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!
3 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Christmas Line
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!
4 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
floral sale
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.
15 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
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Viking Newsletter - November 2025 is now available at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/e4ntw
15 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Sunrise all stars
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.
22 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
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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.
22 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Chisago County Child Care Coalition
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.
24 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Arts Fest
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
24 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Veterans Day
🌿 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! ✨
25 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
No drama
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
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
Fall floral sale
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.
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
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Students in Youth Connections celebrated Halloween by decorating cookies today. Yum!
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
halloween treat
halloween treat
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.
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
Fall play
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.
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
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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.

about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
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🎃 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.
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Unscary Halloween
🎉 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! 💫
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Power of Play
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.
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
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🚽✨ 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

about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Potty training
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
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
walk to school