Announcements:
The play that was scheduled to be posted this Friday for viewing will not be posted. We are shooting for the first week in December. More details will follow.
Also the 2019-2020 yearbook will be delayed, but expected to be here by the Winter break. We thank you for your patience as we try to get through these difficult times.
ALTOONA-MIDWAY HIGH SCHOOL Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Three from Altoona-Midway named
to All-Three Rivers League squads
BUFFALO – Three athletes from Altoona-Midway High School were honored recently by being named as all-Three Rivers League selections in their respective sports.
AMHS senior Joshua Meigs was tabbed on three separate units of the All-TRL football squad, while senior Natalie Davis and junior Mariah Stackhouse were both chosen as honorable mention choices for the league’s elite volleyball unit.
Making this announcement even more impressive was the fact that the Altoona-Midway fall sports teams were forced to cancel a large portion of their seasons in early October. Their seasons were cut short when USD 387 officials closed on-site learning for two weeks due to COVID-19 regulations which required a large number of the district’s students to be quarantined.
Meigs was a do-everything performer during the Jets abbreviated football season, and the rest of the league took notice. Meigs was tabbed first-team All-TRL as a special teams’ returner; and was also named honorable mention all-league as both a running back on offense and as a linebacker on defense.
“I was so excited to see that Josh was recognized very well among the league coaches even though we were only able to play four games this year,” said Jets head coach Chad Raida. “This is a huge accomplishment for Josh considering our shortened season.
“Josh is what kept our team together though all the things we have experienced this year,” Raida added. “For the coaches in our league to show their respect for him like they did, shows how tremendous an athlete he is.
“He will most definitely be missed by his teammates, school, and coaches. We wish him nothing but the best.”
Davis and Stackhouse were both selected to the honorable mention All-TRL volleyball squad for their contributions to the Lady Jets.
“Natalie had a great senior season even though it was cut short due to an ankle injury on our Sept. 22 home match. Then just as she was about to suit up and play again, our entire team had to quarantine ending our season early,” noted AMHS head coach Michelle Morales. “But even though she had a short season, Natalie was one of the leading middle blockers in our league with 22 single blocks. She also had 18 digs, 41 serves and 5 aces, 13 assists and 29 kills. She will be missed next year.”
Stackhouse led the Lady Jets in serves, aces, and kills, ending her season with 82 serves, 18 aces, and 36 kills. Her other stats included 48 digs, six single blocks, and 34 assists.
“Mariah was our best all-around player and leader on the court this season,” Morales said. “If you were lucky enough to see one of our games, she was the one on the court that you could hear. She was always loud and encouraging. I am so proud of Mariah for stepping up and being a great captain and leader for our team.”
High school basketball practice begins this week. Boys will have early practice and girls will have late practice. All players must have a physical on file in the office before they will be allowed to practice.
Picture re-takes are scheduled for Thursday, November 19.
Yesterday evening I attended the High School All League Nominations. I am proud to announce to you that Natalie Davis and Mariah Stackhouse both made All League Honorable Mention. I am so happy I was able to coach this team this year. Their improvement was remarkable and I am already excited for next years season!
Thank You,
Coach M
MS girls basketball will be at the HS/MS today. The activity bus will run.
Altoona Midway 8th grade through 12th grade fired RAKU clay. This is an old Japanese style of clay firing. The school purchased some new RAKU glazes and the students had fun experimenting with them on their pottery.
The Altoona-Midway HS/MS Drama Club will be presenting
Birds of a Feather by Gary Ray Stapp and Eldridge Publishing
On November 20,2020. We hope you will view our production!
This year, due to the pandemic, the play will be filmed and made available for your viewing on the school’s website. The film will be available on Friday, November 20, 2020. The play will be shown to the middle school and high school during a Gold Day Jet Connect in their home rooms.
If you have questions or concerns, please call or email the school at 620.537.7711.
Mrs. Cynthia Dvorachek and Ms. Tiffany Day, directors
Jr. Jet October Edition
https://5il.co/muom
Due to illness, the school picture retakes scheduled at AMES has been postponed. A make up date will be announced soon. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Picture retakes have been rescheduled for November 19 for elementary and ms/hs students. Picture packets can be left in the office until that day. If you have any questions, please call the school office.
Elementary- 620-568-5725
MS/HS- 620-537-7711
Free School Meals for the Year! We have also been able to make this retroactive to August 20. Check Powerschool for your current balance or email dcook@usd387.org. (Extra Milk or Milk Only are $.40)
Mrs. Morton Grant Activity - Tutoring
SOCK DRIVE
Reminder: HS/MS Grant Activities begin today.
Activities for the week:
Grant Activities continue at AMES and begin this week at the MS/HS.
Monday-Thursday- Play practice 6:00 PM
Tuesday- MS basketball @ Marmaton Valley 5:30 PM
Thursday- MS/HS picture re-takes
Thursday- Virtual FAFSA 7:30 PM (Seniors)
The AMMS middle school basketball teams will practice today. The girls will practice in Altoona and will ride the bus to practice. There will be an activity bus that will bring the girls back up to the ms/hs. The bus should be back up to the ms/hs around 5:30. The boys will practice at the ms/hs right after school until 5:30. An activity bus will take the Altoona students to Altoona. That bus should arrive around 5:45. If you have any questions please call the office 620-537-7711
Kansas Eviction Prevention Program could help families of students
Newsroom, Local Boards, Student Issues, Safety and Security
Education leaders are encouraged to get the word out about applying for a program that could help some students and their families who are facing economic difficulties because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kansas Eviction Prevention Program provides up to $5,000 in rental assistance per tenant household.
“Home has never been more important,” said Ryan Vincent, executive director of the Kansas Housing Resources Corp., which administers the KEPP. “Our homes have always provided shelter, but in the midst of the COVID pandemic, home has become our virtual workplace, classroom, marketplace, and gathering space. This program will protect Kansans’ access to home when it is needed most.”
Through the program, landlords and tenants apply for up to $5,000 per household to cover delinquent rental payments dating back to April 1, 2020. Payments will be made directly to the landlord, who must agree not to evict the household for nonpayment of rent or to charge late fees for the months KEPP assistance is received.
Program funds are limited to $35 million, and applications will be processed in the order received. Tenants and landlords should apply as soon as possible to increase their likelihood of receiving assistance. Visit kshousingcorp.org to learn more and apply online, or contact kepp@kshousingcorp.org for assistance.
The economic impact of the pandemic has left many Kansans unemployed or underemployed, uncertain how they will pay rent. While moratoriums provide temporary protection from eviction, rent continues to accrue each month, leaving tenants unsure how they will pay arrears, and leaving landlords without monthly income to pay bills and manage maintenance and upkeep. Data indicates that 117,000-155,000 Kansas households (30-44% of all rental households), including many families with students in our schools, will be at risk of eviction in the coming months due to COVID.
The KEPP is funded through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, authorized by Gov. Laura Kelly’s Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce. The program serves tenants and landlords who have missed paying or collecting at least one rent payment since April 1, 2020, due to the COVID pandemic.
The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is a self-supporting, nonprofit, public corporation committed to helping Kansans access the safe, affordable housing they need and the dignity they deserve. KHRC serves as the primary administrator of federal housing programs for the state of Kansas.
The late start is for tomorrow, 10-27-20.
Late Start: USD 387, Altoona-Midway Schools will have a 10::00 AM late start. We will notify you of any changes due to worsening conditions.
The Newsletter is now on the website and can be viewed by following this link.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/982816/10-2020.pdf