Coming up in Community Ed!
Secret Agent's Lab with Kidcreate Studio (5-12 years) / October 22 / 4 - 5:00 PM
Esports Ages 13 to 12th Grade / Deadline to register is October 24th / Esports Information Meeting - Tuesday October 21st at 3:00 PM in the High School Media Center / The 2025-26 season begins November 10th
All Occasion Card Stamping / October 27 / 7 - 9:00 PM
Medicare 101 / October 28 / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Daisies in a Jar-Acrylic Painting class / October 28 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Middle School Musical A Christmas Line: A North Pole Musical Grades 6-8
Auditions November 5 from 3-7pm North Branch Area High School, Auditorium. Please enter door #11.
Performances will take place on December 13 at 7pm and December 14 at 2pm.
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
🎃 Un-Scary Halloween Party! 👻
Friday, Oct. 24 • 6–7:30 PM
North Branch Area Education Center
🎟 Entry: Bring a box of Mac & Cheese for the food shelf!
Come in your un-scary costume for games, crafts, and treats!
🚗 Park in the bus corral or Ed Center lot — enter Door 1 or Door 9.
🧡 Sponsored by North Branch Community Ed & NBHS National Honor Society.
Friday, Oct. 24 • 6–7:30 PM
North Branch Area Education Center
🎟 Entry: Bring a box of Mac & Cheese for the food shelf!
Come in your un-scary costume for games, crafts, and treats!
🚗 Park in the bus corral or Ed Center lot — enter Door 1 or Door 9.
🧡 Sponsored by North Branch Community Ed & NBHS National Honor Society.
🎉 Join us for “The Power of Play!” 🎉
Discover how play helps your child grow, learn, and thrive! This fun, hands-on ECFE class will give parents and caregivers practical ways to support healthy development through play. Learn simple strategies to encourage meaningful play at home, strengthen your bond, and make everyday moments learning opportunities.
🍽 Dinner served: 5:00–5:30 PM
👩🏫 Parent session: 5:30–6:30 PM (children enjoy activities, stories, and songs!)
📅 Tuesday, October 21 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10/family (dinner included)
📝 Registration required — sign up at www.nbaeconline.org or call 651-674-1220
Let’s learn, laugh, and play together! 💫
Discover how play helps your child grow, learn, and thrive! This fun, hands-on ECFE class will give parents and caregivers practical ways to support healthy development through play. Learn simple strategies to encourage meaningful play at home, strengthen your bond, and make everyday moments learning opportunities.
🍽 Dinner served: 5:00–5:30 PM
👩🏫 Parent session: 5:30–6:30 PM (children enjoy activities, stories, and songs!)
📅 Tuesday, October 21 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10/family (dinner included)
📝 Registration required — sign up at www.nbaeconline.org or call 651-674-1220
Let’s learn, laugh, and play together! 💫
Coming up in Community Ed!
Metabolism Boosters & Busters Virtual Workshop / October 15 / 6 - 7:30 PM
The Best-Ever Art Class with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) / October 16 / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Paper Mache Day with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) / October 16 / 1 - 4:00 PM
Pickleball - Join us for pickleball on our six indoor courts at North Branch Area High School, North Gym. We will have courts set up for beginners and intermediate/advanced. Cost $ 5 per Monday and Wednesday (pay on site) or $ 20 for a 5 punches punch card. Punch Cards may be purchased at the North Branch Community Education Office 651-674-1025. All equipment is provided. No street shoes in the gym please. Please enter door # 11.
Open Pickleball starts October 6 / Monday and Wednesdays / 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Metabolism Boosters & Busters Virtual Workshop / October 15 / 6 - 7:30 PM
The Best-Ever Art Class with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) / October 16 / 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Paper Mache Day with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) / October 16 / 1 - 4:00 PM
Pickleball - Join us for pickleball on our six indoor courts at North Branch Area High School, North Gym. We will have courts set up for beginners and intermediate/advanced. Cost $ 5 per Monday and Wednesday (pay on site) or $ 20 for a 5 punches punch card. Punch Cards may be purchased at the North Branch Community Education Office 651-674-1025. All equipment is provided. No street shoes in the gym please. Please enter door # 11.
