REMINDER:
🌟 Calling all child care providers! 🌟
⏰ Only a few days left to lock in Early Bird pricing! ⏰

Early Bird registration for Child Care Champions Training Day is closing soon. If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign—don’t wait and pay more.

Join us Saturday, January 31, 2026, at North Branch Area High School for a full day of learning, networking, and fun designed to support and celebrate YOU and the incredible work you do.

💛 Early Bird (ends 12/31/25): $50
💙 Regular (after 12/31/25): $60

💥 Save $10—register now before the deadline hits!
👉 nbaceonline.org or call 651-674-1025

Let’s grow together, connect with peers, and champion the work that matters every single day. ✨

3 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Childcare champions
The Viking Newsletter - December 2025 is now available at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/kh4m2
3 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Toy drive
✨ A Night to Remember at Tiny Prom! ✨

Put on your best and dance the night away at Tiny Prom—a fun, family-friendly evening for little ones and the adults who love them!

📍 North Branch Area Education Center
📅 Thursday, January 15
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
🎟️ Free admission

👶 Children kindergarten & younger are invited
Siblings are also welcome

Join us for dancing, treats, and sweet memories! 💫
4 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Tiny prom
Tiny prom
Tiny prom
Tiny prom
North Branch Area Public Schools is currently experiencing a phone outage exclusively with Verizon phones. Staff are working diligently to correct this issue. In the meantime, families who need to contact the district can do so from a non-Verizon phone, or by email. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work toward correcting this issue.
4 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Last Friday, Ms. Maggie's students had oodles of fun making milk cartons into magical ooey gooey delicious gingerbread houses!
4 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Gingerbread houses
Gingerbread houses
Gingerbread houses
Gingerbread houses
There are lots of photos from this morning's kindergarten caroling adventure here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0JoHNaH8jawkfLvm6XHYPeavoEbFKvGunJCExbfvrVppNA8e57yMf9jNNBmBUv3RPl
8 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Caroling
REMINDER: 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.
9 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Dance home show
❄️ Winter ECFE Classes Are Here! ❄️
Warm up this season with connection, learning, and play. Our winter session offers supportive parent–child classes, engaging activities, and a welcoming community for families with young children.

✨ What to expect:
👶 Parent–child time
🧠 Evidence-based parenting support
🎨 Fun learning activities
🤝 Community with other families

📅 Winter Session Begins Soon!
Check the flyer for class dates, age groups, and registration details.

👉 Register early—spots fill fast!
We can’t wait to learn and grow with you this winter! ❄️💙
14 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
winter classes
Due to rural road conditions, North Branch Area Public Schools is delaying the start of the school day by two hours today, Wednesday, Dec. 10. There will be no A.M. early childhood classes. School age care will open as scheduled at 5:45 a.m. Please have students at bus stops two hours after their regularly scheduled pick-up. Schools will be open for students to begin arriving two hours later than normal.
16 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
weather update

✨ Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone.

Join us for a supportive and practical workshop on Preventing Parental Burnout. Learn simple, realistic strategies to restore balance, reconnect with yourself, and build a healthier rhythm at home.

🧠 What we’ll cover:
• What burnout looks like for parents
• Stress-reduction tools that actually fit real life
• How to rebuild energy, connection, and calm
• Ways to strengthen your support system

👨‍👩‍👦 Perfect for parents of all ages and stages — come as you are.
Let’s move from surviving to thriving, together. 💛

📅 Date & Time: December 16, 2025
📍 Location: North Branch Area Education Center
📲 Register: www.nbaeconline.org

17 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Burnout

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.

17 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Weather update
🌟 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. ✨
17 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Childcare champions
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.
18 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Dance home show
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!
23 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Christmas Line
SKOL! and congratulations to kindergarten teacher Johannah Gillquist. She has been named a Best Elementary Teacher finalist in the 2025 Best of Isanti-Chisago Area Reader's Choice awards. Way to go Johannah!
24 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Readers choice award
Readers choice award
Readers choice award
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!
24 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
floral sale
Viking Newsletter - November 2025 is now available at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/e4ntw
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
Sunrise all stars
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.
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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! ✨
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
No drama