Today is School Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to Jeff Gisch and his crew for the work they do every day and all year round!  We appreciate you all and the work you do! 

Band Day is this Saturday!!!  Thank you to those who have already signed up to volunteer, but more help is still needed in a few areas.  Please click on the link below and sign up for a shift.  Many hands make light work.
https://signup.com/go/qoBNPPz

The last video in our series on Chronic Absenteeism is a fourth benefit of attending school regularly, Social & Emotional Development. 
https://youtu.be/AiWQFClkkMo

Today we continue our video series about Chronic Absenteeism by explaining another byproduct of attending school regularly, Behavior Benefits.
https://youtu.be/movskl93WY0

Here's a basic schedule of Homecoming activities today!
- Morning pep rallies at elementaries and AMS
- 1:00 PM- AHS Pep Rally & Coronation @Bulldog Stadium 
- 2:15 PM- Parade
- 7:00 PM- Varsity football vs Boyden Hull/Rock Valley

Tomorrow is Homecoming! Students are encouraged to wear Algona Bulldog apparel! 

The Algona Fall Fanwear webstore is now open:
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/algona_fanwear
Store Close:  9/26
Orders Back:  10/15

Tomorrow's Spirit/Dress Up  fun brings Crazy Sock Day to the elementaries and Game Day to AMS & AHS.  For Game Day, students can dress as a favorite board or video game character or wear a favorite sports team jersey!

The 76th Annual Band Day is coming up on Oct.  5!  We are in need of volunteers for the field show competition.  Positions include Admission Gate, Concession Stand, Band Guides and parking lot "guards".  Please look at the Signup.com list for more detailed information and volunteer for one or more shifts.  We thank you in advance for helping us make this another successful event.  
Here is the link to Signup.com:   https://signup.com/go/qoBNPPz

Today we continue our video series about Chronic Absenteeism by explaining another benefit of attending school regularly, Long-Term Success.
https://youtu.be/KDb86aQ1eXc

Tomorrow's Spirit/Dress Up is Hat Day for the elementaries, Twin Day for AMS and Soccer Mom vs. BBQ Dad for AHS. 

It's Homecoming Week! Tomorrow's Spirit/Dress Up Day is Pajama Day for all buildings!

ACSD is taking applications for anticipated elementary teacher associate openings.  Please see the graphic or PDF for more information. Apply at www.algona.k12.ia.us/page/employment  
PDF- https://5il.co/2wmdq

Homecoming is coming up next week! Check the graphic to learn about Spirit/dress up days for each building!

We want everyone to be safe and enjoy the game Friday, so please check out the game expectations!

Homecoming for ACSD is next week! Watch for future posts about Spirit/Dress Up Days, activities and the parade! Congratulations to the Homecoming Court!

IMPORTANT! Due to an issue with AMU, calling into ACSD buildings is currently unavailable from long distance or cells phones.  Please use email to contact your child's building if you need assistance until the issue is resolved. 

Picture Day is coming on Thursday, Sept. 12 for AMS, AHS & Thursday 3 YO Preschool and Friday, Sept. 13 for Bertha Godfrey, Bryant and Lucia Wallace! Please see your email/Infinite Campus for order information. 


The AHS Football home opener is this Friday night vs ELC! Come and support the Bulldogs!


