NHS is sponsoring a blood drive on Wed, March 11. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment!
Help us shape our future school calendars!
Hi everyone,
I hope you’re all enjoying this recent warm-up! After surviving that last arctic blast, seeing the thermometer climb back toward double digits feels like a win for all of us.
As we shake off the frost, our leadership team is looking at ways to make our school calendar work better for your family’s "mental load." We are exploring a few significant shifts for the 2026-2027 school year, including:
- Starting Sept. 1: Using MN Statute § 120A.40 to start slightly earlier.
- A "May Completion": Wrapping up the school year before Memorial Day weekend.
- Strategic Breaks: Adding more "recharge" time during the winter months.
There are no "right" answers yet—we just want to know what your family values most, whether that’s a traditional long summer or more frequent breaks to get through the winter.
Could you take 3 minutes to share your thoughts?
Click here to take the 2026-2027 Calendar Survey: https://forms.gle/MpaYpAYBdDrzRzU56
Your feedback is a huge part of this process, and I truly appreciate you weighing in.
Hi everyone,
I hope you’re all enjoying this recent warm-up! After surviving that last arctic blast, seeing the thermometer climb back toward double digits feels like a win for all of us.
As we shake off the frost, our leadership team is looking at ways to make our school calendar work better for your family’s "mental load." We are exploring a few significant shifts for the 2026-2027 school year, including:
- Starting Sept. 1: Using MN Statute § 120A.40 to start slightly earlier.
- A "May Completion": Wrapping up the school year before Memorial Day weekend.
- Strategic Breaks: Adding more "recharge" time during the winter months.
There are no "right" answers yet—we just want to know what your family values most, whether that’s a traditional long summer or more frequent breaks to get through the winter.
Could you take 3 minutes to share your thoughts?
Click here to take the 2026-2027 Calendar Survey: https://forms.gle/MpaYpAYBdDrzRzU56
Your feedback is a huge part of this process, and I truly appreciate you weighing in.
Colt had a GREAT time bobsledding in the PE Olympics today!
What an amazing morning with our preschoolers! They were able to invite their mom or significant female figure for a "Muffins with Mom" event. They enjoyed muffins that were prepared by our 9th grade Health class. A special thanks to Mrs. Mindy and the kitchen staff!
The kindergarten class is 100 days smarter! ❤️
Our fizzy hearts experiment in preschool was so much fun! We used our fine motor skills to squeeze the vinegar water onto the baking soda hearts! What we observed made us giggle!
Travel Club fundraiser this week at the ball games
We had 2 more guest readers in 1st grade!
Kindergarten fun this week ❤️
First grade had their first 2 guest readers, Mr. Klug and Mrs. Bauer!
Join our preschool family! We would love to have you!
PICKLEball results for 2nd grade PE are in. The whole class worked hard and learned more about the sport!
What a fun opportunity our students have during their Cardinal Block!
Upsala Area Schools is accepting quotes for a 3-year agricultural land lease (Farm #1271) starting April 1, 2026.
Location: West Elmdale Township, Morrison County
Size: 41.24 Total Acres (District & Ballpark Association land)
Minimum Bid: $110/acre per year
Terms: Tenant pays annual property taxes.
How to Bid: Submit your quote (dollar amount per acre/year) to the District Office by Monday, Feb 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Questions? Contact Vern Capelle at (320) 573-2174 or vcapelle@upsala.k12.mn.us.
Download this pdf document for more information: https://aptg.co/nS-9TX
Location: West Elmdale Township, Morrison County
Size: 41.24 Total Acres (District & Ballpark Association land)
Minimum Bid: $110/acre per year
Terms: Tenant pays annual property taxes.
How to Bid: Submit your quote (dollar amount per acre/year) to the District Office by Monday, Feb 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Questions? Contact Vern Capelle at (320) 573-2174 or vcapelle@upsala.k12.mn.us.
Download this pdf document for more information: https://aptg.co/nS-9TX
The C-Squad game tonight for the boys basketball team against Parkers Prairie has been cancelled (due to opponent illness). JV will still start at 5:45pm as scheduled.
Prairie Conference knowledge bowl meet today in Long Prairie. Upsala 1 (Paul B, Landon K, Jacob B, & Aiden B) came in 2nd after a very heated competition. Go Cardinals!
The friends in preschool are officially members of the, "Two Bite Club"! Thank you Ms . Alice for teaching us about the five food groups, and why they are important to keep us healthy and strong! The children all took "two bites" of whole wheat crackers, apples, broccoli, cheese and hard boiled eggs. It was so much fun!
Practice Updates For Tuesday, February 3rd:
V/JV/C Boys Basketball - Cancelled (due to increased illness on the team, get healthy!)
V/JV Girls Basketball - Practice (3:30-5:00)
JH Boys Basketball - Practice (3:30-5:00)
V/JV/C Boys Basketball - Cancelled (due to increased illness on the team, get healthy!)
V/JV Girls Basketball - Practice (3:30-5:00)
JH Boys Basketball - Practice (3:30-5:00)
What a great way to kickoff our One Book- "The Cricket In Time Square" for the Elementary I love to read month. It was a great turnout with community members, parents, and students enjoying all the fun activities connected with the book.
Upsala Sr.Hi k-bowl SHOWED UP today! Team 1 (Aiden B, Caleb G, Paul B, Landon K, & Jacob B) took 1st out of 28 teams. Team 2 (Elyn Z, Addi H, Trygg A, Owen S, & Ethan Y) took 5th. Team 3 (Lucy A, Abby C, Meeli K, Addie S, & Owen S) were only one point behind them. GO CARDINALS!
