The Viking Newsletter is available now! Read it at: https://app.smore.com/n/vq07k
Your student is cordially invited to attend the Scholastic Book Fair, March 30 through April 6! Learn more by visiting the fair website for Sunrise River Elementary (https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sunriseriverelemschool) or North Branch Area Middle School (https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/northbranchmiddleschool1), where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet (this allows you to add funds to a virtual account). It’s gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs
Find our fairs at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/fair-finder.html
Find our fairs at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/fair-finder.html
What an incredible night at our “We Are All the Same” Sock Hop! 💙💛
Over 400 community members came together at the North Branch Area Education Center to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day—and it was nothing short of amazing. From the dance floor to the face painting, the energy, joy, and sense of belonging filled every corner of the event.
Families enjoyed music from our DJ, fun crafts and activities, delicious treats, and even fresh Heggies pizza. Most importantly, the night was a beautiful reminder of what makes our community so special—connection, inclusion, and celebrating each other.
We’re so grateful to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make this event such a success. Take a look at some of the highlights from the evening—we think you’ll see just how special it was!
Over 400 community members came together at the North Branch Area Education Center to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day—and it was nothing short of amazing. From the dance floor to the face painting, the energy, joy, and sense of belonging filled every corner of the event.
Families enjoyed music from our DJ, fun crafts and activities, delicious treats, and even fresh Heggies pizza. Most importantly, the night was a beautiful reminder of what makes our community so special—connection, inclusion, and celebrating each other.
We’re so grateful to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make this event such a success. Take a look at some of the highlights from the evening—we think you’ll see just how special it was!
Students at the Ed Center enjoyed a special visit from Viktor this morning; on hand to promote tonight's We Are All the Same Sock Hop at the North Branch Area Education Center.
The Sock Hop starts at 5 pm and goes until 7 pm, and includes a DJ dance party, free snacks and treats, a photo booth, crafts and activities, and Heggies pizza for purchase. Admission is free for all!
We Are All the Same is a wonderful way to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and we hope you can join us!
The NBAHS National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive next Wednesday, March 25, 8 am - 2 pm. To schedule an appointment, scan the QR code on the flier or use this link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=NBHS
Mark your calendars! Walk and Roll to School is coming up on Wednesday May 6. Participants will meet at St. Gregory's starting at 7:05 am, with the walk to follow at 7:15 am. See flier for more details.
We hope to see you there!
We hope to see you there!
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.
