Algona High School

With the snow day on Tues. (1/9), there will be adjustments to the lunch menu- Jan. 9 menu moves to Jan. 11 Jan. 11 menu moves to Jan. 12 Jan. 12 menu moves to Jan. 15 Jan. 15 menu moves to Jan. 16 Jan. 17 menu is as scheduled https://www.algona.k12.ia.us/page/menus-and-nutrition

There will be no school in the Algona CSD today (January 9th). Stay safe, everyone!

The Algona CSD will have a 2 Hr Late Start tomorrow (Jan 9, 2024).

Our first video edition of "Classroom Spotlight" for 2024 is a recap of the AHS Industrial Tech program from last fall. Please enjoy these highlights from their projects! https://youtu.be/zVgO1nTVF1s

The After Prom Cake Raffle will be this Friday, January 5th. Tickets sales will start at 5pm and winners will be drawn during halftime of the boys varsity basketball game.

The next driver's education course through Drive Wise is February 6-March 7. Classes are Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 5-8pm via Zoom. You can sign up at drivewise.co Check the graphic or the link to the PDF for more information. View PDF- https://5il.co/2bowj

Stay informed on any schedule changes that may take place this winter by downloading the ACSD app! Also, save the late start graphic and keep it handy for the inevitable time that it will be needed.

Community Sale- selling equipment & furnishings from Lu Verne Elementary Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, 9am-5pm See the graphic or PDF for more information. View PDF- https://5il.co/2bmtg

School starts back tomorrow, January 3rd! We can't wait to see you all!

One of the last activities that took place before we left for holiday break was cookie decorating for 3rd & 4th graders. This event was led by student members of FCCLA. It was both fun and delicious!

Happy New Year from the ACSD!

Orders are due tomorrow! On January 19, 2024 - the NCC schools will be partnering to raise funds to support the fight against cancer. All proceeds from the T-shirt sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Shirts can be ordered through this link: https://cancer-awareness.itemorder.com/shop/home/ When checking out, please select which school district you belong to and the shirts will be delivered there. Order deadline is Dec. 28. Algona will host Webster City on 1/19 for a pink out game.

Merry Christmas from the ACSD!

Thank you to the members of the AHS music department who performed some Christmas carols in the AHS commons this morning! https://youtu.be/xUxL0hs8viY

Here is your reminder (as if you needed one!) that ACSD will have a one hour early dismissal on Friday, Dec. 22nd and Winter Break will go from 12/23/23-1/2/24. School resumes on January 3rd!

On January 19, 2024 - the NCC schools will be partnering to raise funds to support the fight against cancer. All proceeds from the T-shirt sales will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Shirts can be ordered through this link: https://cancer-awareness.itemorder.com/shop/home/ When checking out, please select which school district you belong to and the shirts will be delivered there. Order deadline is Dec. 28. Algona will host Webster City on 1/19 for a pink out game.

ACSD has multiple openings currently available. You can always find the most accurate list of openings & how to apply at www.algona.k12.ia.us/page/employment. See the graphic or the link to the PDF for our current openings. View PDF- https://5il.co/2b2vz

Join Ballet Des Moines and the Haggard-Twogood Charitable Trust for the quintessential holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. This glittering professional production follows the magical story of Clara, her Nutcracker and their extraordinary journey. Witness the wonder of the season as the professional dancers of Ballet Des Moines perform this beloved ballet, alongside 37 of the area's most ambitious local dancers, ranging in age from 5 to 15. There will be two performances: Wednesday, December 20 and Thursday, December 21. Both performances will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilcox Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 and all seats are General Admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at Bloom Floral, Algona Publishing or on the Eventbrite website at The-Nutcracker-Algona.eventbrite.com.

Thank you to our Algona Hy-Vee for their “Sacks for Sacks” program, where they donated to the Kossuth County Food Pantry for each sack from either AHS or BGHS!

Only two weeks left before we start Holiday break! There will be a 1 hour early out on Dec. 22 and there will be no school from December 23-January 2nd. Classes will resume on January 3rd.