The summer district newsletter is in the mail and you may have received yours already. You can visit our website to view a PDF version if you like: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/newsletters

Here are the kids who drove tractors to school today

Our Elementary classes today participated in the "Mini-Society". Grades created currency, and each student setup a shop to sell products. Each shop was individually created by the student and the products sold were also obtained or made by the student.




Mentors giving advice to the incoming 7th graders from graduates of Upsala!

Thanks to everyone who attended tonight's Academics & Arts Awards! Awards were distributed to students in band, choir, drama, robotics, and the visual arts. And there was cake! Pictured are some of the students who won drama awards.

Still time to register for the self defense and personal safety class tomorrow night. It's for ages 12 and up and is $15 per person. Families welcome. Visit our website for more info or to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/self-defense

Senior Molly Leners signed her National Letter of Intent this afternoon to continue her education and softball career at Central Lakes College. Congratulations, Molly! #CardinalPride





There is still time to join our fantastic preschool programming for next fall. Contact Beka today with questions or to register. (320) 631-2509 or bswisher@midstate.k12.mn.us

Played some "Hungry Hungry Hippo" in PE class this week! The multiple skills of awareness, balance, strength, and team work were joined together during this activity. #endofschoolfun #learn487




Preschool graduation program this afternoon!

Congratulations to Alyssa Young who was named MVP at the Prairie Conference girls track meet! She was 1st in long jump and triple jump, and 2nd in the 100 dash and 110m hurdles.

The Upsala Hall of Fame will be taking nominations beginning now through July for next year's induction ceremony. The committee will vote in August and the induction ceremony will take place on December 2nd after the conclusion of the boys and girls basketball double header in the Upsala Gymnasium.
Please use the link below to fill out a nomination online. You may also print a form and turn it into the school - we will have extra copies available here. If any questions arise, please contact Mr. Zimmerman. #Learn487
https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/hall-of-fame
The Senior Class Trip has been a success so far! Ready to spend the entire day at Valleyfair! #learn487

The High School FCS program was learning how to roll Lefse the other day with Mrs. Robertson. Students helped make the potato base and then rolled and cooked the Lefse on a griddle.




School Library Materials Due This Friday:
A notice was just sent out (a little prematurely) about returning library books. The text of the email was not updated and the system still had Mrs Erickson's name and email on the report. Books are due this Friday.
There is a self defense/personal safety class for ages 12-adults next Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30pm in the small gym. You will learn ways to defend yourself though attacking weak points on the body and ways to escape holds and grabs. Families are encouraged. Visit our website for more info or to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/self-defense

Congratulations to Carter Steinhofer on passing your math timings!

Mentor and Mentee team building!

There's a community ed ice cream making class coming up next Thursday, May 18 after school. Visit our website for more info or to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/ice-cream-making

Hanging the senior banners on Main Street today!

