Firearm Safety has been scheduled for Thursday, Sept 28 from 6-9pm (classroom) and Friday, Sept 29 after school (field test). The staff of volunteers is also looking for more helpers and new instructors so the class can continue in the future. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/firearms-safety
The September school lunch menu is out, and can be downloaded at any time on the food and nutrition page of our website: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/food-nutrition
The Upsala Volleyball clothing store is open again for a limited time - until August 21: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VBUPS23
Junior High Volleyball Families:
Before school practices will be Aug 28, 29 & 30. Monday & Tuesday will be 3:30-5:00 and Wednesday will be 1:00-2:30. Practice will then resume on the first day of school Sept 5. The first junior high game is Sept 7.
There will be a special board meeting on Wednesday, August 16 at 7:30pm to canvas and certify the results of the August 8 special election. Agenda: https://5il.co/21le1
There is a cookie decorating class through community next Wed, Aug 16 from 9-10:30am. Follow this link for more info and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/cookie-decorating
Upsala Area Schools District #487 is seeking Bus Drivers for the start of the 2023-2024 School Year.
-AM & PM Route Position
-Activity Runs
-Typical Hours are 6:15 AM-8:15 AM and 2:45 PM-4:45 PM
-Earn extra income
-Hours can be flexible
Are you looking for part-time work? Join a rewarding job and become a School Bus Driver. We will assist qualified applicants in obtaining the required certification and pay you while you learn. Applications can be picked up and returned to the District Office. Questions contact Sherry @ 320-573-2174.
Upsala Area Schools is seeking individuals to join our paraprofessional team to support students' academic and behavioral needs in our K-12 building for 2023-2024 school year.
Candidates must be willing to work collaboratively with other educators under the direction of a teacher. This position requires individuals to be caring, patient, and focused on achieving individual student goals. Other supervision duties such as lunch, recess, and transportation may also be required.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and district application to:
Nick Klug
Upsala Area Schools
PO Box 190 – 415 S. Main St.
Upsala, MN 56384
nklug@upsala.k12.mn.us
The latest version of the 2023-24 school calendar (revised this summer) is now available to download from our website: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/calendars
It contains things like vacation and early release dates, weather makeup day information, and more.
Upsala Area Schools' Bond Referendum vote question 2 is seeking funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction, remodeling and equipping of early childhood classroom spaces and a career and technical education classroom (shop) addition; the construction and equipping of fitness classrooms, storage facilities, and district support spaces; and the completion of accessibility improvements
Attached is a quick breakdown of the details about Question 2 and how the renovations will affect the district.
More information can be found on the webpage: www.upsala.k12.mn.us/bond2023
Upsala Area Schools' Bond Referendum Vote Question 1 is asking to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including including improvements and upgrades to HVAC, electrical systems and roofing, the installation of dehumidification improvements, and the acquisition and installation of replacement boilers.
The attached image shows what Question 1 is looking to help replace/repair within the district.
More information on the vote can be found at www.upsala.k12.mn.us/bond2023.
The Upsala All Sports Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 1st at 7:00pm in the school auditorium. We ask all students and parents that plan on participating in a MSHSL sponsored student-activity to attend.
The meeting will include coach contact information, MSHSL sign-up forms, and physical forms (if needed) for every student-athlete.
New this year, there will be a meeting for 7-12 girls' soccer at 6:30pm before the main sports meeting with the Little Falls Head Coach. This will provide parents and girls planning on playing soccer this fall with information prior to the start of the season.
Thank you and see you on Tuesday! - Dylan Zimmerman
With the coming Bond Referendum vote please make sure you are up to date by visiting www.upsala.k12.mn.us/bond2023 for all of the information.
The attached image is the estimated Tax Breakdown for a residential home value. Using $150,000 home value as the example (Average value of Morrison County homes).
By voting to approve question 1 the ANNUAL estimated change in taxes would be $75 or $6.25 a month.
By Voting to approve question 2, the ANNUAL estimated change in taxes would be $61 or $5.08 a month.
A combined vote approving questions 1 and 2, would increase the total ANNUAL by $136, or $11.33 a month.
If you have more questions, please contact School Administration.
The Girls Basketball team took their conditioning to a more exciting spot! We conditioned out at Quarries park this morning and then took a nice cool dip in the water after! #bonding #daybyday #summerweights #learn487
Did you miss the Public informational meetings about the Bond Referendum? The slideshow from the meeting is available here: https://tinyurl.com/2xu66pw7
If you have questions please contact the school and administration for answers!
There is a community ed summer themed cookie decorating class coming up on Wed, August 16 from 9-10:30am in the FCS room. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/cookie-decorating
We have another drivers training class coming up. Class times are Aug 7-11 & Aug 14-18 from 1:30-4:30pm in the HS media center. Visit our website for more information and for a link to register at Today's Driving School: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/drivers-education
The Upsala High School Robotics team, UC-Botics worked with our Kindergarten class in Spring. The students were building with DUPLOS and learning about Energy Concepts.
This spring Mr. Riitter's class piloted the FIRST LEGO League ClassPack. This program provided students a hands on learning activity with STEM concepts.
Students were tasked in building a small LEGO robot and then complete various tasks on the playing field scoring points.
Stay up to date on the latest Bond Referendum information!
Visit: www.upsala.k12.Mn.us/bond2023