"Yellow Day" calls for sunshine and lemonade!
This afternoon the 7th grade class celebrated Jaiden's last cancer treatment!
The freshmen and sophomores attended Career Exploration Day at Central Lakes College in Brainerd today. Pictured are Bryce and Skyler on the simulator, and Aaron and Micah with their practice mugshots with law enforcement.
We are so proud of our kindergarteners! They are working so hard at improving their reading and writing skills. Way to go everyone! 📚
Congrats on your last round of chemo, Jaiden! 💚💛
The spring newsletter has gone out to district residents! If you haven't received yours yet, you should shortly. As always, a pdf version can be downloaded from our website: https://upsalaareaschoolsmn.sites.thrillshare.com/page/newsletters
We had some more wonderful first grade readers today in Mrs. Bengston's class.
We LOVE celebrating our students!
Important Boys Basketball Information For Saturday! Here are important links for tomorrow's boys basketball game in Foley. The boys will take on East Central at 1:45pm, they will play after the Braham/Swanville game at 12:00pm.
There are no cash sales for tickets. The online ticket (or credit card at the venue) will get you into both games on Saturday. Make sure you purchase the Section 5A East tickets in Foley.
Ticket Link: https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
You can stream the game online, but must purchase a subscription through NSPN.TV (they cover all MSHSL playoff activities).
Stream: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL
Bracket: https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2026-section-5a-basketball-boys-tournament
There are no cash sales for tickets. The online ticket (or credit card at the venue) will get you into both games on Saturday. Make sure you purchase the Section 5A East tickets in Foley.
Ticket Link: https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
You can stream the game online, but must purchase a subscription through NSPN.TV (they cover all MSHSL playoff activities).
Stream: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL
Bracket: https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2026-section-5a-basketball-boys-tournament
Supporting Jaiden on an amazing accomplishment of completing his final treatment! We are so proud of you!
We are raising funds and awareness to help kids with special hearts.
Our students will be learning how to save lives with Hands-Only CPR, how to spot the warning signs of a stroke, and how to take care of our hearts and brains-all while helping kids with special hearts live longer, healthier lives.
Every donation helps and brings us closer to a world where no family loses someone they love too soon.
Copy and paste the link below into your URL and help Upsala Elementary
be live savers through the American Heart Kids Challenge! You may use this link or contact a Upsala Elementary student!
https://facebook.com/donate/910380275025057/
Our students will be learning how to save lives with Hands-Only CPR, how to spot the warning signs of a stroke, and how to take care of our hearts and brains-all while helping kids with special hearts live longer, healthier lives.
Every donation helps and brings us closer to a world where no family loses someone they love too soon.
Copy and paste the link below into your URL and help Upsala Elementary
be live savers through the American Heart Kids Challenge! You may use this link or contact a Upsala Elementary student!
https://facebook.com/donate/910380275025057/
Ms. Mindy's 3 year old preschool class has been exploring colors using their five senses! "Orange Day" was filled with sensory play, orange show-and-tell, and an orange-themed snack!
Upsala 7th grader Jaiden Oldakowski has been battling cancer for the last 10 months. We are incredibly happy to share that Jaiden received his final chemotherapy treatment yesterday!
Throughout this difficult journey, Jaiden has shown tremendous strength, courage, and determination. Despite undergoing 43 chemotherapy treatments and 30 radiation treatments, Jaiden continued coming to school and even managed to play football this fall—an incredible example of perseverance and resilience.
To celebrate Jaiden and recognize the fight he has shown over the past year, all students and staff are encouraged to wear green and yellow this Friday in support of Jaiden.
We are so proud of you Jaiden! 💚💛
Throughout this difficult journey, Jaiden has shown tremendous strength, courage, and determination. Despite undergoing 43 chemotherapy treatments and 30 radiation treatments, Jaiden continued coming to school and even managed to play football this fall—an incredible example of perseverance and resilience.
To celebrate Jaiden and recognize the fight he has shown over the past year, all students and staff are encouraged to wear green and yellow this Friday in support of Jaiden.
We are so proud of you Jaiden! 💚💛
Congratulations Upsala Band on their Superior Rating at contest today! #thebandalwayswins #musicislife
Congratulations to Upsala 4th Grader Gabe Barthel and 8th Grader Morgan Ripplinger took 1st at Regionals for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest! They now move on to compete at the State Competition on March 21st!
Good Luck Morgan and Gabe!
Good Luck Morgan and Gabe!
Boys Basketball Reminder!
Tomorrow evening the boys kickoff their Section 5A playoffs with a home game against St. John's Prep. The game will begin at 7:00pm.
Tickets Online / Card @ Door ... Adults $8.00 / Students: $5.00
Tickets Cash @ Door ... Adults $10.00 / Students: $10.00
Ticket Link: https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
Bracket Link: https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2026-section-5a-basketball-boys-tournament
The game will also be live streamed on our Upsala Hudl Fan page, however MSHSL will be putting up a paywall for all playoff games in order to access it.
These ticket prices and stream prices are set by the Minnesota State High School League. Thank you for understanding and GO CARDINALS!
Tomorrow evening the boys kickoff their Section 5A playoffs with a home game against St. John's Prep. The game will begin at 7:00pm.
Tickets Online / Card @ Door ... Adults $8.00 / Students: $5.00
Tickets Cash @ Door ... Adults $10.00 / Students: $10.00
Ticket Link: https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
Bracket Link: https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2026-section-5a-basketball-boys-tournament
The game will also be live streamed on our Upsala Hudl Fan page, however MSHSL will be putting up a paywall for all playoff games in order to access it.
These ticket prices and stream prices are set by the Minnesota State High School League. Thank you for understanding and GO CARDINALS!
The 1st graders are getting so good at reading, they took over storytime, reading their favorite books! ❤️📖📚
The Upsala High School band will be performing at large group contest on Wednesday morning, 3/4/26 at 9:30 am in Albany. Catch the live stream here, or catch it later when you have a chance by following the link. Good luck musicians! https://www.youtube.com/live/IoIzRuLe_Yw
During the Winter Olympics in February our K-6 Physical Education students completed their own games! They were able to compete in a version of curling, biathlon, speed skating, and bobsledding. At the end of the olympics we hosted an award ceremony in our PE classes. The sportsmanship and encouragement was amazing!
Kindergarten Round Up for the Class of 2039! ❤️
