Coming up in Community Ed!
Strong is the New Skinny! Total Body Strengtheners You Can Do At Home Virtual Class / September 30 / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness Class / Starts October 1 / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Men's Open Basketball / Starts October 1 / 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Another One Bites the Crust (Children's Cooking Class) Grades 1- 5 / October 1 / 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Pretty in Pink (Children's Cooking Class) Grades1- 5 / October 1 / 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing - Ages 3 and older / October 2 / 6:00 - 7:45
Multiplayer Minecraft: Survival Challenge Virtual Class / October 4 / 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Old House with Fence - Acrylic Painting Class / Starts October 7 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Strong is the New Skinny! Total Body Strengtheners You Can Do At Home Virtual Class / September 30 / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness Class / Starts October 1 / 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Men's Open Basketball / Starts October 1 / 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Another One Bites the Crust (Children's Cooking Class) Grades 1- 5 / October 1 / 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Pretty in Pink (Children's Cooking Class) Grades1- 5 / October 1 / 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing - Ages 3 and older / October 2 / 6:00 - 7:45
Multiplayer Minecraft: Survival Challenge Virtual Class / October 4 / 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Old House with Fence - Acrylic Painting Class / Starts October 7 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
The Viking Newsletter - Sept./Oct. 2025 is now available! You can access the newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/k6zve5
Homecoming Week is rapidly approaching! Here’s what you can expect:
Friday, Sept. 26 - Coronation in NBAHS west gym, 8:15 am
Monday, Sept. 29:
Football: JV @ HOME vs. Cloquet - 4:30 pm
Soccer: JV Girls/Boys @ Princeton - 4:30/6:15 pm
Soccer: Varsity Boys/Girls @ Princeton - 5:00/7:00 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 30:
Cross Country: JV/V Girls/Boys @ Grand National Golf Club - 4:00pm
Soccer: JV/V Boys @ Cloquet - 5:00/7:00 pm
Volleyball: 9A/B/JV/Varsity @ Princeton- 5:00/5:30/5:30/7:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 1:
Pickleball Palooza @ 4:30 pm
Powder Buff Volleyball @ 6:00 pm
Powder Puff Football @ 7:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 2:
Football: 9 @ St Cloud Apollo - 4:30 pm
Soccer: JV/V Boys @ Mesabi East - 5:00 / 7:00 pm
Volleyball: 9/B/JV/Varsity @ HOME vs Andover - 5:00/5:30/5:30/7:00 pm
Friday, Oct. 3:
PEPFEST @ 2:00 pm
PARADE @ Maple Street Route - 3:15 pm
TAILGATE @ Plaza/Parking Lots - 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Football: Varsity @ HOME vs. Grand Rapids - 6:00pm
Fireworks Briefly after the game!
Friday, Sept. 26 - Coronation in NBAHS west gym, 8:15 am
Monday, Sept. 29:
Football: JV @ HOME vs. Cloquet - 4:30 pm
Soccer: JV Girls/Boys @ Princeton - 4:30/6:15 pm
Soccer: Varsity Boys/Girls @ Princeton - 5:00/7:00 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 30:
Cross Country: JV/V Girls/Boys @ Grand National Golf Club - 4:00pm
Soccer: JV/V Boys @ Cloquet - 5:00/7:00 pm
Volleyball: 9A/B/JV/Varsity @ Princeton- 5:00/5:30/5:30/7:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 1:
Pickleball Palooza @ 4:30 pm
Powder Buff Volleyball @ 6:00 pm
Powder Puff Football @ 7:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 2:
Football: 9 @ St Cloud Apollo - 4:30 pm
Soccer: JV/V Boys @ Mesabi East - 5:00 / 7:00 pm
Volleyball: 9/B/JV/Varsity @ HOME vs Andover - 5:00/5:30/5:30/7:00 pm
Friday, Oct. 3:
PEPFEST @ 2:00 pm
PARADE @ Maple Street Route - 3:15 pm
TAILGATE @ Plaza/Parking Lots - 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Football: Varsity @ HOME vs. Grand Rapids - 6:00pm
Fireworks Briefly after the game!
Calling all Pickleballers! Sign up for Homecoming Pickleball Palooza on Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m. at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiwGgqgXrsy3u4rn-2AEje76p1dDBLAfN9hh5P0ubuW5SXDA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110651287933064995493
There will be upper and lower divisions for the tournament. Pre-registration will help determine the teams in each bracket and the number of courts needed for each division.
There will be upper and lower divisions for the tournament. Pre-registration will help determine the teams in each bracket and the number of courts needed for each division.
