Algona Community School District

Fifteen Algona Middle School Band students were named to the NCIBA All District Honor Band held on Saturday, November 15 at the Wilcox PAC. These talented musicians had their performance resumes submitted by their teachers, and the top students were chosen for the NCIBA District Honor Band. The students spent the day in rehearsal in preparation for the evening concert. Algona had the most students named All District of any school in north central Iowa.

The AMS Vocal music department had seven students selected for the Iowa Opus Honor Choir, an all-state level experience for middle school students. Their performance will be this Thursday, November 20 at 4pm at CY Stephens Auditorium in Ames. Congratulations to those selected students!

Six members of the Algona Middle School Band were selected to the All Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band. These students earned the title of All Iowa by winning an audition at the North Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (NCIBA) District Honor Band Festival, held on Saturday, November 15 at Algona Middle School. The All Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band is made up of the finest 8th grade band students in the state of Iowa. The six students who were selected, along with a seventh student selected as an alternate, marks the most band students named All Iowa in Algona Middle School history. These students will put on a concert as part of the Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference on May 14 in Des Moines.

Ella Welp (seeded 20th) placed 16th for the 100 breaststroke today with a season best time of 1:10.25. This punches her ticket for the swimming finals tomorrow. Finals start tomorrow at noon! Congrats, Ella!

Congratulations to Ella Welp on qualifying for the finals in the 100m Breaststroke. She will swim again tomorrow! Way to go Ella!!

Thanksgiving is near--Let the Algona Schools Vocal & Instrumental Promotors-VIPS Help you this year with a Fareway Meat & Cheese Tray ...

Purchase one for yourself, your office, and you can Pay it Forward to a local non-profit or nursing home. We offer Business Deliveries Too!!!

Order Here-Limited Quantities-Get your ASAP!! DEADLINE TO ORDER IS NOVEMBER 19th. The Link to order: https://forms.gle/RZYdQwTnDaiktuFN7

Pick Up Tuesday, November 25th or Wednesday, November 26th from 5:30-6:30PM at the High School Commons. Deliveries same days during work hours.

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The Middle School Student Council is organizing Operation Gratitude to support our service members this Christmas. We’re putting together care packages and cards to send overseas.

If you’re able to help, we’re in need of the following supplies:
- Large baggies (for packaging cards and gifts)
- Unused Christmas cards
- Christmas-themed scrapbook paper

Donations can be dropped off at the middle school office by Monday 17th. Thank you for helping us spread some holiday cheer to those serving our country!

🇺🇸 Algona Community School District honors our nation's heroes this Veterans Day.

Thank you to all who have served! Your sacrifice ensures the freedoms we cherish. We salute our veteran staff, parents, and community members.

The annual AMS Veteran's Day Program will be Tuesday, November 11 starting at 9:30am. Doors open at 9:10am. A reception for Veterans will follow the presentation.

AHS Parent/Teacher Conferences will be Tuesday, November 11. Times will be 4:00-5:30pm and 6:00-7:30pm.

In recognition of World Kindness Day on November 13th, we would like to spread a little kindness in our community and support the Kossuth County Pantry and the Bark Food Pantry. We’d like to
collect non-perishable items until November 21 . Some items will go to the Stuff the Trailer event on the 14th and some will be delivered to the bark pantry on the 21st.

Please consider donating to these worthy causes that contribute immensely to our community each and every day.
-- Personal hygiene items
-- Canned fruit and vegetables
-- Hamburger Helper
-- Cereal
-- Ramen Noodles
-- Juice
-- Breakfast bars

The Food Service team has been busy with Mummy Wrapped Halloween lunches last week and today a pasta bar!

The 4th graders at Lucia Wallace recently celebrated a culmination of their unit on the Middle Ages. View the video to learn more!
https://youtu.be/eYKGn6aaPYY

The Wilcox PAC is looking to hire additional Technical Staff to work events. Prior experience on soundboards or lighting consoles appreciated by not required. Please see the PDF for more details.
PDF- https://aptg.co/cHF1-T

The annual AMS Veteran's Day Program will be on Tuesday, November 11 at 9:30am at the Wilcox Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 9:10am. The program is open to the public!

Tonight is the North Central Iowa Choral Directors Association District Honor Choir in Mason City! Congratulations to those students who are performing from the AMS 7/8 Choir!

Huge thanks to Mrs. Will!! October 30th was her last day subbing at AHS after 20 years of substitute teaching (after retiring from her many years of teaching at the elementary level). The years Mrs. Will has poured into education at Algona Community School District is amazing! She has influenced many students and shared her love of education with all! Thanks Mrs. Will!

Via the AHS XC Facebook Page- "Gavin's outstanding achievement as a 2025 XC All-Stater is a shining testament to the transformative power of dedication and perseverance. His impressive 12th place finish at the state meet today is a resounding affirmation of his growth into a talented and resilient athlete. Over the past four years, Gavin has undergone a remarkable evolution, and it has been an absolute privilege to play a part in his journey. As he looks to the future, I have every confidence that he will continue to thrive and make a valuable contribution to any collegiate XC/track program. Thank you, Gavin for being an outstanding young man and teammate. Go Bulldogs!"

Congratulations to the students in Model UN for a great representation at the Iowa Youth Symposium! Learn more by viewing the graphic or pdf. Thank you Mr. Stein for the video recap!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13cUAS5ZKNWjjIHK1zFkUH0yQnU9gTlCU/view?usp=drive_link
PDF- https://aptg.co/C22tcs

Reminder- there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 31st!