Welcome Students, I am Here to Serve You

Hello, my name is Nick Klug and this is my space on the UAS website. It is my hope to keep you updated about student-related events, school happenings, student achievements, and most importantly, to act as a liaison between you and your future educational endeavors. Along with being Upsala Area Schools' Dean of Students I also carry the titles of Title IX Officer / Section 504 Coordinator / ADA Coordinator / EEOC Coordinator for our extra curricular organizations.

Background Credentials

• (Graduate) Educational Specialist – Educational Leadership –– Concordia University; St. Paul – Currently enrolled.

• (Graduate) Master of Arts – Educational Leadership –– Concordia University; St. Paul

• (Undergraduate) Bachelor of Science – Social Studies/5-12 Education –– St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud

From the Principal's Desk

Greetings UAS Families

I hope all of you are doing well! It is hard to believe that we are almost done with winter and spring is right around the corner. It has been a long winter and hopefully the cold and snow are behind us! 

Notes:

Sourcewell also presents teachers in Region 5 with Educators of Excellence Awards. This year from Upsala, Sourcewell has recognized Chelsea Fuchs and Grecthen Schleper as Educators of Excellence. Ms. Fuchs is a second grade classroom teacher and Ms. Schelper is our 7-12 Ag/Tech Ed. Teacher. They will be honored at a banquet in May.  Congratulations to both!

Sourcewell also recognizes students from the Region as well. Two students from the senior class have been selected as Students of Excellence from Upsala. Seniors  Nicholas Kulla and Natalie Wensmann will represent Upsala Schools at a banquet this spring. Congratulations to both Nick and Natalie! 

K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on March 23rd and March 27th from 3:30-7:30. Conferences will be held in person. More details will be coming in the next few weeks.

Kindergarten Round Up will take place on March 3rd. Any student that will turn the age of five by September 1st, 2022 is eligible to attend kindergarten. If your child is not currently enrolled in preschool but you plan to attend kindergarten in Upsala, please contact Gina in the main office: 320-573-2175.

We have two new additions to our staff. Leann Kuepers is a new paraprofessional in the district. Avery Jackson has been hired as our long term substitute teacher for 2nd grade. Welcome Leann and Avery!

Upsala Dollars for Scholars is currently looking for volunteers to become part of their organization. We want to ensure Upsala Dollars 4 Scholars can continue to help our students receive funds for their college education. If you are interested in becoming part of this group, please contact me. 

As always, any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. 

Have a great Spring!

Stay Healthy,

Mr. Nick Klug
K-12 Principal
Upsala Area Schools