Ella Dick scored a 9.55 on vault to earn her a 6th place finish at the MSHSL state gymnastics meet! SKOL and congratulations, Ella!
It’s time to RAID THE RACK! Our Prom glam shop is open to North Branch Area High School students Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9-11 a.m., and Wednesday, March 4 from 3-5 p.m. in room B100. Please enter DOOR 3 on Saturday.
Members of our community have generously donated a variety of gowns and accessories to our North Branch Area High School students to use for Prom. The best part is - it is FREE to our students! Please note this event is first come, first serve; one dress per North Branch Area High School student. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Houle at 651-674-1511 or khoule@isd138.org.
Thank you for your support!
Members of our community have generously donated a variety of gowns and accessories to our North Branch Area High School students to use for Prom. The best part is - it is FREE to our students! Please note this event is first come, first serve; one dress per North Branch Area High School student. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Houle at 651-674-1511 or khoule@isd138.org.
Thank you for your support!
Yesterday the high school recognized robotics teams and state-bound gymnasts with a walking pep rally.
8636 FIRE - Jamison Zarbok, Karen Yang, Gracie Grover, and Wyatt Eilers finished 2nd in their December qualifier. At state they were part of the 5th place alliance.
7288 RoboGlaciers - Rylee Zarbok, Ava Gardner, Rosina Gilkerson, Eliana Smit, Tori White, and Sam Tomas. Team 7288. At state, they were part of the 2nd place alliance, received the Design Award and were one of 7 teams to qualify for the World Championship in Houston, Tx in April!
Two gymnastics qualified for the MSHSL Class A meet this past weekend! Sophia Thorsen placed 6th on beam and was the section champion on vault! Ella Dick placed 2nd on vault, 3rd on floor, 6th on beam, and was 3rd place all-around. Both will compete at 6 pm at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium this Saturday.
8636 FIRE - Jamison Zarbok, Karen Yang, Gracie Grover, and Wyatt Eilers finished 2nd in their December qualifier. At state they were part of the 5th place alliance.
7288 RoboGlaciers - Rylee Zarbok, Ava Gardner, Rosina Gilkerson, Eliana Smit, Tori White, and Sam Tomas. Team 7288. At state, they were part of the 2nd place alliance, received the Design Award and were one of 7 teams to qualify for the World Championship in Houston, Tx in April!
Two gymnastics qualified for the MSHSL Class A meet this past weekend! Sophia Thorsen placed 6th on beam and was the section champion on vault! Ella Dick placed 2nd on vault, 3rd on floor, 6th on beam, and was 3rd place all-around. Both will compete at 6 pm at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium this Saturday.
SKOL! and congratulations on qualifying for the MSHSL Class A State Gymnastics Meet, Sophia Thorsen and Ella Dick!
This is Ella's second time qualifying for the state meet. She will compete in the All-Around competition after placing 2nd on vault, 3rd on floor, 6th on beam, and 3rd all-around. Sophia earned her first trip to the state meet and will compete on vault and floor. She placed 6th on floor and was the Section 7A floor champion!
The state meet is this Saturday, Feb. 21 at 6 pm at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul.
Two of our Vikettes dancers have earned the incredible honor of being selected for the All-State Dance Team! To earn this honor, the dancers had to learn a challenging dance combination, perform a variety of technical skills and submit their work to be evaluated by a panel of judges.
This year, there were over 500 submissions. Senior Addy Lewerenz was selected for 2A Jazz and junior Shanna Swanstrom was selected for 2A Kick. They will represent the Vikettes on March 14th at Eden Prairie High School performing alongside some of the top dancers in the state! SKOL!
This year, there were over 500 submissions. Senior Addy Lewerenz was selected for 2A Jazz and junior Shanna Swanstrom was selected for 2A Kick. They will represent the Vikettes on March 14th at Eden Prairie High School performing alongside some of the top dancers in the state! SKOL!
FRC Team 3038 Robotics Team is hosting an open house at North Branch Area High School on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The open house starts at 6 p.m. and the robotics demonstration at 6:30. Come see what the team has been up to this season!
Everyone is welcome! See flier for additional details.
Everyone is welcome! See flier for additional details.
Today, NBAHS JROTC hosted its inaugural REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition. Teams came from Johnson (St Paul), Woodbury, Fargo, and Windom. Participants competed in individual and team events, maneuvering drones through a variety of obstacle courses.
Thanks to the Chisago County Sheriff's Drone Team for being on hand, demonstrating their drones, and helping judge events.
Thanks to the Chisago County Sheriff's Drone Team for being on hand, demonstrating their drones, and helping judge events.
NBAHS is hosting its Spring Sports Information Night on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. See flier for additional details related to each sport.
TODAY: Renewal of 2017 Capital Projects Levy
Main Street Church
Vote between 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Voting information is available here: https://www.isd138.org/page/notice-of-special-election
Main Street Church
Vote between 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Voting information is available here: https://www.isd138.org/page/notice-of-special-election
North Branch FTC will have two teams participating in the State Championships at Burnsville High School on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 8 am. Both 7288 RoboGlaciers and 8636 FIRE qualified at competitions in December. SKOL! and good luck!
Last week, NBAEC students were treated to a visit from the Snow Court. It's always so wonderful to see the awe early learning students have for their older peers, but also the patience and generosity of high school students when they spend time with our youngest students! SKOL!