Vikings football players and coaches are again hosting Viking Victory Day on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the high school stadium. All special needs students, grades K-12, are invited to come spend some time with the team!
Interested families please RSVP to Coach Voss at jvoss@isd138.org by October 6. If families have any questions or concerns, they too are encouraged to contact Coach Voss. See flier for additional details.
This is one of those events that makes being a Vikings fan so easy, and the kids have such a great time playing with, and learning from, the team and coaches. SKOL!
Interested families please RSVP to Coach Voss at jvoss@isd138.org by October 6. If families have any questions or concerns, they too are encouraged to contact Coach Voss. See flier for additional details.
This is one of those events that makes being a Vikings fan so easy, and the kids have such a great time playing with, and learning from, the team and coaches. SKOL!
The Vikettes have two awesome events coming up this week for younger students!
On September 25, Vikettes are hosting "Vikettes Prep Clinic Grades 4-6" in the Sunrise gym. Sign up here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/4115/public/1/sp/
On September 26, they will be hosting "Parents' Night Out-Kids Fun Night with the Vikettes Ages 3-12" also at Sunrise. Sign up here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/4115/public/1/sp/
These events are perfect for younger kids interested in dance! For more information about each event, click the links above.
On September 25, Vikettes are hosting "Vikettes Prep Clinic Grades 4-6" in the Sunrise gym. Sign up here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/4115/public/1/sp/
On September 26, they will be hosting "Parents' Night Out-Kids Fun Night with the Vikettes Ages 3-12" also at Sunrise. Sign up here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/4115/public/1/sp/
These events are perfect for younger kids interested in dance! For more information about each event, click the links above.
Dates for 2025-26 Patron Tours have now been selected! They are as follows:
Friday, Oct. 24
Friday, Dec. 12
Friday, Feb. 20
Friday, April 17
As in the past, Patron Tours will run 7:45 am to 12:30 pm. Each tour will start with an opportunity to meet and talk with Supt. Paul, and then proceed to visit all district schools/sites before we enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by ProStart students at the high school. It remains the single best way to learn a lot about the district quickly.
Anyone interested in any of the four tours can contact Community Relations Coordinator Patrick Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org or 651-674-1018.
We hope to see you there!
Friday, Oct. 24
Friday, Dec. 12
Friday, Feb. 20
Friday, April 17
As in the past, Patron Tours will run 7:45 am to 12:30 pm. Each tour will start with an opportunity to meet and talk with Supt. Paul, and then proceed to visit all district schools/sites before we enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by ProStart students at the high school. It remains the single best way to learn a lot about the district quickly.
Anyone interested in any of the four tours can contact Community Relations Coordinator Patrick Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org or 651-674-1018.
We hope to see you there!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Social Security Facts and Strategies September 23 / 6:30 - 8 PM
Little Stomper Beginner Clogging Class Ages 3 - 7 / Starts September 25 / 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Beginner Kids Clogging Ages 8 - 12 Starts September 25 / 5:15 - 5:45 PM
Beginner Teen/Adult Clogging Ages 13-Adult Starts September 25 / 6 - 6:30 PM
Parents Night Out-Kids Fun Nightwith the Vikettes Ages 3-12 / September 26 5:30 - 9 PM
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13 - Adult / September 27 / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13 - Adult / September 27 / 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Empowered Aging: Take Control of Your Health and Peel Off Your BioAge Virtual Workshop / September 29 / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Flag Football Grades 2 and 3 Starts September 29 / 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Social Security Facts and Strategies September 23 / 6:30 - 8 PM
Little Stomper Beginner Clogging Class Ages 3 - 7 / Starts September 25 / 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Beginner Kids Clogging Ages 8 - 12 Starts September 25 / 5:15 - 5:45 PM
Beginner Teen/Adult Clogging Ages 13-Adult Starts September 25 / 6 - 6:30 PM
Parents Night Out-Kids Fun Nightwith the Vikettes Ages 3-12 / September 26 5:30 - 9 PM
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13 - Adult / September 27 / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13 - Adult / September 27 / 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Empowered Aging: Take Control of Your Health and Peel Off Your BioAge Virtual Workshop / September 29 / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Flag Football Grades 2 and 3 Starts September 29 / 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
🚽✨ Flush the Fuss: Potty Training Made Easy! ✨🚽
Is your little one ready to take the next big step? Join us for a parent class full of proven strategies, tips, and tools to make potty training smoother and less stressful!
