Viking Newsletter
November 2022

Have a great Thanksgiving!
Dear Families,
Thank you all for such a wonderful fall at North Branch Area Public Schools!
Grateful. Thankful. Blessed. As you read this month’s Viking Newsletter, the stories and experiences from our Vikings community reflects so much to be grateful for, through the highs and lows of life. Thank you Vikings! I feel blessed to call this community my home!
On behalf of all of us at North Branch Area Public Schools, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Sara Paul
Superintendent
Family Satisfaction Survey resultsThanks to all those that took the time to complete the district’s recent Family Satisfaction Survey! Click here to see a summary of the results. We appreciate your feedback! | Vikings in action!November was an exciting month with the football team’s first state appearance ever, Veterans Day at NBAPS, the Sunrise Voice Video, and an opportunity to learn about the talents of James Halverson! The district Facebook page has piles of photos from each of these events, linked above! | Keeping your kids safe onlineIn this month's column, School Resource Officer Mike Nelson offers families tips on how to keep kids safe from social media. To read, click here. |
Family Satisfaction Survey results
Thanks to all those that took the time to complete the district’s recent Family Satisfaction Survey! Click here to see a summary of the results. We appreciate your feedback!
Vikings in action!
November was an exciting month with the football team’s first state appearance ever, Veterans Day at NBAPS, the Sunrise Voice Video, and an opportunity to learn about the talents of James Halverson! The district Facebook page has piles of photos from each of these events, linked above!
Keeping your kids safe online
In this month's column, School Resource Officer Mike Nelson offers families tips on how to keep kids safe from social media. To read, click here.

You are part of our story!
Stumm to state! | Join us for a Patron TourIf you are interested in a half-day Patron Tour of the district, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Pat Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org or 651-674-1018. Tours are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 13, and Friday, April 28. | Monroe Crossing holiday concert!Monroe Crossing will be at the NBAHS auditorium for a holiday concert on Friday, Dec. 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Click here for full details and ticket information. |
Stumm to state!
Join us for a Patron Tour
If you are interested in a half-day Patron Tour of the district, please contact Community Relations Coordinator Pat Tepoorten at ptepoorten@isd138.org or 651-674-1018. Tours are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 13, and Friday, April 28.
Monroe Crossing holiday concert!
Monroe Crossing will be at the NBAHS auditorium for a holiday concert on Friday, Dec. 2. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Click here for full details and ticket information.
Announcements
COVID tests available
The health offices at all schools continue to have COVID-19 rapid tests available for students to bring home. Please contact the health office at your student's school to request a test.