SAVE THE DATE!!

The AGWSR Junior Class is announcing the PIE LIST for PROM 2026!!
Please keep an eye out for the Facebook Auction Link coming on November 3rd.
All proceeds go to the Dance, DJ and Decorations.
Help us make it a night our Juniors & Seniors never forget!!
*Beth Janssen & Desi Holmgaard: Prom Advisors*

about 2 months ago, Beth Janssen
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The Cougar Mat Club is excited to have NCAA Champion Parker Keckeisen as clinician for a one day camp in the Ackley Elementary School on November 15th. Open to all wrestlers grades 5-12. AGWSR wrestlers are free. Sign up here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgn9JY0qg-1f58QIDYFCNCFlNKGv5MQs1lil7ExyN1_Ftwiw/viewform?usp=dialog

Registration closes November 4th
about 2 months ago, Dave Showalter

LEGO fun at the Ackley Public Library.

about 2 months ago, Jen Stahl
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Oct. 29 - there will be NO JH BOYS' WRESTLING practice due schedule conflict.
about 2 months ago, Scott Williams
On Monday, November 3rd there will be a parent meeting for BOTH JH Girls' Basketball and Boys' Wrestling.

This meeting will start at 5:30 and be conducted in Wellsburg gym.

Practice will be over at 5 and there will be a meal provided for your athlete while they are waiting for the meeting.

A shuttle will be provided for those that can't make it and take their athlete home.
about 2 months ago, Scott Williams

Recognizing the increasing amount of time we spend on digital devices, the AGWSR Elementary is challenging students and educators to ask critical questions before engaging with digital tools. We want to be proactive by ensuring that technology is used appropriately and in moderation, encouraging thoughtful screen time throughout the day.

Is this activity intended for educational purposes or leisure?
Does this technology foster collaboration or creativity?
Can the task be accomplished more effectively without a device?
Does the use of a device hinder face-to-face conversations for that activity?

By reflecting on these questions, students can develop a more mindful relationship with technology. To support this, we are collecting “Distraction-Free Donations” to provide fun, hands-on alternatives to ipads during the school day.

Distraction-Free Donations:
Play-doh and plastic tools
Board games
Decks of cards
Card Games(UNO, Go fish, Crazy 8’s, Old Maid)
Word searches
Seek and Finds
Small Lego kits
Puzzles(25pcs to 200pcs)
Puzzle Mats
Rubik’s cube
Spirographs
How to Books
Crafts- ex…latch hook, bracelets, etc..
Paint by number
Large wall colorsheet
Magna tiles
Lincoln Logs
Mini White Boards
Etch A Sketch
Magna Doodle

We welcome both new or used…so if you are cleaning out a game or craft closet, send them our way. Thanks in advance for helping us with this challenge.


about 2 months ago, AGWSR
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Today the Ackley Elementary celebrated our school year theme:
🌱"Growing Together: Rooted in Kindness & Rising with Purpose" 🌱

Cougar Connection gifted every student and staff member a shirt designed by Cornfed Designs! We then had a dance party!
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Middle School Trench Ball Tournament Fun!

The middle school had an awesome afternoon of competition and teamwork during our Round-Robin Trench Ball Tournament! This was for our Quarter 1 Cougar Way Celebration.

Each grade faced off in a friendly showdown between advisor groups: full of energy, laughter, and Cougar pride.

Grade-Level Champions:
5th Grade – Warmbier
6th Grade – Sicard
7th Grade – Plymesser
8th Grade – Rieken

Congratulations to all our champions and participants for showing great sportsmanship and positive behavior throughout the day. What a fun way to celebrate being a Cougar!

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As part of the Quarterly Celebration to celebrate the end of the first quarter AGWSR Middle School has three students and staff who got a little something special today based on a drawing! Congratulations to all AGWSR students, staff, and families on a Q1 done well and in the books - here's to another three successful quarters!

about 2 months ago, Cindy Plymesser
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Menu Change For WELLSBURG Only Next Week

Monday 10-27-25
Bosco Sticks
Green Beans
Peaches

Wednesday 10-29-25
Pizza Crunchers
Carrots
Mango

about 2 months ago, Sabrina Ryerson
In Cougars' Critical Thinking, kindergarteners worked on helping their butterflies camouflage in the classroom to avoid being eaten by the bird. Thanks to Mrs. Oldenburger and Mrs. Meyer who played the bird in each room. We won't say which bird won, but it did get a little competitive, and the kiddos enjoyed seeing if their butterfly survived or not.
about 2 months ago, Koby Capper
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The following information is to shed light on each grade levels "contribution" towards our annual AGWSR Prom night. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Beth Janssen and/or Mrs. Desi Holmgaard.
Please consider following our AGWSR Prom page to stay updated on all things 2026 PROM!!
about 2 months ago, Beth Janssen
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AGWSR Youth Boys Basketball. Attention AGWSR Youth Boys Basketball parents and coaches! Coach Schipper and Coach Mennenga would like to meet to discuss the upcoming season and any questions about gym usage, tournament scheduling, or anything things else we can assist on to kickstart the season! October 27th 7 P.M. AGWSR HIGH SCHOOL COMMONS!
about 2 months ago, Ryley Schipper
🟰✖️8th graders are learning how to solve multi step equations. Problems like these take a lot of perseverance and problem solving! Would you be able to solve this equation? ⁉️🤨
about 2 months ago, Laura Belken
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about 2 months ago, Desi Holmgaard
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Students in Plant Science 1 class conducted an experiment using celery and food coloring to represent how water and nutrients are transported throughout a plant.
about 2 months ago, Caden Sporleader
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Thank you from Cougar Connection!
about 2 months ago, Molly Forgy
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Last week all the 4th graders got to be apart of a farm chat zoom to see what riding in a combine and harvesting corn was like. Thank you to North Central Iowa Ag in the Classroom for providing this opportunity!
about 2 months ago, Shelby Abbas
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Today our AGWSR teachers came together as a team for ongoing learning and to aim to sharpen one of the most impactful practices in education, clarity. When students know what they’re learning, why it matters, and what success looks like, achievement improves. Clear teaching creates confident learners.
about 2 months ago, Keith Reuter
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10/20 HS Events in Ackley

6:00 JV Football vs North Butler
-Admission is $8/Adult and $5/Student
-AGWSR and IAHSAA Administrative Passes will be accepted.

7:00 Regional Volleyball vs Collins-Maxwell
-Admission is $8 Plus Processing Fees (CASHLESS)
-Tickets can be purchased at the gate with card or at the link:
https://gobound.com/ia/schools/agwsr/tickets
-AGWSR and NICL Passes are NOT accepted
-IGHSAU Administrative Passes will be accepted.
about 2 months ago, Dave Showalter