High school yearbooks and elementary memory books are now available to pre-purchase. The high school book is $56 ($52+tax), which is the lowest price it will be all year. The price will start to go up in a couple weeks. Memory books are $17 all year long. Order online at JostensYearbooks.com or bring check/cash to the office or Mr. Cheney. Capture those memories now at the lowest price of the year!
Say hello to the latest Cardinal! Kaden Jon Bauer was born to PE/Health teacher Sara Bauer and husband Jonathan just before school started on August 31.
Upsala Schools is seeking an ECFE Parent Educator to join our team. Visit our website for more info and application information: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/careers
Heads up that our online clothing store is scheduled to close tomorrow: https://upsalacardinals2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Reminder that there will be an after school "Squishmallow Adventure Party" next Tuesday through Community Ed. Visit our website for more info and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/squishmallow-party
Invitation for quotes for bus transportation
Flag Football this year starts on Sat, Sep 13. Visit our website to get more details and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/flag-football
Our first after school community education program this year is a Squishmallow Adventure Party on Tue, Sep 9. Bring your favorite Squishmallow for games and relays. Visit our website for more info and to register: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/squishmallow-party
If you missed it the first time - Get your team gear at the UPSALA VOLLEYBALL 2025 My Team Shop by September 4th! https://bit.ly/466hlPY
The Upsala Back To School online clothing store is open until September 9 with pickup scheduled for October 1. Here's the link: https://upsalacardinals2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Here's the school lunch menu for September. You can download a pdf version from the Food & Nutrition page on our website: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/food-nutrition
Upsala Area Schools is in search of a Parent Educator for our Early Childhood Program.
Qualifications/Experience:
Requires Bachelor's degree in Education.
Licensure from the State of Minnesota in Parent Education.
Successful background check required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed:
Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to communicate effectively with parents and families. Knowledge of early childhood development. Knowledge of Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework and Early Childhood Indicators of Progress.
Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self discipline and honesty.
Specific Tasks:
Responsible for planning, instructing, and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for families with children ages birth to 5 years. Participate in outreach activities around the community and collaborate with other entities to provide programming to families. Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator.
Hours Per Day:
Monday and Friday, approximately 6 hours per week. Daytime and evening hours.
If interested please send materials to:
Principal Nick Klug
Upsala Area Schools
PO Box 190
Upsala,MN 56384
nklug@upsala.k12.mn.us
Qualifications/Experience:
Requires Bachelor's degree in Education.
Licensure from the State of Minnesota in Parent Education.
Successful background check required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed:
Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to communicate effectively with parents and families. Knowledge of early childhood development. Knowledge of Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework and Early Childhood Indicators of Progress.
Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self discipline and honesty.
Specific Tasks:
Responsible for planning, instructing, and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for families with children ages birth to 5 years. Participate in outreach activities around the community and collaborate with other entities to provide programming to families. Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator.
Hours Per Day:
Monday and Friday, approximately 6 hours per week. Daytime and evening hours.
If interested please send materials to:
Principal Nick Klug
Upsala Area Schools
PO Box 190
Upsala,MN 56384
nklug@upsala.k12.mn.us
The fall district newsletter went out this weekend. If you don't have yours yet you should see it soon. As always, a pdf version can be downloaded from our website: https://www.upsala.k12.mn.us/page/newsletters
Girls junior high volleyball will have two practices before school starts on Monday, August 25 & Tuesday, August 26 from 3:30-5:00pm in the little gym. Attendance is not mandatory but highly encouraged. After Labor Day weekend practices resume after school on the first day of classes.
Make sure to attend our open house, next Wednesday, August 27, from 4-8pm.
Family Registration is open and available once again in JMC - Family!
Please login to your JMC Family account, and you can now register for the 2025/26 school year, Update contact information, Fill in the Educational Benefits Application, and Digitally sign the Internet Acceptable Use Policies!
Also available is a digital sign out for grades 7-12 who would like to borrow a Chromebook from the school.
If you need assistance logging into your JMC Family Account, please contact the Office.
Please login to your JMC Family account, and you can now register for the 2025/26 school year, Update contact information, Fill in the Educational Benefits Application, and Digitally sign the Internet Acceptable Use Policies!
Also available is a digital sign out for grades 7-12 who would like to borrow a Chromebook from the school.
If you need assistance logging into your JMC Family Account, please contact the Office.
Upsala Area Schools is accepting applications from qualified individuals for general education and special education paraprofessional positions for grades K-12.
Qualifications:
-High school diploma
-Interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with others, be polite, helpful, courteous and compassionate.
-Team player and professional demeanor
-Experience working with school age children is preferred, but not required.
Please send Application Materials to:
Nick Klug
Upsala Area Schools
PO Box 190
Upsala, MN 56384
nklug@upsala.k12.mn.us
Upsala Area Schools is hiring for the following activity/athletic coaching positions:
- Junior High Boys Basketball - Head Coach
- Clay Target / Trap - Head Coach
If interested, please reach out to the school directly or email Mr. Zimmerman at dzimmerman@upsala.k12.mn.us
Go Cardinals!
- Junior High Boys Basketball - Head Coach
- Clay Target / Trap - Head Coach
If interested, please reach out to the school directly or email Mr. Zimmerman at dzimmerman@upsala.k12.mn.us
Go Cardinals!
We celebrated a great week of Kinder Camp with a visit from Curb Side Treats today! 🍦
Thank you to the Upsala Lions Club for their continued support of our school. The Lions Club generously funds Kinder Camp every summer!
Introducing two of our newest Cardinals - Emerson Henry Duclos (left) and Jasper James Duclos (right) born on July 24!
