Algona High School

Congratulations to the members of the 2025 All-State Music Festival ensembles from AHS!

All State Band:
Owen Orban, junior, oboe (x2)
Abigail Droessler, senior, clarinet (x3)
Catherine Hart, junior, clarinet
Cassidy Bierstedt, junior, alto saxophone
Ethan Orban, freshman, horn
Paul Kissinger, sophomore, tuba (x2)

All State Orchestra:
David Kissinger, junior, horn (x3)
Axel Mortensen, senior, trumpet (x2)

Alternates:
Connor Reagan, sophomore, euphonium
Brody Sudol, sophomore, horn

All-State Chorus
Elijah Garrett, senior, tenor (x2)
Natalee Reemtsma, senior, alto (x2)
Mada Steburg, senior, soprano (x2)
Kennedi Blair, junior, soprano (x3)

Subject: Update on Today’s School Closure

Dear Students and Families,

Earlier today, the Algona Community School District was temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution due to a reported bomb threat. The Algona Police Department and the Kossuth County Sheriff’s Office were immediately contacted and responded promptly to ensure the safety of everyone on campus.

After a thorough physical investigation, including K-9 units, law enforcement determined the threat was not credible. We are incredibly grateful for the swift and professional response of our local law enforcement agencies and for the cooperation of our students and staff throughout the day.

While classes are canceled for the remainder of the day, evening, and weekend activities will resume as usual, including our Varsity Football game and the previously scheduled Back the Blue Event. Classes will resume as usual on Monday morning.

We recognize that situations like this can cause concern or anxiety. If you or your student needs support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to building administrators, building counselors, or Seasons staff located in our buildings.

Safety remains our top priority, and we will continue to work closely with law enforcement to maintain a secure and supportive environment for all students and staff.

Today the Algona CSD received a threat that of an explosive in our buildings. We have been working with the Kossuth County Sheriff's Department and the Algona Police Department to ensure the safety of our buildings by following our regular safety protocols. We have learned through working with state and federal authorities that this is a threat that has been made in other places throughout the nation. We will make a further announcements on this evenings events after noon.

The Algona CSD is going to cancel school for today (Oct 24).

"Freaky Friday: The Musical" opens next weekend! Shows are Nov. 1 at 7:00pm and Nov. 2 at 2:00pm. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students, available at the door.

If your child is already at school, please come pick them up immediately.

The Algona Community School District will be 2 hrs late today (Oct 24) due to building security. All building are on lock down until further notice.

Parent-Teacher Conferences for grades K-8 are next week.
Elementary families can sign up at https://www.myconferencetime.com/algona/
There are 1 hour early outs on Monday, Oct. 27 & Thursday, Oct 30 and NO SCHOOL on Friday, Oct. 31.

Basketball cheer tryouts are coming up soon! Check the graphic for more information.

Quiz Bowl is off to a great start at AHS! Learn more by viewing the graphics or PDF-
English & Spanish- https://5il.co/3rbph

Menu change- Due to a supply issue, the MS/HS will be having Beef Tacos this Thursday instead of Crispitos. Thank you for your understanding!

Congratulations to the Scarlet Regiment Marching Band on earning a Division I rating at the IHSMA State Marching Band Festival at Fort Dodge this past weekend!

AMS & AHS Pink Out shirts to support the Volleyball teams are available for pick up at Threads for those who made an order! Pink out games are next week!

Check the link read updates about our food service program!
https://algonacsdia.edurooms.com/engage/algona-community-school-district/newsletters/food-service-news

Reminder- there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 13 due to Staff Development.

Happy World Teachers' Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible educators at ACSD who light up our world. They are the guides, mentors, and inspirations who dedicate their lives to shaping the future, one student at a time.

Thank you for your passion, your patience, and your unwavering commitment. The work you do every day makes a lasting impact far beyond the classroom.

Tag a teacher who has made a difference in your life to show them some appreciation today!

Tailgate supper tonight! See the graphic for more information!

Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to Jeff Gisch and his entire crew for the work they do all year for the students and staff and ACSD!