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.
Sunrise's Anonymous Santa Toy Drive was a wonderful success! Thanks to the generosity of our school community, all donated items were collected and delivered this week. Over 300 items in total!
Fifth-grade leaders proudly helped package and transport the gifts to our donation center, showing outstanding leadership and kindness. Thank you to everyone who contributed, organized, and supported this meaningful effort—your generosity helped spread joy and support to families during this holiday season.
Fifth-grade leaders proudly helped package and transport the gifts to our donation center, showing outstanding leadership and kindness. Thank you to everyone who contributed, organized, and supported this meaningful effort—your generosity helped spread joy and support to families during this holiday season.
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.
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.
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!
Arts Fest is coming up! This year's event features over 200 crafters at North Branch Area High School. Free shuttle service; see flier for details.
Photos from yesterday's Veterans Day observances are now available at Facebook!
Many thanks to all the local veterans who spent the day with us yesterday and helped us teach students about sacrifice and service. Students at all levels got to spend time with, and honor, our local veterans who we cherish so much! Thanks also to all the family and community members who joined us in celebration of Veterans Day!
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0zY9DDXkWN3ak5RENNQXiLXxQAHVBa21gAPEoD6uMnp2LFV47xS4m2BgFvuX5XAMQl
Many thanks to all the local veterans who spent the day with us yesterday and helped us teach students about sacrifice and service. Students at all levels got to spend time with, and honor, our local veterans who we cherish so much! Thanks also to all the family and community members who joined us in celebration of Veterans Day!
https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid0zY9DDXkWN3ak5RENNQXiLXxQAHVBa21gAPEoD6uMnp2LFV47xS4m2BgFvuX5XAMQl
Fifth graders will again host local veterans and family members tomorrow at 10 am for a wonderful concert to celebrate Veterans Day! You can watch the show via livestream at this link: https://youtube.com/live/CstMDhLIJH8?feature=share
Thanks veterans!
Thanks veterans!
FFA members are again offering a fall floral sale this year. Arrangements are $30-$45 and made fresh at NBAHS to industry standards by our talented students. The sale is open until Nov. 21, and orders will be delivered on Nov. 25 - just in time for Thanksgiving! Treat your host!
Here is the link to order: https://gofan.co/event/5271646?schoolId=MN19629_2
Here is the link to order: https://gofan.co/event/5271646?schoolId=MN19629_2
Congratulations to NBAPS's Leaders in Educational Excellence award winners, who were honored at last night's banquet hosted by Resource Training and Solutions. They are (l to r): Matt Lattimore, Taylor Neil, Amanda Cook, and Maggie Hubbling. SKOL!
The fall play, The Suessification of A Midsummer Night's Dream, is less than a month away! The show runs from November 21 through November 23, and tickets are $12. See the flier for more details and scan the QR for tickets.
🎃 Un-Scary Halloween Party! 👻
Friday, Oct. 24 • 6–7:30 PM
North Branch Area Education Center
🎟 Entry: Bring a box of Mac & Cheese for the food shelf!
Come in your un-scary costume for games, crafts, and treats!
🚗 Park in the bus corral or Ed Center lot — enter Door 1 or Door 9.
🧡 Sponsored by North Branch Community Ed & NBHS National Honor Society.
Friday, Oct. 24 • 6–7:30 PM
North Branch Area Education Center
🎟 Entry: Bring a box of Mac & Cheese for the food shelf!
Come in your un-scary costume for games, crafts, and treats!
🚗 Park in the bus corral or Ed Center lot — enter Door 1 or Door 9.
🧡 Sponsored by North Branch Community Ed & NBHS National Honor Society.
🎉 Join us for “The Power of Play!” 🎉
Discover how play helps your child grow, learn, and thrive! This fun, hands-on ECFE class will give parents and caregivers practical ways to support healthy development through play. Learn simple strategies to encourage meaningful play at home, strengthen your bond, and make everyday moments learning opportunities.
🍽 Dinner served: 5:00–5:30 PM
👩🏫 Parent session: 5:30–6:30 PM (children enjoy activities, stories, and songs!)
📅 Tuesday, October 21 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10/family (dinner included)
📝 Registration required — sign up at www.nbaeconline.org or call 651-674-1220
Let’s learn, laugh, and play together! 💫
Discover how play helps your child grow, learn, and thrive! This fun, hands-on ECFE class will give parents and caregivers practical ways to support healthy development through play. Learn simple strategies to encourage meaningful play at home, strengthen your bond, and make everyday moments learning opportunities.
🍽 Dinner served: 5:00–5:30 PM
👩🏫 Parent session: 5:30–6:30 PM (children enjoy activities, stories, and songs!)
📅 Tuesday, October 21 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 North Branch Area Education Center
💲 $10/family (dinner included)
📝 Registration required — sign up at www.nbaeconline.org or call 651-674-1220
Let’s learn, laugh, and play together! 💫
Thanks to the City of North Branch, Chisago County SHIP, the NBPD and the NBFD, and all the students and parents for joining us this morning for a rather brisk Walk and Roll to School! It seems like the event gets a bit bigger every time and it's great to see so many faces familiar from previous events.
Today we celebrated the completion of the CR30 project, including new sidewalk from Maple St. to the library, and new crosswalks across CR30, made possible through Safe Routes to School funding doggedly pursued by the city. Many thanks to Community Development Director Nate Sondrol for his work to secure planning and construction funds! You can see all of the photos from the event here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid02VDcQ5RbEU3RuzjqUHrSv7bVT9FjzMWVBVXP49ig3GDyJLs2UkowVgFyjiCmXQ8F1l
Today we celebrated the completion of the CR30 project, including new sidewalk from Maple St. to the library, and new crosswalks across CR30, made possible through Safe Routes to School funding doggedly pursued by the city. Many thanks to Community Development Director Nate Sondrol for his work to secure planning and construction funds! You can see all of the photos from the event here: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid02VDcQ5RbEU3RuzjqUHrSv7bVT9FjzMWVBVXP49ig3GDyJLs2UkowVgFyjiCmXQ8F1l
Two fun events are happening this Wednesday!
Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch, and Chisago County SHIP for the fall Walk and Roll to School, starting at St. Gregory's Church at the intersection of CR-30 and Maple St. It's a great way to get outside, get some exercise, and make new friends! We'll see you there on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7:05 am.
Then, Vikings football players and coaches are again hosting Viking Victory Day from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the high school stadium. All special needs students, grades K-12, are invited to come spend some time with the team!
See fliers for additional details.
Join NBAPS, the City of North Branch, and Chisago County SHIP for the fall Walk and Roll to School, starting at St. Gregory's Church at the intersection of CR-30 and Maple St. It's a great way to get outside, get some exercise, and make new friends! We'll see you there on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7:05 am.
Then, Vikings football players and coaches are again hosting Viking Victory Day from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the high school stadium. All special needs students, grades K-12, are invited to come spend some time with the team!
See fliers for additional details.
