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February 13, 2026

Exciting Leadership Announcement

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Katrien Vance

                                                                                                                        February 13, 2026 Dear North Branch Families and Friends, In late fall 2025, Smith told the North Branch Board that he plans to retire at the end of the…

January 26, 2026

St. George 2025 – Part 3

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While the calendar has turned to the new year, we are still remembering with fondness the fabulous December production of “St. George and the Dragon.” These final photos are of…

January 15, 2026

Retrial of Joan of Arc, January 2026

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Joan of Arc

As part of their study of medieval history, Middle School students reimagined the 1431 trial of Joan of Arc with Seniors and parents in the audience acting as the jury. …

January 12, 2026

St. George 2025 – Part 2

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In this post, Juniors – Middle School students are rehearsing the annual production of “St. George & the Dragon” in costume in the Big Room at NBS. These students are…

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