All are invited to join NBAPS for a FREE fun and inspiring talk about building self-worth, resilience, confidence, joy, and strong connections. Joe Beckman brought his message to students, now it's your turn! Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 - 7:15 p.m. See flier for more details.
📣 Attention Parents of Future Kindergartners!
Join us for Incoming Kindergarten Parent Information Night at North Branch Area Education Center!
🗓 Date: Tuesday, February 4
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: 38705 Grand Ave, North Branch, MN
Come learn about our kindergarten program and all it has to offer your child. Plus, child care will be available!
🎉 Let’s give a warm welcome to the Class of 2038 – Future Vikings!
For more information, call us at 📞 651-674-1220.
We can't wait to meet you and your future kindergartner!
Coming up in Community Ed!
Pickleball Lessons Starts Jan 13 / 5-6:30 PM
The World Groove Movement Starts Jan 15 / 6:30-7:30 PM
Seven Steps to Reverse or Prevent Diabesity Virtual Workshop Jan 15 / 6-7:30
Home Alone Grades 3-6 Jan 17 / 12:30-2:30 PM
Child and Babysitting Safety Grades 4-8 Jan 17 / 9 AM -12 PM
Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
🎉 Winter ECFE Classes Are Here! 🎉
✨ Classes start January 6th – enroll now!
📚 Learn, Play, Engage!
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) offers:
✅ Parenting resources
✅ Child development activities
✅ Opportunities to connect, learn, and grow
🗓️ Class Options:
👶 Infant ECFE (Wednesdays, FREE!)
👦 ECFE for All Ages (Mondays, $49/family – Scholarships available!)
🌟 Terrific Tots (Fridays, $49/family – Scholarships available!)
🍽️ Evening ECFE (Tuesdays, $10/family – Dinner included!)
📍 Register today: www.nbaeonline.org
📞 Have questions? Call us at 651-674-1220.
Don’t miss this chance to support your little one’s growth while having fun together!
SKOL! and congratulations to NBAHS 2001 alumnus Mitch Savage! He is Colorado's Golf Course Superintendent of the Year: https://youtu.be/KiPri-xvUTs
Proud dad Mark (a retired teacher here) had this to say: "It all started at North Branch Golf Course...working a summer job while attending NBAHS. The power of being a Viking is endless!"
Merry Christmas to our students, staff, families, partners, and community members!
Taher, the district's food service provider, has over a half-dozen job openings at NBAPS. These positions are perfect for parents looking for something while their kids are in school. To apply, see Taher's Indeed page at: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Taher&l=North+Branch%2C+MN&fromage=1&from=searchOnDesktopSerp&vjk=59a32d5429a7f055
Here also is Taher's jobs site: https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1171051&d=ExternalCareerSite#/
Put North Branch in the "where" box to see openings.
For questions, contact Kali Mewhorter, K-12 Assistant Food Service Director at NBAPS: kalimewhorter@isd138.org or 651-674-1520.
Coming up in Community Ed!
Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing Jan 2 / 5:30-7:45 PM
Drivers Education Zoom Class Starts Jan 6 / 3-6 PM
Snowboard & Ski Club Starts Jan 6 / 3-9:30 PM
Register here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.
The Viking Newsletter - December 2024 is now available! Click here to read: https://secure.smore.com/n/5und4
The NBAHS Dance Team is hosting the Conference Meet at NBAHS this Thursday, Dec. 19! The meet starts at 6 p.m. Don't miss your one and only chance to see the Vikettes at home!
On Saturday, December 7, members of NBAHS Student Council volunteered at Miracle at Big Rock in St. Croix Falls, WI. Some members dressed up as popular holiday characters and posed for pictures with attendees. Others volunteered as photographers at the many popular backdrops. It was a great way to get into the holiday spirit!
Author and speaker Joe Beckman, of TILL360, is in the district this week, talking with kids of all ages about the importance of creating and maintaining human connections. Joe will also be doing a community event in February for people of all ages (see flier below). Thanks Joe, it's great to have you here!
SKOL and congrats to the NBAHS Dance Team! The Vikettes placed 3rd at the Forest Lake Invitational over the weekend!
