Upsala Area Schools

There is an evening Halloween themed cookie decorating class coming up next Thursday, Oct 30 from 6:30-8:00. Visit our website for more info and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/cookie-decorating

All-State Honors for Upsala's Richelle Thompson!

Sophomore Richelle Thompson has been named to the 2025 Minnesota All-State Team for Girls Soccer!

Richelle is the first sophomore in Flyers Girls Soccer history to earn All-State honors and one of only five sophomores recognized statewide in Class AA this year. She is also just the fifth Flyer player ever to receive this prestigious recognition - a testament to her talent, her teammates, and the strength of the program.

Richelle was honored last Sunday at the MN State High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State Ceremony in St. Paul.

Congratulations, Richelle - we are so proud of you!

Congratulations to Upsala Junior Quinn Guthrie, who advanced to the Minnesota State Cross Country Meet after running a personal best time of 16:14.9 at the Section 5A Meet in Litchfield on Thursday evening. The time is also a new Upsala/Holdingford program record.

Congrats Quinn! Good luck at State!

First graders are learning how sand is made in Science!

Upsala Preschool visited Vitality Living this week. The students and residents were able to share coloring pages, books, stories and many smiles too!

Morrison County deputies visited kindergarten this morning for their annual fingerprinting program. Students whose parents consented to the program were given their child's completed fingerprint card for safekeeping at home. Thank you Morrison County Sheriff's Office! 🚓👮‍♂️

Please join us on October 30th at 1 pm in the main gym for the Upsala Elementary Halloween Parade. We also be recognizing our fire poster contest winners.

"Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning"
-Fred Rogers

October in preschool has been a fun-filled month for our little Cardinals!

Ms. Mindy's Preschool 3's have been busy building hand-eye coordination, fine motor, and early numeracy skills with these October activities.

To more first graders have learned 200 sight words! Congratulations Leo and Maverick!

The Upsala volleyball team will open up their Section 5A playoffs on Wednesday night, squaring off against Mille Lacs at 7:00pm. The game will be at Onamia High School, tickets must be purchased online.

The link for tickets is below, just click and scroll until you see the Upsala volleyball game, they will scan your tickets at the venue in Onamia. Go Cardinals!

https://www.gobound.com/mn/mshl/regions/5a/tickets

Reminder: Sunday 10/19 is the earlybird deadline to sign up for the Italy/Greece trip. After Sunday, the price will increase. Contact Mrs. Henry with any questions!

Reminder that today is the last day to order high school yearbooks at the lowest price of the year. After today the price goes up $5 and it will go up again in November and again in January. Order online at JostensYearbooks.com

Reminder: Public informational meetings for the upcoming levy referendum are next Monday & Wednesday at 6pm in the high school media center.
https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/levy-voter-info

Registration for elementary basketball is now open so we can start getting an idea of our numbers. Practice starts November 22.
Girls Info: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/elementary-girls-basketball
Bos Info: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/elementary-boys-basketball

Reminder that this Friday is the deadline to get the lowest price on the high school yearbook ($56). Order online at JostensYearbooks.com. If you want to pay with check or cash we will need your payment tomorrow (Wed) so we can enter your order before school closes for MEA.

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow, Oct 15th is a 2 hour late start and the all school evacuation drill will take place at 3pm. Information on the evacuation was sent home with elementary students and JMC messages have gone out to all families. Any questions contact Principal Klug.

Did you know sensory play builds and strengthens connections in our early childhood brain? We are getting ready for more complex learning by exploring colors, textures, scents and noises. Play is learning!

Congratulations to the 7th grade volleyball team who went 4-0 today and won the Prairie Conference tournament.