Join us for a FREE Community Vehicle Fair!
Bring the whole family for a fun, hands-on evening exploring vehicles from around our community. Kids of all ages will have the chance to get up close to amazing vehicles and meet the people who operate them.
Wednesday, May 20
5–7 PM
North Branch Education Center Bus Corral
38705 Grand Ave.
North Branch, MN 55056
Vehicles may include:
• Emergency Vehicles
• Garbage Truck
• School Bus
• Construction Equipment
• Semi Truck
• Food/Ice Cream Truck available for purchase
This FREE event is hosted by North Branch Community Education and Early Childhood.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Bring the whole family for a fun, hands-on evening exploring vehicles from around our community. Kids of all ages will have the chance to get up close to amazing vehicles and meet the people who operate them.
Wednesday, May 20
5–7 PM
North Branch Education Center Bus Corral
38705 Grand Ave.
North Branch, MN 55056
Vehicles may include:
• Emergency Vehicles
• Garbage Truck
• School Bus
• Construction Equipment
• Semi Truck
• Food/Ice Cream Truck available for purchase
This FREE event is hosted by North Branch Community Education and Early Childhood.
We can’t wait to see you there!
SPREAD THE WORD: The 4th Annual Drum and Dance is coming May 15!
A meal will be served from 5:30 - 6 pm with an exhibition and student honors to follow. See flier for more details and to RSVP , or click this link to RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/2pt3t9pd
We'll see you there!
A meal will be served from 5:30 - 6 pm with an exhibition and student honors to follow. See flier for more details and to RSVP , or click this link to RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/2pt3t9pd
We'll see you there!
Photos from this morning's Walk and Roll to School event are now available at the NBAPS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbapschools/posts/pfbid02wcXYNgkqBpVRQEGf8KipSJRxRiKfk7b1Q6ZzjTxT1bsqAhawFzMv22nPfdaEZNrjl
Many thanks to all who joined the district, the City of North Branch, Chisago County SHIP, and the NBPD and NBFD this morning for a rather crisp Walk and Roll to School Day! Thanks also to St. Gregory's for letting us use their lot to gather in the morning.
Many thanks to all who joined the district, the City of North Branch, Chisago County SHIP, and the NBPD and NBFD this morning for a rather crisp Walk and Roll to School Day! Thanks also to St. Gregory's for letting us use their lot to gather in the morning.
SPREAD THE WORD: The 4th Annual Drum and Dance is coming May 15!
A meal will be served from 5:30 - 6 pm with an exhibition and student honors to follow. See flier for more details and to RSVP , or click this link to RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/2pt3t9pd
We'll see you there!
A meal will be served from 5:30 - 6 pm with an exhibition and student honors to follow. See flier for more details and to RSVP , or click this link to RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/2pt3t9pd
We'll see you there!
The Vikettes are hosting a Prep Clinic, May 6-8, at Sunrise.
This clinic is designed for dancers in 4th-6th grade interested in building foundational dance team skills in a positive and supportive environment. Participants will work on strength, flexibility, kicks, and performance quality, while learning choreography led by the Vikettes coaches. This clinic is a great opportunity to develop skills, gain confidence, and get a preview of the dance team experience!
Use this link to register: http://northbranch.arux.app/course/123/spring-summer-2026/vikettes-prep-clinic-grades-4-6
See you there!
This clinic is designed for dancers in 4th-6th grade interested in building foundational dance team skills in a positive and supportive environment. Participants will work on strength, flexibility, kicks, and performance quality, while learning choreography led by the Vikettes coaches. This clinic is a great opportunity to develop skills, gain confidence, and get a preview of the dance team experience!
Use this link to register: http://northbranch.arux.app/course/123/spring-summer-2026/vikettes-prep-clinic-grades-4-6
See you there!
SPREAD THE WORD: The 4th Annual Drum and Dance is coming May 15!
A meal will be served from 5:30 - 6 pm with an exhibition and student honors to follow. See flier for more details and to RSVP , or click this link to RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/2pt3t9pd
We'll see you there!
A meal will be served from 5:30 - 6 pm with an exhibition and student honors to follow. See flier for more details and to RSVP , or click this link to RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/2pt3t9pd
We'll see you there!
The advanced floral design class at NBAHS is preparing for a spring sale in advance of Mother's Day. A variety of arrangements are available for pickup or delivery to district sites on May 7, and can be viewed here: https://tinyurl.com/3vs6fjwu
All Arrangements are prepared to industry standard and proceeds benefit the agriculture program at NBAHS. Order yours here: https://gofan.co/event/6557728?schoolId=MN19629_2
For questions, contact Amanda Cook at: acook@isd138.org.
All Arrangements are prepared to industry standard and proceeds benefit the agriculture program at NBAHS. Order yours here: https://gofan.co/event/6557728?schoolId=MN19629_2
For questions, contact Amanda Cook at: acook@isd138.org.
Walk and Roll to School is already just a week away! Participants will meet at St. Gregory's on Wednesday May 6, 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!
Viking Newsletter - April 2026 is now available at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/garfq
The 1st grade concert "Born to Make Music" is tomorrow! Some classes will perform at 6 pm, with others performing at 7 pm. See flier for additional details.
If you are unable to attend, but would like to see the shows, you can livestream them at this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/Y4D_7xkbBiU
SPREAD THE WORD: The 4th Annual Drum and Dance is coming May 15!
A meal will be served from 5:30 - 6 pm with an exhibition and student honors to follow. See flier for more details and to RSVP , or click this link to RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/2pt3t9pd
We'll see you there!
A meal will be served from 5:30 - 6 pm with an exhibition and student honors to follow. See flier for more details and to RSVP , or click this link to RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/2pt3t9pd
We'll see you there!
Career Day Car Show 2.0 is next Friday, May 8, and the event is looking for volunteers to come show their rides! There's door prizes and more. Scan the QR or use this link to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/5n83s5bp, and see the flier for more details.
TOMORROW NIGHT: NBAPS is proud to welcome Jackie Bird, renowned Native American singer, hoop dancer, storyteller, and puppeteer, for an evening of storytelling!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch this Friday, April 24.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch this Friday, April 24.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
SPREAD THE WORD: NBAPS is proud to welcome Jackie Bird, renowned Native American singer, hoop dancer, storyteller, and puppeteer, for an evening of storytelling!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch this Friday, April 24.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch this Friday, April 24.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
The 2nd grade concert "Music is Always There" is tomorrow! Some classes will perform at 6 pm, with others performing at 7 pm. See flier for additional details.
If you are unable to attend, but would like to see the shows, you can livestream them at this link: https://youtube.com/live/I4Y7iDMWnAc?feature=share
If you are unable to attend, but would like to see the shows, you can livestream them at this link: https://youtube.com/live/I4Y7iDMWnAc?feature=share
SPREAD THE WORD: NBAPS is proud to welcome Jackie Bird, renowned Native American singer, hoop dancer, storyteller, and puppeteer, for an evening of storytelling!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch this Friday, April 24.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
PLEASE SHARE: Help us spread the word about next Friday's Storytelling Event with Jackie Bird, nationally renowned Native American singer, hoop dancer, storyteller, and puppeteer!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
Jackie has shared Indigenous culture around the world, including a performance at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and is bringing her talents right here to North Branch.
This event is FREE from 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the NBAHS glass classroom. See flier for details and RSVP using the QR code. We'll see you there!
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!
