Upsala Area Schools

Another Carnival sneak peak!
Mark your calendars for Saturday October 3rd- more info to come!

Life Science was great fun today! 🪺Kindergarteners made binoculars and bird feeders before heading out on a nature walk. Each student was then given a bag of "Cardinal Blend" food to take home for their bird feeder!

First 25 of the year! Proud of you, Brogan!

Thank you to all of our wonderful donors so far for the upcoming Fall Carnival! Stay tuned for sneak peaks about this event!!

27 Upsala students received drama awards tonight including 21 letter winners. Pictured are the major award winners: Abby Carlson (director's award), Jack Jensen (best supporting actor), Isabelle Klug (most valuable and best lead performance), Lucylee Aleckson (director's award), Genevieve Mrozek (best supporting actress), Anne Ripplinger (chorus member of the year), and Natalya Goulet (most improved).

Please join us on Thursday for the K-6 Elementary Spring Concert!

Congratulations to four outstanding staff members from Upsala Area Schools who were recognized by Sourcewell for their exceptional contributions to the district. Teachers of Excellence Sara Bauer Karisa Justen Pillars of Excellence Andy Harren Alice Westrich Thank you all for your dedication and the positive impact you make on the students and staff of Upsala Area Schools each day. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Bean sprouts in kindergarten! 🌱

First graders got popsicles and playground time for a meeting their AR reading goals.

Upsala preschool friends had a great time learning through play during farm week! We even topped off our exploring with a visit to the FFA Petting Zoo! We are so fortunate to have a school community where we all learn from each other, big or small!

Our 7th grade Health class has been very creative with their "Go Green" project. Here is one that was completed today by Izabella Johnson, Ruby Klug, and Josie Roerick.

Senior High Students of the Month for April
English: Zoey Leners
Math: Micah Holmes & Lucylee Aleckson
Social Studies: Bella Warga
Science: Aaron Schneider
PE: Austin Klein
Health: Emmalyn Harren
Ag/Voc Ed: Evan Pipenhagen
Art: Bianca Mrozek
Music: Isabelle Klug
FCS: Courtney Roske
AVID: Will Schafer

Junior High Students of the Month for April
English: Alec Morrison
Math: Ella Achmann
Social Studies: Leah Fruechte
Science: Connor Steinhofer
PE: Wayne Bloom
Health: Xavior Wiechmann
Ag/Voc Ed: Vincent Bahn
Art: Karsen McLaughlin
Music: Abby Rakotz

Elementary Students of the Month for April
Mrs. Wolbeck: Morrison Quirk
Mrs. Bengston: Leo Valencia & Kye Roering
Ms. Jackson: Whitly Vos & Jackson Lehner
Mrs. Schneider: Levi Biniek & Lydia Winter
Mr. Van Sloten: Rey Juarez-Lucio & Colton Salber
Mrs. Nienaber: Lucas Ley & Charlie Wolbeck
Mr. Riitters: Ethan Goebel & Emma Servatius
Ms. Justen: Owen Fuchs
Music: Izabella Bixby
PE: Yael Villarreal-Niclas & Evan Swanson
Art: Hannah Hoffman

More first grade animal fun!

First graders had a great time at the petting zoo learning all about animals.

A huge thank you to all of the companies, community members, and families that came out to enjoy our Upsala ECFE Big Rig Night! It was an awesome turn out, and the families were able to explore, ask questions and learn together!

CONNECT WITH US! If you have photos of the event and want to share, email them to marnzen@upsala.k12.mn.us

First graders learning about historical figures from the 4th graders. Great job 4th graders!!!!

Awards night for band and drama will be Monday, May 11 at 8pm in the auditorium. Students who will be recognized will be given invitations, and family and friends are welcome to attend.