Algona Middle School

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. View PDF- https://5il.co/2lhlx

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 Flyer- https://5il.co/2lhfi Spanish- https://5il.co/2lhfh

Clarification- tonight's scheduling meeting is for parents of currently 6-11th graders. Students do not need to attend. PDF-https://5il.co/2l583

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! View PDF-https://5il.co/2l583

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! PDF- https://5il.co/2l583

On May 3, students involved in TAG in grades 3-6 held a showcase of their work in the PAC Lobby. Family and friends were invited to see their projects and listen to their presentations. Congratulations on your work!

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 Middle School for fostering our students through a transformative time of their lives. Thank you!

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

Students from Bertha Godfrey had the opportunity to visit the middle school recently to see what the AMS students were learning about robotics! They learned a lot and had a ton of fun! Click the link to see photos- https://photos.app.goo.gl/GRXK7Zkyuuh8ZkaY9

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 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!

Please join us for the AMS Spring Band Concert on Monday, May 6 at 7:00 PM in the Wilcox PAC!

Football Cheerleading tryouts for interested 8-11th graders are coming up soon! Check out the graphic or the PDF to learn more. PDF- https://5il.co/2k8nx

TAG students in grades 3-6 were able to attend Cutty's in Okoboji. They gave presentations based on individuals or topics they had researched, but were also able to learn from other people's projects & get some fun in as well. Enjoy this video recap- https://youtu.be/I489-s9W3sw

On April 18, all students at ACSD were able to attend an assembly with Grammy winning artist, SaulPaul. Please enjoy this recap video of his visit! https://youtu.be/JbdHXNR5nVM

You're invited to the Fieldhouse Groundbreaking ceremony on May 1st at noon at the project site (former softball field). We hope to see you there!

This weekend the AHS Drama Department will present "The Internet is Distract-OH LOOK A KITTEN!" at the Wilcox PAC. Shows are Saturday (4/27) at 7:00pm and Sunday (4/28) at 2:00pm. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Please come and support a great cast!

The glasses pictured were recently left on Bus 24. If they are yours, please contact Bryant Elementary.

Today's Classroom Spotlight features Mrs. Garman's class, who had a visit from a published author recently! Read the graphic or PDF to learn more! View PDF-https://5il.co/2jdf7

National Administrative Professionals Day is today, Wednesday, April 24. It is celebrated annually on the last Wednesday of the last full week of April. This day recognizes and appreciates the work of administrative professionals such as receptionists, secretaries, and administrative assistants. Thank you for your work and the positive impact you have on the students at ACSD!