
To read "My Fulbright Experience - Purpose, Curiosity, and Appreciation," Supt. Sara Paul's latest column, click the following link and scroll down: https://www.isd138.org/page/contact-the-superintendent


The Viking Newsletter - November 2023 is now available. Click here to view: https://www.smore.com/xt0er


Kick off the holiday season by attending a Holiday Concert featuring Monroe Crossing at the North Branch Area High School Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 1. Tickets are still available! Makes a great early Christmas gift for a loved one! See flier below for more detials.


Hello NBAMS Families,
Thank you for joining us at conferences tonight. Parent-Teacher conferences will continue from 3:30-7:00 pm tomorrow, November 21 and, again, 7:30-11:00am on Wednesday, November 22. It is not too late to sign up for a fall conference! Simply login to your ParentVue account to sign up for a conference time slot. Please call 651-674-1300 if you need assistance scheduling a parent-teacher conference.
As a reminder, there is no school on Wednesday, November 22.
Thank you and have a good night,
Kelly Detzler
NBAMS Principal

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!



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!


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.


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!


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


NBAMS 8th grade art students completed an animal-themed scratchboard project with art teacher, Lee Ann Falen. See amazing examples at the NBAPS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools





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!


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!


Mrs. Rafftery's 7th grade Future A-Listers have been writing scripts and designing puppets. They showcased their work in puppet shows yesterday. We have some real talent at the middle school!






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!


Sunrise 5th grade students are performing a Veterans Day concert on Veterans Day to honor all who served! The event is Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 am, NBAHS auditorium, and is open to the public. The event can also be livestreamed: https://youtube.com/live/IBjE-hlQdOM?feature=share
