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Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on Friday, Sept. 29, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Our HS VB team plays at 5:00 & 6:00 this evening at Pleasanton. Go Jets!
Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences for USD #387 will be Friday, September 29th, 2023. 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
Events for the week of September 25, 2023 for Middle School & High School Students-
Monday-
MS/HS 21st Century Grant Activities 3:50 PM-4:55 PM
MS Volleyball at St. Paul 4:30 PM
Tuesday-
High School Volleyball at Pleasanton 5:00 PM
Wednesday-
MS/HS 21st Century Grant Activities 3:50 PM-4:55 PM
MS "Decades" Dance 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Thursday-
MS Football in Yates Center vs. Marmaton Valley 7:00 PM
Friday-
Parent/Teacher Conferences 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
HS Football at Ingalls 6:00 PM
This is the USD #387 official link. nfhsnetwork.com Anything else that appears is a scam.
Tonights Middle School volleyball games will be broadcasted on the NFHS network. (subscription required).
The Krispy Kreme Fund Raising Doughnuts & Coffee will arrive on Thursday. The orders should be delivered late afternoon/evening. If you would like to pick up your doughnuts & coffee at the elementary school or MS/HS please contact the office by 3:00 PM on Wednesday so we can be sure your order is waiting. AMES 620-568-5725 MS/HS 620-537-7711. Thanks for supporting the students of Altoona-Midway!
Events for the week of September 18, 2023
2st Century Grant Activities continue this week. AMES on Tuesday and Thursday. MS?HS will meet Monday and Wednesday. 3:30-4:55
Monday-
FFA Green Hand/Creed Speaking at Girard 8:30
MS VB at Bartlett 4:00 PM
HS VB at Melvern 5:00 PM
Tuesday-
HS volleyball at Oswego 5:00 PM
Wednesday-
MS/HS Stuco Conference in Douglas 8:30 AM.
HS TRL Sportsmanship Conference at Ft. Scott 9:00 AM.
Thursday-
MS VB at home 5:00 PM
MS FB at Crest 7:00 PM
Friday-
Seniors- Scholarship and Application workshop at the MS/HS 10:00 AM
HS FB at Chetopa 7:00 PM
Parent/Senior Night is this Friday, 9/15/2023. See the photos for more information.
Events for the week of September 11, 2023
21st Century Grant Activities begin this week. Grant Times: 3:50 PM-4:55 PM
MS/HS Monday & Wednesday.
AMES Tuesday and Thursday.
Monday-
MS Volleyball triangular at home 5:00 PM (Altamont & Elk Valley)
USD 387 Board of Education Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing 6:45 PM at the MS/HS
USD 387 Board of Education Budget Hearing 6:50 PM at the MS/HS
USD387 Board of Education Board Meeting 7:00 PM at the MS/HS
Tuesday-
HS VB Quad at Uniontown 5:00 PM
Wednesday-
FCCLA Officer Retreat at Greenbush 9:00 AM
FFA/Ag trip to Kansas State Fair
Thursday-
Jostens Ring/Graduation Information 2:30 PM (HS)
MS Volleyball at Tyro Christian 5:00 PM
MS Football vs Crest in Yates Center 7:00 PM
Friday-
HS FB at Home vs. Lost Springs-Centre (Parents Night) Parent's Night 5:30 PM Game 6:00 PM
Saturday-
HS VB at Humboldt Tournament 9:00 AM.
Events for the week of September 4, 2023
Monday-
Labor Day- No school
Tuesday-
MS VB at Thayer 4:00 PM
HS VB at home vs. Tyro Christian & Liberty Home School Alliance 5:00
Wednesday-
Career Fair for Seniors at Arma leave at 8:00 AM
Thursday- No Activities Scheduled
Friday-
HS Football at Waverly 7:00 PM
Saturday-
HS Volleyball at Flinthills 9:00 AM
Due to a shortage of officials, the October 6th HS FB game at Peabody has been moved to Thursday October 5th, at 7:00 PM in Peabody.
Events for the week of August 28
It's Spirit Week!
Monday-
FCCLA Take Aim in Manhattan
Pajama Day- Dress in your favorite PJ's!
Tuesday-
Sports Pictures 8:15 AM
Class Colors Day: Staff- White, Seniors- Pink, Juniors- Blue, Sophomores- Red, Freshmen- Green, 8th Grade- Black, 7th Grade Yellow, 6th Grade- Orange
Wednesday-
Hat Day- Wear your favorite hat!
Thursday-
Back to School Bash 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
MS Football in Yates Center vs Southeast 7:00 PM
Twin Day- Find a friend to match identical to!
Friday-
HS Football at Home vs. Chetopa 3:00 PM
Stay cool by the pool- If you wear pool gear such as goggles or a sunhat you will win a free bag of popcorn at the game. Show your spirit!
It's spirit week! The first HS football game is this coming Friday beginning at 3:00 PM. Show your spirit and support the Jets!
Events for the week of August 21st, 2023
Monday-
MS Volleyball will begin in the Altoona gym right after school, (the bus will take the girls to Altoona right after school) ending at 5:30 PM. After practice a bus will take the girls back to the ms/hs if needed.
All of this is contingent on the cleaners. They are supposed to work today until they finish. If anything changes we will get the word out ASAP. Thank you for
MS FB, HS Football, HS Volleyball continue practice all week
Tuesday-
No events scheduled
Wednesday-
No events scheduled
Thursday-
No events scheduled
Friday-
No events scheduled
Saturday-
HS VB at Jayhawk Linn 9:00 AM (Three Rivers League Tournament)
Reminder: today, (08/18/23) is the last day to complete our survey. We appreciate your support!
KASB made a mistake when they sent us the survey. It says USD 357. However, when you fill out the survey, it will come to USD 387. Thanks
Events for the week of August 14, 2023:
Monday-
School Begins 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM
HS VB practice begins 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
HS FB practice begins 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM
MS FB practice begins 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Transportation Provided)
MS VB will begin next week
Board of Education meeting 7:00 PM (MS/HS Cafeteria)
Tuesday-
No Events Scheduled
Wednesday-
No Events Scheduled
Thursday-
No Events Scheduled
Friday-
No School
No Events Scheduled
Reminder: Meet and greet at the elementary building in Altoona this evening, 8/11/23 . The event will begin at 6:00 PM. A great opportunity to meet the teachers!
The agenda for the August 14, 2023 Board of Education Meeting is posted on our website under the Documents tab.
Events for the week of July 31, 2023
Monday- No Activities Scheduled
Tuesday- No Activities Scheduled
Wednesday- No activities Scheduled
Thursday- 2023-24 school enrollment 7:00 AM-6:00 PM at the HS/MS building.
Pre-school screenings will also take place.
Immunizations will be available 2:00 PM-6:00 PM. Friday- No Activities Scheduled
Friday- No Activities Scheduled
Saturday- No Activities Scheduled