NBAMS 6th graders just completed a 12” x 18” Geometric Animal drawing in art class. This project was inspired by Erik Abel, an artist from Oregon who uses geometric lines to break up ideas into shapes. He also incorporates pattern and emphasizes visual balance in his art.
Students chose an animal as their inspiration and had the choice of using pastel chalk or oil pastel for their media. The results are uniquely beautiful. Proud art teacher is Lee Ann Falen.
Students chose an animal as their inspiration and had the choice of using pastel chalk or oil pastel for their media. The results are uniquely beautiful. Proud art teacher is Lee Ann Falen.
💛 Good Enough Is Truly Enough 💛
Parenting doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
Children don’t need flawless parents—they need present, responsive, and caring adults who show up most of the time.
Join us as we explore Good Enough Parenting:
✨ Letting go of unrealistic expectations
✨ Balancing love and limits
✨ Embracing mistakes, repair, and everyday connection
✨ Supporting healthy emotional development and resilience
If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing enough?”—this space is for you.
Because showing up, trying again, and loving your child matters more than getting it right every time.
📅 See flyer for details
👶 Open to parents & caregivers
Parenting doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.
Children don’t need flawless parents—they need present, responsive, and caring adults who show up most of the time.
Join us as we explore Good Enough Parenting:
✨ Letting go of unrealistic expectations
✨ Balancing love and limits
✨ Embracing mistakes, repair, and everyday connection
✨ Supporting healthy emotional development and resilience
If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing enough?”—this space is for you.
Because showing up, trying again, and loving your child matters more than getting it right every time.
📅 See flyer for details
👶 Open to parents & caregivers
Congratulations to 8th-grade students who successfully completed the Spanish Level 1 testing in Senora Anderson’s Spanish 8 class! These students will have the opportunity to take Spanish Level 2 at the high school as a freshman next year! Nice job!
Pictured in no particular order: Brolin Lopez, Breanna Bartels, Sophia Marty, Avree Bengston, Sawyer Peterson, James Boley, Shelby Randolph, Marcus Edwards, Christian Sanders, John Steffen, and Jaiden Lewis. Not pictured: Hanna Aung, Isaac Beckman, Jocelyn Marvin, and Dustin Goggin
Pictured in no particular order: Brolin Lopez, Breanna Bartels, Sophia Marty, Avree Bengston, Sawyer Peterson, James Boley, Shelby Randolph, Marcus Edwards, Christian Sanders, John Steffen, and Jaiden Lewis. Not pictured: Hanna Aung, Isaac Beckman, Jocelyn Marvin, and Dustin Goggin
North Branch Area Community Education, along with the North Branch Beautification Association, is hosting a Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 21! Proceeds will go toward the Veterans Memorial.
The tourney is open to players 12 and up. See the flier for additional details; the deadline for registration is February 16. Registration is limited so register early!
The tourney is open to players 12 and up. See the flier for additional details; the deadline for registration is February 16. Registration is limited so register early!
Due to weather conditions, North Branch Area Public Schools is cancelling all afternoon and evening activities for today, Tuesday, Jan. 6. This includes both K-12 activities and Community Education events.
Due to icy road conditions, North Branch Area Public Schools is closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 6. This includes early childhood programs and school age care. Staff should not report, all buildings will be closed.
Afternoon and evening Community Education programs and activities will be assessed later this morning.
Afternoon and evening Community Education programs and activities will be assessed later this morning.
North Branch Area Public Schools is currently experiencing a phone outage exclusively with Verizon phones. Staff are working diligently to correct this issue. In the meantime, families who need to contact the district can do so from a non-Verizon phone, or by email. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work toward correcting this issue.
Jim VanEerden coached his 600th basketball game last night! In his time he has coached both boys and girls at middle school and high school levels. We can't thank Jim enough for the countless hours he invests in our student-athletes, the knowledge he shares, and the example he sets every day. SKOL! to you sir!
Ethan Armstrong, Director of Communications at Open Arms Minnesota, visited Ms. Ehalt's Sixth Grade Advisory on December 5. Mr. Armstrong shared information about Open Arms Minnesota and held a Q & A session with students. Students in Ms. Ehalt's advisory handcrafted 30 blankets!
Open Arms Minnesota will deliver the blankets to clients along with their medically specific meals.
Thank you Ms. Ehalt's Advisory!
Open Arms Minnesota will deliver the blankets to clients along with their medically specific meals.
Thank you Ms. Ehalt's Advisory!
REMINDER: Join the Vikettes Dance Team for an afternoon of dancing and celebration! They will be showcasing routines and spotlighting dancers on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 11 am to 1 pm in the NBAHS gym. Admission is $5 at the door. See flier for additional details.
Oh what fun the NBAMS staff had playing with the theme of 6-7 on the 67th day of school!
Due to rural road conditions, North Branch Area Public Schools is delaying the start of the school day by two hours today, Wednesday, Dec. 10. There will be no A.M. early childhood classes. School age care will open as scheduled at 5:45 a.m. Please have students at bus stops two hours after their regularly scheduled pick-up. Schools will be open for students to begin arriving two hours later than normal.
Due to the weather forecast, North Branch Area Public Schools is canceling all extra-curricular activities for this evening, Tuesday, Dec. 9. All Targeted Services classes, community education events and early childhood classes are canceled for this evening. Buildings will be closed. School Age Care will remain open during its typical hours.
Join the Vikettes Dance Team for an afternoon of dancing and celebration! They will be showcasing routines and spotlighting dancers on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 11 am to 1 pm in the NBAHS gym. Admission is $5 at the door. See flier for additional details.
Eighth graders just finished their printmaking project!
Each student depicted their idea on a 4”x6” rubber slab, carving away about half of the area to achieve a 50/50 balance. They picked their own color combinations of printing ink and paper, creating a unique series of their best 2 or 3 prints.
This project had a focus on balance and contrast to ensure the ideas would translate well. Mrs. Falen and the students hope you enjoy their work!
Each student depicted their idea on a 4”x6” rubber slab, carving away about half of the area to achieve a 50/50 balance. They picked their own color combinations of printing ink and paper, creating a unique series of their best 2 or 3 prints.
This project had a focus on balance and contrast to ensure the ideas would translate well. Mrs. Falen and the students hope you enjoy their work!
Crossing guards Maria Bloomquist, Vicki Noakes, and Jaime Jorgenson received coffee yesterday morning from an anonymous member of our community! They wanted to give thanks and recognize the hard work our crossing guards do every day in order to keep our students safe. Thank you to the person who took the time to honor them!
Community Ed presents "A Christmas Line - A North Pole Musical" on December 13 (7 pm) and 14 (2 pm). To get tickets to this middle school musical directed by Angela Lund, scan the QR code on the flier or use this link: https://gofan.co/app/school/MN19629?activity=Performing%20Arts
Tickets are $6. See you there!
Tickets are $6. See you there!
NBAHS FFA members are again offering Holiday floral arrangements for sale for you to enjoy (or give as a hostess gift)!
Please view the link to see offerings (https://gofan.co/event/5542520?schoolId=MN19629_2), but know there are options and price points from $30-$42.
When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 12/23.
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!
Please view the link to see offerings (https://gofan.co/event/5542520?schoolId=MN19629_2), but know there are options and price points from $30-$42.
When you purchase your ticket on GOFAN, you will be asked to provide a delivery/pickup option 12/23.
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!
Earlier this week 7th grade students were working hard right up to the break with the owl pellet lab! Students were picking out the different bones and will be identifying and laying out the structure of the owl pellets.
