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Good luck to our Lady Rams as they head to Flatirons Academy this Friday for Regional action!

Where: Flatirons Academy

When: Friday, November 7th
Time: 6:00 pm start

Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Rams as they battle for a spot at State!

GO RAMS!!

Our Rams football team gets the chance to host the first rounds of playoffs.

Where: Akron Football Field

Who: Crowley County

When: Saturday, November 8th
Time: 1:00 pm

Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Rams as they battle for a spot at State!

GO RAMS!!

On Thursday, October 30th, Senators Byron Pelton and the Chair of the Senate Education Committee, Senator Chris Kolker, along with representatives from the Colorado Rural Schools Alliance, visited the Akron School District. The administration team took them on a tour of the building and shared the great work that is happening at our school. The group visited Lone Star, Akron, Merino, Prairie, Ft. Morgan, and Weldon Valley during the day. A group discussion and lunch were held at the Merino school with several area rural superintendents in attendance, including Mr. Christensen. The purpose of the school tours was to see some of the great work happening in our rural schools and to also hear about the challenges schools and school leaders are facing.

Propositions MM and LL were passed by voters in the recent election, which allows the Healthy School Meals for All program to raise and retain additional funding. This means there will be no changes to our breakfast or lunch program this year. All students will continue to have access to a free, nutritious breakfast and lunch each school day.

Even though meals are free for all students, we ask that families continue to provide household income information by completing the FEDs form. This information helps schools receive full federal funding, which directly supports meal programs, after school programs and other nutrition initiatives. Please contact Samara Pickens at 970-345-2266 for more information on how to complete the FEDS form.

This week our building trades students, led by Mr. Larry Johnson, took part in a partnership with Blue Peaks Roofing, Atlas Shingles , and Apex Roofing. Blue Peaks Roofing, who will be completing a roof replacement on the school in the next year, provided training and supplies for the students and shingles that were donated by Atlas Shingles. Josh Bales of Apex Roofing joined in the partnership providing support, as well as a truck and dump trailer for the disposal of the old shingles. The school media class is documenting this project and partnership with video drone footage. The hope is to promote these types of partnerships to help support the continued connection between business and schools to provide students with workforce readiness skills and skills for life.

Salud Dental will be here on Tuesday, November 11th and Wednexday, Novmeber 12th to complete dental exams. Forms were sent home with students last week, or can be filled out online by using the QR code below.

Please return forms to the office as soon as possible to make sure your student is seen.

Thank you.

Last week, the Akron FFA chapter arrived in Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention & Expo! Along the way, members toured Risin’ Creek Creamery, explored Louisville, KY, visited the Kentucky Derby Museum, and even caught a little horse racing action! 🐎

To top it all off, they wrapped up the trip with an Ella Langley concert — what an unforgettable experience! Members pictured below are Mikenna Weers, Kendal Zimmerman, Arhy Bethel, Advisor- Mollie Dreitz, Kolton Strand and Kason Brent.

Wednesday morning, Mr. Butz and students in his Art 2 class went to Latte Da' to present their designs for a Denver Zoo logo. Thank you to our judges, Candis Denny, Derek Glosson and Ryan Dreitz. The winners were Rylee Roseberry and Kenna Madrid. Each winner received a $10 gift card. While there students were treated to drinks.

What a wonderful Thursday! Our Preschoolers brought Nursery Rhymes to life during their Dinner Theater play and had the best time sharing lunch with their families.

Friday, November 7

6 pm HS Volleyball Regionals at Flatirons Academy

• Leave at 3 pm

Saturday, November 8

1 pm HS Football vs Crowley County

Monday, November 10

League Choir in Caliche

Ft Hayes NW Tech Campus Visit

4 pm MS Boys BKB at Ft Morgan

• Leave at 2:40 pm

Tuesday, November 11

Dental Screenings

1:15 pm Veteran’s Day Program

Wednesday, November 12

12:15 pm FCCLA Meeting

4 pm Elementary Staff Meeting

5:30 pm Booster Club Meeting

7 pm School Board Meeting

Thursday, November 13

7:15 am 6th – 12th PLC Meeting

8 am FCCLA Officer Retreat

4 pm MS Boys Basketball vs Sterling 6 levels

Saturday, November 15

1 pm HS Football Quarter Finals TBD