You're invited to a magical performance of *The Nutcracker Ballet*, presented by Ballet Des Moines in partnership with the Haggard-Twgood Charitable Trust! 
Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a fantastical journey through the Land of Sweets, featuring stunning costumes, breathtaking choreography, and Tchaikovsky's iconic score. This special performance will showcase 29 talented local dancers, ages 5 to 15, from Algona, Bancroft, Humboldt, and Clarion, alongside professional dancers from Iowa's only resident ballet company.
Celebrate the holiday season with us at two performances:
Saturday Evening: Dec 21, 7:00 PM
Sunday Matinee: Dec 22, 1:00 PM
Location: Ed & Betty Wilcox Performing Arts Center, Algona
Tickets are available online at thenutcrackerballet.eventbrite.com or in person at Bloom Floral and Algona Publishing. We look forward to sharing the joy of this holiday classic with you!

Algona CSD is going to be 2 Hrs late today (December 11). Roads are icy, go slow and give yourself some extra time.
Next week the elementaries will be getting into the holiday spirit with dress up days!
Monday, Dec. 16th – Crazy Holiday Socks 
Tuesday, Dec. 17th – Elf Day
Wednesday, Dec. 18th – Grinch Day
Thursday, Dec. 19th – PJ/Slipper Day
Friday, Dec. 20th - Festive Shirt/Sweater Day

Do you want to support our students and save some money on groceries? Check out the new Winter Kindness Raffle! Purchase a ticket for $50 to get into a drawing for a $500 gift card! See the graphic or PDF for more information! 
PDF- https://5il.co/32jn0
https://givebutter.com/WinterKindnessRaffle

Do you want to support our students and save some money on groceries? Check out the new Winter Kindness Raffle! Purchase a ticket for $50 to get into a drawing for a $500 gift card! See the graphic or PDF for more information!
PDF- https://5il.co/32jn0

Reminder! There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, December 9th due to Staff Development.  

🚨🚨 Our Holiday web store is now open!!!! 🚨🚨 
Visit our online store to get your Algona Bulldog Paw Club Holiday Gear! Shop now to get gifts for that special Bulldog in your life!! 
 🐾 Click here to shop the online store - 
https://bulldog-paw-club.square.site/s/shop
🐾 To ensure a Christmas delivery orders should be placed by 12/07
🐾 Questions? Contact Jackie at pto@algona.k12.ia.us

Mrs. Missman's is collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.  If you have any to donate please drop them off at any school! 

Happy birthday to our First Grade November birthdays! #RISE #GoBulldogs

We want all our students at ACSD to be safe & healthy & one way to do that is by dressing appropriately for the cold weather as it arrives! Especially for our younger students who have recess- hats, gloves, coats & as the weather dictates, snow pants & boots! Please contact your school office if you need assistance in having appropriate winter apparel! 


Let the Algona Schools Vocal & Instrumental Promoters - VIPs Music Boosters  help you this Thanksgiving with a Fareway Meat & Cheese Tray for You, Your Office, Pay It Forward or take with you to your Thanksgiving Meals you have! 
We offer Business Deliveries to!!!! Order here - limited quantities - get yours ASAP! Please Like Comment, Share to help us promote this awesome Fundraiser! 
https://tinyurl.com/MeatandCheese2024
Pick up Tuesday 26th or Wednesday 27th 5pm to 630pm at the High School Commons 
Deliveries same days during work hours. 

All of the 2nd grade students were given a free book compliments of the Jensen Foundation. Thank you! #RISE #GoBulldogs


Reminder!
The elementaries at ACSD are asking people to bring non-perishable items for the Pack the Trailer project that is done in cooperation with AK Chrome by this Friday! There will be boxes at each school to collect items in & will be taken it to the trailer on that day


Please see the link below for an order form for AHS State Swim & Dive.  Please print the order form and drop it off at the HSMS office by 3:30pm Tuesday, November 12th....yes, tomorrow!  
PDF- https://5il.co/30w3g

The Algona Wrestling webstore is now open:
https://stores.teamelitesports.com/algona_wrestling
Store Close:  11/18
Orders Back:  12/9

On this Veteran's Day, we at ACSD want to thank all the brave men and women who served our country and fought for our freedom! You have our appreciation and admiration!

On Monday, Nov 11, the Algona MS will present their annual Veteran's Day program. Veterans will be honored & the program is open to the public.  Doors open at 9:10 AM & the ceremony starts at 9:30 in the Wilcox PAC. A reception will follow for veterans in attendance. 

Use these ideas next time you have dinner together as a family. See what conversations get started!
View PDF- https://5il.co/30ku1

The Algona Bulldog Football team hosts Mt. Vernon in the 2nd round of playoffs Friday at 7pm. No cash sales and no Algona Passes are accepted. THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE (1) CARD READER AVAILABLE AT THE GATE. Purchase your tickets in advance here: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/

The elementaries at ACSD are asking people to bring non-perishable items for the Pack the Trailer project that is done in cooperation with AK Chrome on Friday November 15.
There will be boxes at each  school to collect items in & will be taken it to the trailer on that day.


