Algona High School

Written by: Danica VanGorkom The AHS golf teams have had a successful season so far this year. With the weather semi-cooperating, both the girls and the boys have been able to ha...

Written by: Devin Larsen On April 18th, the girls’ track team competed at Webster City. For the relay teams, the 4x100 placed fourth with a time of 53.56; runners were Lillian Al...

Written by: Jacob Schutter This week’s senior spotlight is Zach Duckert. Zach is the son of Brenda Duckert. He is the oldest of two siblings, Natalie and Kylie. In Zach’s free ...

Written by: Maggie Wartick The class of 2024 is counting down the days until graduation. The seniors’ last regular day of classes is Monday, May 13th, with lots packed into thei...

Written by: Seth Gardalen AHS science fair has been in full speed lately with the students going to several events. Algona High School students participated in the Western Iowa S...

Written by: Sydney Seebecker The AHS boys’ and girls’ golf teams kicked off their competition season last week, on Tuesday, April 9th. The teams played in triangulars against Nor...

Written by: Devin Larsen The girls’ track team was set to compete on April 8th at Bishop Garrigan, but it was postponed due to unfortunate weather conditions. On April 9th the gi...

Written by: Maggie Wartick The Algona High School theater department will take center stage performing The Internet is Distract - Oh Look a Kitten! This is a comedy by Ian McW...

Written by: Danica VanGorkom This week’s senior spotlight is David Hamilton. David is the son of Theresa and Leo Hamilton and is the youngest of six siblings: Amanda, Rachel, Lea...

Written by: Lola Wolf The Algona High School Model United Nations season has come to an end. On April 4th, the Model UN team traveled to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar ...

Written by: Zach Duckert After being postponed earlier this year, SaulPaul made his arrival to AHS this month! The GRAMMY nominated artist and producer came to spread his message...

Written by: Evan Posey On April 2nd, AHS Jazz Band was able to attend the 2023-2024 Instrumental Jazz Championships. To attend the championships, school jazz bands must first qua...

Written by: Maggie Wartick Algona Community School District had to say a hard goodbye to Theresa Kuecker, as she retired on April 5th. Mrs. Kuecker has been working at AHS for al...

Written by: Lola Wolf Algona High School sophomores will be participating in Iowa Lakes Community College’s annual Career Day. On April 9th, all Algona High School sophomores wil...

Written by: Zach Duckert The end of year is approaching, which means it is almost time to take the Iowa Assessments! Attending the test dates are very important. The test allows ...

Written by: Danica VanGorkom Prom is right around the corner. Sign up ended for students on Friday, April 5th. This year the seniors got to sign up for free thanks to the junior ...

Written by: Sydney Seebecker On Saturday, the 23rd of March, a bus of 60 band and choir students from AHS left for Clear Lake. There, they participated in the class 3A Solo and ...

Written by: Jacob Schutter This week’s Senior Spotlight is Briona Ricke. Briona is the daughter of Keith and Brenda Ricke. She has three siblings: James, and Dustin, who are olde...

Written by: Devin Larsen The girls’ track team competed at the North Iowa Indoor Championship in Clear Lake on March 21. Coming into the meet the girls were ready to show that th...

Ben Helmers Superstars, with a retro theme, took place on Wednesday, March 20th. It was a great day of friendly competition and taking a little break from school work. The day...