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' Principal 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

Greeting UAS Families,

What a difference a year makes! I hope everyone is enjoying this mild winter weather. It is hard to believe we are almost through winter and that spring is right around the corner. Hopefully Mother Nature doesn’t give us a late winter! He is a quick update at what has been going on at Upsala Schools.

Notes:

We were recently notified that Upsala Schools has achieved Level 1 status in the Marzano High Reliability Schools Program. This is quite the honor and took the work of many staff members! This is a national recognition! More information will be coming soon.

Sourcewell awards teachers in Region 5 with Educators of Excellence Awards. This year from Upsala, Sourcewell has recognized Grace Rahn and Jacob Drimel as Educators of Excellence. Ms. Rahn is a special education teacher in the elementary and Mr. Drimel is a 5-12 Social Studies 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 Noah Boeckermann and Brooke Opatz will represent Upsala Schools at a banquet this spring. Congratulations to both Noah and Brooke!

K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on March 21st and March 25th 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 1st. Any student that will turn the age of five by September 1st, 2024 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: 320-573-2174.

We have a new addition to our staff. Emily Malikowski is currently a long term substitute teacher for physical education and health. She will be with us until mid-April. Pete Suska is a new paraprofessional working with both high school and elementary students. Welcome to both of them!

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. Last year we awarded over $20,000 for the class of 2023 that goes towards scholarships.  If you are interested in becoming part of this group, please contact me. 

Good luck to all our winter activities who are beginning their playoffs next week!

Thanks again for all your support! 

Have a great Spring!

Go Cardinals!

Mr. Nick Klug
K-12 Principal
Upsala Area Schools