Happy Thanksgiving from the Algona CSD!
Reminder- there is a one hour early dismissal today and No School November 26-28! See you in December!
Bulldog fans heading to Forest City tonight - FC is cashless at the gate. Pay by card at the door or get your tickets in advance here: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/algona/tickets
Bulldog Families!
New apparel is now available through the Algona Bulldog Paw Club Elementary Boosters! Your one-stop shop for all things Bulldog spirit, custom style, and cozy-cute essentials! From graphic apparel that makes a statement to embroidered pieces that last season after season—this store truly has something for everyone.
✨ What you’ll find inside:
• Trendy graphic tees & sweatshirts
• High-quality embroidered apparel
• Accessories including beanies, flex-fit & trucker hats
• Personalized tote bags and cinch backpacks perfect for gifting or everyday use
• Home décor to bring that Bulldog pride straight into your space
Whether you’re shopping for yourself, your kiddos, or the ultimate Bulldog fan—this is the place to be. Show off your school spirit and support our students!
Be sure to check back often—new designs are added regularly! ❤️🖤
Shop Here: https://bulldog-paw-club.square.site/
Questions? Contact Jackie Warden at pto@algona.k12.ia.us
Bulldog Fans heading to Nevada for the Girls Wrestling Central Iowa Kickoff event - Admission is cashless -pay by card at the door or get tickets in advance here: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/algona/tickets
A huge thank you to the unsung heroes of our schools—the substitute teachers! You step in at a moment's notice, keep our classrooms running smoothly, and ensure our students' learning never misses a beat. Thank you for being a part of the ACSD!
Please see the PDF or image for information about funeral arrangement for Cary Buss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Buss family.
PDF- https://aptg.co/KXjLx7
PDF- https://aptg.co/KXjLx7
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.
PDF- https://aptg.co/Mx6QB4
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.
PDF- https://aptg.co/Mx6QB4
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!
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.
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
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
https://youtu.be/eYKGn6aaPYY
