A note from the principals:
Altoona Midway Parent Teacher Conferences
3/8/23 & 3/9/23
Please note that students will be released at 12:30 on both dates.
Elementary School PT Conferences
3/8/23: P-T Conferences from 4:00-8:00
3/9/23: P-T Conferences from 4:00-6:30
Parents-Conference times have been pre-scheduled.
Middle/High School PT Conferences
3/8/23: P-T Conferences from 4:00-8:00
3/9/23: P-T Conferences from 1:00-4:00
Parents-Walk-ins welcome! See you during one of the conference timeframes.
Mr. Weilert & Mrs Reazin
Congratulations to our Winter Sports Senior students and their families!
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Events for the week of February 27. 2023
Monday-
MS/HS 21st Century Grant Activities 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
MS Virtual Quiz Bowl 4:00 PM
FFA Labor Auction 6:00 PM (Ag Building)
Tuesday-
ACT at High Prairie Church 8:30 AM
AMES 21st Century Grant Activities 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Wednesday-
MS/HS 21st Century Grant Activities 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Thursday-
MS/HS 21st Century Grant Activities 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
MS Virtual Scholars Bowl 4:00 PM
District Town Hall Meeting in Buffalo 7:00 PM (Buffalo Community Center) Topic: 4 Day School Week
First day of High School Baseball practice 3:45 PM (In Yates Center)
Friday-
District Town Hall Meeting in Altoona 7:00 PM (Altoona Fire Station) Topic: 4 Day School Week
Elementary students who took part in WILD Wednesday had a blast learning about soil. They got to see what each layer was made of and the importance of having a rich soil full of nutrients for plants and flowers. After learning about each layer and what it is made of, they got the chance to build their own layers in a tasty treat. They also went on a video field trip to a composting plant, to see how it is made and used. They all did such a great job! #itsagreatdaytobeajet
The AMHS Forensics team would like to give a tremendous thank you to all of our community and school judges that participated on Saturday! Our event could not happen without the dedication and volunteerism of our judges. Many parents and grandparents came in to help keep our tournament running smoothly. Thank you!
A big thank you and shout out to our 7th-grade runners and helpers:
Chance Mustain, Sophia Boyd, Sandra Morales, Hadlee Pupanek, and Katherine Tindle.
A big thank you and shout out to our 9th-grade participants who tried their hand at Forensics events - Kyler Nalley, Ava Tindle, Abigail Relph, and Braxton Wittlake.
Thank you for all of your help and support!
Mrs. Dvorachek and team members:
Summer Raymond, Karissa Cook, Kaylene Dorsey, Caden Crawford, Shelbi Bryant, & Eryn Tiger
Check out the (KEEP) Kansas Education Enrichment Program! This program provides qualifying parents/guardians with a $1,000 award per eligible child to pay for a variety of educational goods and services that promote learning recovery. Use the link to see if you qualify!
https://www.keep.ks.gov/
On Wednesday, February 15th our FCCLA chapter traveled to Neodesha High School and competed in STAR events. They all did a great job and several students qualified for State! Results below:
Kaylene Dorsey and Caden Crawford received 3rd place with their 'Chapters in Action' Display.
Ashlynn Sicka received 2nd place with her 'Focus on the Basic' Display.
Shelbi Bryant received a Bronze for Career Investigation.
Kaylene Dorsey received a Silver on her Leadership project and qualified for state.
Katherine Tindle, Ashlynn Sicka, and Peyton Drake dressed as The Wizard of Oz characters in their 'Promote and Publicize' event. They received a Silver and qualified for state as well.
Great job to all who competed!
A huge congratulations goes out to Mrs. Dvorachek for all of the hard work and planning she put into hosting the Three Rivers League Forensics Tournament on Saturday, February 18! Our AMHS Forensics Team had some great results, winning 2nd place in Sweeps with 141 points! We also had several students who qualified for State competition in May! Summer Raymond qualified for State competition with a first place rating in Inform and Impromptu. She also placed third in Extempt. Karissa Cook qualified for State, receiving first place in Humorous Solo and Serious Solo. Kaylene Dorsey and Caden Crawford also qualified for State with a first place rating in Duet and second place in IDA. Kaylene also placed 3rd in Prose and Shelbi Bryant placed 5th in Prose. Congratulations to all of our participants, and thanks again to all of the many wonderful volunteers who helped to make this event possible!
