Coach Kruzel and the team will be holding a youth volleyball camp for grades 3-6 on Oct 7 & 12 after school. Campers will get into the Oct 17 game for free. Visit our website for more information or to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/youth-volleyball
This afternoon the senior high band put on a short performance at the new assisted living facility in town!
Did you Know that Upsala Area Schools has become a PARTNER School district with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)? We are only the 2nd school in the state of Minnesota to be identified as a Partner District and we are Super excited to pave the way for future STEM Education and opportunities with the entire District!
This year Upsala will be introducing FIRST LEGO League in our Kindergarten with the DISCOVER program, Third grade with the EXPLORE Program, and Fourth grade in the CHALLENGE program. These students will be given a hands on STEM learning experience using LEGOs and solving real world problems!
Upsala will also be continuing its FIRST Robotics Competition program, now entering its 11th year with Team 4480 - UC-Botics. The first informational meeting for the High School Robotics Program will be on Tuesday September 27th during WIN and also Wednesday September 28th during WIN.
For more information about FIRST LEGO League visit: https://www.firstlegoleague.org/about
and for Details about Team 4480 visit:
https://team4480.com
UC-Botics is pumped to be selected as a FIRST Robotics Competition Kick Off Site for the coming 2023 year! Kick Off will be January 7th, 2023. Open to the Public, and will feature the new gameplay video of the FRC Game - Charged Up, sponsored by the Gene Haas Foundation, in our Auditorium, as well as Open breakout sessions for Rule Readings! Teams from around the region are welcomed and encouraged to attend!
Upsala Area School District uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning. Technology vendors and software is utilized to support work as we help all students develop the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world. We have an inventory of our curriculum, testing, and assessment tools posted on our district website here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vS4ZkV7OLotQUw4eujLbmYw49y2dNFhTGgSgLNq2dmK0z-yhdiOyNZ8O-cAkhKIpZlU1dHgqfL4b1JE/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true. It includes an outline of the student data elements within each tool. This list is maintained and communicated annually to all families at the start of the school year.
Here's a reminder that the Back to School Yearbook sale ends on Friday. This is the cheapest the high school yearbook will be all year ($45+tax). You can purchase online at JostensYearbooks.com, or bring check or cash to the school office by Friday.
Because of a scheduling issue, Buddy Day for flag football will be in Swanville on Thursday - not Upsala. Kids will be picked up after school and returned at 5:30pm. An email is also being sent out to registered families.
Congratulations to our 2022 Homecoming Queen & King: Molly Leners & Braedan Rene
The Cardinal Volleyball Team is selling t-shirts to help "spike out cancer." Shirts are $15 and you can sign up to purchase from a team member, in the school office, or at Lange's. We plan to all wear them at the Oct 4 home match against Swanville. Help us spike out cancer!
These community education kids created some amazing cake pops this morning!
Upsala trumpets had a master class with Mr. Jonathan Laflamme from Central Lakes College Friday afternoon. It was a great way to end the second week of school.
Registration is currently open for fall piano lessons through community ed with MJ Blonigen. Lessons are starting the first week of October and will be Tue or Thu after school. Visit our website for more info or to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/piano-lessons
Patriot Football travels to Murdock tonight to take on KMS. The game is scheduled for 7pm and will be streamed on the KMS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1m1tLWkC62NH_EjwPT3O-Q
Homecoming Dress Up Days:
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: White Out
Wednesday: Dress Like Mom or Dad
Thursday: Preppy Day
Friday: USA Patriot Day
Cardinal volleyball is in Swanville tonight to take on the Bulldogs. There is no C game, JV starts at 5:45. Here's Swanville's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZyAtqEyaNqvUIaBYG0hGw
Also today C football at Sauk Centre and JH volleyball home vs Swanville.
Cardinal volleyball travels to Long Prairie tonight to take on the Thunder. C-team scheduled to start at 4:45. Matches will likely be streamed on the LPGE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LPGEVideos
Upsala Choir members will be gearing up for the fall choral festival sponsored by USA Community Choir. Sat., Oct. 15. in the Upsala auditorium. Stay tuned for more details!
USA Patriot football travels to Olivia tonight to take on BOLD at 7pm.
The game will be streamed on NFHS Network, but be aware that this service requires a subscription: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/bold-high-school-olivia-mn/gam3a193c8b8a
Aubriella was able to enjoy our new playground today. We are so happy to have an inclusive playground for everyone to use! Cardinal Pride!
Community Ed is sponsoring a class where kids can make and decorate their own cake pops! It will be Sat, Sep 17 from 9-10:30am in the FACS room. Cost is $25 and includes all materials. Visit our website for more info and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/cake-pops
