Algona Community School District

All students will remain in the buildings today until the Tornado warning passes. All of our buses will wait and will transport kids as normal once the warning is over.

Today's Boys and Girls NCC Golf meets have been postponed until April 30th.

Tonight's MS Girls track meet @ ELC has been postpone

Reminder! No school tomorrow, April 17, due to Staff Development.

Algona students will have the opportunity to hear an inspiring message from the Grammy nominated artist Saul Paul on April 18 (rescheduled from February). Teaser Video- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_qELzE8QW4Ksl1nxaPH_Cn2pNgjseAcu/view

The B/G track meet @ SPL has been moved to today - field events and running begin at 4:30pm! Good luck Bulldogs!

Today's "Classroom Spotlight" focuses on 8th Grade Living Skills! They've been working on Table Etiquette and were able to invite guests! Read more by viewing the graphics or the PDF. View PDF- https://5il.co/2ienb

The MS Boys (@ Eburg) and Girls (@ Home) Track meets tonight have been postponed

Enjoy this highlight video of our students watching the solar eclipse on Monday! https://youtu.be/-QMAH0ag5bo

Home HS Girls track meet tonight -Hannover Relays- looks like a beautiful day for a track meet! Field events start at 5pm with running events at 5:30. Good luck Bulldogs!

Next Tuesday, April 16 will be Bryant's 1st & 2nd Grade Programs! The 1st Grade Program will be at 6:00pm and the 2nd Grade Program will be at 7:30pm, both in the Wilcox PAC.

Mrs. Brandt and Mrs. Brinkley have joined forces to work with the students at Bryant on a combined project that incorporates visual art & STEM. These projects are on display at the Algona Public Library. Learn more by reading the graphics or the PDF. PDF- https://5il.co/2i3tm

Tonight's high school Boys and Girls track meet @ Garrigan has been postponed

The AHS Music Department participated in the IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Festival on March 23. The department had a combined 69 vocal and instrumental performances. Congratulations to all students involved! See the graphic or PDF to learn more. View PDF- https://5il.co/2i2u8

Check out the graphic or the PDF to learn about AHS Model UN and their experience at the Iowa High School Model UN Conference at Cedar Falls last week. View PDF- https://5il.co/2i0mn

Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) are here! Be sure to offer encouraging words as they leave you for the day. Let them go into the week excited, energetic, and full of confidence!!

Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) are coming up soon. Sleep and nutrition can have a huge impact on your child’s ability to focus and retain information. One of the most helpful things parents and adults can do is focus on supporting these basic needs. Well-balanced meals and a regular and consistent sleep schedule can really help your child succeed in the classroom everyday but especially during the times of state testing. On test days, it is vitally important to make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and begins the day full of energy. Drinking water in the morning is a great way to start the day and can remind students to bring a water bottle to school to stay hydrated and alert throughout the testing sessions.

Next Thursday, April 11 will be the Kindergarten Program at 7:00pm in the Wilcox PAC!

Congratulations to the AHS Jazz Band for a qualifying for the Iowa Jazz Championships and a great performance! Learn more by reading the graphics or the link to the PDF. View PDF- https://5il.co/2htzp

Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASPs) are coming up soon. Some students can become anxious in the weeks or days before testing but a little encouragement from adults around them can go a long way in helping students walk into testing days feeling confident. Confidence can have a huge effect on how students perform. Ask your child what they are doing in class and how confident they feel about their work. Offer praise to your child when they feel confident and encourage them to continue to be excited about their success with new concepts or skills. Similarly, if your child is telling you they are struggling with a concept, topic, or skills, point out the progress they are making and positively encourage them to continue working—never give up on your learning!