Today's "Bulldog Bulletin" covers a recent AHS pep rally where the school celebrated the student's and their fall successes both in and out of the classroom! Click the link to learn more- www.algona.k12.ia.us/fall_pep_rally
Our next "Classroom Spotlight" focuses on the 3rd graders and their recent visit to Wildhaven to give hands on experience to close their unit on Animal Classification unit. Click the link to learn more! www.algona.k12.ia.us/classroom_spotlight_s_carroll
Learn about how YOU can have a positive impact on the students at ACSD by becoming a substitute teacher! See the graphic or PDF for more information.
PDF- https://aptg.co/Mdh1VB
PDF- https://aptg.co/Mdh1VB
Today's "Classroom Spotlight" visits Mrs. Jasmine Carroll's classroom when her Grandpa Tom came and discussed his experience with polio. Click the link to learn more! www.algona.k12.ia.us/classroom_spotlight_j_carroll
The Bark Pantry will be open extra days on Tuesday November 24 and December 22 and will be closed the week of December 28. They will continue their normal hours on Thursdays 3:45-4:45.
Congratulations to the students selected for the All-State Band, Chorus and Orchestra! A special congratulations to David Kissinger and Kennedi Blair who were selected for the 4th time! Learn more by viewing today's "Bulldog Bulletin"- www.algona.k12.ia.us/all_state_musicians
Bulldog Fans heading to Carroll tonight - get your tickets in advance here: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ or pay by cash/card at the gate. Go Bulldogs!
A reminder that the AHS Drama and Music Departments are performing Roger and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" this weekend! Come see them at the Wilcox PAC 10/31 @ 7:00 and 11/1 @ 2:00. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students, available at the door.
Please see information RE: the VIPS next fundraiser-
NEED AN EASY WAY TO WOW YOUR THANKSGIVING GUESTS? Let Algona Schools Vocal and Instrumental Promotors-VIPS-help with a delicious Fareway Meat and Cheese Tray!
Perfect for your holiday table, your office, or pay it forward by donating a tray to a local nonprofit or nursing home! Business deliveries are available, too! Quantities are limited, so order yours TODAY! The deadline is November 18th! Support Algona Schools VIPS and spread some Thanksgiving cheer!
The Link to order~https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScA-4LZqEMRyC9IbRogXLeWg3E9B6fhJHdTVyVPCyl6PT10bQ/viewform
Pick up Tuesday, November 24th or Wednesday, November 25th from 5:30-6:30PM at the High School Commons. Deliveries same days during work hours.
Reminder- there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 30th!
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Bulldog Football players, parents and Coach Thilges and Coach Kahler on their 6 - 0 undefeated season.
The team posted wins over Humbolt twice, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, Forest City, Clear Lake and Webster City. Keep up the hard work. The future looks bright for these players. Go Dawgs!
Thank you,
Michael Thilges
The team posted wins over Humbolt twice, Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, Forest City, Clear Lake and Webster City. Keep up the hard work. The future looks bright for these players. Go Dawgs!
Thank you,
Michael Thilges
Bulldog Fans heading to Heelan tonight - Park in Bomgaars parking lot (away from their front doors) or in grass lot off 14th St. (prefer us to park there). Also pay by cash/card/BOUND. Pictures for parking attached - Go Bulldogs!
Fall session of Driver's Ed is coming up November 10-December 15. See the graphics or PDF for more information.
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PDF- https://aptg.co/qHG_91
STATE BOUND!
Help us cheer on Charli Dodds as she represents the Algona Bulldogs at the 2026 State Cross Country Meet!
Grab your Algona State XC apparel and get ready to cheer Charli on at STATE!
⏰ ORDER DEADLINE: Friday, October 23 at 12:00 NOON
PICKUP: Orders will be ready for in-store pickup at Threads on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Items shipped to homes will not be to you before the event. Please plan to pick up in the store.
https://www.threadsalgona.com/collections/algona-state-cross-country-2026
Help us cheer on Charli Dodds as she represents the Algona Bulldogs at the 2026 State Cross Country Meet!
Grab your Algona State XC apparel and get ready to cheer Charli on at STATE!
⏰ ORDER DEADLINE: Friday, October 23 at 12:00 NOON
PICKUP: Orders will be ready for in-store pickup at Threads on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Items shipped to homes will not be to you before the event. Please plan to pick up in the store.
https://www.threadsalgona.com/collections/algona-state-cross-country-2026
Conferences for students in grades TK-8th will be next week Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 26-27 as well as early dismissals on those days. Elementary families should sign up for a time at www.myconferencetime.com/algona/
Also, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 30th.
Also, there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 30th.
ACSD is currently taking applications for a night custodian. View the graphics or PDF for more information.
English & Spanish PDF- https://aptg.co/xPHHV9
English & Spanish PDF- https://aptg.co/xPHHV9
Eleven Algona Middle School cross country runners participated in the state cross country meet in Ankeny this weekend. They had a fantastic meet & had their first team score in at least 5 years! The 8th grade boys finished in 14th overall!
Today's "Bulldog Bulletin" features the AHS Quiz Bowl team who had their first competition of the season on Oct. 17 at Bishop Garrigan! Learn more by clicking the link- www.algona.k12.ia.us/ahs_quiz_bowl_opening_event
Today at 5:30 at Bertha Godfrey, there will be a dedication ceremony of playground equipment in honor of Cary Buss, ACSD employee who passed away unexpectedly on November 4th last year. Cary began her career in Food Service, then transferred to a role as Teacher Associate at Bryant and Bus Associate with Chuck Stetzel. The former ACSD Food Service staff donated the 2-person bus spring-rider in her memory that was installed by our maintenance staff. Everyone is welcome to attend!