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! 
7 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Pickleball flier
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.
10 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Weather update
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.
10 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Canceled
The Viking Newsletter - December 2025 is now available at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/kh4m2
24 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
Toy drive
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.
25 days ago, Pat Tepoorten
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.
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
Dance home show
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.
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
weather update

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.

about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
Weather update
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.
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
Dance home show
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!
about 1 month ago, Pat Tepoorten
Christmas Line
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!
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
floral sale
Viking Newsletter - November 2025 is now available at this link: https://app.smore.com/n/e4ntw
about 2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Sunrise all stars
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.
2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Arts Fest
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
2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Veterans Day
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
2 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Fall floral sale
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.
3 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Fall play
SKOL! and congratulations to Sharleen Garcia-Velazquez and Sharis Garcia-Velazquez on being named to the Minnesota Soccer Coaches Association All-State Teams! 🌟

Sharleen earned First Team honors, and Sharis was selected to the Second Team. We’re so proud of your hard work, leadership, and dedication on the field. SKOL Vikings!
3 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
All-state soccer girls
All-state soccer girls
All-state soccer girls
High school activities is hosting its winter sports meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The accompanying graphic contains more specific information about meeting locations
3 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Winter sports meeting
Students from the All Culture Club staffed concessions for Tuesday night's Vikings football quarterfinal win over Rock Ridge. They were raising money for the All Culture Club, which empowers students to lead activities that celebrate and promote the many cultures represented in our schools. SKOL! and thanks!
3 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
All Culture Club
SKOL! and congratulations to Senior Jacob Edmonds and Junior Jackson Puelston! They are the first NBAHS boys soccer players selected to the Minnesota Soccer Coaches Association All-State Second Team; in the top 3% of Class AA players in the state. Way to represent, Vikings!
3 months ago, Pat Tepoorten
Jacob and Jackson
Jackson
Jacob