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
September Athletics/Activities Students of the Month
(Back row, left to right)
Girl's Cross Country: Suzette Guthrie
Swimming: Lynn Arvig
Boy's Cross Country: Quinn Guthrie
Football: Dalton Welinski
Volleyball: Zoey Leners
Drama: Abigail Carlson
(Front row, left to right)
FFA: Maria Keppers
Robotics: Tiffany Marty
Girl's Tennis: Addisyn Hovland
Girl's Soccer: Richelle Thompson
September Students of Character (S.O.A.R. - Self Control - On Task - Achievements - Respect)
(Back row, left to right)
Zahara Floan, Makena Lange, William Barthel, Dahlton Schneider, Jace Benson, Spencer Dobmeier, Ryker Bense
(Front row, left to right)
Colton Job, Myla Fuchs, Declan Gross, Chase Vetsch, Abigail Hoffman, Hayes Fletcher
Not Pictured: Emma Bartkowicz, Brooklyn Shabel
Here is the lunch menu! It is also now available on the website! Click on Food and Nutrition under the Department tab and it is linked directly under "Printable Menus"! Feel free to email awarga@upsala.k12.mn.us if you have any questions about accessing it!
Register your 5th or 6th Grader! Registration closes at 3:15PM next Wednesday October 16th.
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!
