North Branch Area High School

Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch, and Chisago County SHIP for this spring's Bike and Roll to School event! This spring's event will start at the NB Library at 7:05 am, Wednesday, May 7. Cross your fingers for good weather and we'll see you there!

NBAHS's Dameion Palmer has become the fifth individual in Minnesota to successfully complete the Ford ACE Program. Not only did he achieve this milestone, but he also set a new record for the fastest completion time. Last semester, Vince Crudo completed the program in eight weeks, setting the previous record as the fourth person in the state to do so. Dameion has now surpassed that achievement, completing the program in just six weeks. SKOL! and congratulations to Dameion!

Coming up in Community Ed! Introduction to Estate Planning April 8 / 6 - 7: 30 PM Fisherman Painting April 14 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Mudras: The Ancient Art of Hand Yoga Virtual Workshop April 15 / 6 - 7:30 PM Floral Design of the Month - Easter Design April 16 / 6 - 7:30 PM Easter Craft Party with Kidcreate Studio (18 month to 6 years) April 16 / 5 - 6:00 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

North Branch Area High School is pleased to congratulate senior Dakota Esget - our 2025 Athena Award winner! Esget was one of four senior female athletes nominated by NBAHS head coaches, then selected for the honor based on her outstanding athletic accomplishments by vote from the school's coaching staff. For information on the Athena selection criteria, see www.stpaulathena.com/. Of Esget, head girls track coach Norm Nagel, said, "As a dedicated student athlete, Dakota has set the standard high in the classroom and in athletics at North Branch High School. Being a 4.0 student and achieving multiple awards and high honors in her time at North Branch makes Dakota one of our top female athletes to wear the Viking red and white. Her dedication and drive to her craft, depending on what season it is far superior to none." Dakota will be attending the University of St. Thomas, majoring in biology. She will be recognized along with 47 other member schools' recipients at the 31st Annual St. Paul Athena Awards event on Wed., April 16.

NBAHS Auto Shop is planning its first annual car show on May 5 for all students to attend! We are looking for anyone interested in sharing their cars at this event. Please see the flyer for more information and a link to the sign up form.

Prom attendees! Advanced Floral Students will be offering prom corsages, boutonnieres and bouquets to NBAHS students this year! Flowers will be created to industry standards and ready for pick up Friday, 4/25 after school until 5 PM. Options include: Wrist Corsages, Hand-tied Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Couple's Sets, and a DIY Design Studio option for students who wish to create their own. Details can be found on the GOFAN page: https://gofan.co/event/3498054?schoolId=MN19629_2 Questions can be directed to: acook@isd138.org. Sale ends 4/17/25.

Students at Norse ALC are sponsoring a toy/food/supply drive for animals at the Northwoods Humane Society. For a detailed list of donation recommendations, you can check out their wish list here: https://northwoodshs.org/wish-list. If you would like to donate, please drop off items at the Norse ALC (Brooker Building) or the North Branch Area Education Center between April 1-15. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mindy Lattimore (milattim@isd138.org) at Norse ALC.

Advanced Floral Class is offering our Spring floral arrangements for sale (flier pictured) for you to enjoy (or give as an Easter gift)! Please view the link below to see offerings; there are options and price points from $30-$50. When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 4/17. 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. Link to view options: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17h8f_jpCA6lCfrLXl4F2f0jf0RWS8_qoYXG1k8OIet4/edit?usp=sharing Links to purchase are included in the slides.

Coming up in Community Ed! Improve Your Health at Any Age Virtual Workshop April 1 / 6 - 7:30 PM Scientific Lego Unit with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) April 2 / 3 -4 PM Learn the Sport of BMX Bike Racing April 3 / 5:30 - 7:45 PM Needle Felting April 3 / 6:30 -8:30 PM Beginners Clogging Ages 9 & Older April 3 / 5:15 - 5:45 PM Little Stomper Beginner Clogging Class Ages 3-8 April 3 / 4:45 - 5:15 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Come learn how to beat the drum and bounce in step for the third annual Drum and Dance exhibition on May 16. Practices are every Tuesday, 6 - 7:30 pm, at NBAHS. See flier for more details!

