Happy Thanksgiving from the Appleton City R-2 School District! We hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving break and are spending quality time with family and friends. We are very grateful for the students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members of our wonderful District.
Enjoy the rest of your break...see you soon, Bulldogs!
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ACHS senior Natalie Nitchals has been accepted into Kansas State University. Natalie plans to follow the pre-veterinary program at K-State with intentions to enter veterinary school after she receives her bachelor's degree. Congratulations, Natalie!
𝟙𝟟𝟘 𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕦𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟
#rootEdMissouri #KState
Dear AC Bulldog Community,
I hope this letter finds you well. As we continue to work together to build a strong and vibrant educational community, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support and commitment to our schools. The strength of our district lies in the relationships we build and the shared vision we all hold for the success of our students.
I am excited to share that our Annual Performance Report (APR) scores for 2024 have shown significant improvement, rising from 70% in 2022, 70.4% in 2023, to an impressive 79.6% in 2024. This increase is a direct result of the dedication and hard work of our incredible teachers and staff, who have worked tirelessly in the classrooms to ensure that every student receives the support and guidance they need to grow and succeed. Our students, too, have shown remarkable commitment to their learning, demonstrating resilience and determination every day. A nearly 10% growth rate in one year’s time is a tremendous accomplishment! This score puts us near the top of our WEMO conference schools. To say that I am proud our teachers, staff, and students is an understatement.
Known as our “District Report Card,” these scores are calculated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Within these scores are strands that include the performance and growth of our students on the Missouri Assessment Program evaluations (MAP and End-of-Course testing), along with Continuous Improvement criteria that includes attendance, success ready students, documentation and audit results, etc.
The biggest area of growth has been in academic achievement in the core subjects, and this success is a direct reflection of the collective effort of everyone in our school community. It takes all of us—administration, teachers, students, staff, parents, and the broader community—working together to create an environment where students can thrive. We have proven that when we unite around a common goal, we can achieve great things.
Perhaps the biggest predictor of success has been the tenacity of our teachers and staff to work tirelessly in “the trenches” making sure all of our students’ needs are met. Each day, I am proud to work alongside them—along with Mrs. Bauer and Mr. Bolte—focusing our best efforts on ensuring the success of all of our students. Inside these school walls, we have a fantastic group of educators…whose commitment and determination are unmatched. And outside the walls of the school, we are thankful for parents and a collaborative community who ensure our students are taken care of. We are so thankful for all of you who devote countless hours in so many ways to show your support of our students and staff. This is what makes Appleton City truly special.
Looking ahead, we will continue to work hard and build on the momentum we have created. Our commitment to fostering student growth and excellence remains unwavering, and we are confident that it will continue this year and in future years. Thank you all for helping cultivate a culture of collaboration and support that empowers all our students to reach their fullest potential. Your belief in the power of education and your unwavering dedication to our shared mission are what make our district so special.
Thank you for all that you do, and for your continued partnership in making sure our students succeed. Together, we are shaping a bright future for all our children.
With deep appreciation,
Sarah Miller
Superintendent, Appleton City R-2 School District
Here's your Appleton City Elementary Bulldog Update for this week!
Junior High Basketball starts at 5:30 pm tonight with a matchup against Rich Hill! Come support our Junior High athletes tonight!
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Congratulations to ACHS Senior Damara Hood. Damara has been accepted to Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. While at Missouri State Damara plans to study ophthalmology, specifically pediatric ophthalmology. We can "see" her future will be bright!
𝟙𝟟𝟟 𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕦𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟
#rootEdMissouri #msu
What a fantastic day in the Elementary! We hosted our Manners Lunch today and had a great turnout! Students enjoyed a delicious lunch with their invited guests...so much great conversation and lots of big smiles! We were thankful to have so many parents, grandparents, and community members on campus today. A huge thank you to all who attended! We hope you enjoyed it. Events like this make AC such a great place to be.
