Upsala Area Schools is seeking a paraprofessional to support students' academic and behavioral needs in our K-12 building.

Candidates must be willing to work collaboratively with other educators under the direction of a teacher. This position requires individuals to be caring, patient, and focused on achieving individual student goals. Other supervision duties such as lunch, recess, and transportation may also be required.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and district application to:
Nick Klug
Upsala Area Schools
PO Box 190 – 415 S. Main St.
Upsala, MN 56384
nklug@upsala.k12.mn.us
4 days ago, Dan Cheney
Employment
Here are important links to today's girls basketball and wrestling activities! For the girls basketball playoff game at Foley, there are no cash sales for tickets. The online ticket will get you into the Upsala game as well as the BBE/Swanville game afterwards.

For the girls basketball and wrestling streams, you must purchase a subscription through NSPN.TV (they cover all MSHSL playoff activities) -- you can do either a monthly subscription, or a yearly subscription.

Wrestling & Girls Basketball Stream Site: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream

Girls Basketball Online Tickets: https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets

Good luck girls, and good luck Jake in your State Championship match! #CardinalPride
6 days ago, Dylan Zimmerman
Two Upsala senior high knowledge bowl teams competed at the regional meet today, where the top four teams continue on to the State meet in April. One Upsala team showed up in style!! The other team was two points away from a spot at state. Amazing work, kids!
7 days ago, Jennifer Henry
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Thank you Dr. Jason and Dr. Kara from Albany Family Dentistry for gifting toothbrushes and other dental health items to our Preschool and Kindergarten classes at Upsala Elementary. We appreciate your partnership in the fight against cavities!
7 days ago, Mindy Arnzen
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Fun flashlight read Friday in first grade!
7 days ago, Desiree Bengston
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Staff members Nicole Frie, Anna Wolbeck, Mindy Arnzen and Sarah Thomas dress in blue and gold as part of National FFA Week. Upsala Area Schools collectively dressed in special outfits each day this week to recognize the Upsala FFA chapter and their awesome agricultural education program, as well as community service efforts. Thank you Audrey Schleper (Upsala FFA alumni and educator) for your dedication to our program!
7 days ago, Mindy Arnzen
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Tonight we have two special events happening in the main gym! First, the boys basketball team is hosting Senior Night against Ogilvie. Our four senior basketball players will be recognized directly after the C-Squad game, before Varsity warmups.

Second, we are honoring former Upsala Basketball standout Christian Pekarek, who will be inducted into the Upsala Hall of Fame tonight at halftime of the Varsity game.

It will be a fun evening, come on out and support the Cardinals and Christian!
7 days ago, Dylan Zimmerman
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Moving on! The Upsala Girls Basketball team defeated Ogilvie last night 65-59 in the first round of playoffs, advancing themselves to the Section 5A Quarterfinals vs. Braham.

The game will be at 12:00pm on Saturday, February 28th in Foley. The online ticket link is shared below - one ticket will get you into both the Upsala/Braham game at 12:00pm, as well as the Swanville/BBE game afterwards. Make sure to select the "East Girls' Semifinals" located in Foley.

https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
7 days ago, Dylan Zimmerman
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The Upsala 3 year old class loves music time!

"Up, down, right, left, in a circle, jump, throw it up and catch, shake your scarf!"
8 days ago, Mindy Arnzen
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We had 2 more guest readers in Mrs. Bengston's first grade today. Thank you Mr. Capelle & Ms.Haus!
8 days ago, Desiree Bengston
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Reminder! If you plan on attending the Girls Basketball home playoff game tonight, tickets are being sold online at the link below ... they can also be purchased via credit card at the door for the same price, or cash at the door at a higher rate.

All of these sales prices and purchasing options are set by the Minnesota State High School League.

Online/Credit Card - Adults: $8:00 ... Students: $5:00
Cash At Door - Adults $10:00 ... Students: $10.00

https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
8 days ago, Dylan Zimmerman
We have another star word reader in first grade!
9 days ago, Desiree Bengston
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The Upsala preschool friends have been busy learning about taking care of our teeth as February is National Children's Dental Health month. We have learned why it is important to brush our teeth, discussed foods that keep our teeth happy and healthy, and much more through hands-on activities!

9 days ago, Mindy Arnzen
Making Floss Shapes With Playdoh
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Healthy and Not Healthy Foods
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Our Monday night ECFE class is currently full!

Our Friday morning group still has a few seats available.

Email marnzen@upsala.k12.mn.us or call 320-573-2174 to register!
9 days ago, Mindy Arnzen
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The first graders were inventors today creating an umbrella that will not blow over in the wind. Another fun day in Mrs. Bengston 's science class!
10 days ago, Desiree Bengston
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The Upsala/Swanville Patriots are now hiring for a Junior High Baseball Coach! If you are interested, or know of anyone interested, please contact Activities Director Dylan Zimmerman at Upsala High School. Thank you!
10 days ago, Dylan Zimmerman
FFA members came to teach the first graders about FFA and animals!
10 days ago, Desiree Bengston
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Thank you to Mrs. Alice for teaching us about the five food groups. All first graders are part of the two bite challenge!
10 days ago, Desiree Bengston
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Call 320-573-2174 or email marnzen@upsala.k12.mn.us to register today!
11 days ago, Mindy Arnzen
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Upsala Girls Basketball Playoff Details

The Upsala girls basketball team earned the #4 seed in the Section 5A playoffs, they will open up their playoffs with a home game against #5 seed Ogilvie on Thursday, February 26th @ 7:00pm.

The MSHSL oversees all postseason/playoff activity and finances, which includes going through online ticketing. The link to purchase online tickets throughout the playoffs will be available via this link:

https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets

Online ticket prices are $8 for Adults, $5 for Students. There will be cash sales available for $10 for Adults, $10 for Students. Again, these prices are set by the MSHSL. Thank you for understanding!

11 days ago, Dylan Zimmerman
GBB 2025-26