Due to the weather forecast, North Branch Area Public Schools is canceling all extra-curricular activities for this evening, Tuesday, Dec. 9. All Targeted Services classes, community education events and early childhood classes are canceled for this evening. Buildings will be closed. School Age Care will remain open during its typical hours.
🌟 Calling all child care providers! 🌟
Early Bird pricing for Child Care Champions Training Day is ending soon — don’t miss your chance to save!
Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at North Branch Area High School for a full day of learning, networking, and fun. This day is built to support and celebrate YOU as our valuable child care community.
💛 Early Bird Registration (through 12/31/25): $50
💙 Regular Registration (after 12/31/25): $60
Secure your spot before the price increases!
👉 Register at nbaceonline.org or call 651-674-1025
Let’s grow, connect, and champion the incredible work you do every day. ✨
Early Bird pricing for Child Care Champions Training Day is ending soon — don’t miss your chance to save!
Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at North Branch Area High School for a full day of learning, networking, and fun. This day is built to support and celebrate YOU as our valuable child care community.
💛 Early Bird Registration (through 12/31/25): $50
💙 Regular Registration (after 12/31/25): $60
Secure your spot before the price increases!
👉 Register at nbaceonline.org or call 651-674-1025
Let’s grow, connect, and champion the incredible work you do every day. ✨
Join the Vikettes Dance Team for an afternoon of dancing and celebration! They will be showcasing routines and spotlighting dancers on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 11 am to 1 pm in the NBAHS gym. Admission is $5 at the door. See flier for additional details.
Community Ed presents "A Christmas Line - A North Pole Musical" on December 13 (7 pm) and 14 (2 pm). To get tickets to this middle school musical directed by Angela Lund, scan the QR code on the flier or use this link: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN19629?activity=Performing%20Arts
Tickets are $6. See you there!
Tickets are $6. See you there!
NBAHS FFA members are again offering Holiday floral arrangements for sale for you to enjoy (or give as a hostess gift)!
Please view the link to see offerings (https://gofan.co/event/5542520?schoolId=MN19629_2), but know there are options and price points from $30-$42.
When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 12/23.
These students prepare your arrangements with care to industry standards, and proceeds of this sale fund learning opportunities in the Agriculture program here at NBAHS!
Please view the link to see offerings (https://gofan.co/event/5542520?schoolId=MN19629_2), but know there are options and price points from $30-$42.
When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 12/23.
These students prepare your arrangements with care to industry standards, and proceeds of this sale fund learning opportunities in the Agriculture program here at NBAHS!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED / December 11 / 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class / December 11 / 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Winter Rabbit Painting Class / December 16 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Adult/Child/Infant CPR with AED / December 11 / 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class / December 11 / 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Winter Rabbit Painting Class / December 16 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Tabata Exercise Class Ages 16 and Older / Starts December 2 / 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Minecraft Engineering Virtual Class Grades 3-7 / December 6 / 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Snowmobile Safety Class Ages 11 - 15 / December 6 / 8 AM - 12: 00 PM
Drivers Education In Person Class / Starts Starts December 8 / 2:30 - 5:30 PM
Drivers Education Virtual Class / Starts December 8 / 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Needle Felted Ornaments / December 9 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Tabata Exercise Class Ages 16 and Older / Starts December 2 / 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Minecraft Engineering Virtual Class Grades 3-7 / December 6 / 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Snowmobile Safety Class Ages 11 - 15 / December 6 / 8 AM - 12: 00 PM
Drivers Education In Person Class / Starts Starts December 8 / 2:30 - 5:30 PM
Drivers Education Virtual Class / Starts December 8 / 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Needle Felted Ornaments / December 9 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
SKOL! and congratulations to the Chisago County Child Care Coalition (CCCCC)! It was presented with an Outstanding Community Project Award from the Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA) at last night's school board meeting. The award was given for the CCCCC's Child Care Champions Training Day offered in February. The training consisted of three courses that counted toward required continuing education, vendors, and networking with peers. Pictured are (l to r): MCEA's Kate Anderson, and CCCCC members Sara Kaminski, Erica Bjerketvedt, Tara Hallberg, and Lanay Miller.
