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!
Pirate Day in Kindergarten! 🏴☠️Thank you to Miss Jackie for dressing up and joining in on the fun! We had guest bunnies from the Roerick farm to top off the day! 🐰
Preschool enjoyed another visit to Vitality Living of Upsala! Many songs, summer pictures, summer books, and smiles were shared!
Pans from the band fundraiser have come in! If you ordered by May 1, they are here. Check with your band member. All students should have them by the end of Friday to deliver as soon as possible. THANK YOU!
Congratulations to Our Honorees!
We are proud to celebrate two outstanding members of the Upsala School community!
Kennedy Duclos, our dedicated 2nd grade teacher, was named an Educator of Excellence by Region 5 at a banquet held last night in Brainerd. This well-deserved recognition highlights her passion, commitment, and positive impact in the classroom.
Joe Fuchs, our longtime bus driver, was honored as a Pillar of Excellence for his remarkable 48 years of service to the district. His dedication to safely transporting generations of students is truly appreciated.
On behalf of the students, staff, and the entire Upsala community—thank you both for all you do every day!
The first graders celebrated all meetings their April AR goals by having a PJ day with SLIPPERS!
Huge congrats to the Upsala bands on another amazing concert tonight!
All three groups—elementary, junior high, and senior high—gave outstanding performances. Your hard work and talent really shined on stage. Bravo to all the students and our Band Director Ms. Cheney !
Congratulations to our 2025 Prom king and queen - Dominic Eggert & Hailie Luedtke
Please join us at 7:30 PM tonight for the 2025 Prom Grand March.
Free and open to the public. Doors open at 7pm.
Levi has been determined to write to 1,000 the past couple weeks during free time in kindergarten. He made it today!
A huge thank you to the Upsala Fire Department, Upsala EMS, Morrison County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota State Patrol, Life Link, Melrose Ambulance, and Emblom-Brenny Funeral Services for presenting and participating in today’s mock crash for Upsala students.
Your efforts help educate and prepare our students in powerful, life-saving ways.
Special shoutout to our incredible student actors—Evie Aleckson, Jimmy Jensen, Hailie Luedtke, and Eli Roerick—who did an outstanding job bringing the scene to life. Your performances were impactful and truly appreciated!
Thank you FFA for a wonderful petting zoo experience! Preschool LOVED meeting the animals!
First grade had fun at the petting zoo!
Athletic Updates This Afternoon:
Varsity Baseball @ Osakis - Postponed to May 12th, Optional Practice
Jr. High Baseball @ Osakis - Postponed to May 9th, No Practice
Jr. High Softball @ Upsala - Postponed to TBD, No Practice
Varsity Softball @ Browerville - Still On As Planned
Track & Field @ LPGE - Still On As Planned
Upsala Area Schools will be holding a Mock Car Crash Demonstration on Friday, May 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
During this time, you will hear and see numerous emergency vehicles, including a helicopter, moving through town.
Please avoid the area near and around the bus garage and ball field off Highway 238 for your safety and to allow emergency personnel to conduct the event without interruption.
Thank you for your cooperation.