👶 Learn:
✔️ Signs your child is ready
✔️ How to create a positive potty training experience
✔️ Ways to handle common challenges
📅 Tuesday, September 23rd
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM (Dinner available 5:00–5:30)
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10 per family (includes dinner!)
👉 Registration is required!
Sign up here: www.nbaceonline.org
📞 Questions? Call 651-674-1220
Leave feeling confident and prepared for this exciting milestone. 🌟
Is your little one ready to take the next big step? Join us for a parent class full of proven strategies, tips, and tools to make potty training smoother and less stressful!
👶 Learn:
✔️ Signs your child is ready
✔️ How to create a positive potty training experience
✔️ Ways to handle common challenges
📅 Tuesday, September 23rd
🕔 5:00–6:30 PM (Dinner available 5:00–5:30)
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10 per family (includes dinner!)
👉 Registration is required!
Sign up here: www.nbaceonline.org
📞 Questions? Call 651-674-1220
Leave feeling confident and prepared for this exciting milestone. 🌟
Get your tickets now for the 15th annual Perfect 10 event: Rubies and Roses on Saturday, Oct. 11!
Join the North Branch Area Education Foundation for a fun evening of socializing, silent auctions, games, raffles, and entertainment from our own AJ Spoff!
Scan the QR on the poster or go to https://www.nbaef.org/ to purchase tickets.
All proceeds go to supporting students and staff at North Branch Area Public Schools!
Join the North Branch Area Education Foundation for a fun evening of socializing, silent auctions, games, raffles, and entertainment from our own AJ Spoff!
Scan the QR on the poster or go to https://www.nbaef.org/ to purchase tickets.
All proceeds go to supporting students and staff at North Branch Area Public Schools!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Draft Your Own HCD and POA September 16 / 6 - 8:00 PM
Old Fence with Rabbit - Acrylic Painting Class Starts September 17 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Draft Your Own HCD and POA September 16 / 6 - 8:00 PM
Old Fence with Rabbit - Acrylic Painting Class Starts September 17 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
LAST CHANCE: North Branch Girls Golf is hosting a mixed couples scramble on Saturday, Sept. 20, starting at 3 p.m., at the North Branch Golf Course. Proceeds raised will support girls golf! Scan the QR on the flier, or use this link, to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B1juRZAJZmzVCIHMoRpuufmwbXn9vUTF6kUXvFcBIRk/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true
Each team must have two men and two women, and registration fees include the scramble, on course games, raffles, and dinner! There is also a dinner only option for $20.
Help support girls golf, dominate on the course, get a great dinner, and maybe win some cool stuff. That's win-win-win-win!
Each team must have two men and two women, and registration fees include the scramble, on course games, raffles, and dinner! There is also a dinner only option for $20.
Help support girls golf, dominate on the course, get a great dinner, and maybe win some cool stuff. That's win-win-win-win!
Walk and Roll to School is a month away! Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch, and Chisago County SHIP for the fall Walk and Roll to School, starting at St. Gregory's Church at the intersection of CR-30 and Maple St. It's a great way to get outside, get some exercise, and make new friends! We'll see you there on Wednesday, Oct. 8. See flier for further details.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Zumba Starting September 9 / 7 - 8:00 PM
Old Stone Bridge using Pallet Knife - Acrylic September 10 / 6:30 - 9 PM
Drafting Your Own Will Starts September 10 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Pediatric/Adult CPR/AED and First Aid September 13 / 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Zumba Starting September 9 / 7 - 8:00 PM
Old Stone Bridge using Pallet Knife - Acrylic September 10 / 6:30 - 9 PM
Drafting Your Own Will Starts September 10 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Pediatric/Adult CPR/AED and First Aid September 13 / 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
🎨 Calling All Craft Vendors! 🎨
North Branch Area Community Education is excited to host Arts Fest on Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at North Branch Area High School - 38175 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN!
✨ Featuring home crafted vendors
✨ Annual attendance of over 4,000 shoppers ready to discover your creations
✨ Affordable $2 admission for attendees
This is your chance to showcase your work, connect with the community, and be part of one of the area’s most-loved craft events!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Community Ed at 651-674-1023 today to reserve your spot! Arts Fest Registration Forms available at this link.
👉 Don’t wait! Limited spaces still available!
North Branch Area Community Education is excited to host Arts Fest on Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at North Branch Area High School - 38175 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN!
✨ Featuring home crafted vendors
✨ Annual attendance of over 4,000 shoppers ready to discover your creations
✨ Affordable $2 admission for attendees
This is your chance to showcase your work, connect with the community, and be part of one of the area’s most-loved craft events!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Community Ed at 651-674-1023 today to reserve your spot! Arts Fest Registration Forms available at this link.
