Upsala Area Schools

There is a snowmobile safety class coming up on Sunday, December 21 from 8am to noon. The class is free but you must take the DNR online course first. Visit our website for more info and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/snowmobile-safety

The latest district newsletter went out in the mail over the weekend. District residents should see theirs soon if they haven't already. You can also view/download a pdf version from our website: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/newsletters

There WILL be elementary basketball tomorrow morning (Saturday)

Did you know the Upsala Preschool program has earned the highest possible Parent Aware rating? Our licensed staff is committed to providing quality education, and the best research based practices for your child. Any questions about our program? Contact us at 320-573-2174.

Exciting news from the Art Room! Several of our students will have their artwork on display at the local art gallery, The Art of Conversation, through the month of December. There are drawings, paintings, ceramics and more! They were created by artists from varying grade levels. Check it out!
The gallery is located on Main Street in Upsala. Hours are:
Fri. - 4-6, Sat. 10-Noon, and Sun. Noon - 2.

Looking for something to do this Saturday?
Come on out to Upsala Area Schools, where we have a full day of fun community events!

Santa Breakfast
Sponsored by the Upsala Lions
8:30 AM–11:00 AM | School Cafeteria
Enjoy a warm breakfast, holiday cheer, and a chance to see Santa! The Wee Shop will also be open during this time.

Porch Pot Fundraiser
8:00 AM–4:00 PM | Commons
Pick up a festive porch pot! All proceeds support our World Travelers heading to Europe in spring 2027.

Boys & Girls Basketball Doubleheader
1:00 PM | vs. Holdingford Huskers
Cheer on the Cardinals in an exciting afternoon of basketball!

Taco in a Bag — $5
Provided by Upsala Dollar Scholars during the games.
Includes all the fixings and a cup of lemonade! All proceeds go towards scholarships for the Class of 2026!

Bake Sale
Proceeds benefit Post Prom — grab something sweet while supporting a great cause!

Come enjoy breakfast with Santa, catch some great basketball action, and support all these wonderful school and community groups! Hope to see you there!

Hello December!

PORCH POTS! Travel Club will be selling porch pots and cookie jars in the school commons on December 6, beginning at 8:00 am. Prices vary.

Upsala Dollars for Scholars will be having their Taco in Bag Fundraiser on December 6th during the Boys/Girls Basketball Doubleheader from 1pm-5pm. Cost is $5 a piece which includes all the fixings and lemonade. Thank you for supporting Upsala Dollars for Scholars!!

There will be no elementary girls basketball tomorrow (Saturday) morning. Varsity girls will be practicing during that time. Elementary boys still have practice.

What a perfect, snowy afternoon for a Thanksgiving feast with friends! 🧡🍗

Upsala Area Schools will be closed November 26 due to the weather. There will be no cardinal club or after school activities. Stay safe and see you Monday!

The staff at Upsala Schools went on a "Turkey Hunt" today. The winning staff members were Ms. Brittany, Mr.Dan, and Ms. Hovland! Congratulations to them and thank you to Ms. Lanners for donating the prizes. Gobble Gobble!

All after school activities for this evening have been cancelled.

Girls Basketball vs. Milaca has been rescheduled to December 11th.

Jr. High Girls Basketball @ Swanville has been rescheduled to December 12th.

Thank you Upsala Community for helping with the annual AVID Food Drive! This year our AVID courses raised 775lbs of food to the Morrison County Food Shelf!

For those of you looking for Drivers Ed options, Upsala will probably not have an on-site class until next summer - but there are classes coming up in March in Swanville and Holdingford that you are welcome to register for. Get more info and register at the Today's Driving School website: https://www.todaysdrivingschool.com/services.phtml/upsala

A Snowmobile Safety class is being offered on Sunday, Dec 21 from 8am-noon. Students must take the DNR online course before attending. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/snowmobile-safety
There is a limit of 20 students.

Kindergarten enjoyed making butter with help from their high school friends! 🧈

Here's the December school lunch menu. As always a pdf version can be downloaded from our Food & Nutrition web page: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/food-nutrition

PORCH POTS & COOKIE JAR FUNDRAISER! The Upsala Travel Club will be selling a variety of porch pots and cookie mix jars on Saturday, December 6, in the school common starting at 8 AM. Contact Mrs. Henry with questions or to reserve one today! jhenry@upsala.k12.mn