th / 5:30 - 7:45 PM
Medicare 101 / March 10th / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Slime-Tastic Art with Kidcreate Studio Ages 5-12 / Wednesday March 11th / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Save the date! 🧦💙💛
Join us March 20, 2026, from 5–7 PM at the North Branch Area Education Center for the We Are All the Same Sock Hop.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. Many activities and treats are free, with a few cash purchase options available. All community members are welcome!
Join us March 20, 2026, from 5–7 PM at the North Branch Area Education Center for the We Are All the Same Sock Hop.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. Many activities and treats are free, with a few cash purchase options available. All community members are welcome!
Today was Beach Party and Bag Lunch Day at Sunrise. Students dressed up for the occasion, ate on their beach towels and participated in games like the hula hoop contest. It almost felt like summer!
The North Branch Area Education Center had the honor of welcoming Minnesota author Mary Casanova to spend time with all of our kindergarten classes. She shared her journey as a writer and gave students a behind-the-scenes look at storytelling, imagination, and how books are created. Our students were completely engaged — curious, excited, and inspired by meeting a real, live author.
This special experience was made possible because of YOU.
Thanks to the funds raised during last year’s Viking Fun Run Fundraiser, we were able to bring Mary Casanova to our school. And through a generous grant from the North Branch Area Education Foundation (NBAEF), every kindergarten student received their own copy of One-Dog Canoe to take home.
This special experience was made possible because of YOU.
Thanks to the funds raised during last year’s Viking Fun Run Fundraiser, we were able to bring Mary Casanova to our school. And through a generous grant from the North Branch Area Education Foundation (NBAEF), every kindergarten student received their own copy of One-Dog Canoe to take home.
"We Believe in Music," Sunrise's 3rd grade concert, is this Thursday starting at 6:15 p.m.! Four classes will perform at 6:15, and another four classes at 7:15. See flier for specifics. For those who would like to view the concert remotely, here is a livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/loHg1GNr6Pg?feature=share
You are invited to a Winter Storytelling Event, presented by North Branch Indian Education. The event is Friday, Feb. 27, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the glass classroom at NBAHS. The event will feature elder Mary Moose and Abe Sutherland. See flier for additional details.
The NBAEF was in district last week to present staff with their grant awards for the 2025-26 school year. To see all the photos and read the press release, go to the district's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools
Ella Dick scored a 9.55 on vault to earn her a 6th place finish at the MSHSL state gymnastics meet! SKOL and congratulations, Ella!
🎓 Class of 2039 – It’s Your Time! 🎉
Do you have a future kindergartener at home? We can’t wait to meet you!
Join us for Taste of Kindergarten at North Branch Area Public Schools — a special evening designed just for our incoming kindergarten families. This is your chance to explore the school, meet our amazing teachers, and get your child excited for the big adventure ahead.
📅 Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
38705 Grand Ave., North Branch
Families will enjoy fun, hands-on activities throughout the evening — and every future kindergarten student who attends will receive a FREE tote bag!
Plus, families who complete their online Kindergarten registration will receive a FREE Class of 2039 t-shirt. Don’t miss it!
This is an exciting milestone — let’s kick off the kindergarten journey together. We’re ready to welcome the Class of 2039! ❤️🖤
Do you have a future kindergartener at home? We can’t wait to meet you!
Join us for Taste of Kindergarten at North Branch Area Public Schools — a special evening designed just for our incoming kindergarten families. This is your chance to explore the school, meet our amazing teachers, and get your child excited for the big adventure ahead.
📅 Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
38705 Grand Ave., North Branch
Families will enjoy fun, hands-on activities throughout the evening — and every future kindergarten student who attends will receive a FREE tote bag!
Plus, families who complete their online Kindergarten registration will receive a FREE Class of 2039 t-shirt. Don’t miss it!
This is an exciting milestone — let’s kick off the kindergarten journey together. We’re ready to welcome the Class of 2039! ❤️🖤
Coming up in Community Ed!
Navigating the Healthcare System / Tuesday February 24th / 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Goldfish Painting Class / Tuesday February 24th / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Rupture and Repair: Strengthening Connection After Conflict / Tuesday February 24th / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Floral Design of the Month / Thursday February 26th / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Flavor Forward Spring Bowl Meals Virtual Class / Thursday February 26th / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Youth Pickleball Lessons Grades 3-9 / Starts March 2nd / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Pickleball Lessons / Starts March 2nd / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts Monday March 2nd / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Future classes filling fast:
Slime-Tastic Art with Kidcreate Studio Ages 5-12 / Wednesday March 11th / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
North Branch Youth Baseball Camp Grades 1 - 8 / Saturday March 21st / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Navigating the Healthcare System / Tuesday February 24th / 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Goldfish Painting Class / Tuesday February 24th / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Rupture and Repair: Strengthening Connection After Conflict / Tuesday February 24th / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Floral Design of the Month / Thursday February 26th / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Flavor Forward Spring Bowl Meals Virtual Class / Thursday February 26th / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Youth Pickleball Lessons Grades 3-9 / Starts March 2nd / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Pickleball Lessons / Starts March 2nd / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts Monday March 2nd / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Future classes filling fast:
Slime-Tastic Art with Kidcreate Studio Ages 5-12 / Wednesday March 11th / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
North Branch Youth Baseball Camp Grades 1 - 8 / Saturday March 21st / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
It’s time to RAID THE RACK! Our Prom glam shop is open to North Branch Area High School students Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9-11 a.m., and Wednesday, March 4 from 3-5 p.m. in room B100. Please enter DOOR 3 on Saturday.
