Coming up in Community Ed!
Mosaic Birdbath / Tuesday April 28th / 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Flush the Fuss: Potty Training Made Easy / Tuesday April 28th / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Drivers Education In Person Class / Starts May 4th / 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Seven Steps to Reverse or Prevent Diabesity - Virtual / Tuesday May 5th / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
Mosaic Birdbath / Tuesday April 28th / 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Flush the Fuss: Potty Training Made Easy / Tuesday April 28th / 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Drivers Education In Person Class / Starts May 4th / 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Seven Steps to Reverse or Prevent Diabesity - Virtual / Tuesday May 5th / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
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!
🚽✨ Potty Training Support for Parents! ✨🚽
Is your child showing signs they might be ready for potty training? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself!
Join us for a supportive, judgment-free session where we’ll talk about:
👶 Signs of readiness
🧠 How to support your child’s development
💡 Practical tips and strategies
💛 Handling setbacks with confidence
Potty training can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools and encouragement, it can be a positive experience for both you and your child!
📅 Check out the flyer for details and registration info—we’d love to have you join us!
Is your child showing signs they might be ready for potty training? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself!
Join us for a supportive, judgment-free session where we’ll talk about:
👶 Signs of readiness
🧠 How to support your child’s development
💡 Practical tips and strategies
💛 Handling setbacks with confidence
Potty training can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools and encouragement, it can be a positive experience for both you and your child!
📅 Check out the flyer for details and registration info—we’d love to have you join us!
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!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Mosaic Birdbath / Tuesday April 28th / 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Centerpieces that Pop! Craft 3D Photo Decor for Any Celebration / Tuesday April 28th / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
Mosaic Birdbath / Tuesday April 28th / 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Centerpieces that Pop! Craft 3D Photo Decor for Any Celebration / Tuesday April 28th / 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.arux.app/ or call 651-674-1025.
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!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Spring Daisies in a Jar / Wednesday April 22nd / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Divine Dips Cooking Class Grades 1st to 5th / Thursday April 23rd / 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Monster Cookie Madness Grades 1st to 5th / Thursday April 23rd / 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Floral Design of the Month / Thursday April 23rd / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Intro to RC Car Racing with Party Crashers RC Grades K-8 / 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Spring Daisies in a Jar / Wednesday April 22nd / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Divine Dips Cooking Class Grades 1st to 5th / Thursday April 23rd / 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Monster Cookie Madness Grades 1st to 5th / Thursday April 23rd / 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Floral Design of the Month / Thursday April 23rd / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Intro to RC Car Racing with Party Crashers RC Grades K-8 / 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Viking Newsletter is available now! Read it at: https://app.smore.com/n/vq07k
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Students at the Ed Center enjoyed a special visit from Viktor this morning; on hand to promote tonight's We Are All the Same Sock Hop at the North Branch Area Education Center.
The Sock Hop starts at 5 pm and goes until 7 pm, and includes a DJ dance party, free snacks and treats, a photo booth, crafts and activities, and Heggies pizza for purchase. Admission is free for all!
We Are All the Same is a wonderful way to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and we hope you can join us!
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.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Stamp-a-Stack of Cards / Monday March 23rd / 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Floral Design of the Month / Thursday March 26th / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Book Bingo Pizza Party Grades K-5 / Friday March 27th / 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Stamp-a-Stack of Cards / Monday March 23rd / 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Floral Design of the Month / Thursday March 26th / 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Book Bingo Pizza Party Grades K-5 / Friday March 27th / 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
