Algona High School

The glasses pictured were recently left on Bus 24. If they are yours, please contact Bryant Elementary.

National Administrative Professionals Day is today, Wednesday, April 24. It is celebrated annually on the last Wednesday of the last full week of April. This day recognizes and appreciates the work of administrative professionals such as receptionists, secretaries, and administrative assistants. Thank you for your work and the positive impact you have on the students at ACSD!

Each year School Bus Driver Appreciation Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in April, which is April 23 in 2024. Today, we are recognizing all school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Whether they are transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do. Thank you for your service to the students at ACSD!

Junior Chance Studer was named an Outstanding Performance at the IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Festival on March 23! He will perform in Ames at the Outstanding Performers Showcase on May 14. Learn more by reading the graphic or the link to the PDF. View PDF- https://5il.co/2j5y5

In just 2 short weeks on May 3rd, Algona High School will be hosting the State Large Group Music Festival. Bands and Choirs from 18 schools will be coming to Algona to participate. We need a lot of volunteers to make this night run smoothly. Please thoughtfully look over the volunteer positions on our https://signup.com/go/RfncpEP list and sign up for a shift or two or even three. Contact Mr. HU or Liebl with any questions.

ACSD has an opening for a Full Time Night Custodian position. Please see the graphic or PDF for information. Check out all other openings at https://www.algona.k12.ia.us/page/employment View PDF- https://5il.co/2iqyp

Thank you for being so patient. We are going to dismiss kids out of our buildings at 4:15. Buses will be about 1 hour behind tonight. There will be no middle school practices.

All students will remain in the buildings today until the Tornado warning passes. All of our buses will wait and will transport kids as normal once the warning is over.

Reminder! No school tomorrow, April 17, due to Staff Development.

Algona students will have the opportunity to hear an inspiring message from the Grammy nominated artist Saul Paul on April 18 (rescheduled from February). Teaser Video- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_qELzE8QW4Ksl1nxaPH_Cn2pNgjseAcu/view

Enjoy this highlight video of our students watching the solar eclipse on Monday! https://youtu.be/-QMAH0ag5bo

The AHS Music Department participated in the IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Festival on March 23. The department had a combined 69 vocal and instrumental performances. Congratulations to all students involved! See the graphic or PDF to learn more. View PDF- https://5il.co/2i2u8

Check out the graphic or the PDF to learn about AHS Model UN and their experience at the Iowa High School Model UN Conference at Cedar Falls last week. View PDF- https://5il.co/2i0mn

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!!

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.

Congratulations to the AHS Jazz Band for a qualifying for the Iowa Jazz Championships and a great performance! Learn more by reading the graphics or the link to the PDF. View PDF- https://5il.co/2htzp

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!

National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who are dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. Thank you to Ms. Welle and the library paraprofessionals who support our students & encourage their growth in reading!

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday of April. Today we'd like to take a moment and thank ALL of our wonderful paraprofessionals and recognize the positive impact they have on our students!

Best wishes to the AHS Jazz Band as they perform at the Iowa Jazz Championships in Ames today!