Algona Community School District

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!!

Reminder- 6th Grade Parents- please see the included letter from Activities Director Andy Jacobson regarding an upcoming meeting to help with future activities scheduling. PDF- https://5il.co/3cb7l

Today is National School Librarian Appreciation Day! Let's celebrate our school librarian, Mrs. Welle and her support staff who are the unsung heroes of education, fostering a love of learning and providing vital resources to students and staff.

Today's "Classroom Spotlight" features the 3rd grade classrooms and their learning from the month of March! Learn more by reading the graphics or PDF's. English- https://5il.co/3ck8t Spanish- https://5il.co/3ck8s

6th Grade Parents- please see the included letter from Activities Director Andy Jacobson regarding an upcoming meeting to help with future activities scheduling. PDF- https://5il.co/3cb7l

Reupload- AHS held their annual Academic Night of Excellence on March 25. Congratulations to all those honored. View the linked video for highlights. https://youtu.be/RRjtFgi4gf4

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! We are so grateful for the invaluable support and positive impact you bring to our school. Your dedication and passion are truly appreciated! #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #AppreciateOurParas

Last week on March 25, AHS held their annual Academic Night of Excellence and NHS Induction. The video linked includes highlights of the NHS Induction. Another video has been released with highlights from the Academic Honors. https://youtu.be/pjLnuH9PEtw

Congratulations to the 5th Graders on their DARE Graduation last week! Also, thank you to law enforcement for your role in this program! More pictures- https://www.algona.k12.ia.us/documents/communications/dare-ceremony/781792

Although you wouldn't know it today, the kids at Bertha Godfrey had fun in the snow on Monday morning!

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.

Advisory Board/Wellness Committee Meeting (Open to all) March 31, 2025 @ 4:00pm in the High School Library The purpose of the Advisory Board is to give feedback in regards to the Food Service Management Company (Taher). The purpose of the Wellness Committee is to provide a progress report in regards to how well the District is complying with the mandates of the School Board approved Wellness Policy.

Hey seniors! The Algona Comm. School Foundation scholarship applications are due next Friday, April 4 at 4pm. Here is the link to the application: https://www.algona.k12.ia.us/o/algonahs/page/acsf-scholarships

Don't feel like cooking supper tonight? Come support the Algona Bulldog Paw Club and have supper at Pizza Ranch with the whole family! ♥️ Part of the night's proceeds and any tips will go to the Paw Club to help us keep doing great things for the elementary schools!! If you have any questions, please contact us at pto@algona.k12.ia.us.

Bound has made changes to their app and families are NO LONGER able to upload documents or register students directly through the app. Please use your web browser and visit www.gobound.com/ia/schools/algona for activity registration & uploading documents.

Congratulations to Alyssa and Gaje on your accomplishments at Special Olympics State Basketball! Learn more by viewing the graphics or PDFs! English- https://5il.co/3bpmj Spanish- https://5il.co/3bpmi

Don't forget to join us March 28th! Come support the Algona Bulldog Paw Club and have supper at Pizza Ranch with the whole family! ♥️ Part of the night's proceeds and any tips will go to the Paw Club to help us keep doing great things for the elementary schools!! If you have any questions, please contact us at pto@algona.k12.ia.us.

Join us March 28th! Come support the Algona Bulldog Paw Club and have supper at Pizza Ranch with the whole family! ♥️ Part of the night's proceeds and any tips will go to the Paw Club to help us keep doing great things for the elementary schools!! If you have any questions, please contact us at pto@algona.k12.ia.us.

Last call to sign up for the spring session of driver's ed. through DriveWise. See the PDF or graphic for more information. PDF- https://5il.co/3bd8d

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!