Arts Fest is coming up! This year's event features over 200 crafters at North Branch Area High School. Free shuttle service; see flier for details.
Photos from yesterday's Veterans Day observances are now available at Facebook!
Many thanks to all the local veterans who spent the day with us yesterday and helped us teach students about sacrifice and service. Students at all levels got to spend time with, and honor, our local veterans who we cherish so much! Thanks also to all the family and community members who joined us in celebration of Veterans Day!
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0zY9DDXkWN3ak5RENNQXiLXxQAHVBa21gAPEoD6uMnp2LFV47xS4m2BgFvuX5XAMQl
Many thanks to all the local veterans who spent the day with us yesterday and helped us teach students about sacrifice and service. Students at all levels got to spend time with, and honor, our local veterans who we cherish so much! Thanks also to all the family and community members who joined us in celebration of Veterans Day!
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0zY9DDXkWN3ak5RENNQXiLXxQAHVBa21gAPEoD6uMnp2LFV47xS4m2BgFvuX5XAMQl
🌿 No Drama Discipline: Teaching Through Connection 🌿
Tired of power struggles and meltdowns? Join us to learn how to discipline with empathy, structure, and connection. This interactive class will give you tools to guide your child’s behavior while building trust and emotional resilience. A calmer home starts here! 💛
🍽 Dinner served: 5:00–5:30 PM
👩🏫 Parent session & children’s activities: 5:30–6:30 PM
📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💵 $10/family (includes dinner)
📝 Registration required — sign up at nbaeonline.org or call 651-674-1220
✨ Come connect, learn, and grow together with North Branch ECFE! ✨
Tired of power struggles and meltdowns? Join us to learn how to discipline with empathy, structure, and connection. This interactive class will give you tools to guide your child’s behavior while building trust and emotional resilience. A calmer home starts here! 💛
🍽 Dinner served: 5:00–5:30 PM
👩🏫 Parent session & children’s activities: 5:30–6:30 PM
📅 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💵 $10/family (includes dinner)
📝 Registration required — sign up at nbaeonline.org or call 651-674-1220
✨ Come connect, learn, and grow together with North Branch ECFE! ✨
FFA members are again offering a fall floral sale this year. Arrangements are $30-$45 and made fresh at NBAHS to industry standards by our talented students. The sale is open until Nov. 21, and orders will be delivered on Nov. 25 - just in time for Thanksgiving! Treat your host!
Here is the link to order: https://gofan.co/event/5271646?schoolId=MN19629_2
Here is the link to order: https://gofan.co/event/5271646?schoolId=MN19629_2
Coming up in Community Ed!
Drivers Education Zoom Class / Starts November 10 / 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Tabata Exercise Class Ages 16 and Older / Starts November 11 / 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Polar Bear - Acrylic Painting Class / Starts November 12 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
RC Car Racing with Party Crashers RC / Grades K-8 / November 13 / 6:00 - 7:00 PM
RC Car Racing with Party Crashers RC / Grades K-8 / November 13 / 7:15 - 8:15 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Drivers Education Zoom Class / Starts November 10 / 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Tabata Exercise Class Ages 16 and Older / Starts November 11 / 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Polar Bear - Acrylic Painting Class / Starts November 12 / 6:30 - 9:00 PM
RC Car Racing with Party Crashers RC / Grades K-8 / November 13 / 6:00 - 7:00 PM
RC Car Racing with Party Crashers RC / Grades K-8 / November 13 / 7:15 - 8:15 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Students in Youth Connections celebrated Halloween by decorating cookies today. Yum!
The fall play, The Suessification of A Midsummer Night's Dream, is less than a month away! The show runs from November 21 through November 23, and tickets are $12. See the flier for more details and scan the QR for tickets.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Pickleball Lessons / Starts November 3 / 5:00 - 6:30
Youth Pickleball Lessons / Starts November 3 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts November 5 / 6:30 - 7:30
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / November 6 / 6:00 - 7:45
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Pickleball Lessons / Starts November 3 / 5:00 - 6:30
Youth Pickleball Lessons / Starts November 3 / 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Essentrics: Restorative Fitness / Starts November 5 / 6:30 - 7:30
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing / November 6 / 6:00 - 7:45
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
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! 💫