Yesterday was an amazing day for NBAHS student Madison Moran, an Air Force Junior ROTC cadet. Madison has been selected for the prestigious Air Force Junior ROTC Flight Academy, an incredible opportunity to attend an all-expenses-paid summer program to earn her private pilot license. It was also announced that Madison is the recipient of a full-ride scholarship to attend the University of St. Thomas next fall.
That's a good day! SKOL! and congratulations to Madison! You can read more about Madison's day and see videos here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GEEVjXDCU/?mibextid=WC7FNe
If you haven't checked out the NBAHS Dance Team, you have plenty of opportunities starting this Saturday! Here's a complete schedule for December and January.
Saturday Dec 7: Invite Forest Lake High School
Saturday Dec 14: Invite Chisago Lakes High School
Thursday Dec. 19: Conference meet at NBAHS
Saturday Jan. 11: at Simley High School
Saturday Jan. 18: Totino Grace High School
Saturday Jan. 25: at Mounds view
Saturday Feb 1: sections at Totino Grace
Evening meets generally start at 6-6:30 pm. Saturdays usually start at 10:00 am.
If you want to see a video of the squad in action, check out the district Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools
1000 SAVES!!!! Abby Thurmer recorded her historic 1000th career save in the 2nd period of a 7-1 Northern Tier Stars varsity win vs Two Rivers/St. Paul on November 26. Congratulations Abby!
Our Girls High School Hockey Team- The Northern Tier Stars High School- Co-op of St. Francis, Cambridge Isanti, and North Branch Area High Schools is having a "Hockey Fights Cancer" Night at its Tuesday, Jan. 28, game at East Bethel Ice Arena - Northern Tier Stars vs. Princeton - JV 5:15 and Varsity. If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt or hoodie, please click this link (https://forms.gle/uxfQCtCiFdfVbk3n9) or scan to place your order and send your payment to either:
Joe Fredrickson at SFHS or, Heidi Sanders at SFMS.
Proceeds will be donated to furthering cancer research. Come to the event and fill out a "I Fight For..." to honor someone you know who has, or is currently fighting cancer.
The hockey community is more than a sport—it's a family. And like most families, many of us have been touched by cancer in some way. To honor those affected and bring awareness to the fight against this disease, the Northern Tier Stars are hosting a special "Hockey Fights Cancer" event.
Show your support by ordering exclusive event apparel. Each purchase helps us raise awareness and stand united in support of the individuals and families impacted by cancer. Together, as a hockey family, we can make a difference—one shift at a time.
Come to the game and honor who you fight for by completing a support sign as well.
COMPLETE THE FORM MULTIPLE TIMES FOR ADDITIONAL ORDERS. Full payment needs to be turned in by Sunday, Dec. 8 to Heidi Sanders or Alicia Overby. Checks made out to "Redliners" add $5 additional for PayPal.
Advanced Floral Class is offering Holiday floral arrangements for sale for you to enjoy (or give as a hostess gift)! Please view the link (https://gofan.co/event/2360792?schoolId=MN19629_2) to see offerings; there are options and price points from $30-$53.
When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 12/19 or 12/20.
These students prepare your arrangements with care to industry standards, and proceeds of this sale fund learning opportunities in the Agriculture program here at NBAHS, MS, and ALC.
Last Wednesday, the NBAHS auto program received a donation of a 2008 Chevy Impala from JPC Auto Sales. This car couldn't have been donated without the help of KNH Autos. The owner of KNH Autos (Mitch Laska) is a former North Branch student. KNH Autos did an inspection on the car the morning of donation to make sure the car was safe for the students. During the inspection they found that the car had a gas line leak. KNH Autos fixed the issue and paid for all parts and labor so that JPC Auto Sales LLC could get the car donated to the school. Thanks to JPC and KNH! Pictured are (l to r): NBAHS Principal Clint Link, Jason Trester (Co Owner of JCP Auto Sales), Joseph Cunningham (Co-Owner of JCP Auto Sales), Tylor Sorgert, NBAHS automotive teacher, and David Treichel, Director of Teaching and Learning.
SKOL! and thanks to Neighborhood National Bank staff and customers for their donation of two boxes of hats and mittens for students, just in time for the winter weather! Pictured are NNB staff Jessie Magnison (left) and Eddie Prigge.