Open Pickleball starts October 6 / Monday and Wednesdays / 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
🚽✨ Flush the Fuss: Potty Training Made Easy! ✨🚽
Ready to tackle potty training? Join us for a helpful, confidence-boosting class where you’ll learn proven strategies, tips, and tools to make potty training smoother and less stressful for everyone!
🍽️ Dinner provided (5:00–5:30 pm)
👩🏫 Parents and children will then separate for learning and fun activities.
📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 5:00–6:30 pm
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10 per family (includes dinner)
Learn when your child is ready, how to make it a positive experience, and how to handle common challenges — all while connecting with other parents!
👉 Registration required: www.nbaceonline.org
📞 Or call 651-674-1220
Ready to tackle potty training? Join us for a helpful, confidence-boosting class where you’ll learn proven strategies, tips, and tools to make potty training smoother and less stressful for everyone!
🍽️ Dinner provided (5:00–5:30 pm)
👩🏫 Parents and children will then separate for learning and fun activities.
📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 5:00–6:30 pm
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10 per family (includes dinner)
Learn when your child is ready, how to make it a positive experience, and how to handle common challenges — all while connecting with other parents!
👉 Registration required: www.nbaceonline.org
📞 Or call 651-674-1220
Thanks to the City of North Branch, Chisago County SHIP, the NBPD and the NBFD, and all the students and parents for joining us this morning for a rather brisk Walk and Roll to School! It seems like the event gets a bit bigger every time and it's great to see so many faces familiar from previous events.
Today we celebrated the completion of the CR30 project, including new sidewalk from Maple St. to the library, and new crosswalks across CR30, made possible through Safe Routes to School funding doggedly pursued by the city. Many thanks to Community Development Director Nate Sondrol for his work to secure planning and construction funds! You can see all of the photos from the event here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid02VDcQ5RbEU3RuzjqUHrSv7bVT9FjzMWVBVXP49ig3GDyJLs2UkowVgFyjiCmXQ8F1l
Today we celebrated the completion of the CR30 project, including new sidewalk from Maple St. to the library, and new crosswalks across CR30, made possible through Safe Routes to School funding doggedly pursued by the city. Many thanks to Community Development Director Nate Sondrol for his work to secure planning and construction funds! You can see all of the photos from the event here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid02VDcQ5RbEU3RuzjqUHrSv7bVT9FjzMWVBVXP49ig3GDyJLs2UkowVgFyjiCmXQ8F1l
Two fun events are happening this Wednesday!
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, at 7:05 am.
Then, Vikings football players and coaches are again hosting Viking Victory Day from 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!
See fliers for additional details.
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, at 7:05 am.
Then, Vikings football players and coaches are again hosting Viking Victory Day from 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!
See fliers for additional details.
Photos from the court's visit to the NBAEC, the high school pep rally, and the parade are posted to Facebook at this link:
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0Az28AJic3rgTQdAki9Kx3dYyTVQRCtdVGKkc2v5J78gKfV4o8XZhM1ZsdYsxC9uRl
What a great week!
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0Az28AJic3rgTQdAki9Kx3dYyTVQRCtdVGKkc2v5J78gKfV4o8XZhM1ZsdYsxC9uRl
What a great week!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Boys Volleyball for Grades 9-12 / Starts October 8 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Book Bingo Pizza Party Grades K-5 / October 10 / 5 - 7:00 PM
Cozy Fall Cookie Decorating Class / October 10 / 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Navigating the Healthcare System: A Healthcare 101 / October 13 / 6 - 8:00 PM
Drivers Education Zoom Class / Starts October 13 / 3 - 6:00 PM
Fire Safety with North Branch Fire Department / October 13 / 6 - 8:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Boys Volleyball for Grades 9-12 / Starts October 8 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Book Bingo Pizza Party Grades K-5 / October 10 / 5 - 7:00 PM
Cozy Fall Cookie Decorating Class / October 10 / 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Navigating the Healthcare System: A Healthcare 101 / October 13 / 6 - 8:00 PM
Drivers Education Zoom Class / Starts October 13 / 3 - 6:00 PM
Fire Safety with North Branch Fire Department / October 13 / 6 - 8:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Chisago County Health & Human Services is hosting its 7th annual Operation Community Connect (OCC) event on Thursday, Oct. 16 at North Branch Area High School. This event is free and open to all Chisago County residents. See flier for further details!
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!
