Lots of things have been happening at Altoona-Midway! Click the link to read all about 'em! October newsletter: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1616540/OctoberNewsletter.pdf
Fall Jet Set 2022
On a 6-0 vote on Monday night the Altoona Midway Board of Education voted to REQUIRE face masks be worn by all students and staff beginning on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 for the next 30 days, or until rescinded by administration. This decision would be based upon on site testing and for a reduction in off- site quarantines.
In addition, the Board approved the implementation of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment testing protocol as soon as testing materials arrive. Students and staff who have been in close contact with a COVID positive individual will have the option of being tested at school at no cost--or to be quarantined as per local county health guidelines. Parents will need to sign a consent form to allow for the non-invasive testing at school. The district is in the process of training staff to administer this rapid test. Results of the test will be available within 30 minutes of administration of the test.
If you have questions concerning the testing program, please feel free to contact the district office.
The 7th graders learned some basic sewing skills by designing and sewing their own emoji pillow during their Family and Consumer Science class.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, 10/13/21 4:00-8:00 PM, & Thursday 10/14/21 4:00-6:30 PM. The conferences for our elementary students will take place in their classrooms. MS/HS conferences will take place in the Milo E. Peterson Gymnasium.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the following events have been canceled for the week of October 11-16
-HS volleyball tri at home next Tuesday
-MS volleyball tri at Chetopa next Thursday
-HS football at Waverly next Friday
-MS volleyball league tournament next Saturday at Oswego *season over*
None of these events will be made up.
At the present time, middle school football team will begin practice again on Tuesday and will compete in Uniontown on Thursday at 6:00 PM.
The BOE meeting will be held on Monday, October 11 @ 7:00 in the cafeteria. Please see attached agenda.
All MS & HS games and practices have been canceled for the remainder of the week. (Oct. 7 & 8)
The MS VB games next week will be on the October 14 at Chetopa.
High school football @ St. Paul.
Highlights from high school volleyball vs. Pleasanton.
Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a bonfire and games after the football game on October 8th!
Help us honor our veterans and recognize our seniors on Friday, October 8th!
Seniors and parents/guardians are invited to attend Financial Aid Night on October 14th from 6:30-7:30. See flyer for more information.
Here is the October breakfast and lunch menu. *Please be advised that the menu is subject to change and national supply shortages could increase menu changes.*
The AMHS football team took on the Chetopa hornets at home on Friday. It was an intense game, with the Jets coming up just short of a victory.
Show your school spirit by wearing jungle themed apparel on Tuesday, September 28! Go Jets!
Events for the week of Sept. 27-
Monday- Middle School Volleyball at St. Paul Quad 5:00.
Tuesday- High School Volleyball at Home (Tri.) 5:00.
Wednesday- None
Thursday- Middle School Football at Home (YC) 6:00
Friday- High School Football at St. Paul 7:00.
FRIDAY, Sept. 24, 2021
ALTOONA-MIDWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
BUFFALO – Hard work at practice has been paying great dividends lately for the Altoona-Midway Middle School volleyball team.
The latest sign of that came here Thursday afternoon, as the Lady Jets took the measure of Liberty Homeschool Alliance in a best-of-five set match played at Milo Peterson Gymnasium.
Altoona-Midway won the match over the Chanute-based school in straight sets, 25 19, 25-20, 25-19.
Beginning the season with just seven squad members, four of whom had never played competitive volleyball before, the Lady Jets knew they had a lot of room for improvement.
And, they’ve done just that, having won four of their last five matches.
“To say we are proud is an understatement,” said AMMS head coach Nikki Almond. “The girls have been working hard to improve their skills in practice, and it's showing on the court. I love how eager this small group of seven is to learn and improve.”
The Lady Jets fired 10 aces during the match, led by Chantal Morales with four. Alexis Foudray was next with three aces, while Sandra Morales laced two and Hadlee Pupanek added one.
AMMS is also improving on the front line. Sandra Morales had two kills and Foudray and Chantal Morales recorded one apiece.
“We are getting more aggressive on the net, which is so exciting to see,” Almond said. “Sandra did some amazing net play tonight along with Alexis.
“While we need to work more on passing to the setter, our passes in general have improved greatly,” she added. “I’m confident the girls will continue to improve.”
Altoona-Midway, now 4-3 on the season, will travel to St. Paul on Monday for a quadrangular, competing against Thayer, St. Pats, and the host Lady Indians. First action is slated to begin at 5 p.m.
Homecoming is tomorrow night! Let your school spirit glow. Please wear black attire with neon accessories for the homecoming game. Ceremony starts at 6:45 followed by the game at 7:00. Go Jets!