At the September 14 school board meeting, the district and its architect, ATS&R, received an Oustanding Design award from American School and University for updates made to the North Branch Area Education Center. Highlighted was the "ubiquitous" use of color, secure courtyard, furniture variety, media center learning tree, and energy efficient upgrades. This brief video is a celebration of the Education Center and the kids who love it: https://youtu.be/Db3EfU41G3A?si=wfdcpIlj9aHXCSnZ
Viking Victory Day is Oct. 4
Special Needs students (boys and girls) of all abilities K-12, and the transition program, are invited to this special event!
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 5:30-6:30 pm, at the stadium.
RSVP to jvoss@isd138.org by October 1.
See flier for more details.
At the September 14 school board meeting, the district and its architect, ATS&R, received an Outstanding Design award from American School and University for updates made to the North Branch Area Education Center. Highlighted was the "ubiquitous" use of color, secure courtyard, furniture variety, media center learning tree, and energy efficient upgrades. This brief video is a celebration of the Education Center and the kids who love it: https://youtu.be/Db3EfU41G3A?si=wfdcpIlj9aHXCSnZ
Join Viking tennis coaches for the 2nd annual Pickleball Palooza on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 4:30 - 6 pm at the NBAHS tennis courts. All ages and abilities welcome. Following the tourney, stay for Powder Buff and Powder Puff at the stadium. See graphic for more details.
Explosive news! Next Friday's Homecoming football game between the Vikings and Mora will have fireworks...both in-game and post game! Come for the game and stay for the light show. SKOL!
To read "Let’s Walk and Roll to School on Oct. 4," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
The Homecoming schedule of events for the Ed Center is available by viewing the image connected to this message!
ECFE fall classes are still available! See flier for additional details and register at www.nbaceonline.org.
Positive self-talk is a great way to start the day in Ms. Maggie’s classroom!
Order Homecoming t-shirts for a limited time! Anyone and everyone can order. To have the shirts in time for Homecoming, ordering closes at midnight Sunday, Sept. 10. Click the link to order: https://vikingshomecomingmerch2023.itemorder.com/
The NBAPS Facebook page has first day of school photos of kids arriving to start the 2023-24 school year! Add your own first day of school photos in comments at this link:
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0htiK1jhB4NG6LLHfRHgcXbv8WsKGFUENdnWnybssf1AoMMjQfmkWZ4qAaE8tEZ9fl
To read "The Magic of Thinking Big," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent
Looking for lunch menus? To access lunch menus from either the website or the district app, select the school for which you are seeking the information, and click "menu" (at top of website, lower left of app). From the menu, select "dining" (see photos). To download the district app, scan the QR code below.
Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch, and Chisago County for the fall Walk and Roll to School event on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7:05 am. The walk will start at St. Gregory's Church. See flier for additional details!
View the Community Education September Highlights newsletter here:
https://www.smore.com/7kra4
Welcome Days are in full swing at the North Branch Area Education Center. It's so great to meet with and get to know our families!
Preschool and kindergarten staff at the North Branch Area Education Center are excited to get the 2023-24 school year started!
What a great turnout for Football, Floats and Fun! Thanks to everyone who joined us for this great event!
Over the next several days photos of new NBAPS teachers will be shared. Here is the first group! Please welcome new teachers at the North Branch Area Education Center (l to r): Supt. Sara Paul, Megan Nysse, Sophia Houle, Miranda Doolittle, Abigale Webster, Jessica Carlson, Director of Early Learning Erica Bjerketvedt. Not pictured: Krista Coddington
Football, Floats and Fun is coming up Aug. 24, 6-8 pm at NB Central Park. All are welcome! The NBAHS football program is thanking supporters with ice cream, music and games. See flier for additional details and we'll see you there!
