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The USA Patriots baseball team will head to West Lutheran today (Plymouth) for the second round of the Section 4A Playoffs. The game will start at 4:30pm.
Tickets can be purchased online using the following link. Good luck Patriots!
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2026051708240581226bd647c0bb04f/checkout
Tickets can be purchased online using the following link. Good luck Patriots!
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2026051708240581226bd647c0bb04f/checkout
Upsala Softball New Program Record!
Congratulations to 9th grader Emily Ripplinger, who is now Upsala's record holder for the most home runs in one season with 6 on the year.
Way to go, Emily! #CardinalPride #Learn487
Congratulations to 9th grader Emily Ripplinger, who is now Upsala's record holder for the most home runs in one season with 6 on the year.
Way to go, Emily! #CardinalPride #Learn487

Activity students of the month for May
Baseball: Calvin Leners & Bradon Lange
Softball: Emily Ripplinger
Track & Field: Caleb Guthrie & Genevieve Mrozek
Golf: Jack Peterson
FFA: Josie Roerick & Paul Blonigen
Mentor: Genevieve Mrozek & Isabelle Klug
Clay Target: Daniel Gunderson
Baseball: Calvin Leners & Bradon Lange
Softball: Emily Ripplinger
Track & Field: Caleb Guthrie & Genevieve Mrozek
Golf: Jack Peterson
FFA: Josie Roerick & Paul Blonigen
Mentor: Genevieve Mrozek & Isabelle Klug
Clay Target: Daniel Gunderson

Graduation for tonight's Class of 2026 will also be streamed on our Hudl page. The link is below, the stream is scheduled to start at 6:55pm. Audio will be difficult to hear from the camera, just so everyone is aware.
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/upsala/organization/126762/upsala-high-school/schedule?date=2026-05-17T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTEwODQ1ZDE3NjcwM2MwNjBiODYzNzg%3D
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/upsala/organization/126762/upsala-high-school/schedule?date=2026-05-17T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Week&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2YTEwODQ1ZDE3NjcwM2MwNjBiODYzNzg%3D
Elementary students of the month for May
1st Grade: Finn Carter-Hiltunen, Brantley Voller, & Brynnlea Nelson
2nd Grade: Tristan Hellmann & Dakota Reece
3rd Grade: Aaron Wolbeck & Ray Primus
4th Grade: Adalynn Mielke & Mason Roerick
5th Grade: Alex Fuchs
6th Grade: Irria Theisen & Raelyn Gross
Music: Kaylee Swanson
PE: Avery Achmann & Gabriel Barthel
Art: Caleb Vetsch
1st Grade: Finn Carter-Hiltunen, Brantley Voller, & Brynnlea Nelson
2nd Grade: Tristan Hellmann & Dakota Reece
3rd Grade: Aaron Wolbeck & Ray Primus
4th Grade: Adalynn Mielke & Mason Roerick
5th Grade: Alex Fuchs
6th Grade: Irria Theisen & Raelyn Gross
Music: Kaylee Swanson
PE: Avery Achmann & Gabriel Barthel
Art: Caleb Vetsch

Junior High Students of the month for May
English: Vincent Bahn
Math: Auden Hovland & Morgan Ripplinger
Social Studies: Natalya Goulet
Science: Noah Gerads
PE: Andrew Eggert
Health: Ruby Klug
Ag/Voc Ed: Emily Walker
Art: Haley Roske
Music: Auden Hovland
English: Vincent Bahn
Math: Auden Hovland & Morgan Ripplinger
Social Studies: Natalya Goulet
Science: Noah Gerads
PE: Andrew Eggert
Health: Ruby Klug
Ag/Voc Ed: Emily Walker
Art: Haley Roske
Music: Auden Hovland

Senior High students of the month for May
English: Madison Goebel
Math: Aiden Brannan & Jacob Brinkman
Social Studies: Genevieve Mrozek
Science: Jakson Blenker
PE: Yovanni Juarez-Lucio
Health: Aaron Schneider
Ag/Voc Ed: Owen Sobiech
Art: Trygg Aleckson
Music: Holly Johnson
FCS: Sierra Bense
AVID: Avery Kleve
English: Madison Goebel
Math: Aiden Brannan & Jacob Brinkman
Social Studies: Genevieve Mrozek
Science: Jakson Blenker
PE: Yovanni Juarez-Lucio
Health: Aaron Schneider
Ag/Voc Ed: Owen Sobiech
Art: Trygg Aleckson
Music: Holly Johnson
FCS: Sierra Bense
AVID: Avery Kleve

Students of Character for May
Relationship Skills: Kadynce Skaj, Emmalynn Harren, Lucylee Aleckson, Zachary Kaiser, Elsie Mattison
Responsible Decision Making: Isaiah Sobiech, Eric Pflipsen, Abby Rakotz, Nolan Kuepers, Avery Hallermann, Ruby Klug, Jaxson Prokott
Self Awareness: Trevor Roerick
Self Management: Henry Hebig, Bryson Fuchs
Relationship Skills: Kadynce Skaj, Emmalynn Harren, Lucylee Aleckson, Zachary Kaiser, Elsie Mattison
Responsible Decision Making: Isaiah Sobiech, Eric Pflipsen, Abby Rakotz, Nolan Kuepers, Avery Hallermann, Ruby Klug, Jaxson Prokott
Self Awareness: Trevor Roerick
Self Management: Henry Hebig, Bryson Fuchs

