Our kindergarten friends had a fun day at the Scovill Zoo! We enjoyed seeing all the animals, riding the train and carousel, and eating a picnic lunch together! A big thank you to our parent chaperones for helping us have a great time.
IESA Track and Field Results:
8th Grade Girls 4x200 STATE CHAMPIONS *Alyssa Ruholl, Baileigh Starnes, Cali Ruffner, Emerson Kuenstler*
8th Grade Girls 200m *Alyssa Ruholl* 2nd Place
8th Grade Girls 400m *Baileigh Starnes* 9th Place
8th Grade Girls 1600m *Reagan Winter* 34th Place
7th Grade Girls Pole Vault *Kali Merritt* 6th Place
7th Grade Girls Pole Vault *Peyton Ort* 7th Place
7th Grade Girls 200m *Cali Ruffner* 25th Place
8th Grade Boys 1600m *Kelton Dunaway* 26th Place
8th Grade Boys High Jump *Xavier Logue* 14th Place
7th Grade Boys 400m *Preston Kroening* 13th Place
7th Grade Boys 4x100 2nd Place *Draven Verdeyen, Easton Caraway, Hayden Veteto, Preston Kroening*
7th Grade Boys 4x400 5th Place *Preston Kroening, Hayden Veteto, Draven Verdeyen, Jackson Neu*
7th Grade Boys Pole Vault *Hayden Veteto* 2nd Place
7th Grade Boys Pole Vault *Jackson Neu* 5th Place
Let's Go Wildcats!
Good Luck to the AGS Wildcats Friday & Saturday as they compete in the IESA State Track & Field Competition
These first graders were soaking up the sun with their books & beach towels!
ACHS Student Council wrapped up the school year with lots of activities! Last week they hosted a Fun Day for all the students that included a tug of war competition between classes and a couple rounds of Head, Shoulders, Knees and Cup! Then, they had their end of the year trip to Irons in Vandalia and along with their end of the year pizza, ice cream and awards party! Student Council is already looking forward to next school year! 🧡🖤
This week at FCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, huddle we celebrated the graduating seniors. Pictured L to R, Gabby Weishaar, Sophia Pearcy, Makaylee Splechter and Keegan Schultz. We played Cups one last time this year and Nate Lurkins came out on top. We'll be meeting one more time, next Thursday during AP IN Mrs. Schafer's room.
May 9th, ACHS recognized the Baseball Seniors for all of their years of dedication and hard work.
Congrats Keegan Schultz and Dyson Wagner
FCCLA, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, wrapped up the school year with the annual Pizza Party last Wednesday. New officers for the 2025-2026 school year were installed. Graduating seniors were celebrated and recognized and we handed out the Most Points Award. Seniors pictured include Emily Allen, Emma Tappendorf, Cole Burrell, Rayna Duncan and Olivia Flach. The Most Points Award was earned by Kaylee Lurkins. We're already looking forward to plans for next year!
Thursday, May 1st was the Fine Arts Show for grades 4th-8th. Here is a snippet of the artwork on display.
During art classes following the art show some students participated in a scavenger hunt to answer questions about a variety of artworks on display.
Big Thank You to all who made Teacher Appreciation Week special at AGS!
Thank You teachers for doing all you do!
The Spring Band Chorus Concert was enjoyed by many on Thursday night. Wonderful performances by the jr high and high school bands, as well as both chorus groups.
Well done students and Mrs Berg and Mrs Lawler!
Come give blood!!! Here is some information about our upcoming blood drive.
The French Club at ACHS held the End of Year Soirée in Madame Schafer's classroom. Members enjoyed watching Chef's Table: France and making chocolate strawberry crepes. We learned a lot in the first year of French Club and we're looking forward to more enriching activities next year!
Last week the 1st graders got their jump on at The Arena trampoline park and then enjoyed a picnic lunch and more fun at the Lake Sara pirate park!
ACHS Baseball fans!
Today's baseball tournament at Flora has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
ACHS students participated in Law Day.
(Pictured left to right)
-Ellie Flach, Effingham County Health Department with Jeff Workman
-Ben Osterholtz, Sheriff's Department with Paul Kuhns
-Rayna Duncan, County Board with Josh Douthit
-Brayden Schnarre, Coroner with Kim Rhodes
-Katie Tedrick, State's Attorney with Aaron Jones
🌺Update to the FFA Greenhouse Sale
Because of the forecasted rain, we are going to reschedule our Greenhouse sale to Tuesday, 5/6, and Wednesday, 5/7, from 4-7pm. Please join us next week for our final greenhouse sales. We still have a good selection of plants available!
We will NOT have a sale this Saturday 5/3!
FCCLA members from ACHS enjoyed a fun filled day at Scovill Zoo and Hickory Point Mall in Decatur this week. This was a Reward field trip for members that earned 100+ points this year by attending meetings, participating in service projects, doing fundraisers and bringing in snacks. It was a great way to wrap up the school year!
We had a great turnout at the last FCA Dodgeball and Donut Huddle of the year. More than 25 high school students showed up for fun, food and fellowship in the ACHS gym last Thursday. Next Thursday we'll be celebrating our graduating seniors!
Second grade enjoyed a field trip to Aikman Wildlife Adventure.
