Upsala Area Schools' Bond Referendum Vote Question 1 is asking to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including including improvements and upgrades to HVAC, electrical systems and roofing, the installation of dehumidification improvements, and the acquisition and installation of replacement boilers.
The attached image shows what Question 1 is looking to help replace/repair within the district.
More information on the vote can be found at www.upsala.k12.mn.us/bond2023.
The Upsala All Sports Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 1st at 7:00pm in the school auditorium. We ask all students and parents that plan on participating in a MSHSL sponsored student-activity to attend.
The meeting will include coach contact information, MSHSL sign-up forms, and physical forms (if needed) for every student-athlete.
New this year, there will be a meeting for 7-12 girls' soccer at 6:30pm before the main sports meeting with the Little Falls Head Coach. This will provide parents and girls planning on playing soccer this fall with information prior to the start of the season.
Thank you and see you on Tuesday! - Dylan Zimmerman
With the coming Bond Referendum vote please make sure you are up to date by visiting www.upsala.k12.mn.us/bond2023 for all of the information.
The attached image is the estimated Tax Breakdown for a residential home value. Using $150,000 home value as the example (Average value of Morrison County homes).
By voting to approve question 1 the ANNUAL estimated change in taxes would be $75 or $6.25 a month.
By Voting to approve question 2, the ANNUAL estimated change in taxes would be $61 or $5.08 a month.
A combined vote approving questions 1 and 2, would increase the total ANNUAL by $136, or $11.33 a month.
If you have more questions, please contact School Administration.
The Girls Basketball team took their conditioning to a more exciting spot! We conditioned out at Quarries park this morning and then took a nice cool dip in the water after! #bonding #daybyday #summerweights #learn487
Did you miss the Public informational meetings about the Bond Referendum? The slideshow from the meeting is available here: https://tinyurl.com/2xu66pw7
If you have questions please contact the school and administration for answers!
There is a community ed summer themed cookie decorating class coming up on Wed, August 16 from 9-10:30am in the FCS room. Visit our website for more information and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/cookie-decorating
We have another drivers training class coming up. Class times are Aug 7-11 & Aug 14-18 from 1:30-4:30pm in the HS media center. Visit our website for more information and for a link to register at Today's Driving School: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/drivers-education
The Upsala High School Robotics team, UC-Botics worked with our Kindergarten class in Spring. The students were building with DUPLOS and learning about Energy Concepts.
This spring Mr. Riitter's class piloted the FIRST LEGO League ClassPack. This program provided students a hands on learning activity with STEM concepts.
Students were tasked in building a small LEGO robot and then complete various tasks on the playing field scoring points.
Stay up to date on the latest Bond Referendum information!
Visit: www.upsala.k12.Mn.us/bond2023
There is still time to register for the community ed Pop-It Chocolate class this Monday, July 17 from noon to 1:30pm. Visit our website for more info and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/popit-chocolate
This is a reminder that there are three public meetings scheduled regarding the referendum vote to be held August 8. The first meeting will be this Thursday, July 13 at 6 pm. The other two will be Monday, July 17 at 6 pm & 7:30 pm. Meetings will be held in the media center.
On the Upsala Area Schools webpage community members can find details about the proposed Bond Referendum. There are two public meetings scheduled for July 13 and July 17.
Visit the site for more information.
https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/bond-referendum-information
From coach Jen:
Good morning my little TBallers and tossballers (and parents 😬) - we are NOT going to have practice this evening due to the heat. We will see you all on Sunday.
Day 2 at the @CometsWBB camp! Lots of skills and games. Our girls got better today and are building great bonds! Emily Ripplinger (7th grade) pulling out 2nd place during the free throw contest! #learn487 #proudcoach
Volleyball players/parents - Fall Clothing order - order now.
Get your team gear at the UPSALA VOLLEYBALL 2023 My Team Shop by June 26th! https://bit.ly/3PbxXxI
The softball team is on the way to the State Tournament - good luck Cardinals!
State Softball Radio/Stream Coverage:
Game 1 - Thursday @ 1:30pm
Radio: KLTF 960
Stream: NSPN.TV
Game 2 - Thursday @ 8:15pm
Radio: WYRQ 92.1
Stream: NSPN.TV
The "State Send-Off Pep Rally" for Upsala Softball will be held in the gymnasium at 11:00am on Wednesday. The fire escort/parade out of town will follow at 11:30 as the team heads down to Mankato!
Game 1 will be at 1:30pm on Thursday at Caswell Park - Field 1 against Randolph. Tickets must be purchased online using the following link. Scroll to the section labeled "Softball, Girls" and select the Thursday option. Good luck Cardinals!
https://www.mshsl.org/tickets
We are now scheduling for Early Childhood Screening appointments in August. Early Childhood Screening is a FREE chance to see how your child, age 3-5 years, is growing and developing. Please contact Erin via text or call @ 320.360.7698 or by email ecs@midstate.k12.mn.us for more information or to set up your child's screening appointment today! https://youtu.be/wXWZ4KVlfKk