
If you've been trying to register for the community ed cotton candy class and the system said registration is closed - please try again. There was an error in the system which should now be fixed.
https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/cotton-candy


We LOVE to read in preschool! In the month of February, preschool families read over 480 books!



Our next after school community ed session is cotton candy making! Visit our website for more info and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/cotton-candy


This month the first graders are reading the class their favorite books!



Class of 2024 still has Coborns/Cashwise coupon books for sale. $20
Contact any senior or Mrs. Henry or Ms. Hovland!


The Upsala boys' basketball team took down Braham 74-54 on Saturday afternoon, advancing themselves to the Subsection Finals against East Central. The game will be on Wednesday at 7:00pm at Hinckley-Finlayson High School. Tickets can be purchased using the link attached. The Section 5A bracket link is also attached.
Keep on rolling Cardinals!
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CIOA
https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2024-section-5a-basketball-boys-tournament

Sophomores & Juniors attended the Bridges Career Fair at CLC in Brainerd today.


The Upsala boys' basketball team took care of business last night at home, defeating Mille Lacs by a score of 76-41. They will advance to the next round of the Section 5A Playoffs, which will take place on Saturday, March 9th at Hinckley-Finlayson High School. Upsala (#2 Seed) will square off against Braham (#3 Seed) at 2:45pm.
The ticket link below will allow you to purchase tickets in advance for $8.00 Adults and $5.00 Students. Go Cardinals!
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CINY

Coming to the playoff game tonight? Bring your clean, gently used shoes to donate to the Europe trip!


It looks like Jostens has re-opened online ordering for yearbooks for a limited time. Online ordering is now available until next Friday, March 15. Go to JostensYearbooks.com for another opportunity to get your yearbook!

At today's student celebration we also began recognizing students of character. Teachers select students who displayed specific positive character traits during the month. Here are this month's recipients:
Self Awareness: Genevieve Mrozek
Self Management: Hannah Hoffman, Zakkery Loscheider, Isabelle Leners, Victoria Wiechmann
Social Awareness: Lilly Dickinson, Drew Benson, Kira Poppenhagen
Relationship Skills: Levi Biniek, Harris Fletcher, Lucy Wensmann, Mason Roerick, Brandon Mugg, Braxton Ailie, Dylan Warga, Noah Zinniel, Bianca Mrozek, Dominic Blais, Owen Sobiech, Carter Steinhofer
Responsible Decision Making: Kendra Goebel, Dylan Warga, Matthew Tschida, Dakotta Hartsock






Senior High Students of the Month for February:
English: Brenna Graves
Math: Abby Carlson
Social Studies: Lukus Daniel
Science: Isaiah Sobiech
Phy Ed: Erica Roske
Health: Lynn Arvig
Ag/Voc Ed: Calvin Leners
Technology: Brandon Mugg
Art: Kira Poppenhagen
Music: Joseph Guthrie
World Language: Yovanni Juarez-Lucio
FCS: Courtney Roske
AVID: Samuel Laliberte


Junior High Students of the Month
English: Avery Hallermann
Math: Aaron Schneider
Social Studies: Elyn Zinnie
Science: Bryce Roerick
Phy Ed: Bradon Lange
Health: Madison Goebel
Ag/Voc Ed: Benett Pilarski
Art: Evan Pipenhagen
Music: Bianca Mrozek


Elementary Students of the Month for February:
Kindergarten: Bryson Fuchs, Lexi Ley, Dakota Reece, Hailey Fronning
1st Grade: Hunter Lathrop, Afton Servatius, Rey Juarez-Lucio, Bryson Nelson
2nd Grade: Lily Fuchs
3rd Grade: Gabe Barthel
4th Grade: Irria Theisen, Logan Ley
5th Grade: Haylee Heesen, Westley Dobmeier
6th Grade: Andrew Eggert
Music: Kaelyn Vetsch
Phy Ed: Vincent Bahn, Jackson Finken
Art: Ruby Klug


Activity Students of the Month for February:
Wrestling: Brandon Mugg
Boys Basketball: Aden Warga
Girls Basketball: Emily Wiechmann
Drama: Noah Boeckermann
Robotics: Kalaeb Rene
FFA: Isabelle Klug
Mentor: Jack Primus


The 2nd graders worked hard to design bird feeder prototypes during science yesterday. There were some very creative designs!









NHS is sponsoring a blood drive at Gethsemane Church on Tuesday, March 26 from noon to 6pm. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Upsala to schedule an appointment!


Congratulations to the Upsala High School Band for working hard all year and making beautiful music! Way to receive 3 Superiors today at contest!!! #cardinalpride #thebandalwayswins #everydayisagreatdaytomakemusic !!!

The first graders all met their February reading goal and earned a slipper day! Thank you to Mr. Klug for participating!



Here is the adopted calendar for the 2024-25 school year showing school holidays, conferences, graduation, etc. A pdf version can be downloaded from our website: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/calendars
