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TOMORROW NIGHT: NBAPS is proud to welcome Jackie Bird, renowned Native American singer, hoop dancer, storyteller, and puppeteer, for an evening of storytelling!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch this Friday, April 24.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch this Friday, April 24.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
SPREAD THE WORD: NBAPS is proud to welcome Jackie Bird, renowned Native American singer, hoop dancer, storyteller, and puppeteer, for an evening of storytelling!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch this Friday, April 24.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch this Friday, April 24.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
SPREAD THE WORD: NBAPS is proud to welcome Jackie Bird, renowned Native American singer, hoop dancer, storyteller, and puppeteer, for an evening of storytelling!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch this Friday, April 24.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
PLEASE SHARE: Help us spread the word about next Friday's Storytelling Event with Jackie Bird, nationally renowned Native American singer, hoop dancer, storyteller, and puppeteer!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
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.
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.
The Viking Newsletter is available now! Read it at: https://app.smore.com/n/vq07k
The NBAHS National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive next Wednesday, March 25, 8 am - 2 pm. To schedule an appointment, scan the QR code on the flier or use this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=NBHS
Mark your calendars! Walk and Roll to School is coming up on Wednesday May 6. Participants will meet at St. Gregory's starting at 7:05 am, with the walk to follow at 7:15 am. See flier for more details.
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
Join us for a Patron Tour!
Your last chance to come and see all the great things happening at NBAPS in the 2025-26 school year is coming up! Friday, April 17 is the next and final Patron Tour of the year.
The tours begin at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m.
Attendees have the opportunity to meet with Supt. Paul and enjoy morning refreshments, tour all of the district facilities, meet principals, observe classrooms, and have the opportunity to lunch with students eager to answer questions about their experience at NBAPS!
Space is limited! If you are interested in attending a Patron Tour, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Patrick Tepoorten at 651-674-1018 or ptepoorten@isd138.org.
Your last chance to come and see all the great things happening at NBAPS in the 2025-26 school year is coming up! Friday, April 17 is the next and final Patron Tour of the year.
The tours begin at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m.
Attendees have the opportunity to meet with Supt. Paul and enjoy morning refreshments, tour all of the district facilities, meet principals, observe classrooms, and have the opportunity to lunch with students eager to answer questions about their experience at NBAPS!
Space is limited! If you are interested in attending a Patron Tour, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Patrick Tepoorten at 651-674-1018 or ptepoorten@isd138.org.
The 2026 "Arabian Nights" Senior Prom and Grand March is Saturday, April 25.
Grand March: 3 - 4:30 pm NBAHS
Prom: 7:30 - 11:30 pm Jimmy's Event Center, Vadnais
Tickets are available starting March 16. Scan the QR code on the prom flier for more information.
Grand March: 3 - 4:30 pm NBAHS
Prom: 7:30 - 11:30 pm Jimmy's Event Center, Vadnais
Tickets are available starting March 16. Scan the QR code on the prom flier for more information.
FRC Team 3038 Robotics Team is hosting an open house at North Branch Area High School on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The open house starts at 6 p.m. and the robotics demonstration at 6:30. Come see what the team has been up to this season!
Everyone is welcome! See flier for additional details.
Everyone is welcome! See flier for additional details.
NBAHS is hosting its Spring Sports Information Night on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. See flier for additional details related to each sport.
TODAY: Renewal of 2017 Capital Projects Levy
Main Street Church
Vote between 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Voting information is available here: https://www.isd138.org/page/notice-of-special-election
Main Street Church
Vote between 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Voting information is available here: https://www.isd138.org/page/notice-of-special-election
Annabelle Lattimore and Marshall Tveit are North Branch’s nominees for the MSHSL Triple “A” award. The Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award, commonly known as the Triple 'A' Award, honors high school seniors throughout the state who have a 3.0 or higher-grade point average and participate in League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities.