Activities for the week of February 20, 2023
FFA Week
Monday-
No School
Tuesday-
FFA Pancake Feed 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Ag. Building (Donations Accepted)
AMES 21st Century Grant Activities 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Wednesday-
AMES Wild Wednesday 3:15 PM
MS/HS 21st Century Grant Activities 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Thursday-
AMES Grant Activities 21st Century Grant Activities 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Middle School Virtual Quiz Bowl 4:00 PM
HS Girls Sub-state Basketball at Leroy-Southern Coffey County 7:00 PM (no passes accepted)
Friday-
HS Boys Sub-state Basketball at home vs. St. Paul 7:00 PM (no passes accepted)
Today Altoona-Midway hosted the Three Rivers League forensics tournament. Our team received the second place trophy for Sweeps and multiple students qualified for the State competition! Great job to all who competed today, and our many thanks to all who came out to help!
High School Sub-State Basketball First Round Game Information:
Girls-
The girls will travel to Leroy-Southern Coffey County on Thursday, February 23rd to play the Titans at 7:00 PM
Boys-
The boys will be hosting the St. Paul Indians on Friday, February 24 beginning at 7:00 PM
Complete brackets can be found on the KSHSAA website. www.kshsaa.org
The USD 387 Board of Education is hosting two Town Hall Meetings concerning the possibility of a four-day school week beginning next school year. One will be in Altoona and one will be in Buffalo. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Please try to attend one or both if you can. We would love to see you there.
Here are the meeting locations, dates and times:
The Buffalo meeting will be Thursday, March 2 at the community center, beginning at 7:00 pm.
The Altoona meeting will be Friday, March 3 at the fire station, beginning at 7:00 pm.
Please remember that our webpage is where you can find the most current and up-to-date information concerning events. Look on the calendar and the events section. There is also an "events of the week" that goes out on Facebook Sunday evenings that have the most current information as well.
It's FCCLA week! Today was 'Wear Red' day and several elementary and middle/high school students participated.
Help us celebrate FCCLA tomorrow by dressing as someone you love!
In honor of the 2023 Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, tomorrow is RED MONDAY!!
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Events for the week of February 13, 2023
Monday-
MS/HS 21st Century Grant Activities 3:20PM - 4:20 PM
MS Virtual Quiz Bowl 4:00 PM
HS Basketball at home (make-up) vs. Southeast 5:00 PM (2 Qtrs. Boys JV, Girls Varsity, Boys Varsity)
USD #387 Board of Education monthly meeting 7:00 PM AMHS Library.
Tuesday-
AMES 21st Century Grant Activities 3:20PM - 4:20 PM
HS Basketball at Yates Center 6:00 PM (No JV) Girls Varsity followed by Boys Varsity
Wednesday-
FCCLA Star Events/Elections at Neodesha 8:45 AM
MS/HS 21st Century Grant Activities 3:20 - 4:20 PM
Thursday-
AMES 21st Century Grant Activities 3:20 - 4:20 PM
MS Virtual Quiz Bowl 4:00 PM
Friday-
HS Basketball at home vs Jayhawk Linn 5:00 Boys JV followed by Girls Varsity , then Parents Night, followed by Boys Varsity, Jet Set Performance at halftime of boys varsity game.
Saturday-
Three Rivers League Forensics at Altoona-Midway 8:00 AM Volunteers needed!!! Please call 620-537-7711 to volunteer.
Please let Ms. Parra or a Middle School cheerleader know if you would like to order Krispy Kreme donuts! Orders are due by February 10. Thank you! 🍩
Reminder: tonight is Homecoming! Games begin at 5:00 with coronation between the girls and boys varsity games. Homecoming dance to follow!
Valentine’s day is almost here! Get your Crush/Candy Bouquet ordered today! Orders may be placed by emailing ccaylor@usd387.org & payment will be accepted at the high school office. (Will be handed out February 14th during MTSS.)
AMHS is excited to be hosting the Three Rivers League forensics tournament again this year, but we need your help! Volunteer to be a judge on Saturday, February 18th. See flyer for details.
