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
1 day ago, Pat Tepoorten
walk to school
A tip of the cap to these four students in Autos 3! Eli K., Caleb O., Grant L., and Anthony S. are using the skills learned in class to make repairs to trikes from Sunrise. Trikes are an important tool for the Sunrise SPED department. They help students develop motor skills, build muscle, improve coordination, and provide low impact exercise. Skol gents!
1 day ago, Pat Tepoorten
Trike repair
Trike repair
Trike repair
Two fun events are happening this Wednesday!
Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch, and Chisago County SHIP for the fall Walk and Roll to School, starting at St. Gregory's Church at the intersection of CR-30 and Maple St. It's a great way to get outside, get some exercise, and make new friends! We'll see you there on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7:05 am.

Then, Vikings football players and coaches are again hosting Viking Victory Day from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the high school stadium. All special needs students, grades K-12, are invited to come spend some time with the team!

See fliers for additional details.
2 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Victory Day flier
Walk to school flier
Photos from the court's visit to the NBAEC, the high school pep rally, and the parade are posted to Facebook at this link:
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0Az28AJic3rgTQdAki9Kx3dYyTVQRCtdVGKkc2v5J78gKfV4o8XZhM1ZsdYsxC9uRl

What a great week!
3 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
High School Autos students are trying something new this year. Autos 3 adds "business sense" to the curriculum, offering students the chance to learn more about what it takes to run a successful shop. Students are providing auto detailing to interested staff for $30. Students manage the business, handling all email requests, scheduling, doing the work, and keeping track of supplies that need to be ordered.
6 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
auto detailing
auto detailing
auto detailing
Chisago County Health & Human Services is hosting its 7th annual Operation Community Connect (OCC) event on Thursday, Oct. 16 at North Branch Area High School. This event is free and open to all Chisago County residents. See flier for further details!
8 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
resource fair
The Viking Newsletter - Sept./Oct. 2025 is now available! You can access the newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/k6zve5
13 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Homecoming 2025
Congratulations to Allen Everett and Jade Knoespel, your Homecoming King and Queen for 2025!
13 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025
Homecoming Week is rapidly approaching! Here’s what you can expect:

Friday, Sept. 26 - Coronation in NBAHS west gym, 8:15 am

Monday, Sept. 29:
Football: JV @ HOME vs. Cloquet - 4:30 pm
Soccer: JV Girls/Boys @ Princeton - 4:30/6:15 pm
Soccer: Varsity Boys/Girls @ Princeton - 5:00/7:00 pm

Tuesday, Sept. 30:
Cross Country: JV/V Girls/Boys @ Grand National Golf Club - 4:00pm
Soccer: JV/V Boys @ Cloquet - 5:00/7:00 pm
Volleyball: 9A/B/JV/Varsity @ Princeton- 5:00/5:30/5:30/7:00 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 1:
Pickleball Palooza @ 4:30 pm
Powder Buff Volleyball @ 6:00 pm
Powder Puff Football @ 7:30 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 2:
Football: 9 @ St Cloud Apollo - 4:30 pm
Soccer: JV/V Boys @ Mesabi East - 5:00 / 7:00 pm
Volleyball: 9/B/JV/Varsity @ HOME vs Andover - 5:00/5:30/5:30/7:00 pm

Friday, Oct. 3:
PEPFEST @ 2:00 pm
PARADE @ Maple Street Route - 3:15 pm
TAILGATE @ Plaza/Parking Lots - 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Football: Varsity @ HOME vs. Grand Rapids - 6:00pm
Fireworks Briefly after the game!
14 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Homecoming parade
Calling all Pickleballers! Sign up for Homecoming Pickleball Palooza on Oct. 1 at 4:30 p.m. at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiwGgqgXrsy3u4rn-2AEje76p1dDBLAfN9hh5P0ubuW5SXDA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110651287933064995493

There will be upper and lower divisions for the tournament. Pre-registration will help determine the teams in each bracket and the number of courts needed for each division.
14 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Pickleball flier
Congratulations to Hannah Wirtz (10th grade) and Logen Schedlbauer (11th)! They were recognized this week as the 5th and 6th NBAHS students to complete the Ford ACE program.

