James Halverson finished his first leg of his race series with the USA National Cycling Team, racing the World Cup Mens Junior race in Troyes, France. This is a new level for James, and he is very excited! Teammate David Thompson took 2nd overall. Next up is Ireland on Nov. 26.
NBAHS gave the football team a send-off this morning with a walking pep rally, before the team loaded up and headed out with a NBPD and NBFD escort. Set the tone Vikings! SKOL!
There are more photos here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid02v42n31VszuFMrVfNgZo8ZoDhKK3mhCRZPdn5XW3uYt5rgvBmjvb9rL67LWy44ycql
See below for guidelines if you are attending the Vikings football game tonight. A couple of key points: U.S. Bank is cashless - credit cards needed for concessions/tickets, no backpacks/cameras in the venue, and hand held signs are permitted. Fan buses leave at 2:40 pm. SKOL!
See below for guidelines/seating if attending the Vikings football game tonight. A couple of key points: U.S. Bank is cashless - credit cards needed for concessions/tickets, no backpacks/cameras in the venue, and hand held signs are permitted. Fan buses leave at 2:40 pm. SKOL!
Congratulations to NBAPS support staff Tena Oswell - Special Education Support Staff, Jody Spofford - Human Resources Specialist, Stacy Turner - Special Education Support Staff, and Spencer Yang - English Learner Education Assistant for earning Educational Support Staff (ESS) awards at the ESS banquet last night in St. Cloud! Pictured are (l to r): Stacy Turner and Tena Oswell. Not pictured are Jody Spofford and Spencer Yang.
Due to interest in the Vikings football state tournament game, North Branch Area Public Schools is announcing early school dismissal this Friday, Nov. 17.
Bused students will depart NBAPS for home at 1:15 p.m. this Friday. Parents and guardians should expect their students to arrive at home approximately 90 minutes earlier than a typical day.
More information about Friday, including registration information for fan and family buses, ticket information, and child care options for Friday, can be found here: https://www.smore.com/ar5tdq
Join the NBAPS American Indian Education Program for Winter Solstice Storytelling, Drum, & Dance Night at NBAHS on Monday, Dec. 4. The event starts with a feast at 4:30, with storytelling, dancing and drumming to follow. See flier for details!
Noah Thorsen signed his Letter of Intent to play baseball for Southwest Minnesota State University on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Noah is a two-time All Conference and All Section player. He is in the top five in school history in season and career doubles, triples, and runs scored, and had an ERA of 1.94 in 2022. He is also 7th in school history in strikeouts. Said coach Matt Solberg, “As the kids say big time players make big time plays, Noah has been a performer in big spots from his very first game.”
Peyton Verdon signed her Letter of Intent to play softball for Southwest Minnesota State University on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Peyton is two-time All Conference, one-time All Section, six-time varsity letter, and two-year varsity captain for soccer. She is also a four-time varsity letter in soccer, two-year soccer captain, and two-year NBAMS Mentor. Said coach Kathy Crudo, “Peyton will be missed not only for her compact stature in the box and behind the plate, her ability to change the outcome of the game with one swing, her heads up reactiveness on defense, but also her coachability and willingness to do whatever is asked and demanded of her.”
Andrew Orf signed his Letter of Intent to play baseball for Southwest Minnesota State University on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Andrew is a three-time All Conference/Section/Section Tournament Team, and was the Mississippi 8 Player of the Year as a sophomore. He is first in school history in career hits, doubles, triples, runs, RBIs, and average. Said coach Matt Solberg, “More impressive than these accolades is watching the effort and love Andrew has for the game of baseball. Even down to minor details of bunting and baserunning, Andrew works to perfect his craft in any way possible.”
Viking football State 2023 t-shirts are again available for order until midnight, Nov. 12. To order, use this link: https://nbstatetees2023.itemorder.com/
FOOTBALL TICKET INFO:
NBAHS Vikings football is headed to U.S. Bank Stadium for the first time in school history after beating Benilde-St. Margaret in an action-packed 38-27 victory on November 9!
The Vikings play Hutchinson on Friday, Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium. Tickets can be purchased from the Minnesota State High School League through Ticketmaster here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06005F4D1AB69E2B
Tickets can also be purchased onsite. The MSHSL does not offer cash sales. Prices are $10/students and $16/adults.
If you are unable to attend but would like to see the game, the MSHSL works through NSPN (http://nspn.tv/MSHSL) and offers all games via livestream for a fee. It is $10/month or $30/year for a subscription.
Staff are working on the logistics of possibly providing fan buses and there will be more information to come early next week.
Photos from Veterans Day observances are now available! Thank you to the many local veterans who joined NBAPS to observe Veterans Day today: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0kEHAVoBuZvEkZ6eQaUHNhDi4wLFjhSFp7boxT3duUbikgpPcfx3MgSrsPAv6yiXel
Congratulations to the football team on their victory over Benilde-St. Margaret in the MSHSL state quarterfinals! The Vikings will play Hutchinson next Friday, November 17th at 4:30pm at US Bank Stadium. Skol Vikings!
Hannah Bernier signed her Letter of Intent to play softball for Southwest Minnesota State University on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Hannah is an ExCel Award Winner, two-year National Honor Society Member, Academic All State for Tennis, five-time Academic All Conference (tennis and Softball), two-year varsity letter winner for tennis, four-year varsity letter winner for softball, All Conference Honorable Mention for softball, two-time All Section Softball, a state participant, defensive MVP, two-time All Conference, and All State Honorable Mention. Said coach Kathy Crudo, “Hannah is never satisfied with just doing the minimum or what everyone else is doing. She works herself to the max to create a new max and isn’t afraid to ever be in game winning or losing situations due to her preparation. Hannah is the kid that wants the ball in her hands no matter what.”
Taher is hosting a virtual cooking class on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. It's fun for the whole family! See flier for details.
Lots of photos from today's State football walk-throughs and pep rallies! See them at the NBAPS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools
Arts Fest is coming Nov. 18! The event will be at North Branch Area High School from 9 am to 3 pm. Free shuttle service from the middle school will be available. Admission is $2 and attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to donate. See flier for more details!
NBAHS Air Force JROTC hosted its second annual Viking Challenge Drill Competition last week, including five other JROTC programs in the state. Teams compete against each other in a variety of skills, including inspection, color guard, drone flying, and more. First place overall went to Harding High School and second place overall went to Como Park High School. Results for NBAHS are as follows:
Overall Champion - 3rd place
Inspection - 2nd place
Exhibition Drill - 2nd place
Varsity Color Guard - 3rd place
Academic Bowl - 2nd place
1st Year Color Guard - 3rd place
Drone Overall Champion - 1st place
Drone Individual Team - 1st and 2nd place
Viking state football ticket and send off info here!
The Vikings will play Benilde-St. Margaret on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at Monticello High School. Tickets can already be purchased from the Minnesota State High School League at https://mshsl.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/358. Tickets can also be purchased onsite but only through the MSHSL online source. The MSHSL does not offer cash sales. Prices are $9/students and $13/adults.
The team will be escorted out of town by NBPD/NBFD around 3:30-4pm on Thursday, Nov. 9. If you are around please join the Grand to 95 to 35 route to see them off!
