Activities Schedule This Week (Aug. 28 - Sept. 1)
Volleyball @ Kimball (Tuesday, August 29th) - C @ 4:45, JV @ 5:45, V @ 7:00
- Live Stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/kimball-high-school-kimball-mn
Volleyball @ Pillager (Thursday, August 31st) - C @ 12:30, JV @ 1:30, V @ 3:00
- Live Stream: TBD ... Will Comment When Known
Football @ Pine River-Backus (Thursday, August 31st) - V @ 7:00
- Live Stream: yourliveevent.com & rjbroadcasting.com
- Radio: Skeeter 101.5 FM ... WYRQ 92.1 FM
We are introducing new staff this week, one per day, and we start off with Avery Jackson!
Avery says: My name is Avery Jackson and I’m very excited to be joining the Upsala school district this year as a first grade teacher. I had such a great experience being a long term sub in the district and cannot wait to have my own classroom here!
Upsala Area Schools is still looking to fill some paraprofessional positions for the 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
Congratulations to 8th Grader Richelle Thompson, who earned JV Player of the Game in the Little Falls/Upsala soccer season opener this evening against Detroit Lakes. This is the inaugural season for Upsala competing in soccer, great start to the season with JV and Varsity wins!
The Upsala Cardinals/USA Patriots online clothing store is open now until September 11. Delivery is expected the week of October 2.
Here is the store link: https://upsalacardinals.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Attached is the 2023/2024 board approved school calendar. Please refer to this for the upcoming year! Open house is already around the corner next Wednesday evening, we look forward to seeing you there!
It's not too late!
Join our preschool program for 3 or 4 year olds.
Call or Email Beka Swisher to register:
320-631-2509
bswisher@midstate.k12.mn.us
Online registration is now open for elementary flag football. It will be Saturday mornings Sep 9-30 and there is no fee for Upsala students this year. Visit our website for more info and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/flag-football
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