Hemker's Zoo always makes for a great kindergarten field trip! ❤️










A few pictures from the 2026 conference championship







Kindergarten enjoyed a beautiful day delivering 50 Sunshine Bags around Upsala! Thank you to our classroom families for their generous donations that made this special day possible! ☀️💛










UPSALA SOFTBALL PLAYOFF INFORMATION!
The Cardinals softball team advanced in the Section 5A playoffs after their thrilling victory over LPGE last night. They will now square off against Parkers Prairie on Thursday, May 21st at 3:00pm.
They are guaranteed to play twice on Thursday, with the second game taking place at 5:00pm. Both games will be at Minnewaska High School.
Ticket prices are set by the Minnesota State High School League. Please see the ticket options below. One ticket will get you into both games.
Online / Credit Card Only - $10 Adults / $5 Students
https://gofan.co/event/6641337?schoolId=MN100652
The Cardinals softball team advanced in the Section 5A playoffs after their thrilling victory over LPGE last night. They will now square off against Parkers Prairie on Thursday, May 21st at 3:00pm.
They are guaranteed to play twice on Thursday, with the second game taking place at 5:00pm. Both games will be at Minnewaska High School.
Ticket prices are set by the Minnesota State High School League. Please see the ticket options below. One ticket will get you into both games.
Online / Credit Card Only - $10 Adults / $5 Students
https://gofan.co/event/6641337?schoolId=MN100652

USA BASEBALL PLAYOFF INFORMATION!
The Patriots baseball team will kick off their Section 4A playoffs with a home game in Upsala against Hinckley-Finlayson on Thursday, May 21st at 4:30pm.
Ticket prices are set by the Minnesota State High School League. Please see the ticket options below.
Cash @ Gate - $10 Adults / $10 Students
Online or Credit Card - $8 Adults / $5 Students
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260517082355569c94bddb2c7cc44/checkout
The Patriots baseball team will kick off their Section 4A playoffs with a home game in Upsala against Hinckley-Finlayson on Thursday, May 21st at 4:30pm.
Ticket prices are set by the Minnesota State High School League. Please see the ticket options below.
Cash @ Gate - $10 Adults / $10 Students
Online or Credit Card - $8 Adults / $5 Students
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260517082355569c94bddb2c7cc44/checkout

The Upsala/Swanville track and field team had 6 individuals qualify for the Section 5A Championship next Wednesday (May 27) at St. John's University. These 6 individuals will each have a chance to punch a ticket to the Class A State Track & Field Championships next week! Good luck Patriots!

Lakewood Health System and Twin Cities Orthopedics are once again partnering to offer FREE sports physicals to students on Tuesday, June 23!
Appointments are available from 5 to 7 p.m. and will be about 10 minutes each at TCO Staples–Therapy, located at The Plaza (1210 Highway 10 E, Suite 4).
Any student needing a provider-signed Minnesota State High School League form in order to participate in school sports is welcome to schedule an appointment. Slots are limited!
Make sure your child is ready to play by clicking the link (below) to sign up. 👇
🔗 https://shorturl.at/tyY43
#SportsPhysicals
Appointments are available from 5 to 7 p.m. and will be about 10 minutes each at TCO Staples–Therapy, located at The Plaza (1210 Highway 10 E, Suite 4).
Any student needing a provider-signed Minnesota State High School League form in order to participate in school sports is welcome to schedule an appointment. Slots are limited!
Make sure your child is ready to play by clicking the link (below) to sign up. 👇
🔗 https://shorturl.at/tyY43
#SportsPhysicals

SIGN UP NOW! Our first annual Heritage Days 3v3 Basketball Tournament!
INCOMING EVENT TO PROMOTE OUR UPCOMING CARNIVAL!!
INCOMING EVENT TO PROMOTE OUR UPCOMING CARNIVAL!!

The Upsala-Swanville track & field teams will be heading to Litchfield tomorrow (May 19th) to compete in 5A Subsections.
Tickets can be purchased online using the link provided and going to Section 5A West in Litchfield ... Adults $10 / Students $5.
Tickets can also be purchased at the door with cash ... Adults $10 / Students $10.
Go Patriots!
https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets
Tickets can be purchased online using the link provided and going to Section 5A West in Litchfield ... Adults $10 / Students $5.
Tickets can also be purchased at the door with cash ... Adults $10 / Students $10.
Go Patriots!
https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets

The Upsala softball team will begin their Section 5A playoff journey tomorrow (May 19th) in Upsala at 5:00pm against Long Prairie-Grey Eagle.
Tickets will be purchased at the field upon entering the parking lot. The prices are set by the Minnesota State High School League and Section 5A. It will be $10 for adults, $5 for students.
Good luck Cardinals! #Learn487 # CardinalPride
Tickets will be purchased at the field upon entering the parking lot. The prices are set by the Minnesota State High School League and Section 5A. It will be $10 for adults, $5 for students.
Good luck Cardinals! #Learn487 # CardinalPride

The 5th grade graduated from their DARE program. They celebrated by receiving certificates, eating cookies, and getting to visit with some local first responders! Special thanks to Deputy Wise for teaching the 5th grade and putting together such an awesome graduation.