A huge thank you also goes out to Mr. Payton for hosting and setting up this annual event. We appreciate his hard work every year! Big thanks also go out to our Cafeteria staff for preparing a delicious meal, our Maintenance and Custodial crew for all of their hard work, and to all of the staff who helped make sure this day was a success. It was great to see a couple of familiar faces (Mrs. Bartz and Mrs. Matthes) helping out today too! There's too many people to list that helped today, but we appreciate you all!
You've got 2 opportunities to catch some AC basketball tonight! JH plays at Liberal at 5:30 pm. HS kicks off their season with a Jamboree at Lakeland with a 5:00 pm start time.
Let's Go, Bulldogs!
Here's our Bulldog Friday Update!
District Championship game tonight!!!!!! Game time is 7:00 pm in Archie. Come cheer our boys on as they fight for a victory! Play hard, Dawgs!
Here's our November Title I Newsletter!
On Tuesday, November 12th, Junior High and High School students and Appleton City VFW Post #11242 members participated in a Veteran's Day assembly. The students presented members with cards, pictures, and letters of appreciation. Larry Dines then announced the winners of the Patriot's Pen and the Voice of Democracy essay contest.
The Junior High Patriot's Pen 2024 theme is "My Voice in America's Democracy?". Melynn Park received 3rd place, Colton Hawkins received 2nd place, and Alexus Evans received 1st place.
The High School Voice of Democracy 2024 theme is "Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?" Baylor Brownsberger received third place, Lila Stephan received second place, and Adelyn Hawkins received first place.
The essays by Alexus and Adelyn will continue to compete at the next level, with the opportunity to advance to state and national competitions. Congratulations, students, and thank you, Veterans!
Our JH Basketballers are back in action tonight at home vs. Midway. Game time is 5:30 pm. The schedule is :
5:30 Girls A
6:30 Boys A
7:30 Boys B (2 Qtrs)
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We're proud that ACHS Senior Hunter Hearting has been accepted to Iron Eagle Welding Academy in Stockton, MO. Hunter will earn his welding certificate, preparing him for a successful career in the welding trade. Congratulations, Hunter!
𝟙𝟠𝟜 𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕦𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟
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ACHS Senior Hallie Harkrader was recognized on Monday, November 11th with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award. The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. This award, extended by the Butler, MO Harmony Mission DAR Chapter, recognizes and rewards high school seniors who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. Hallie was selected by her teachers because she demonstrates these qualities to an outstanding degree. Hallie's father, Brett Harkrader, presented her with a DAR Good Citizen pin just before Hallie read a speech she wrote about the importance of service. Congratulations, Hallie.
Our Junior High Bulldogs travel to Drexel tonight. Game time is 5:30 pm. Let's Go, Dawgs!
Check out our Bulldog Friday Update: STAR Students, Veterans Wall of Honor, Manners Lunch, Picture Re-Takes and Holiday Helping Hand.
It's a great day to be a Bulldog!
Appleton City R-II School District would like to take time to Honor all of our Veterans by completing our own Wall of Honor.
We are asking for participation from our students, parents and community members. If you would like to help, please submit copies of a photo or photos of Veterans that you would like to include. Students are welcome to bring copies of photos to the High School or Elementary Office. Community members are welcome to drop copies by any of the school offices as well. Photos can also be emailed to: mmount@appletoncity.k12.mo.us.
Our Honor Wall will be displayed in the Elementary hallway through the end of November. Thank you for your participation and thank you to all of our Veterans for your great service to our country.
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Congratulations to ACHS Senior Reagan O'Farrell. Reagan has been accepted to Oklahoma State University, The University of Arkansas, and Kansas State University. Reagan will attend K-State in Manhattan, KS, where she will study Agriculture Economics on a pre-law track with a minor in International Agriculture.
𝟙𝟡𝟙 𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕦𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟
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Here's our Appleton City Elementary Bulldog Friday Update!
Have a great weekend!