The NBAEF is hosting Designer Purse and Yeti Bongo on Sunday, April 27, at the Lent Town Hall, doors open at noon. This event is unlike other purse bingo events; the winner has the choice of purse, Yeti, cash, or combo! See flier for more details.

American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) March meeting will be held this evening (3/26/25) from 5:30-6:30pm at the North Branch Area Ed Center.

What a great time we had at the We Are All the Same Sockhop last Friday! Thanks to all the staff and families that make this event so special!

Congratulations to the North Branch FFA Chapter for receiving the Superior National Chapter award. FFA Members will be presented with this prestigious award at the MN FFA convention in April. Only 41 chapters received this distinction in Minnesota this year. Members have been working hard to create valuable experiences in the classroom and community through community service, chapter operations, and agriculture promotion activities. This is especially exciting as the chapter was first chartered last year. *The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality Chapter Standards (NQCS) and a Program of Activities (POA) that emphasize growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.

🌟 Every job has a story—let’s share yours! 🌟 From welding to wildlife conservation, gaming to graphic design, real estate to robotics—our students want to hear about ALL careers, including the ones they may not have considered! 📢 We need YOU for Career Day at North Branch Area High School on Monday, May 5th! Be a: ✅ Vendor – Showcase your business & career field ✅ Classroom Speaker – Share insights & experiences ✅ Panelist – Engage in Q&A with students Sign up now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczei5bskQzliD-paSl_l3iCOcr502xz6jXifWCMn4gDDKYjg/viewform

Coming up in Community Ed! Stamp-a-Stack of Cards March 24 / 7 - 9 PM JUST BREATHE! Techniques to Calm, Center, and Balance Virtual Workshop March 24 / 6 - 7:30 PM Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13-Adult March 24 / 6:30 - 9:30 PM Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People Virtual Class Ages 13-Adult March 25 / 6:30 - 9:30 PM Esports Ages 13 - Grade 12 Begins March 28 Tuesday Evening with Early Childhood Family Education - Flush the Fuss: Potty Training Made Easy - March 25 / 5 - 6:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.

Second grader Mattias Bigbear and his hoop dancing skills will be featured on WCCO Sunday Morning at 7 this weekend! Mattias will be part of the 7 am hour on Sunday, March 23, on TV and streaming on wcco.com. Way to go Mattias!!!!

Last chance to join us for a Patron Tour this school year! Interested in attending NBAPS' Friday, April 11 Patron Tour? Patron Tours start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Guests enjoy refreshments in the morning, tour every site in the district, and finish the half day with a lunch provided by high school ProStart students. In between guests visit classrooms and talk with staff, students, and leadership. It's a great way to learn more about NBAPS from early childhood all the way through high school! To attend, contact Pat Tepoorten at 651-674-1018 or ptepoorten@isd138.org.

Spring break is a perfect time to check out the latest Community Ed Highlights! It has options for youth enrichment, early childhood, youth recreation, drivers ed, adult enrichment, and more. It also has info on the upcoming We Are All the Same Sockhop! Click here to give it a look: https://secure.smore.com/n/15ufn

Coming up in Community Ed! Squishy Squishmallows with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 4-9) March 13 / 9 AM - 12 PM DIY Pinball Machine with Kidcreate Studio (Ages 5-12) March 13 / 12:30 - 3:30 PM The Great Southwest March 17 / 6:30 - 8:30 PM Medicare 101 March 18 / 6:30 - 8 PM Little Lego Bricks with Kidcreate Studio (18 months-6 years) March 19 / 5 - 6 PM Floral Design of the Month March 19 / 6 - 7:30 PM Registration here: https://northbranch.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getprogram/ or call 651-674-1025.