Each year, the Algona CSD awards Golden Apples to staff members with 25 years of service. This year, we had 8 Golden Apple Awards recipients (from L to R): Joe Carter, Mike Elsbecker, Brian Morgan, Noel McLaughlin, Brenda Geitzenauer, Kim Traub, Zoe Heider, and Marie Berke.
Congratulations to Jennifer Christensen for being selected as the Class of '79 Teacher of the Year! She has been nominated for this award multiple times and ACSD is proud of her dedication to the students she has taught over the years. A well deserved honor!
Thanks for a great year from everyone at ACSD!
Algona Community Schools will dismiss one hour early today (May 21st). 2:20 Dismissal for the elementary schools and 2:30 for Middle and High schools.
The last day of school for the 2023-2024 school year will be tomorrow, May 22nd! Elementaries dismiss at 11:15 and the MS/HS dismiss at 11:30. Lunch will NOT be served. Have a great summer!
DriveWise will be offering three separate driver's ed. courses over the summer. Please see the flyer or PDF link for more information.
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Please see the flyer with information about the upcoming AHS Dance team auditions! Auditions are open to current 8-11th graders and will be held this Thursday, May 16.
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ACSD has been approved for a Summer Food Service Program for the month of June! Meals will be FREE for students. Find out more by viewing the images or links provided.
www.algona.k12.ia.us/page/summer-food-service-program
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Spanish- https://5il.co/2lhfh
Clarification- tonight's scheduling meeting is for parents of currently 6-11th graders. Students do not need to attend.
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Reminder! Tonight there is a meeting at 5:30pm for parents with current 6-11th graders regarding scheduling for next year in the Wilcox PAC. This includes uploading items like concussion & physical forms. Attendance is highly encouraged!
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College Decision Day is an annual event at AHS where the senior class presents their future plans to the rest of the student body- whether that be post secondary education, military or entering the workforce. Congratulations seniors!
https://youtu.be/8cvZSxy6Y3w
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and each day we’d like to highlight a different building of teachers. Today we’d like to thank the teachers at the High School for preparing our students for the next phase of their lives. Thank you!
On Mon, May 13 at 5:30pm in the Wilcox PAC, Mr. Jacobson will be holding a meeting regarding our new scheduling platform & what that means for parents & students. This includes uploading items like concussion & physical forms. Attendance is encouraged!
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Check out these tshirts & hoodies that have been designed by a student at AMS and are available for purchase through Threads!
Orders due Friday!!
https://www.threadsalgona.com/collections/ams-mental-health-matters-2024
Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses.
National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. Thank you to our team for the work they do for our students!
Last Friday our band & choir had outstanding performances at State Large Group Festival! Each ensemble was evaluated by three judges & a ballot was worth 40 points. The choir earned scores of 40, 39, & 38! The band earned three perfect scores- 40, 40, 40! Congratulations!
Please join us for the AHS Spring Concert & Awards on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 PM in the Wilcox PAC.
Last week Friday was School Lunch Hero Day! The ACSD would like to thank all of our food service staff for the outstanding job they do each and every day to provide our students with the nourishment they need to be healthy and successful! You are truly heroes to our kids!
On Friday, May 3 Algona will host the IHSMA Large Group Festival. Bands and choirs from across the region will perform. The AHS Choir will perform in the MS gym at 7:45pm & the AHS Band will perform at 9:15pm in the Wilcox PAC. The public is welcome to attend all performances! Please see the graphic or PDF for more information.
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On Wednesday, May 1st the official groundbreaking as held for the Fieldhouse! Thank you to those community members who participated!
