The We Are All the Same Sock Hop is happening this Friday, March 20, from 5–7 PM at the North Branch Area Education Center.
Dance party, crafts, photo booth, and free snacks—plus Heggies Pizza and a few additional items available for cash purchase.
Free entry and open to the entire community! 💙💛
Dance party, crafts, photo booth, and free snacks—plus Heggies Pizza and a few additional items available for cash purchase.
Free entry and open to the entire community! 💙💛
Join us for a Patron Tour!
Your last chance to come and see all the great things happening at NBAPS in the 2025-26 school year is coming up! Friday, April 17 is the next and final Patron Tour of the year.
The tours begin at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m.
Attendees have the opportunity to meet with Supt. Paul and enjoy morning refreshments, tour all of the district facilities, meet principals, observe classrooms, and have the opportunity to lunch with students eager to answer questions about their experience at NBAPS!
Space is limited! If you are interested in attending a Patron Tour, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Patrick Tepoorten at 651-674-1018 or ptepoorten@isd138.org.
Your last chance to come and see all the great things happening at NBAPS in the 2025-26 school year is coming up! Friday, April 17 is the next and final Patron Tour of the year.
The tours begin at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m.
Attendees have the opportunity to meet with Supt. Paul and enjoy morning refreshments, tour all of the district facilities, meet principals, observe classrooms, and have the opportunity to lunch with students eager to answer questions about their experience at NBAPS!
Space is limited! If you are interested in attending a Patron Tour, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Patrick Tepoorten at 651-674-1018 or ptepoorten@isd138.org.
Save the date! 🧦💙💛
Join us March 20, 2026, from 5–7 PM at the North Branch Area Education Center for the We Are All the Same Sock Hop.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. Many activities and treats are free, with a few cash purchase options available. All community members are welcome!
Join us March 20, 2026, from 5–7 PM at the North Branch Area Education Center for the We Are All the Same Sock Hop.
Enjoy a fun-filled evening celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. Many activities and treats are free, with a few cash purchase options available. All community members are welcome!
Today was Beach Party and Bag Lunch Day at Sunrise. Students dressed up for the occasion, ate on their beach towels and participated in games like the hula hoop contest. It almost felt like summer!
"We Believe in Music," Sunrise's 3rd grade concert, is this Thursday starting at 6:15 p.m.! Four classes will perform at 6:15, and another four classes at 7:15. See flier for specifics. For those who would like to view the concert remotely, here is a livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/loHg1GNr6Pg?feature=share
Thanks to a grant from the North Branch Area Education Foundation (NBAEF), Third grade students in Mr. Grund's Project Lead the Way (Launch) class used drones to simulate a "day in the life" of honeybees; particularly a "worker bee," in the wild. Students used the drones to go flitting from flower to flower collecting nectar and pollen to bring back to the hive.
Here are three cool videos that show how it works and how much fun the kids are having learning about the unique characteristics of the creatures that surround us.
Video 1: https://youtu.be/ixcscSDFgdU
Video 2: https://youtu.be/8f-kS_6En4g
Video 3: https://youtu.be/8f-kS_6En4g
Here are three cool videos that show how it works and how much fun the kids are having learning about the unique characteristics of the creatures that surround us.
Video 1: https://youtu.be/ixcscSDFgdU
Video 2: https://youtu.be/8f-kS_6En4g
Video 3: https://youtu.be/8f-kS_6En4g
"Catch the Rhythm," Sunrise's 4th grade concert, is this Thursday starting at 6:15 p.m.! Four classes will perform at 6:15, and another four classes at 7:15. See flier for specifics. For those who would like to view the concert remotely, here is a livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/Dj_N_xBcNKY?feature=share
A sacred gesture of trust
At last night’s school board meeting, Superintendent Sara Paul was presented with a rare eagle feather by Joe BigBear and his grandson, Mattias BigBear. The eagle feather is a sacred symbol representing honor, trust, and service to the community.
NBAPS values its partnership with the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee and the important work being done to revive and share Native cultural traditions with students and families. During the presentation, Joe BigBear spoke about the significance of carrying traditions forward and strengthening cultural identity for the next generation. Superintendent Paul expressed sincere gratitude and humility, along with appreciation for the trust and relationship represented in the gesture.
At last night’s school board meeting, Superintendent Sara Paul was presented with a rare eagle feather by Joe BigBear and his grandson, Mattias BigBear. The eagle feather is a sacred symbol representing honor, trust, and service to the community.
NBAPS values its partnership with the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee and the important work being done to revive and share Native cultural traditions with students and families. During the presentation, Joe BigBear spoke about the significance of carrying traditions forward and strengthening cultural identity for the next generation. Superintendent Paul expressed sincere gratitude and humility, along with appreciation for the trust and relationship represented in the gesture.
FRC Team 3038 Robotics Team is hosting an open house at North Branch Area High School on Tuesday, Feb. 24. The open house starts at 6 p.m. and the robotics demonstration at 6:30. Come see what the team has been up to this season!
Everyone is welcome! See flier for additional details.
Everyone is welcome! See flier for additional details.
TODAY: Renewal of 2017 Capital Projects Levy
Main Street Church
Vote between 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Voting information is available here: https://www.isd138.org/page/notice-of-special-election
Main Street Church
Vote between 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Voting information is available here: https://www.isd138.org/page/notice-of-special-election
Viking Pride in Motion!
We are excited to celebrate Mattias BigBear, a third-grade student at NBAPS and member of the White Earth Tribe, who will be representing our community at the World Hoop Dance Competition on February 14 in Phoenix, Arizona! Mattias’ talent, dedication, and cultural pride are truly inspiring. We are so proud to cheer him on as he shares his gifts on a world stage. SKOL!
We are excited to celebrate Mattias BigBear, a third-grade student at NBAPS and member of the White Earth Tribe, who will be representing our community at the World Hoop Dance Competition on February 14 in Phoenix, Arizona! Mattias’ talent, dedication, and cultural pride are truly inspiring. We are so proud to cheer him on as he shares his gifts on a world stage. SKOL!
Free Drum and Dance lessons are available from American Indian Education! Lessons take place at the NBAEC from 6 - 7:30 pm. See flier for more details.
3038 FRC Robotics is hosting an outreach event for younger students. The event is Saturday, Feb. 7 from noon to 3 p.m. at NBAHS. See flier for additional details and registration information.
Due to dangerous temperatures, North Branch Area Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 23. This includes early childhood programs, school age care, and Community Education programs. Staff should not report. All buildings will be closed.
Thank you.
Thank you.
💛 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
Over 300 people came together for a magical Tiny Prom last night! Guests walked the red carpet, danced to fun music, and created their own crowns, filling the evening with smiles, laughter, and celebration.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this special event such a success!
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this special event such a success!
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.
