One advantage to living in a small town...we can walk to the public library! First graders learned all about the summer reading program and all the fun things you can do over the summer at the public library.
Cardinal Nest Preschool registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year! Contact us to enroll your child today:
320-573-2174 or marnzen@upsala.k12.mn.us
320-573-2174 or marnzen@upsala.k12.mn.us
Registration is open for the Summer Reading Program! Students going into PreK - 6th grade are welcome to join us on Monday mornings for some reading and some snacks! Registration is FREE but also required. Learn more on our website: https://upsalaareaschoolsmn.sites.thrillshare.com/page/ar-summer-reading
The USA Patriots baseball team will be back in action on Thursday, May 28th in Round 3 of the Section 4A playoffs. They will host Mayer Lutheran at the Upsala baseball field.
Ticket prices are set by the Minnesota State High School League. They can be purchased online or with a credit card at the field at $8 for adults and $5 for students. All cash sales are $10 per ticket.
Ticket link can be found below. Go Patriots!
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202605170824113984a185661baf54e/checkout
Kindergarten's end of the year concert! 🌸☀️ Thank you to our wonderful kitchen staff for providing cookies for each student and their families! 🧡 It's been a great school year!
The summer district newsletter went out over the weekend and district residents should receive theirs soon if they haven't already. You can download a pdf version on our website: https://upsalaareaschoolsmn.sites.thrillshare.com/page/newsletters
Congratulations to Samantha Reece! Ms. Sam was recognized by 96.7 The River Radio Station out of St. Cloud as the Teacher of Month! She received a plaque, mug, and numerous gift cards. Thank you Ms. Sam for all you do for our students and school community. We are proud to celebrate this well deserved recognition!
An excellent opportunity for youth baseball players!
Upsala Alums Levi Lampert and Jack Primus will be hosting a baseball camp for youth in grades 3-7 (2026-2027 School Year). Please see the attached flyer.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
The USA Patriots baseball team will head to West Lutheran today (Plymouth) for the second round of the Section 4A Playoffs. The game will start at 4:30pm.
Tickets can be purchased online using the following link. Good luck Patriots!
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2026051708240581226bd647c0bb04f/checkout
Tickets can be purchased online using the following link. Good luck Patriots!
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2026051708240581226bd647c0bb04f/checkout
Upsala Softball New Program Record!
Congratulations to 9th grader Emily Ripplinger, who is now Upsala's record holder for the most home runs in one season with 6 on the year.
Way to go, Emily! #CardinalPride #Learn487
Congratulations to 9th grader Emily Ripplinger, who is now Upsala's record holder for the most home runs in one season with 6 on the year.
Way to go, Emily! #CardinalPride #Learn487
Activity students of the month for May
Baseball: Calvin Leners & Bradon Lange
Softball: Emily Ripplinger
Track & Field: Caleb Guthrie & Genevieve Mrozek
Golf: Jack Peterson
FFA: Josie Roerick & Paul Blonigen
Mentor: Genevieve Mrozek & Isabelle Klug
Clay Target: Daniel Gunderson
Baseball: Calvin Leners & Bradon Lange
Softball: Emily Ripplinger
Track & Field: Caleb Guthrie & Genevieve Mrozek
Golf: Jack Peterson
FFA: Josie Roerick & Paul Blonigen
Mentor: Genevieve Mrozek & Isabelle Klug
Clay Target: Daniel Gunderson
Graduation for tonight's Class of 2026 will also be streamed on our Hudl page. The link is below, the stream is scheduled to start at 6:55pm. Audio will be difficult to hear from the camera, just so everyone is aware.
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/upsala/organization/126762/upsala-high-school/schedule?date=2026-05-17T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTEwODQ1ZDE3NjcwM2MwNjBiODYzNzg%3D
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/upsala/organization/126762/upsala-high-school/schedule?date=2026-05-17T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTEwODQ1ZDE3NjcwM2MwNjBiODYzNzg%3D
Elementary students of the month for May
1st Grade: Finn Carter-Hiltunen, Brantley Voller, & Brynnlea Nelson
2nd Grade: Tristan Hellmann & Dakota Reece
3rd Grade: Aaron Wolbeck & Ray Primus
4th Grade: Adalynn Mielke & Mason Roerick
5th Grade: Alex Fuchs
6th Grade: Irria Theisen & Raelyn Gross
Music: Kaylee Swanson
PE: Avery Achmann & Gabriel Barthel
Art: Caleb Vetsch
1st Grade: Finn Carter-Hiltunen, Brantley Voller, & Brynnlea Nelson
2nd Grade: Tristan Hellmann & Dakota Reece
3rd Grade: Aaron Wolbeck & Ray Primus
4th Grade: Adalynn Mielke & Mason Roerick
5th Grade: Alex Fuchs
6th Grade: Irria Theisen & Raelyn Gross
Music: Kaylee Swanson
PE: Avery Achmann & Gabriel Barthel
Art: Caleb Vetsch
Junior High Students of the month for May
English: Vincent Bahn
Math: Auden Hovland & Morgan Ripplinger
Social Studies: Natalya Goulet
Science: Noah Gerads
PE: Andrew Eggert
Health: Ruby Klug
Ag/Voc Ed: Emily Walker
Art: Haley Roske
Music: Auden Hovland
English: Vincent Bahn
Math: Auden Hovland & Morgan Ripplinger
Social Studies: Natalya Goulet
Science: Noah Gerads
PE: Andrew Eggert
Health: Ruby Klug
Ag/Voc Ed: Emily Walker
Art: Haley Roske
Music: Auden Hovland
Senior High students of the month for May
English: Madison Goebel
Math: Aiden Brannan & Jacob Brinkman
Social Studies: Genevieve Mrozek
Science: Jakson Blenker
PE: Yovanni Juarez-Lucio
Health: Aaron Schneider
Ag/Voc Ed: Owen Sobiech
Art: Trygg Aleckson
Music: Holly Johnson
FCS: Sierra Bense
AVID: Avery Kleve
English: Madison Goebel
Math: Aiden Brannan & Jacob Brinkman
Social Studies: Genevieve Mrozek
Science: Jakson Blenker
PE: Yovanni Juarez-Lucio
Health: Aaron Schneider
Ag/Voc Ed: Owen Sobiech
Art: Trygg Aleckson
Music: Holly Johnson
FCS: Sierra Bense
AVID: Avery Kleve
Students of Character for May
Relationship Skills: Kadynce Skaj, Emmalynn Harren, Lucylee Aleckson, Zachary Kaiser, Elsie Mattison
Responsible Decision Making: Isaiah Sobiech, Eric Pflipsen, Abby Rakotz, Nolan Kuepers, Avery Hallermann, Ruby Klug, Jaxson Prokott
Self Awareness: Trevor Roerick
Self Management: Henry Hebig, Bryson Fuchs
Relationship Skills: Kadynce Skaj, Emmalynn Harren, Lucylee Aleckson, Zachary Kaiser, Elsie Mattison
Responsible Decision Making: Isaiah Sobiech, Eric Pflipsen, Abby Rakotz, Nolan Kuepers, Avery Hallermann, Ruby Klug, Jaxson Prokott
Self Awareness: Trevor Roerick
Self Management: Henry Hebig, Bryson Fuchs
Hemker's Zoo always makes for a great kindergarten field trip! ❤️
A few pictures from the 2026 conference championship
Kindergarten enjoyed a beautiful day delivering 50 Sunshine Bags around Upsala! Thank you to our classroom families for their generous donations that made this special day possible! ☀️💛
