Algona Community School District

Reminder- THERE WILL BE SCHOOL on Wednesday, March 15 instead of teacher professional development.

Due to the projected weather for March 9, the Cheesecake Fundraiser pick-up has been moved to Thursday, March 30th. It will still be from 4:00-6:00 PM in the PAC Lobby.

A few reminders for those going to the game today- - The game is at 2:00 PM at Wells Fargo Arena - Wells Fargo is a cashless facility - Only clear bags are allowed Go Bulldogs!

Recap video- https://youtu.be/-YyL8GeEOl8 This morning ACSD had a K-12 pep rally in the AHS gym to celebrate the great things happening at Algona! The sight was impressive! Use the link to watch a recap video.

Come out and show your support for the band! Go Dawg Pound Sound!

Reminder! No school tomorrow due to state basketball! Go Dogs!

Reminder- tonight is the All School Band Concert at 7:00 PM at the Wilcox PAC!

State Basketball Info- The Boys will play Bondurant- Farrar on Tues. March 7th at 2:00 PM at Wells Fargo Arena. Tickets can be purchased at the link below. Wells Fargo is a cashless facility & only clear bags are allowed. Go Bulldogs!

STATE BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER AND SEND OFF! - Meet and Greet the Players and Coaches - BBO Chicken Meal-Free Will Donation When: Sunday, March 5th Time: 11:30am-1:30pm - Those who ordered state basketball t-shirts can pick them up at this event

March is "Music in Our Schools Month," and we have a full slate of concerts! Tonight is the All School Vocal Pops Concert at 7:00 PM and a reminder that Monday is now the All School Band Concert at 7:00 PM. View the graphic or PDF for more information- PDF-https://5il.co/1q1zl

Here's a preview of the All School Vocal Pops Concert coming up tomorrow night, March 2! The 4th graders were invited to watch rehearsal and were having a great time! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vUSx9XVktw

The All School Band Concert has been rescheduled to MONDAY, MARCH 6TH @ 7:00 PM.

Basketball Announcement — No School March 7th Congratulations to Coach Cecil and our High School Boys Basketball team on their victory last night and qualifying for the State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines next week! The team will play Tuesday, March 7th at 2:00pm. As a result, we will not have school that day. March 15th will now be a regular student school day rather than a professional development day as it was originally scheduled. GO BULLDOGS!!

This Thursday, March 2nd is the All School Vocal Pops Concert @ 7:00 PM. It will feature the 5th, 6th, 7/8 and HS choirs. Also, it will include invited artists Matt Stein on Bass, Russ Lachney on Guitar and Kurt Kissinger on Drums. It should be a fun event!

Congrats Bulldogs on qualifying for State! Follow the link to order state basketball shirts- https://stores.teamelitesports.com/algona_basketball/shop/home Orders due 3/1/23 @ Noon. Go Bulldogs!

Congratulations to the boys basketball team for your win tonight, which earns them a spot in the state tournament!

The Algona High School Jazz Band earned a second place finish at the North Central IBA District Jazz Festival at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake on Monday, February 20. The jazz band was one of seven bands competing in Class 3A. Their second place finish earned them an invitation to perform at the Iowa Jazz Championships at Iowa State University on April 4. The band last performed at the IJC in 2019. The band will perform among 15 of the finest Class 3A jazz bands in the state of Iowa. The Algona High School Jazz Band is under the direction of Kurt Kissinger.

AHS Boys Basketball play in the substate finals tonight! They play MOC @ Spencer at 7:00 PM. ONLY ADVANCED ticket sales- https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ Tickets are $8.00.

Reminder- conferences are Monday & Tuesday next week. Each day will have a 2:30 dismissal. You can sign up for a K-4 conf at www.myconferencetime.com/algona/. 8th Grade conf are also Feb. 27th. You can find the sign up at www.algona.k12.ia.us/o/algonams

Congratulations to our Boys Basketball team for their win over Humboldt! They will continue with substate finals on Monday, Feb. 27 vs. MOC @ Spencer. ONLY ADVANCED ticket sales- https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/ Tickets are $8.00.