👉 Don’t wait! Limited spaces still available!
Lots of smiles this morning at the bus corral; first day of school photos posted at Facebook (link below). Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! Feel free to post your own first day photos in comments if you like:
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid024rrFY8Z8JESE6cLGbpFvv67sbBgA4MZyhAym9wGFuJ5sbxhgDFLMsX5MuBR55eeHl
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid024rrFY8Z8JESE6cLGbpFvv67sbBgA4MZyhAym9wGFuJ5sbxhgDFLMsX5MuBR55eeHl
Coming up in Community Ed!
Strength & Balance 55+ Class Starts September 8 / 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Viking Fitness Center Membership Starts September 8 / Monday - Friday 5:30 - 7:00 AM (Open on School Days)
Viking Volleyball Girls Grades 3-6 Starts Starts September 8 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Zumba `Class Starts September 9 / Tuesday and Thursday 7 -8:00 PM
Introduction to Estate Planning September 9 / Tuesday 6 - 7:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Strength & Balance 55+ Class Starts September 8 / 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Viking Fitness Center Membership Starts September 8 / Monday - Friday 5:30 - 7:00 AM (Open on School Days)
Viking Volleyball Girls Grades 3-6 Starts Starts September 8 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Zumba `Class Starts September 9 / Tuesday and Thursday 7 -8:00 PM
Introduction to Estate Planning September 9 / Tuesday 6 - 7:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
REMINDER: North Branch Girls Golf is hosting a mixed couples scramble on Saturday, Sept. 20, starting at 3 p.m., at the North Branch Golf Course. Proceeds raised will support girls golf! Scan the QR on the flier, or use this link, to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B1juRZAJZmzVCIHMoRpuufmwbXn9vUTF6kUXvFcBIRk/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true
Each team must have two men and two women, and registration fees include the scramble, on course games, raffles, and dinner! There is also a dinner only option for $20.
Help support girls golf, dominate on the course, get a great dinner, and maybe win some cool stuff. That's win-win-win-win!
Each team must have two men and two women, and registration fees include the scramble, on course games, raffles, and dinner! There is also a dinner only option for $20.
Help support girls golf, dominate on the course, get a great dinner, and maybe win some cool stuff. That's win-win-win-win!
Adult Basic Education (ABE) is growing in the North Branch area! Do you like to help adults succeed and improve their lives? Volunteer your knowledge and time with ABE.
Work with adults who are studying for their GED, finishing their high school diploma work or improving their English skills. The ABE instructor will provide the resources.
Come help change lives with education! Contact Jami Kritzeck, ABE Coordinator and Instructor. St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) jkritzeck@scred.k12.mn.us or 320-358-3616.
Work with adults who are studying for their GED, finishing their high school diploma work or improving their English skills. The ABE instructor will provide the resources.
Come help change lives with education! Contact Jami Kritzeck, ABE Coordinator and Instructor. St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) jkritzeck@scred.k12.mn.us or 320-358-3616.
🌟 Exciting News for Active Adults 55+! 🌟
North Branch Community Education is launching new 55+ fitness programs this fall!
🗓 Check out the full Fall Community Education Schedule here (flip to page 16 for our program details):
👉 https://cr3-livesite.rschooltoday.com/clients/northbranch/uploads/cr_ff99dbd7-fc94-4a99-b474-e7b4e38d21d3_bc1d2b6a8a9c73c9a2ef6681.pdf
✅ Advance registration is required, and spots fill quickly—don’t wait! Call the Community Education office for support in registering at 651-674-1025.
💙 Bonus: Thanks to generous support from the local Allina Medical Center, classes may be FREE for all participants—even if you don’t have SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, Renew Active, or One Pass.
Come move, connect, and thrive with us this fall! 🍂
North Branch Community Education is launching new 55+ fitness programs this fall!
🗓 Check out the full Fall Community Education Schedule here (flip to page 16 for our program details):
👉 https://cr3-livesite.rschooltoday.com/clients/northbranch/uploads/cr_ff99dbd7-fc94-4a99-b474-e7b4e38d21d3_bc1d2b6a8a9c73c9a2ef6681.pdf
✅ Advance registration is required, and spots fill quickly—don’t wait! Call the Community Education office for support in registering at 651-674-1025.
💙 Bonus: Thanks to generous support from the local Allina Medical Center, classes may be FREE for all participants—even if you don’t have SilverSneakers, Silver&Fit, Renew Active, or One Pass.
Come move, connect, and thrive with us this fall! 🍂