Representatives of Anderson Koch Ford, Ford corporate, school staff, and family were on hand to celebrate Hannah and Logen's accomplishment. Ford presented each with a DeWalt impact wrench and noted that NBAHS has had more students complete the ACE program than any school in the region and, perhaps, the entire midwest.

SKOL! to these enterprising Vikings!
14 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Logen and Hannah
Family photo
Family photo
Vikings football players and coaches are again hosting Viking Victory Day on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the high school stadium. All special needs students, grades K-12, are invited to come spend some time with the team!

Interested families please RSVP to Coach Voss at jvoss@isd138.org by October 6. If families have any questions or concerns, they too are encouraged to contact Coach Voss. See flier for additional details.

This is one of those events that makes being a Vikings fan so easy, and the kids have such a great time playing with, and learning from, the team and coaches. SKOL!
15 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Viking Victory Day
Here is a schedule of Homecoming events at the high school. SKOL!
16 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
HS homecoming week
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you your 2025-26 Homecoming Court!

Back (l to r): Jacob Edmonds, Brady Barie, Jacob Knoespel, Vincent Dufeck, Allen Everett
Front: Annabelle Lattimore, Heidi Hedberg, Kailie Kopp, Jade Knoespel, Greta Cady

SKOL!

The coronation is scheduled for this Friday morning. Good luck to all the court!
16 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
25-26 Homecoming Court
On September 21, members of the North Branch FFA volunteered at the Almelund Apple Festival running Kid’s Corner with the Carlsted Family. Members helped kids “doing to learn” about the traditions of our rural ancestors by shelling and milling corn, washing clothing, woodcarving, stamping leather, and grinding and making play sausage. FFA is an intracurricular activity at NBAHS which focuses on building leadership through service and agriculture education.
17 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Apple Festival
Apple Festival
Apple Festival
Apple Festival
Apple Festival
Dates for 2025-26 Patron Tours have now been selected! They are as follows:

Friday, Oct. 24
Friday, Dec. 12
Friday, Feb. 20
Friday, April 17

As in the past, Patron Tours will run 7:45 am to 12:30 pm. Each tour will start with an opportunity to meet and talk with Supt. Paul, and then proceed to visit all district schools/sites before we enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by ProStart students at the high school. It remains the single best way to learn a lot about the district quickly.

Anyone interested in any of the four tours can contact Community Relations Coordinator Patrick Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org or 651-674-1018.

We hope to see you there!
17 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
FYI
Get your tickets now for the 15th annual Perfect 10 event: Rubies and Roses on Saturday, Oct. 11!

Join the North Branch Area Education Foundation for a fun evening of socializing, silent auctions, games, raffles, and entertainment from our own AJ Spoff!

Scan the QR on the poster or go to https://www.nbaef.org/ to purchase tickets.

All proceeds go to supporting students and staff at North Branch Area Public Schools!
23 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
rubies and roses
This photo was taken Friday night at the football game. Pretty cool!
24 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Rainbow over Vikings
LAST CHANCE: North Branch Girls Golf is hosting a mixed couples scramble on Saturday, Sept. 20, starting at 3 p.m., at the North Branch Golf Course. Proceeds raised will support girls golf! Scan the QR on the flier, or use this link, to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1B1juRZAJZmzVCIHMoRpuufmwbXn9vUTF6kUXvFcBIRk/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true

Each team must have two men and two women, and registration fees include the scramble, on course games, raffles, and dinner! There is also a dinner only option for $20.

Help support girls golf, dominate on the course, get a great dinner, and maybe win some cool stuff. That's win-win-win-win!
29 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
golf scramble
Walk and Roll to School is a month away! Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch, and Chisago County SHIP for the fall Walk and Roll to School, starting at St. Gregory's Church at the intersection of CR-30 and Maple St. It's a great way to get outside, get some exercise, and make new friends! We'll see you there on Wednesday, Oct. 8. See flier for further details.
30 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Walk and roll flier