Upsala Area Schools

Senior High Students of the Month for November
English: Richelle Thompson
Math: Sam Laliberte
Social Studies: Brayden Leners
Science: Suzette Guthrie
PE: Courtney Roske
Health: Anika Jensen
Ag/Voc Ed: Dalton Welinski
Technology: Holly Johnson
Art: Noah Ripplinger
Music: Madison Goebel
FCS: Emma Dickinson
AVID: Avery Kleve

Junior High Students of the Month for November
English: Ruby Klug
Math: Landon Carlson
Social Studies: Haley Roske
Science: Vincent Bahn
PE: Auden Hovland
Health: Melanie Boeckermann
Ag/Voc Ed: Natalya Goulet
Art: Carter Harren
Music: Haylee Heesen

Elementary Students of the Month for November
Kindergarten: Ezra Robertson
1st Grade: Leo Barthel & Iker Pacheco Nicolas
2nd Grade: Abigail Kleist
3rd Grade: Matthew Ervin & Makena Lange
4th Grade: Lily Fuchs & Kaden McLaughlin
5th Grade: Jasmine Oldakowski
6th Grade: Peyton Quirk
Music: Abigail Hoffman
PE: Kaden Koroll & Thea Voller
Art: Emery Sobiech

The elementary holiday concerts are Tuesday, December 16 .

Every year, each school in Minnesota is able to nominate one junior male and one junior female for the MSHSL ExCEL Award. The ExCEL Award stands for Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership. It's purpose is to recognize Minnesota juniors who are active in school activities, leaders in their schools, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.

Upsala's 2025-26 ExCEL Award recipients are Sam Laliberte and Anne Ripplinger.

Their applications will be submitted to the MSHSL ExCEL Committee, who will review all applicants and select winners from each region to be recognized during an on-court ceremony at the Class AAA championship game of the Girls Basketball State Tournament.

Congratulations, Sam and Anne! #CardinalPride

Upsala Area Schools will be 2 hours late for Wednesday December 10th 2025.

There will be no AM Cardinal club.

Thank you! Stay Safe!

Upsala Area Schools will be Closing Early on Tuesday December 9th at 12:30pm due to the coming weather conditions.

There will be no afterschool activities.
There will be no Cardinal Club after school either.

Stay Safe!

There is a snowmobile safety class coming up on Sunday, December 21 from 8am to noon. The class is free but you must take the DNR online course first. Visit our website for more info and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/snowmobile-safety

The latest district newsletter went out in the mail over the weekend. District residents should see theirs soon if they haven't already. You can also view/download a pdf version from our website: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/newsletters

There WILL be elementary basketball tomorrow morning (Saturday)

Did you know the Upsala Preschool program has earned the highest possible Parent Aware rating? Our licensed staff is committed to providing quality education, and the best research based practices for your child. Any questions about our program? Contact us at 320-573-2174.

Exciting news from the Art Room! Several of our students will have their artwork on display at the local art gallery, The Art of Conversation, through the month of December. There are drawings, paintings, ceramics and more! They were created by artists from varying grade levels. Check it out!
The gallery is located on Main Street in Upsala. Hours are:
Fri. - 4-6, Sat. 10-Noon, and Sun. Noon - 2.

Looking for something to do this Saturday?
Come on out to Upsala Area Schools, where we have a full day of fun community events!

Santa Breakfast
Sponsored by the Upsala Lions
8:30 AM–11:00 AM | School Cafeteria
Enjoy a warm breakfast, holiday cheer, and a chance to see Santa! The Wee Shop will also be open during this time.

Porch Pot Fundraiser
8:00 AM–4:00 PM | Commons
Pick up a festive porch pot! All proceeds support our World Travelers heading to Europe in spring 2027.

Boys & Girls Basketball Doubleheader
1:00 PM | vs. Holdingford Huskers
Cheer on the Cardinals in an exciting afternoon of basketball!

Taco in a Bag — $5
Provided by Upsala Dollar Scholars during the games.
Includes all the fixings and a cup of lemonade! All proceeds go towards scholarships for the Class of 2026!

Bake Sale
Proceeds benefit Post Prom — grab something sweet while supporting a great cause!

Come enjoy breakfast with Santa, catch some great basketball action, and support all these wonderful school and community groups! Hope to see you there!

Hello December!

PORCH POTS! Travel Club will be selling porch pots and cookie jars in the school commons on December 6, beginning at 8:00 am. Prices vary.

Upsala Dollars for Scholars will be having their Taco in Bag Fundraiser on December 6th during the Boys/Girls Basketball Doubleheader from 1pm-5pm. Cost is $5 a piece which includes all the fixings and lemonade. Thank you for supporting Upsala Dollars for Scholars!!

There will be no elementary girls basketball tomorrow (Saturday) morning. Varsity girls will be practicing during that time. Elementary boys still have practice.

What a perfect, snowy afternoon for a Thanksgiving feast with friends! 🧡🍗