North Branch Area Public Schools

REMINDER: The 2026 "Arabian Nights" Senior Prom and Grand March is Saturday, April 25. Grand March: 3 - 4:30 pm NBAHS Prom: 7:30 - 11:30 pm Jimmy's Event Center, Vadnais Tickets are available now! Scan the QR code on the prom flier for more information.

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: redcrossblood.org/give.html/driv…

On April 4, NBAPS staff is bagging groceries at Jerry’s Foods (formerly County Market) to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to continue their education. Last year, volunteers raised over $1,600! If you have shopping to do, come say "hi" between 10 am and 4 pm.

NBAMS 6th grade Spanish students spent a week creating games to teach Kindergarten Spanish students basic conversation words. The 6th graders then visited the Ed Center and spent the class period teaching and playing their games with the younger students. Sounds like fun!

The 2026 "Arabian Nights" Senior Prom and Grand March is Saturday, April 25. Grand March: 3 - 4:30 pm NBAHS Prom: 7:30 - 11:30 pm Jimmy's Event Center, Vadnais Tickets are available starting March 16. Scan the QR code on the prom flier for more information.

Students in middle school gym class are already using the weights provided through a North Branch Area Education Foundation (NBAEF) grant received in mid-February. "We got them end of last week and we are loving using them already!" said Phy-Ed teacher Kathy Crudo. Thanks NBAEF!

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!

You are invited to a Winter Storytelling Event, presented by North Branch Indian Education. The event is Friday, Feb. 27, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the glass classroom at NBAHS. The event will feature elder Mary Moose and Abe Sutherland. See flier for additional details.

Last Thursday, the school board was treated to a hoop dancing "sneak preview" from 3rd grader Mattias BigBear before he boarded a flight for Arizona the next morning to compete in the World Hoop Dance Competition. It was awesome!

The NBAMS Math Team finished the 2025-26 season strong. Five of the top 10 finishers at the middle level came from North Branch. SKOL! and congratulations to all!

NBAHS is hosting its Spring Sports Information Night on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. See flier for additional details related to each sport.

North Branch FTC will have two teams participating in the State Championships at Burnsville High School on Saturday, Feb. 14 beginning at 8 am. Both 7288 RoboGlaciers and 8636 FIRE qualified at competitions in December. SKOL! and good luck!

Last week, NBAEC students were treated to a visit from the Snow Court. It's always so wonderful to see the awe early learning students have for their older peers, but also the patience and generosity of high school students when they spend time with our youngest students! 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.

SKOL! and congratulations to 2026 Snow King and Queen Tate Erickson and Kailey Perrault! The court (l to r): Logan Hammel, Trystyn Johnson, Bo Pederson, Jackson Schlagel, King Tate Erickson, Queen Kailey Perrault, Aubrey Overson, Ella Dick, Charlotte Johnson, and Alayna Garcia.

SKOL! and congratulations to 2026 Snow King and Queen Tate Erickson and Kailey Perrault! The court (l to r): Logan Hammel, Trystyn Johnson, Bo Pederson, Jackson Schlagel, King Tate Erickson, Queen Kailey Perrault, Aubrey Overson, Ella Dick, Charlotte Johnson, and Alayna Garcia.

A representative from Auer Steel, which serves the HVAC community, visited NBAHS welding classes this week and taught students how to solder. Thanks To Auer for lending their expertise to help students learn a new skill!

Last Friday, Ms. Maggie's students had oodles of fun making milk cartons into magical ooey gooey delicious gingerbread houses!

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.

Oh what fun the NBAMS staff had playing with the theme of 6-7 on the 67th day of school!