Algona Middle School

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, 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 thenutcrackeralgona.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 will be 2 Hrs late today (Dec 18). Drive carefully!

Holiday Break starts after the 1 hour early dismissal on Friday, Dec. 20th and continues through Jan. 1st. School resumes on January 2nd.

Reminder~ There will be a 1 hour early dismissal on Friday, Dec. 20 before Holiday break!

Communication at ACSD is back up and running again! Thank you AMU for your timely response!

Registration is open for upcoming driver's ed sessions through Drivewise. Please see the PDF or graphic for more information. PDF- https://5il.co/32y4e

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.

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.

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!

Thirteen members of the Algona Middle School Band were selected to participate in the North Central Iowa Bandmasters Association (NCIBA) District Honor Band Festival, which was held at Clear Lake Middle School on Saturday, November 16. These talented musicians had their performance resumes submitted by their teachers, and the top students were chosen for the band. The students started the festival day with a chair audition and then rehearsed throughout the day in preparation for the evening concert. Additionally, four Algona students were named All Iowa. Karsyn Myhre, Ethan Orban, Natalie Orban, and Grethel Rivas Torres were selected to the All Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band, and Daisy Mitchell was selected as an alternate. The All Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band is made up of the best 8th grade band students in the state of Iowa. These students will put on a concert on May 15 in Des Moines.

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.

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!

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.