Algona Community School District

Congrats to the Algona Bulldogs!  You're going to the Dome!!!! The Algona Football Dome webstore is now open: Order your state football clothing here: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/algona_football Store Close:  11/8 Orders Back:  11/13

The annual AMS Veteran's Day Program is happening on Wednesday, November 11th at 9:30 AM in the Wilcox PAC. This event is open to the public and a reception for Veterans will take place following the program.

ACSD recently partnered with the Algona Public Library to bring in Darrin Crowe, a professional storyteller and performer. He is an Iowa native and the program was supported by the Haggard-Twogood Charitable Trust. Students from Algona and other area schools were able to attend.

Friday night lights are still bright for AHS!
English & Spanish PDF- https://aptg.co/LYZMyn

Let’s pack the stands and bring a huge crowd from Algona to support our team! Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

For those making the trip or following along from home, here is everything you need to know for game day:

TICKETS
Fans attending the game in person are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance. Cash and card lines at the gate move slowly, so buying ahead of time will save you hassle at entry.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/

BROADCAST & LIVESTREAM
Due to host school contract agreements with the NFHS Network, KLGA cannot provide a video livestream for this game. You can follow along using these options:

Free Radio Coverage: Listen live with Brian Wilson on KLGA.

Video Livestream: Stream the game online via the NFHS Network at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/bishop-heelan-high-school-sioux-city-ia/gamd81f56b9ba (Note: NFHS requires a paid subscription).

PARKING INFORMATION
Please review the attached pictures for visual guidance on where to park:

Preferred Parking: The grass area located off W. 14th Street.

Alternative Parking: The Bomgaars parking lot. If parking here, please use the spaces set back from the front doors. Officers will be patrolling the lot, and improperly parked vehicles will be towed.

Safe travels to everyone heading out. Let's show up strong and cheer on our team!

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

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.

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

Fall session of Driver's Ed is coming up November 10-December 15. See the graphics or PDF for more information.

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

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.

November menus are posted! https://www.algona.k12.ia.us/page/menus-and-nutrition