SPREAD THE WORD: The 4th Annual Drum and Dance is coming May 15!

A meal will be served from 5:30 - 6 pm with an exhibition and student honors to follow. See flier for more details and to RSVP , or click this link to RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/2pt3t9pd

We'll see you there!
about 19 hours ago, Pat Tepoorten
Drum and Dance flier
Drum and Dance flier
Kindergarten presents "We're Going to the Farm" concerts on both Tuesday, May 5, and Thursday, May 7. Both concerts start at 1:30 p.m. in the North Branch Area Education Center cafeteria. See flier for details.

If you are unable to attend either of these shows, but would like to see them, you can livestream them at these links:

Tuesday, May 5: https://youtube.com/live/Tq-Ba5n8P_k?feature=share
Thursday, May 7: https://youtube.com/live/BYInDfi1mg8?feature=share
about 20 hours ago, Pat Tepoorten
Kindergarten concerts
SPREAD THE WORD: The 4th Annual Drum and Dance is coming May 15!

A meal will be served from 5:30 - 6 pm with an exhibition and student honors to follow. See flier for more details and to RSVP , or click this link to RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/2pt3t9pd

We'll see you there!
4 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Drum and Dance flier
Drum and Dance flier
The advanced floral design class at NBAHS is preparing for a spring sale in advance of Mother's Day. A variety of arrangements are available for pickup or delivery to district sites on May 7, and can be viewed here: https://tinyurl.com/3vs6fjwu

All Arrangements are prepared to industry standard and proceeds benefit the agriculture program at NBAHS. Order yours here: https://gofan.co/event/6557728?schoolId=MN19629_2

For questions, contact Amanda Cook at: acook@isd138.org.
5 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Spring floral sale
Walk and Roll to School is already just a week away! Participants will meet at St. Gregory's on Wednesday May 6, 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!
6 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Walk and roll flier
Viking Newsletter - April 2026 is now available at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/garfq
6 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
SPREAD THE WORD: The 4th Annual Drum and Dance is coming May 15!

A meal will be served from 5:30 - 6 pm with an exhibition and student honors to follow. See flier for more details and to RSVP , or click this link to RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/2pt3t9pd

We'll see you there!
7 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Drum and Dance flier
Drum and Dance flier
Career Day Car Show 2.0 is next Friday, May 8, and the event is looking for volunteers to come show their rides! There's door prizes and more. Scan the QR or use this link to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/5n83s5bp, and see the flier for more details.
7 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
car show
NBAMS 6th grade Spanish students spent a week creating games to teach Kindergarten Spanish students basic conversation words. The 6th graders then visited the Ed Center and spent the class period teaching and playing their games with the younger students. Sounds like fun!
8 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
6th graders with K students
6th graders with K students
6th graders with K students
6th graders with K students
6th graders with K students
6th graders with K students
6th graders with K students
6th graders with K students
6th graders with K students
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!
12 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Storytelling event
Storytelling event
Storytelling event
🚽✨ 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!
12 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Potty training
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!
13 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Storytelling event
Storytelling event
Storytelling event

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!

15 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Storytelling event
Storytelling event
Storytelling event
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!
18 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Storytelling event
Storytelling event
Storytelling event
What an amazing Grandparents Day Open House!

We welcomed over 300 adults and 130 children for a fun-filled evening. Grandparents, family members, and friends were invited to explore the school alongside a special preschooler in their lives.

Families enjoyed board games, playdough, dramatic play, building activities, crafts, snacks, and a photo booth.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We loved seeing our classrooms filled with so much joy and connection!
25 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
We had a 6/7 kind of day celebrating the 67th day of school! 🎉

Ms. Carmen and Ms. Lorie’s classrooms had an amazing day counting, comparing, dancing, singing, and snacking with the numbers 6 and 7. From creative activities to joyful movement, our students brought learning to life in the most fun and engaging ways!
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
67th day of school
67th day of school
67th day of school
67th day of school
67th day of school
67th day of school
67th day of school
The Viking Newsletter is available now! Read it at: https://app.smore.com/n/vq07k
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
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!
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop
Sock hop

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!

about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
Viktor at NBAEC
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
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Blood drive