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MEETING DATE starts October 29th, 2026 and Competition is December 11th, 2026. (NOT 2027)
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**NOTICE: Upcoming Practice Evacuation Drill**
*A Letter from our Principal*
October 7, 2026
Dear Families of Upsala Students,
On October 14th, we will have an all school evacuation drill at 11:45am (this is a half day of school). Students in grades Prek-6 will be escorted to the Rec Building and students in grades 7-12 will be escorted to St. Mary's Church. Buses will pick up students at these two locations. If you pick your child up, we ask that you pick them up at these locations based on their grade. Students who walk home, attend Cardinal Club, have an after school practice, and students who drive to school will be escorted back to the building after the completion of the drill.
The Upsala First Responders and Upsala Fire Department will direct traffic at both locations. When you get to your destination, you will be directed where to go for pick up.
This will be our evacuation drill for the year.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 320-573-2174 or by email at: nklug@upsala.k12.mn.us
Sincerely,
Nick Klug
PreK-12 Principal
Upsala Area Schools
Our students learned essential fire safety tips, including how to safely charge electronics at home. A huge thank you to our firefighters for taking the time to teach us, show us the fire truck, and for everything you do for our community! ❤️
What an amazing weekend! 🎟️✨
The Carnival was so much fun, and we loved seeing everyone come out to play games and support our school! While it may have been cold and rainy outside, it was warm and energetic inside!
A huge thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and volunteered to make this year's Carnival a success! Proceeds will go toward purchasing a new activities bus for our students! 🚌❤️
Cardinal Country: Week at a Glance (subject to change - watch for updates on the website and Bound)
Fire Prevention Week!
Monday:
JV Football @ Browerville - 4:30pm
Jr. High Volleyball vs. LPGE - 4:30pm
Tuesday:
Jr. High Football @ Sauk Centre - 4:15pm
Jr. High Volleyball vs. Browerville - 4:30pm
Volleyball @ Browerville, C Team - 4:45pm, JV - 5:45pm, V - 7pm
Soccer @ Melrose - 4:30pm
Wednesday:
ECFE - 5:30pm - 7pm
Thursday:
Robotics @ CLC
Jr. High Football vs. LPGE in Swanville - 6pm
Jr. High Volleyball @ Swanville - 4pm
Soccer vs. Cathedral - 5pm
Volleyball vs. Swanville, C Team - 4:45pm, JV - 5:45pm, V - 7pm
Swimming @ Albany - 6pm
Cross Country @ Litchfield - 4pm
Friday:
Swimming - True Team @ Tech- 2pm
Football @ Maple Lake- 7pm
Saturday:
Swimming - True Team @ Tech - 12pm
~Elementary Boys and Girls Basketball~
🏈 Homecoming Football Game
🆚 vs. Browerville
⏰ Tonight at 7:00 PM
📍 Swanville
Tomorrow's Schedule (Saturday, 10/3):
🎪 Carnival: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🪩 Homecoming Dance: 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Have a fun and safe weekend! We can't wait to see you there!
Saturday October 3rd from 4:00PM-7:00PM
Silent Auction is starting at 4:00PM and ends at 6:30PM. There are over 45 amazing donated items and we are still collecting more!
More fun includes:
~Dunk Tank (First up in the tank will be KING: Carson Primus!)
~Carnival games
~Food Trucks
~Corns Dogs, Chips, Water
~Prizes
~Hair tinsel
~Face painting
~Cotton candy
~Jump pad
~Photo booth with instant printed pictures possible
Everything will be going on in the elementary (games in each one of the elementary classrooms) including the elementary parking lot and playground area.
PARKING: Please do not park by the elementary parking lot. You can go ahead and park in the MAIN parking lot and enter through the main doors. You can also parking in the baseball parking lot and walk over.
See you all very soon!
From the oldest students leaving their legacy, to the youngest children just starting theirs, days like today show that no matter where you are on the path, we are all part of one connected family.
Thank you to our Senior Royalty for being incredible role models and giving back!
#FullCircle #HomecomingWeek #SchoolFamily
Here are some details on ticket prices! The food trucks and face painting will be the only stands taking cash. Please buy your tickets at the ticket booths!
Also, come out to tonight's Homecoming Volleyball games if you can, to support our Cardinals: C-Team at 4:45 PM, JV at 5:45 PM, and Varsity at 7:00 PM!
Get ready for Day 2: Aloha vibes only! Dust off your tropical shirts and grass skirts for Hawaiian Day tomorrow!"
Pictured - Homecoming Royalty Ladies as the Lorax and Ms. Sam and Ms. Brittany twinning in Vikings PJ's
