As a brainstorming activity in preparation for their argumentative essays, the Advanced Composition students held their first student-led Socratic Seminar to academically discuss the implications of plagiarism.
The AGWSR FFA Chapter held their first meeting of the school year yesterday during X-Block. The meeting agenda was full of upcoming events and opportunities for students to be involved in. Stay tuned the next couple of weeks to see what FFA members are up to! #AGWSRstrong
Reminder: HS Volleyball scheduled for Thursday 8/31 at Gladbrook-Reinbeck, JV will play from 3:30-4:30 and varsity will start at 5 PM.
Blessed to have 11 total managers/stats/filmers breaking down film for the football team this season. Shout out to the six learning how to break down film for the coaches from 5-6 PM last night!
The 6th graders worked on being team players while building cup towers. Students moved the cups with a rubber band and strings.
Congratulations to the 2023 AGWSR Homecoming Court!!
Aiden Heitland, Gabe Nederhoff, Ryley Bohner, Noah Clikeman and Kaden Abbas
Catelynn Koop, Kierra Dodd, Karis Lippert, Ava Olson and Elizabeth Kielty
Homecoming week starts Sept 11!
Shout Out to the AGWSR High School Students:
SEVENTY-FOUR books were checked out from the HS Library the first three days we were in session!
Favorite HS Student Comment of Week 1: "You'll see me a lot, I just love this library"!
Keep Reading Cougar Fans!!!!
Cougar Booster Club Apparel Link
(Deadline Sept 4)
https://cougarbcfall23.itemorder.com/
Cougar Booster Club Kick-Off Supper tonight from 5:00-7:00 in the commons. Anyone who makes a donation to booster club and, thereby, becomes a member, is welcome to attend. Pork loin sandwiches!
First middle school volleyball practice! 35 girls who worked hard and had fun! Looking forward to a great season! 🏐
A big shout out to Mr Idler for making the decision to serve our country with the National Guard. AGWSR wants to officially congratulate him as he graduates today from basic training!! Go Mr Idler!
Due to his absence, the band will not be performing the anthem or at half time at the football game on Friday Night. They should be back in action at the home game number 2.
Let the Good Times Roll 🎸🎶
2023 AGWSR Homecoming shirts are available for order (Homecoming week starts Sept 11!!)
https://agwsrhoco23.itemorder.com/shop/home/
High school — Class shirts are also available on this link for class color day and powderpuff/aftershave (you are not required to buy a shirt to participate)
The order closes at noon on Friday, August 25!
There will not be any extras ordered and no late orders will be accepted.
HS Football will move practice from 6 to 6:30 AM Thursday 8/24.
First graders enjoyed Jitter Juice and other fun activities today to chase away any first day jitters they may have had.
This is a very special day every year for Coach Koop and the football team. Thank you to the Ackley American Legion veterans for putting the flag stickers on the football helmets today. 🇺🇸 Thank you to these men and all our veterans!
We appreciate your service.
For all the moms who missed first day of school pics because of morning football practice - Mr. Koop has you covered!
Welcome back to the kids and let's have a great year!
The IFA/AGWSR Cross Country meet at Mayne's Grove originally scheduled for Thursday 8/24 has been moved to Saturday 8/26. Meet will start at 10 AM.
First Day Back!
AGWSR Volleyball season opener is Tuesday 8/22/23 at the Grundy Center Invitational. First match is at 5:30. Reminder, tickets are cashless and concessions are cash only. To purchase tickets: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202305010204288243a500e4c5f3e4a/checkout
AGWSR Football will practice 6:00-7:45 AM Monday-Thursday this week due to the heat. Please keep this in mind if you are picking up or dropping off athletes. Thank you.