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.
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!
The Viking Newsletter - Sept./Oct. 2025 is now available! You can access the newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/k6zve5
Congratulations to Allen Everett and Jade Knoespel, your Homecoming King and Queen for 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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Here is a schedule of Homecoming events at the high school. SKOL!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
This photo was taken Friday night at the football game. Pretty cool!
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!
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!
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.
🎨 Calling All Craft Vendors! 🎨
North Branch Area Community Education is excited to host Arts Fest on Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at North Branch Area High School - 38175 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN!
✨ Featuring home crafted vendors
✨ Annual attendance of over 4,000 shoppers ready to discover your creations
✨ Affordable $2 admission for attendees
This is your chance to showcase your work, connect with the community, and be part of one of the area’s most-loved craft events!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Community Ed at 651-674-1023 today to reserve your spot! Arts Fest Registration Forms available at this link.
👉 Don’t wait! Limited spaces still available!
North Branch Area Community Education is excited to host Arts Fest on Saturday, November 22, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at North Branch Area High School - 38175 Grand Avenue, North Branch, MN!
✨ Featuring home crafted vendors
✨ Annual attendance of over 4,000 shoppers ready to discover your creations
✨ Affordable $2 admission for attendees
This is your chance to showcase your work, connect with the community, and be part of one of the area’s most-loved craft events!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Community Ed at 651-674-1023 today to reserve your spot! Arts Fest Registration Forms available at this link.
👉 Don’t wait! Limited spaces still available!
Lots of smiles this morning at the bus corral; first day of school photos posted at Facebook (link below). Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! Feel free to post your own first day photos in comments if you like:
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid024rrFY8Z8JESE6cLGbpFvv67sbBgA4MZyhAym9wGFuJ5sbxhgDFLMsX5MuBR55eeHl
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid024rrFY8Z8JESE6cLGbpFvv67sbBgA4MZyhAym9wGFuJ5sbxhgDFLMsX5MuBR55eeHl
If you were at the State Fair this weekend, you may have noticed our FFA members and their exhibits! In the AG-Horticulture building there were floral arrangements made by Breckin Abell, Abby Hunter, and Jaeden Ferrario. Jaeden also brought a welding project which recorded an award of merit! Savannah Selin was in the swine barn with her sheep, and Abby Hunter was in the puller barn with her rabbits and chickens! SKOL!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Strength & Balance 55+ Class Starts September 8 / 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Viking Fitness Center Membership Starts September 8 / Monday - Friday 5:30 - 7:00 AM (Open on School Days)
Viking Volleyball Girls Grades 3-6 Starts Starts September 8 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Zumba `Class Starts September 9 / Tuesday and Thursday 7 -8:00 PM
Introduction to Estate Planning September 9 / Tuesday 6 - 7:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
Strength & Balance 55+ Class Starts September 8 / 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Viking Fitness Center Membership Starts September 8 / Monday - Friday 5:30 - 7:00 AM (Open on School Days)
Viking Volleyball Girls Grades 3-6 Starts Starts September 8 / 6 - 7:30 PM
Zumba `Class Starts September 9 / Tuesday and Thursday 7 -8:00 PM
Introduction to Estate Planning September 9 / Tuesday 6 - 7:30 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
