Upsala Area Schools would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Kristi Brezinka-Wacker, President of the Upsala American Legion Auxiliary Unit 350, for the generous donation of school supplies to our district! ✏️📚🖍️
From classroom essentials to everyday supplies, these donations make a meaningful difference for our students and staff throughout the school year!
We are incredibly grateful to have such wonderful community organizations that continue to support our school and invest in the success of our students.
Thank you, Kristi, and the entire Upsala American Legion Auxiliary Unit 350, for your kindness, generosity, and continued support of our Cardinal community! ❤️🖤
It's a GREAT day to be a Cardinal! 🐦
Cardinal Country: Week at a Glance
Monday:
Volleyball @ Bertha-Hewitt, JH - 4:30pm, C- 4:30pm, JV - 5:30, V - 7pm
Tuesday:
Football vs. West Central in Swanville - 7pm
Thursday:
Cross Country @ Paynesville - 4pm
Friday:
Robotics Competition @ Perham - all day
Saturday:
Robotics Competition @ Perham - all day
Unity Day 2026 is Wednesday, October 21, 2026! This day serves as the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month led by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center. Wear and share the color orange to send a visible message of kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and a stand against bullying!
Upcoming Practice Evacuation Drill Today at 11:45 AM
Just a quick reminder that students will be participating in a planned, practice evacuation drill at 11:45 AM today.
Pick-Up & Bus Information:
Grades PreK–6: Escorted to the Rec Building.
Grades 7–12: Escorted to St. Mary’s Church.
Buses will pick up students directly from these two locations.
Parent Pick-Up: Please collect your child from the location assigned to their grade.
Walkers, Cardinal Club, Athletes & Student Drivers: Students will be escorted back to the school building after the drill finishes.
Traffic Control:
The Upsala First Responders and Upsala Fire Department will be directing traffic at both locations. Please follow their directions upon arrival for a smooth pick-up.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we practice keeping our school safe. Have a fantastic MEA weekend!
There are only 9 spots left! Sign up now.
🧢 Tomorrow is Hat Day! 🧢
Quick reminder: Bring $1 to the Commons tomorrow morning to get your sticker so you can wear your favorite hat all day! Proceeds go toward Student Council!
A special thanks to the Twins Community Engagement program! What an incredible experience!
Cardinal Country: Week at a Glance
Monday:
No Games
Tuesday:
Soccer vs Sauk Rapids - 3:15pm
Volleyball vs Benson , C - 4:45pm, JV - 5:45pm, V - 7pm
Wednesday:
Early Dismissal
*All School Evacuation - 11:45am
Football @ ABE in Brandon - 7pm
Thursday:
No School - MEA
Volleyball Tournament in Upsala - 9am
Friday:
No School - MEA
Please sign up this week to receive a t-shirt!
Sign Up: upsala.k12.mn.us>departments>communityed>youthvolleyball
upsala.k12.mn.us>departments>communityed
Note: these events are on the same day. Pumpkin Patch Cookie decorating (3:15-4:45) is first and Candy Corn Catapults follows (5:00-6:30).
September Senior High Students of the Month
(Back row, left to right)
Science: Madison Goebel
Social Studies: Lucylee Aleckson
Music: Ethan Young
Technology/Business: Caleb Guthrie
Math: Owen Klug
English: Brogan Mack
PE: Brenden Mack
Ag/Voc. Ed: Skyler Landowski
(Front row, left to right)
FCS: Emma Dickinson
Art: Natalee Hoffman
AVID: Alec Morrison
September Junior High Students of the Month
(Left to right)
Ag/Voc. Ed: Leah Fruechte
PE: Alan Kalina
Science: Vincent Bahn
Math: Riley Winter
Art: Dixie Keppers
English: Allison Pflipsen
Social Studies: Peyton Quirk
Health: Blake Willing
Music: Aria Tanner
September Elementary Students of the Month
(Back row, left to right)
Grade 5: Avery Achmann
Grade 2: Zailynn Seelen
Grade 3: Dawson Roerick
Grade 4: Harris Fletcher
Music: Addison Finken
(Front row, left to right)
Preschool: Henry Bonde
Kindergarten: Lizzy Boeckermann
Grade 1: Kaden Koroll
Art: Kaylee Swanson
(Not Pictured)
Preschool: Kinsley Koroll
6th Grade: Emma Bartkowicz
