North Branch Area High School

Districtwide parent-teacher conferences are coming up at North Branch Area Public Schools.

Thursday, November 19
3:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 24
3:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 25
7:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Conferences provide an opportunity to connect with teachers, discuss student progress, celebrate growth, and plan next steps together. We look forward to welcoming our families.

Announcing: The Viking Floral Fall sale!

Students in the advanced floral design class will again be offering fall arrangements just in time for Thanksgiving! These arrangements make GREAT hostess gifts, or are great to enjoy over your Thanksgiving break.

These Arrangements are made fresh to order and to industry standard under the direction of Agriculture teacher Amanda Cook. Arrangements may be picked up Nov 24th from 3:30 PM-7:00 PM or Wed, Nov 25 from 7:30 AM-3:00 PM from NBAHS Room D129 through Door 37.

District Staff may request delivery to their building by adding the building to their last name in the checkout
(IE: First Name:Amanda Last Name: Cook (HS) District deliveries will be done on Tuesday Nov. 25 from 2:30-3:00

Contact Amanda Cook with Questions: acook@isd138.org
https://www.gobound.com/mn/schools/northbranch/stores
Amanda Cook
Agricultural Educator-FFA Advisor

Good luck to our #2 seeded North Branch Vikings volleyball team as they take on the #1 seeded Princeton Tigers in the Section 7AAA Championship on Wednesday, November 4, at 6:00 PM at Princeton High School!

Tickets are $10 for adults/senior citizens and $5 for students, plus processing fees. All tickets must be purchased with a credit card online through Bound (in advance or at the door).

https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2026110202215158145634ae0c4e542/checkout

Pack the stands with RED and WHITE and cheer on our Vikings as they battle for a trip to the State Tournament!

Winter sports are getting started, Vikings!

Students and families can learn more at our Winter Sports Information Meetings on Monday, November 9, at 6 p.m. at North Branch Area High School.

Girls’ basketball: HS Choir Room
Boys’ basketball: HS Auditorium
Gymnastics: HS Vikings Team Room
Wrestling: HS Band Room

We look forward to a great winter season!

We have many exciting events in store for Homecoming!

Auditions for our fall production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be held on Thursday, September 3. Whether you're an experienced actor or trying theater for the first time, we encourage you to come out and audition!

Check out the attached audition poster for details, and don't miss your opportunity to be part of this exciting production. We can't wait to see your talents shine!

Jason Hehir is the next Northern Edge Head Boys Hockey Coach. The Northern Edge boys hockey program includes St. Francis High School (SFHS) and North Branch Area High School. Hehir brings more than 25 years of hockey coaching experience across all levels—from mites to high school varsity to junior hockey. He most recently served as an assistant coach for the Northern Tier Stars program as an assistant coach from 2022-24. Hehir has been an active member of St. Francis Youth Hockey for more than a dozen years, which includes coaching mites through U14 and serving as a board member since 2018. He has been a lead instructor with Sharpen Your Edge Youth Camp since 2017 and served as a head coach of a Hometown Hockey AAA Club (10U through peewee) since 2018. In addition to his coaching background, Hehir has been a dedicated employee with East Bethel Public Works for the past 26 years, demonstrating strong commitment and leadership in all he does. Welcome!

Due to extreme cold morning temperatures, North Branch Area Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, February 18. This includes early childhood programs, school age care, and Community Education programs. Staff should not report, all buildings will be closed. The closure does NOT include after school MSHSL activities. More information will be shared directly with high school activities teams.

Treat your Valentine with flowers! Viking Advanced Floral Class is offering single stem flowers for sale to students during lunches Thursday, Feb. 13. Students can purchase roses for $4/stem or carnations for $2/stem. All flowers include a water tube, bow and valentine card. Valentines will delivered Friday, Feb 14 during Block 4. Proceeds fund opportunities for the NBAHS Agriculture students.

Yesterday, representatives of the NBAEF visited NBAPS to announce 2025 grant recipients. Read all about it and see all the photos here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid025UZBcnYFvBqSYco3z6B1UyvDwnsrHNdEax3TjPbddPoyvjm5eHxgfgsLXJZoAUx5l

Coming up in Community Ed! Valentine Cookie Decorating Class Feb 13 / 5-7 PM Trees Feb 13 / 6:30-8:30 PM Blueberries in Your Own Garden Feb 13 / 6-7 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Due to a power outage, North Branch Area Public Schools is closed today, Feb. 6. This includes early childhood programs, school age care, Community Education programs, and all activities. Staff should not report, all buildings will be closed. Thank you!

Congratulations to these awesome students, they are headed to the DECA state competition! Below are the names of the students, the category they will be competing in, and how they finished at districts. Best of luck at state!: ASM: Automotive Service Marketing - (Name redacted) (3rd place) MCS: Marketing Communications Series - Brianna Bjerketvedt (4th place) PBM: Principles of Business management - Ella Kuhlman (2nd place) PSE: Professional Selling Event - Brianna Bjerketvedt (2nd place) SDH: Sales Demo Hard - Jacob Laqua (4th place) ESB: Start-up Business Plan - Elizabeth Nelson (6th place) Principles of Entrepreneurship - Elizabeth Nelson (6th place) SEM: Sports and Entertainment Marketing - Ashley Bistodeau (3rd place) Both Valerie Zarbok, and Addyson Lelm are also going to state for "Principles of Finance".

Excitement is growing for Joe Beckman's FREE community event on Thursday, Feb. 20. Join us and reclaim human connection! The event is sure to inspire and illuminate. We'll see you there!

Coming up in Community Ed! Galentine's Candle Making Class Ages 15 and older Feb 4 / 6-8 PM Winter Tennis Camp - Grades 2-5 Starts Feb 4 / 2:45-4:15 PM Winter Tennis Camp - Grade 6 Starts Feb 6 / 3-4:30 PM Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing Feb 6 / 5:30-7:30 PM Good Night Moon with Kidcreate Studio (18 months-6 years) Feb 5 / 5-6 PM Alcohol Ink Feb 5 / 6:30-8 PM Floral Design of the Month-Valentine Design Feb 12 / 6-7:30 PM Posture and Osteoporosis Workshop: Building Better Bones Virtual Workshop Feb 11 / 6-7:30 PM Social Security Facts and Strategies Feb 11 / 6:30-8 PM Pickleball Lessons Starts Feb 10 / 5-6:30 PM Come and learn how to play Pickleball in a fun event. Peiwu has 8 years of Pickleball experience and will coach you on how to play. At the end of each training period we will have a mini round robin tournament where you will be able to showcase your newly acquired skills against players of equivalent skill levels. Bring your own racket or use one of ours. Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

NBAHS ProStart students William Warner and Ady Schloer are featured in the Star Tribune this week, making their smoked salmon crostini at a January 22 fundraiser at the Four Seasons in Minneapolis. SKOL! and congrats to William and Ady! Read the article here: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-high-school-chef-prostart-culinary-restaurant-program/601214099 (Photo by the Star Tribune's Jeff Wheeler)

Mark your calendars for the Feb. 15 pickleball tournament! Register by Feb. 7, see flier for additional details. Proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Veterans Memorial. Sponsored by Community Ed and the North Branch Beautification Association.