Annabelle participates in volleyball, basketball, golf, choir, and NHS all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Annabelle states, “I feel such a purpose in everything that I am involved in, and I feel like I belong in every one of them. It makes me confident that I will thrive in whatever future endeavors I choose.”
Marshall is in soccer, clay target, FRC robotics, and DECA. He has his Erosion and Stormwater Management certification through the U of M and should have his remote pilot certification this winter. He states, “My experiences in all activities have strengthened my communication skills and helped me become more patient, supportive, and confident when working with others.”
Annabelle participates in volleyball, basketball, golf, choir, and NHS all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Annabelle states, “I feel such a purpose in everything that I am involved in, and I feel like I belong in every one of them. It makes me confident that I will thrive in whatever future endeavors I choose.”
Marshall is in soccer, clay target, FRC robotics, and DECA. He has his Erosion and Stormwater Management certification through the U of M and should have his remote pilot certification this winter. He states, “My experiences in all activities have strengthened my communication skills and helped me become more patient, supportive, and confident when working with others.”
Free Drum and Dance lessons are available from American Indian Education! Lessons take place at the NBAEC from 6 - 7:30 pm. See flier for more details.
Aubrey Charpentier and Jackson Puelston are the 2025-26 ExCEL (Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership) Award nominees for North Branch Area High School. The Minnesota State High School League ExCEL Award recognizes high school juniors active in school activities, leaders in their schools, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.
Aubrey participates in softball and clay target and has served as a two-time captain for the softball team. She volunteers with Feed My Starving Children, Trunk or Treat, Hay Days, and North Branch Midsummer Days, as well as Santa Days for the Stacy Fire Department and the American Legion. Aubrey also assists with the DAPE Challenge, ESY Track & Field Day, the Sock Hop for World Down Syndrome Day, community cleanups, and multiple youth softball clinics.
Jackson plays soccer and baseball. This past season, he served as a soccer captain and earned Second Team All-State honors. He is a member of the National Honor Society, a section leader in choir, and a leader in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jackson also volunteers with Feed My Starving Children, assists with Church PowerPoint, helps in church childcare, and works youth baseball clinics.
Aubrey participates in softball and clay target and has served as a two-time captain for the softball team. She volunteers with Feed My Starving Children, Trunk or Treat, Hay Days, and North Branch Midsummer Days, as well as Santa Days for the Stacy Fire Department and the American Legion. Aubrey also assists with the DAPE Challenge, ESY Track & Field Day, the Sock Hop for World Down Syndrome Day, community cleanups, and multiple youth softball clinics.
Jackson plays soccer and baseball. This past season, he served as a soccer captain and earned Second Team All-State honors. He is a member of the National Honor Society, a section leader in choir, and a leader in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jackson also volunteers with Feed My Starving Children, assists with Church PowerPoint, helps in church childcare, and works youth baseball clinics.
SKOL! and congratulations to 2026 Snow King and Queen Tate Erickson and Kailey Perrault!
The court (l to r): Logan Hammel, Trystyn Johnson, Bo Pederson, Jackson Schlagel, King Tate Erickson, Queen Kailey Perrault, Aubrey Overson, Ella Dick, Charlotte Johnson, and Alayna Garcia.
The court (l to r): Logan Hammel, Trystyn Johnson, Bo Pederson, Jackson Schlagel, King Tate Erickson, Queen Kailey Perrault, Aubrey Overson, Ella Dick, Charlotte Johnson, and Alayna Garcia.
Due to dangerous temperatures, North Branch Area Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 23. This includes early childhood programs, school age care, and Community Education programs. Staff should not report. All buildings will be closed.
Thank you.
Thank you.
North Branch Area Community Education, along with the North Branch Beautification Association, is hosting a Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 21! Proceeds will go toward the Veterans Memorial.
The tourney is open to players 12 and up. See the flier for additional details; the deadline for registration is February 16. Registration is limited so register early!
The tourney is open to players 12 and up. See the flier for additional details; the deadline for registration is February 16. Registration is limited so register early!