Annabelle Lattimore and Marshall Tveit are North Branch’s nominees for the MSHSL Triple “A” award. The Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award, commonly known as the Triple 'A' Award, honors high school seniors throughout the state who have a 3.0 or higher-grade point average and participate in League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities.
Annabelle participates in volleyball, basketball, golf, choir, and NHS all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Annabelle states, “I feel such a purpose in everything that I am involved in, and I feel like I belong in every one of them. It makes me confident that I will thrive in whatever future endeavors I choose.”
Marshall is in soccer, clay target, FRC robotics, and DECA. He has his Erosion and Stormwater Management certification through the U of M and should have his remote pilot certification this winter. He states, “My experiences in all activities have strengthened my communication skills and helped me become more patient, supportive, and confident when working with others.”
Annabelle participates in volleyball, basketball, golf, choir, and NHS all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Annabelle states, “I feel such a purpose in everything that I am involved in, and I feel like I belong in every one of them. It makes me confident that I will thrive in whatever future endeavors I choose.”
Marshall is in soccer, clay target, FRC robotics, and DECA. He has his Erosion and Stormwater Management certification through the U of M and should have his remote pilot certification this winter. He states, “My experiences in all activities have strengthened my communication skills and helped me become more patient, supportive, and confident when working with others.”
Free Drum and Dance lessons are available from American Indian Education! Lessons take place at the NBAEC from 6 - 7:30 pm. See flier for more details.
Aubrey Charpentier and Jackson Puelston are the 2025-26 ExCEL (Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership) Award nominees for North Branch Area High School. The Minnesota State High School League ExCEL Award recognizes high school juniors active in school activities, leaders in their schools, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.
Aubrey participates in softball and clay target and has served as a two-time captain for the softball team. She volunteers with Feed My Starving Children, Trunk or Treat, Hay Days, and North Branch Midsummer Days, as well as Santa Days for the Stacy Fire Department and the American Legion. Aubrey also assists with the DAPE Challenge, ESY Track & Field Day, the Sock Hop for World Down Syndrome Day, community cleanups, and multiple youth softball clinics.
Jackson plays soccer and baseball. This past season, he served as a soccer captain and earned Second Team All-State honors. He is a member of the National Honor Society, a section leader in choir, and a leader in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jackson also volunteers with Feed My Starving Children, assists with Church PowerPoint, helps in church childcare, and works youth baseball clinics.
Aubrey participates in softball and clay target and has served as a two-time captain for the softball team. She volunteers with Feed My Starving Children, Trunk or Treat, Hay Days, and North Branch Midsummer Days, as well as Santa Days for the Stacy Fire Department and the American Legion. Aubrey also assists with the DAPE Challenge, ESY Track & Field Day, the Sock Hop for World Down Syndrome Day, community cleanups, and multiple youth softball clinics.
Jackson plays soccer and baseball. This past season, he served as a soccer captain and earned Second Team All-State honors. He is a member of the National Honor Society, a section leader in choir, and a leader in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jackson also volunteers with Feed My Starving Children, assists with Church PowerPoint, helps in church childcare, and works youth baseball clinics.
NBAHS Advanced Floral Design Students are offering a Valentine's Floral sale! Flowers are prepared to industry standards under direction of Ag Teacher Amanda Cook. All proceeds fund Agriculture classes at NBAPS. Orders will be placed using GOFAN (https://gofan.co/event/6011431?schoolId=MN19629_2) and will be available for pickup/delivery 2/12.
*Note, we are offering delivery to MS and SRS students for single stem flowers only. No Vases will be delivered to students at these locations. Questions may be directed to acook@isd138.org
*Note, we are offering delivery to MS and SRS students for single stem flowers only. No Vases will be delivered to students at these locations. Questions may be directed to acook@isd138.org
SKOL! and congratulations to 2026 Snow King and Queen Tate Erickson and Kailey Perrault!
The court (l to r): Logan Hammel, Trystyn Johnson, Bo Pederson, Jackson Schlagel, King Tate Erickson, Queen Kailey Perrault, Aubrey Overson, Ella Dick, Charlotte Johnson, and Alayna Garcia.
The court (l to r): Logan Hammel, Trystyn Johnson, Bo Pederson, Jackson Schlagel, King Tate Erickson, Queen Kailey Perrault, Aubrey Overson, Ella Dick, Charlotte Johnson, and Alayna Garcia.
Due to dangerous temperatures, North Branch Area Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 23. This includes early childhood programs, school age care, and Community Education programs. Staff should not report. All buildings will be closed.
Thank you.
Thank you.
We are requesting formal dress donations from you! From January 20 through February 26, the North Branch High School Prom Committee will be collecting gently used Prom dresses from our community for students planning to attend Prom.
All donated dresses can be dropped off in the main office of the North Branch High School (Door #1) between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. We accept all colors, styles, and sizes of gently used formal dresses, dress shoes, jewelry, handbags, and any other Prom attire/accessories. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Houle at 651-674-1511 or khoule@isd138.org. Thank you for your support!
On Friday morning at the MSBA Leadership Conference, staff, along with the School Board Chair and students, held a workshop on the cell phone guidelines called "Year Two of Cell Phone Restrictions: Student Voices and Lessons Learned ." They talked about what worked and what needed adjustments to make the guidelines such a success at NBAHS.
