How about those Cardinals?! The Upsala Volleyball team had the #4 seed heading into the Section 5A Quarterfinals tonight, taking on #1 seed Mille Lacs. The girls pulled off the upset, winning 3-1 and advancing to the Section Semifinals!
They will now take on #2 seed Pine River-Backus on Monday night in Crosby-Ironton. It will be a doubleheader, as the other semifinal will be played before their game.
6:00pm - Browerville/Eagle Valley vs. LPGE
7:45pm - Upsala vs. Pine River-Backus
More details on tickets and streaming to come. Link for the bracket is below. LET'S GO CARDINALS!
#CardinalPride #Learn487
https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2026-section-5a-volleyball-girls-tournament
They will now take on #2 seed Pine River-Backus on Monday night in Crosby-Ironton. It will be a doubleheader, as the other semifinal will be played before their game.
6:00pm - Browerville/Eagle Valley vs. LPGE
7:45pm - Upsala vs. Pine River-Backus
More details on tickets and streaming to come. Link for the bracket is below. LET'S GO CARDINALS!
#CardinalPride #Learn487
https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2026-section-5a-volleyball-girls-tournament
Our juniors and seniors were able to hear from Sgt. Tyler Picotte with the Army National Guard to learn about Financial Planning/Budgeting today. Thank you Camp Ripley and Sgt. Tyler Picotte for taking the time to meet with our students to help prepare them for their futures!
The Cardinals travel to Isle tonight to take on the Mille Lacs Raiders in the Section 5A Playoffs. The game will not be live streamed, but it will be on the radio at 94.3 FM KKIN.
Tickets for the event tonight are cashless only, you can purchase online using the link provided or at the door with a credit card:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260928034811987f7dda81e754944/checkout
Good luck Cardinals! #Learn487 #CardinalPride
Tickets for the event tonight are cashless only, you can purchase online using the link provided or at the door with a credit card:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260928034811987f7dda81e754944/checkout
Good luck Cardinals! #Learn487 #CardinalPride
Students were able to play the song "5 Little Pumpkins" on Boomwhackers (Pitched Percussion Tubes) in music class to celebrate Halloween. Pictured is the 2nd grade class.
The Cardinals are moving on! Upsala defeated Hill City/Northland last night in Round 1 of Section 5A Volleyball playoffs.
They will now travel to Isle, taking on the #1 seed Mille Lacs Raiders on Thursday, October 29th. First serve will be at 7:00pm.
Tickets will be online/credit card only. Here is the ticket link:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260928034811987f7dda81e754944/checkout
Bracket available here:
https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2026-section-5a-volleyball-girls-tournament
They will now travel to Isle, taking on the #1 seed Mille Lacs Raiders on Thursday, October 29th. First serve will be at 7:00pm.
Tickets will be online/credit card only. Here is the ticket link:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260928034811987f7dda81e754944/checkout
Bracket available here:
https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/2026-section-5a-volleyball-girls-tournament
Sign up now for the next after school event! This one is a popular one!
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What a fun night with Char decorating cookies!
Family and Consumer Science 1 students have been learning how to hand stitch and have completed making felt creations!
4th grade students have been working on their recorder skills during music class. 2 students have earned their black belts and 2 have earned their double black belts! Way to go!!!
Cardinal Country: Week at a Glance
Monday:
Volleyball Playoff Game vs. Hill City/Northland - 6pm
Tuesday:
No Games
Wednesday:
School Board Meeting - 7:30pm (preliminary agenda available on school website)
Thursday:
Cross Country Section Meet in Litchfield - 4pm
Playoff Volleyball - TBD
Friday:
Halloween Parade (Elementary Only) in main gym - 1pm
Conference Swim Meet in Morris - 5pm
Saturday:
Youth Volleyball Camp - 8:30am
Playoff Football Game vs TBD in Swanville - 2pm
The internet and phones are up and running normally! Thank you for your patience, and a huge thank you to the IT department for resolving the issue quickly and efficiently!
Hello UAS Families,
We are currently experiencing a district-wide internet and phone outage. Our IT department is working diligently to resolve the issue and restore services as quickly as possible.
During this outage, if you need to contact the district office regarding student absences or other important information, please reach out via email:
Brittany Christensen: bchristensen@upsala.k12.mn.us
Sherry Soltis: ssoltis@upsala.k12.mn.us
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this unexpected disruption. We will provide updates as needed.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Upsala Area Schools
We are currently experiencing a district-wide internet and phone outage. Our IT department is working diligently to resolve the issue and restore services as quickly as possible.
During this outage, if you need to contact the district office regarding student absences or other important information, please reach out via email:
Brittany Christensen: bchristensen@upsala.k12.mn.us
Sherry Soltis: ssoltis@upsala.k12.mn.us
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this unexpected disruption. We will provide updates as needed.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Upsala Area Schools
The Upsala Robotics Team #4480 had the NMRC competition this weekend in Perham both Friday and Saturday.
A solid experience, young crew, and incredible memories made.
Two events happening after school on Monday October 26th, one after another.
Sign your child up now!
Sign your child up now!
Ms.Georgie's class had a fun week learning all about pumpkins.
Save 10% on your auto insurance by taking this 4 hour class and it is good for 3 years!
Defensive Driving Class for 55 years of age and older! Sign up now!
Defensive Driving Class for 55 years of age and older! Sign up now!
INTEREST POST:
Upsala Community Ed is looking to start an adult 3v3 basketball league for the Winter. We would love for you to fill out the form if you are interested!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczqmQ4Q8TgQWjX3GAtL8nMliS2DUvAIMz499X8D4NnFOvKkA/viewform
Upsala Community Ed is looking to start an adult 3v3 basketball league for the Winter. We would love for you to fill out the form if you are interested!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczqmQ4Q8TgQWjX3GAtL8nMliS2DUvAIMz499X8D4NnFOvKkA/viewform
The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) Championship and Open Tournament is taking place today and tomorrow, October 23–24, at the Perham Area Community Center in Perham, Minnesota. The competition starts at 8:30am and if you would like to watch our very own Upsala Robotics Team compete, here is the link!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19fCsm9jr5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
🎃🕸️ Pre-Kindergarten magic in progress! Ms. Mindy's friends have been busy learning, building skills, and having October fun! 🕸️🎃
Just a reminder that the Upsala Travel Club is looking for donations of items for our Cookie Mix in a Jar and Porch Pot fundraiser. Please see details below!