




Defensive Driving Class for 55 years of age and older! Sign up now!

Upsala Community Ed is looking to start an adult 3v3 basketball league for the Winter. We would love for you to fill out the form if you are interested!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczqmQ4Q8TgQWjX3GAtL8nMliS2DUvAIMz499X8D4NnFOvKkA/viewform

The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) Championship and Open Tournament is taking place today and tomorrow, October 23–24, at the Perham Area Community Center in Perham, Minnesota. The competition starts at 8:30am and if you would like to watch our very own Upsala Robotics Team compete, here is the link!
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The game will be on Monday, October 26th @ 6:00pm.
The Minnesota State High School League sets all ticketing options and ticketing prices. Tickets must be purchased online or via credit card at the door for playoffs. Again, this is set by the MSHSL.
Here is the link: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260928034756410aff842f8ff6642/checkout
Let's go Cardinals!
Youth Volleyball on Saturday in the main gym from 8:30AM-10:00AM
ATV Safety Training on Saturday starting in the commons area at Upsala School and then heading out to the bus garages from 8:00AM-NOON


The Upsala Drama Club is excited to bring Never After Happily to the stage this fall! Performances will be Saturday, November 14 at 6:30pm and Sunday, November 15 at 2:00pm!
Never After Happily
Welcome to an enchanted kingdom where all of your favorite fairy tale characters have come to retell their stories in fun and unique ways and—NOPE! Scratch that, we’re not doin’ that!
We’ve all heard these stories a bazillion times, and Ella ain’t havin’ it. See, Ella's a woman of a certain age who has bulldozed her way into this fairy tale world. And she’s got a bone to pick. She’s tired of the false promises of “happily ever after” that never come true in the real world. Ella’s not retelling these stories—she's just writing what happens AFTER the endings, where reality collides with fairy tales in very messy ways. Now, a middle-aged Cinderella and the entire kingdom are rocked as these aging ingénues and neurotic princes try to deal with life after that perfect moment. You don't want to miss this totally wild ride that no one ever imagined after “happily ever after.”
Our talented cast includes: Lucylee Aleckson, Abigail Carlson, Genevieve Mrozek, Trygg Aleckson, Micah Holmes, Raven Nienaber, Caleb Guthrie, Natalya Goulet, Addie Scepaniak, Kadynce Skaj, Suzette Guthrie, Tiffany Marty, Riley Klasen, Addisyn Hovland, and Ashlyn Tanner














Her passion for the game of volleyball and the hard work she has put in over the last couple of years has been noticed, and now it is celebrated with this amazing accomplishment! We are all very proud of you, Zoey!
#Learn487 #CardinalPride










Upsala Area Schools would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Kristi Brezinka-Wacker, President of the Upsala American Legion Auxiliary Unit 350, for the generous donation of school supplies to our district! ✏️📚🖍️
From classroom essentials to everyday supplies, these donations make a meaningful difference for our students and staff throughout the school year!
We are incredibly grateful to have such wonderful community organizations that continue to support our school and invest in the success of our students.
Thank you, Kristi, and the entire Upsala American Legion Auxiliary Unit 350, for your kindness, generosity, and continued support of our Cardinal community! ❤️🖤
It's a GREAT day to be a Cardinal! 🐦

Cardinal Country: Week at a Glance
Monday:
Volleyball @ Bertha-Hewitt, JH - 4:30pm, C- 4:30pm, JV - 5:30, V - 7pm
Tuesday:
Football vs. West Central in Swanville - 7pm
Thursday:
Cross Country @ Paynesville - 4pm
Friday:
Robotics Competition @ Perham - all day
Saturday:
Robotics Competition @ Perham - all day
Unity Day 2026 is Wednesday, October 21, 2026! This day serves as the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month led by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. Wear and share the color orange to send a visible message of kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and a stand against bullying!

Upcoming Practice Evacuation Drill Today at 11:45 AM
Just a quick reminder that students will be participating in a planned, practice evacuation drill at 11:45 AM today.
Pick-Up & Bus Information:
Grades PreK–6: Escorted to the Rec Building.
Grades 7–12: Escorted to St. Mary’s Church.
Buses will pick up students directly from these two locations.
Parent Pick-Up: Please collect your child from the location assigned to their grade.
Walkers, Cardinal Club, Athletes & Student Drivers: Students will be escorted back to the school building after the drill finishes.
Traffic Control:
The Upsala First Responders and Upsala Fire Department will be directing traffic at both locations. Please follow their directions upon arrival for a smooth pick-up.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we practice keeping our school safe. Have a fantastic MEA weekend!

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