Members of our community have generously donated a variety of gowns and accessories to our North Branch Area High School students to use for Prom. The best part is - it is FREE to our students! Please note this event is first come, first serve; one dress per North Branch Area High School student. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Houle at 651-674-1511 or khoule@isd138.org.
Thank you for your support!
Members of our community have generously donated a variety of gowns and accessories to our North Branch Area High School students to use for Prom. The best part is - it is FREE to our students! Please note this event is first come, first serve; one dress per North Branch Area High School student. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Houle at 651-674-1511 or khoule@isd138.org.
Thank you for your support!
Yesterday the high school recognized robotics teams and state-bound gymnasts with a walking pep rally.
8636 FIRE - Jamison Zarbok, Karen Yang, Gracie Grover, and Wyatt Eilers finished 2nd in their December qualifier. At state they were part of the 5th place alliance.
7288 RoboGlaciers - Rylee Zarbok, Ava Gardner, Rosina Gilkerson, Eliana Smit, Tori White, and Sam Tomas. Team 7288. At state, they were part of the 2nd place alliance, received the Design Award and were one of 7 teams to qualify for the World Championship in Houston, Tx in April!
Two gymnastics qualified for the MSHSL Class A meet this past weekend! Sophia Thorsen placed 6th on beam and was the section champion on vault! Ella Dick placed 2nd on vault, 3rd on floor, 6th on beam, and was 3rd place all-around. Both will compete at 6 pm at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium this Saturday.
8636 FIRE - Jamison Zarbok, Karen Yang, Gracie Grover, and Wyatt Eilers finished 2nd in their December qualifier. At state they were part of the 5th place alliance.
7288 RoboGlaciers - Rylee Zarbok, Ava Gardner, Rosina Gilkerson, Eliana Smit, Tori White, and Sam Tomas. Team 7288. At state, they were part of the 2nd place alliance, received the Design Award and were one of 7 teams to qualify for the World Championship in Houston, Tx in April!
Two gymnastics qualified for the MSHSL Class A meet this past weekend! Sophia Thorsen placed 6th on beam and was the section champion on vault! Ella Dick placed 2nd on vault, 3rd on floor, 6th on beam, and was 3rd place all-around. Both will compete at 6 pm at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium this Saturday.
Thanks to a grant from the North Branch Area Education Foundation (NBAEF), Third grade students in Mr. Grund's Project Lead the Way (Launch) class used drones to simulate a "day in the life" of honeybees; particularly a "worker bee," in the wild. Students used the drones to go flitting from flower to flower collecting nectar and pollen to bring back to the hive.
Here are three cool videos that show how it works and how much fun the kids are having learning about the unique characteristics of the creatures that surround us.
Video 1: https://youtu.be/ixcscSDFgdU
Video 2: https://youtu.be/8f-kS_6En4g
Video 3: https://youtu.be/8f-kS_6En4g
Here are three cool videos that show how it works and how much fun the kids are having learning about the unique characteristics of the creatures that surround us.
Video 1: https://youtu.be/ixcscSDFgdU
Video 2: https://youtu.be/8f-kS_6En4g
Video 3: https://youtu.be/8f-kS_6En4g
Join us for Rupture & Repair, a discussion focused on strengthening the parent-child relationship through everyday challenges. We’ll explore how moments of conflict, miscommunication, and big feelings can actually become powerful opportunities for connection and growth.
In this discussion, you’ll learn:
✨ Why conflict is normal (and expected!)
✨ How repair builds trust and emotional security
✨ Simple tools to reconnect after hard moments
✨ Ways to model accountability and emotional regulation
Children don’t need perfect parents — they need parents who come back, reconnect, and repair. 💛
Come learn how small moments of reconnection can make a lifelong impact.
In this discussion, you’ll learn:
✨ Why conflict is normal (and expected!)
✨ How repair builds trust and emotional security
✨ Simple tools to reconnect after hard moments
✨ Ways to model accountability and emotional regulation
Children don’t need perfect parents — they need parents who come back, reconnect, and repair. 💛
Come learn how small moments of reconnection can make a lifelong impact.
SKOL! and congratulations on qualifying for the MSHSL Class A State Gymnastics Meet, Sophia Thorsen and Ella Dick!
This is Ella's second time qualifying for the state meet. She will compete in the All-Around competition after placing 2nd on vault, 3rd on floor, 6th on beam, and 3rd all-around. Sophia earned her first trip to the state meet and will compete on vault and floor. She placed 6th on floor and was the Section 7A floor champion!
The state meet is this Saturday, Feb. 21 at 6 pm at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul.
Last Thursday, the school board was treated to a hoop dancing "sneak preview" from 3rd grader Mattias BigBear before he boarded a flight for Arizona the next morning to compete in the World Hoop Dance Competition. It was awesome!
SKOL! and thanks to the Stacy-Lent Fire Dept., firefighter Eric Coen, and the Teddy's Heart Foundation for the donation of an all-weather AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to the district! The AED will be installed in an outdoor area of the district to be available for use when getting into a building to get an AED might be problematic.
Craig and Emily Dowdle, and Coen, presented the donation to a very grateful school board at last Thursday's meeting.
Craig and Emily Dowdle, and Coen, presented the donation to a very grateful school board at last Thursday's meeting.
"Catch the Rhythm," Sunrise's 4th grade concert, is this Thursday starting at 6:15 p.m.! Four classes will perform at 6:15, and another four classes at 7:15. See flier for specifics. For those who would like to view the concert remotely, here is a livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/Dj_N_xBcNKY?feature=share
