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!
18 days ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
Group of seven young students in red shirts and medals stand on grass, school building in background.
Five boys in matching red vests with numbers, standing in a line on a grassy field.
Four young people in red shirts with numbers stand on grass with shadows. One wears a cap.
Two girls in red shirts with number tags stand on a grassy field with other people.
Two girls stand in a grassy field, both wearing red and black athletic uniforms with numbers.
Two boys in red athletic shirts and black shorts pose for a photo at a sports event.
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
18 days ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
Drawing of bulldog wearing tie and cap writing on a piece of paper. "The Bulldog Bulletin" in black text.
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!
22 days ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
It is a requirement by the State of Iowa that any schools who provide meal services through a Food Service Management Company gather feedback twice per year from students, staff, and parents. Algona Schools contracts food services through Taher, and is required to collect this feedback. The past 3 years we have held traditional meetings, but felt we could reach more families and staff if we instead conducted a quick survey.

The link to the survey is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoAj56ZE0i5kvhWU-HuEts8QcdxdDc3TlwqQVaKsdTyMwmMw/viewform
23 days ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
Logo for Algona Notice with a red wave and black letters on a white background.
The Algona Middle School cross country team ran a wet and muddy conference meet on Tuesday. The boys placed 6th overall and the girls placed 4th. Great job!
23 days ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
A sports team dressed in red, sitting and standing on a grassy field, posing for a group photo.
A group of young athletes in red shirts and numbers poses for a photo in a park.
Group of young women in red athletic uniforms standing on a grassy field. Some wear black shorts, knee pads, and sneakers.
A group of runners in red and black uniforms warms up on a grassy field. Spectators watch. Trees and cloudy sky in background.
Congratulations to Hannah Jenson, Aubrey Menning, Paityn Sturtz, and Ellie Missman on being accepted into the 2026 Iowa Opus Honor Choir! You can learn more by clicking the link- www.algona.k12.ia.us/opus_results
23 days ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
Four girls stand before a red bulletin board with "Important Dates" in white. Logos for Algona, Opus, ICF, and ICDA on blue background.
A bulldog mascot wearing a green cap, tie, and reading glasses. Text reads "The Bulldog Bulletin".
The middle school cross country team did their annual cemetery run on Friday. They ran to Algona cemeteries and visited graves of those who they felt may no longer get visitors, and left a penny to show they were visited.
25 days ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
A person kneels next to a gravestone in a cemetery with green grass and trees.
A young boy with short hair smiles in front of a concrete wall with a carved design.
Person in a green shirt and blue hat cleaning a gravestone in a cemetery.
Two children stand in a cemetery, with one boy by a large tombstone and the other boy nearby.

Today's "Classroom Spotlight" focuses on Mrs. Welp's Transitional Kindergarten classes and the fun they've had learning through hands on experiences like fire trucks and Call Park! Click the link to learn more-
www.algona.k12.ia.us/classroom_spotlight_tk

25 days ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
Two spotlights are shown with the words "ALGONA Classroom Spotlight" in red on a gray background.

The Algona Middle School Cross Country Team had a great meet at Eagle Grove on Tuesday. The boys and girls both placed 2nd!

30 days ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
A group of young athletes in red and black uniforms poses for a photo on a grassy field.
A group of young athletes in red shirts pose for a photo on a grassy field. Numbers 215, 226, and 227 are visible.
A group of runners dressed in red jerseys and shorts poses for a photo on a grassy field.
A runner in red and black sportswear sprints across a grassy track with a white line. A shadow is cast on the grass.
A young boy in a red and black jersey with number 22 sprints along a grassy track. A man stands behind him, observing.
Reminder~ there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12 due to Staff Development.
about 1 month ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
Hand with a green marker writing "REMINDER" next to a scarecrow. Below, text reads "No School on Monday, October 12 due to Staff Development."
Hand holding a green marker writing "RECORDATORIO" over a pumpkin. Text below: "No hay clases el lunes, 12 de octubre debido al desarrollo del personal."
Today's "Bulldog Bulletin" celebrates our students' success at the Bowling Special Olympics that were recently held in Fort Dodge! Click the link to learn more! - www.algona.k12.ia.us/bowling_special_olympics
about 1 month ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
A cartoon bulldog with a green hat, writing on a newspaper. Text reads "The Bulldog Bulletin". Background is a newspaper.
Happy World Teachers Day!

Teachers don't just teach lessons—they ignite curiosity, build confidence, and inspire generations to positively impact the world.

Thank you to ACSD teaching staff for your passion, dedication, and lasting impact on our global community!
about 1 month ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
A globe, paintbrushes, a compass, and books are arranged with the date and message "Happy World Teacher's Day!".
The Algona Middle School cross country team put up their annual scarecrow at Central Park. Stop by and see it!
about 1 month ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
Group of children and adults sitting and standing in front of a playground with a sign.
Two girls at a playground. One girl wears a veil and headphones, the other wears a black shirt.
A boy with a pumpkin hat stands on a grassy field. Behind him, another person with a hat is by a sign.
Two children run on a sidewalk, one carrying a hat and the other a bag. The road is visible with a car passing by.
Happy National Custodian Day to our incredible custodial team!

From sparkling hallways to early morning setups, your hard work behind the scenes keeps Algona CSD safe, clean, and welcoming every day. Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and Bulldog Nation!
about 1 month ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
A cartoon hallway with blue flooring and lockers. A bulldog character is visible, and a speech bubble reads, "Thank you for all the work you do for the students and staff at ACSB."
Bulldog fans heading to Humboldt tonight - Humboldt is cash only at the gate. $8 for adults, $5 for students. Go Bulldogs!
about 1 month ago, Andy Jacobson
Happy Friday! Below are two links with highlights from Algona's Homecoming Coronation and Parade.
Coronation- https://youtu.be/ZlTfjdIHsbM
Parade- https://youtu.be/xoY5XovlfS4
about 1 month ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
Black banner with orange text. It reads "ALGONA HOMECOMING CORONATION & PARADE" with red lights around the text.
It's National Principals Month! From guiding our teachers and inspiring students to building a safe, supportive school community, our principals lead with heart and vision every day.

ACSD thanks you for your tireless dedication to shaping the future!
about 1 month ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
A white background displays a message. Text reads "October is National Principals Month!" and "Thank you for all you do for the Algona Community School District!"
Homecoming may be in the rear view mirror, but the memories continue! Please enjoy this recap of the pep rallies at each elementary and middle school! More videos to drop soon for Coronation and the parade!
https://youtu.be/egJFOPasewM
about 1 month ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
A red and white sign with a border of lights says "Algona Homecoming Pep Rallies" in large orange letters.
The Algona Middle School cross country team had a great home meet! The boys were 6th overall! The girls were 8th overall! Keep up the good work!
about 1 month ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
A group of young athletes in red and black uniforms pose for a photo in a park.
Nine boys in red shirts pose on grass with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Several athletes compete in a cross-country race on a grassy field. Behind them are parked cars and trees.
A group of athletes in red and green uniforms run in a race on a grassy field.
A group of people are running on a grassy field. A person in front wears a red shirt. Background includes cars parked and trees.
High School Conferences are tomorrow evening, September 29th, from 4:00-6:00 PM. Teachers will be available in their individual classrooms, and families are welcome to stop in anytime during that window to connect, ask questions, and check in on how the school year is going.

about 1 month ago, ACSD Communications Coordinator
A woman stands by a desk with a chalkboard reading "ALGONA". Conference information is displayed.
An illustration of a woman standing at a desk with a blackboard. Text in Spanish states, "Reuniones de padres y maestros de AIS".