Algona Middle School

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!

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.

Congratulations to the 5th & 6th graders who participated in the River City Honor Band in Mason City on Saturday! PDF- https://5il.co/2j2bd

Please see the graphics or PDF's about two upcoming events! The Color Run and Summer Kickoff Carnival at the MS! Color Run- https://5il.co/2j23v Summer Kickoff Carnival- https://5il.co/2j23w

SaulPaul rocking the PAC with AMS students!

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

Today's "Classroom Spotlight" focuses on 8th Grade Living Skills! They've been working on Table Etiquette and were able to invite guests! Read more by viewing the graphics or the PDF. View PDF- https://5il.co/2ienb

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

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.

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!

Mr. Carter would like to share a message regarding tax rates, proposed taxes and our current Field House Project. Click on the link below to watch the video. https://youtu.be/S0XAPfT39ME

Algona CSD is going to cancel school for today, March 26th.

Algona CSD will be two hours late today, March 26th.