
The high school yearbooks are here and have been distributed to those who pre-ordered. There are some extras available in the library and in the school office. Cost is $65.


UPSALA ATHLETICS UPDATE - FRIDAY, MAY 16
Varsity/JV Softball vs. Parkers Prairie has been cancelled. No practice.
Jr. High Baseball vs. Royalton has been cancelled. No practice.
Track & Field practice has also been cancelled.

Upsala Area Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year.
Friendly and organized individual sought to support our busy school office. Responsibilities include front desk duties, student record management and general administrative tasks. Excellent communication and computer skills required. Apply now to join our dedicated team!
Applications are available online or at the district office. https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/careers
Please send resume and application to:
Upsala Area Schools
Attn: Vern Capelle
PO Box 190 Upsala, Mn 56384


Amazing day at our conference meet. Great job USA









Looking for someone to help pick up sticks, clean windows, pick up trash, or any other work around the yard/house? The Upsala 7th and 9th graders would love to help! Contact Mrs. Bauer for more information- sbauer@upsala.k12.mn.us


Racing For Resources! See flyer attached.


Today is your last day to order and turn in your forms/money for the color run t-shirt. No late orders will be accepted.


As a precaution with the weather and tornado warnings in the area , Upsala Area Schools will be holding all buses until after 3:15 PM. Buses will be late on their drop offs.

ATHLETIC UPDATES - THURSDAY, MAY 15
The Junior High Baseball games scheduled against Holdingford today have been cancelled. No practice.
The Varsity Softball game scheduled for today in Upsala has been cancelled by Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley due to severe weather during their transportation route. They will have practice today after school.
The Varsity/JV Baseball team will have an optional practice inside the Swanville High School.
The Varsity Track team will be having practice after school in Swanville as normal.
The Jr. High Track meet in Melrose is still on as scheduled.

We have been busy bees in kindergarten this week! We planted sunflowers, practiced pollination with Cheetos and put together peanut butter bird feeders! 🐝🌸🌻











Registration is now open for the elementary summer reading program. It will run June 4-July 30. Visit our website for more information and to register for free: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/ar-summer-reading


The 7th and 9th grade Health classes put together first aid kits and guides to make sure everyone is equipped with safety equipment and instructions
when needed in our school . An extra thank you to the Upsala EMS for donating some supplies!


Due to Morrison County and Stearns County being listed under a tornado watch until 8:00pm, the junior high baseball games against Holdingford have been cancelled.
There will be no junior high baseball practice this afternoon.

April Activity Students of the Month:
Baseball: Jack Primus
Softball: Isabel Ripplinger
Boys Track: Jimmy Jensen
Girls Track: Evelynn Aleckson
FFA: Paul Blonigen & Eric Landowski
Drama: Hailie Luedtke
Mentor: Isabelle Klug


April Senior High Students of the Month:
English: Jack Sowada
Math: Trygg Aleckson
Social Studies: Isaiah Sobiech
Science: Trygg Aleckson
PE: Paul Blonigen
Health: Carter Blenker
Ag/Voc Ed: Carson Primus
Technology: Evan Pipenhagen
Art: Noah Ripplinger
Music: Jimmy Jensen
FCS: Samantha Pilarski


April Junior High Students of the Month:
English: Bradon Lange
Math: Natalya Goulet
Social Studies: Emily Ripplinger
Science: Anika Jensen
PE: Isaac Roerick
Health: Karsen McLaughlin
Ag/Voc Ed: Auden Hovland
Art: Bella Warga


April Elementary Students of the Month:
Kindergarten: Charlotte Tomsche
1st Grade: Jaxson Oldakowski & Isaiah Barthel
2nd Grade: Ruby Chaffee & Kennedy Van Sloten
3rd Grade: Joelle Vetsch
4th Grade: Emma Jean Pflipsen & Ethan Robertson
5th Grade: Sidney Schulte
6th Grade: Emily Walker & Leah Fruechte
Music: Kaylee Swanson
PE: Charlie Wolbeck & Harris Fletcher
Art: Hailey Kiley


Another journey done as 6 wilderness survival students go to the BWCA. Thank you so much for chaperoning Donny and Jessie. Also a big thanks to Lake beauty and the Lions club for making this possible.


Kindergarten enjoyed a beautiful day delivering sunshine bags around Upsala! ☀️Thank you to our kindergarten parents for their generous donations to make this day possible! Smiles all around. ❤️











The first graders had an amazing time at Safari North Zoo!
