Appleton City R-II School District

𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕥𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 Congratulations to Jacob Hearting-Dines. Jacob has been accepted to Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO. While attending OTC, Jacob plans to study the installation and maintenance of climate control and refrigeration units within the Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Program. We're proud of you! 𝟙𝟙𝟞 𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕦𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 #rootEdMissouri #otc

Courtwarming shirts are available via the link below. The window to order is short, so get your orders in quickly! https://www.storessimple.com/ruralroots/34218

Congratulations to all of our Appleton City Elementary December Star Bulldogs! Kindergarten - Winry Jackson 1st Grade - Aleeah Moore 2nd Grade - Lincoln Martinez 3rd Grade - Liam Whaley 4th Grade - Ryker Kirk 5th Grade - Liam Heiserman 6th Grade (Cooper) - Abram Wraight 6th Grade (Scotten) - Harper Stoddard We are so proud of all of you!

Due to snow days, school will be in session on the following days: February 10th March 3rd March 31st Make sure to mark your calendars!

Yes, we are going to school tomorrow! With that being said, temperatures are supposed to be close to zero with wind chills below zero in the morning. Please make sure students are bundled up and dressed in layers tomorrow. Bus drivers will be patient at stops, but make sure students are dressed appropriately. See you tomorrow!

Please join our FCCLA this Wednesday!

ACHS Courtwarming Week! Students don't forget to dress up during spirit week. Courtwarming crowning will be Friday night in between the girls and boys varsity game. Go Bulldogs!!

01/17/25 Bulldog Families, Welcome back to school! What a relief to finally be back in school after a cold and icy week. Thank you to all for your patience with our bus company as I know many of you have had to work with the driver on alternate pick up locations. This week you will see AMI packets coming home. The directions from central office are located on the front of the packet. In the event that we have another weather event that causes the cancelation of school, information will be shared regarding whether or not it is an AMI day and you will be referred to the directions in your child’s AMI packet. If you have questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher. Mrs. Meka Bauer December Star Bulldogs Kindergarten - Winry Jackson 1st Grade - Aleeah Moore 2nd Grade - Lincoln Martinez 3rd Grade - Liam Whaley 4th Grade - Ryker Kirk 5th Grade - Liam Heiserman 6th Grade (Cooper) - Abram Wraight 6th Grade (Scotten) - Harper Stoddard December Attendance Award Congratulations to Mrs. Hays 2nd Grade Class! PTO Thank you to PTO for all the ways that they support our students and our staff throughout the year! If you haven’t yet, please forward all of those receipts and labels collected! PTO volunteers are busy adding them all up to send in. Money raised goes to fund our class field trips. Yearbooks We do now have 2023 - 2024 Elementary yearbooks on hand in the office for $8 each. Illness Alert! The Missouri Department of Health has issued an Illness Alert due to Norovirus, “winter vomiting bug”. Please view the attached graphic for further details. This Coming Week: January 17th - Courtwarming Save the Date: Snow Make Up Days: February 10, March 3rd, and March 31st January 27th - Teacher Professional Development Day February 13th - Mid-term February 27th - Title I Family Night Februrary 28th - Spring School Picture Day

Sending a BIG THANK YOU to our friends at Ellett Memorial Hospital for providing all of our Appleton City Elementary students with new gloves! Your kindness warmed our hearts...and our hands!

Bus # 3 will continue the alternate route stops through Thursday. Our driver is continually checking the route and will call to contact families if she is able to pick up / drop off at your students regular /home location. Thank you for your cooperation.

𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕥𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 Congratulations to ACHS Senior Lainey Farrar. She has been accepted to multiple universities and has decided to further her education at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. While at UCM, Lainey plans to study criminal justice. Congratulations, Lainey, your future looks bright! 𝟙𝟚𝟛 𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕦𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 #rootEdMissouri #ucm

Today and tomorrow our route 3 bus will have limited stops, due to road conditions. Pick up / drop offs are:. 1. Everyone on 400 and 500 rd square at B & H intersection at the grain bins. 2. H & 100 Road. 3. Taberville Fire Department. Your driver will be reaching out shortly. For questions, call 417-955-1955.

Routes are running this morning but are encountering ice covered roads. Some dirt/gravel roads are inaccessible and buses may not be able to pick up this morning. If unable to pick up this morning, afternoon routes will likely be impacted. Bus 3 will be significantly late this morning. Sorry for any incovenience.

Tomorrow starts the 43rd Annual Appleton City Basketball Tournament! Make plans to come watch some great basketball this week!

The day started out promising with warmer temps/melting ice. However, after driving routes again tonight, our country roads are still ice covered and slick. With more snow in the forecast, AC Schools will have another snow day Friday, January 10th. But rest up, Bulldogs...we'll get back to school soon! We miss you!

AC Schools will not be in session on Thursday, January 9th. While I was hopeful a little bit warmer temperatures would help melt some of the ice, our untreated gravel roads are slick/ice covered . Though anxious to be back in session, ensuring the safety of our students and staff is our #1 priority.

𝕊𝕖𝕟𝕚𝕠𝕣 𝕊𝕡𝕠𝕥𝕝𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 Isabella Bartz will attend the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, after graduation from ACHS. While at Mizzou, Izzy plans to study radiology within the College of Health Sciences. Congratulations, Izzy, your future looks bright! 𝟙𝟚𝟠 𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕦𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 #rootEdMissouri #mizzou

After driving routes this afternoon, there are still many rural roads that are snow/ice covered. In order to maintain the safety of our staff and students, AC schools will not be in session on Wednesday, January 8th. I'm hopeful one more day of warmer temps and sun will be enough to melt off the ice and we can get everyone back to school. In the meantime...stay safe and warm, Bulldogs! We can't wait to see you again!

Basketball games scheduled for this evening (January 7th) at Drexel have been cancelled.

Due to poor road conditions, the AC School District will not be in session on Tuesday January 7, 2025. We will have a traditional snow day. District roads will need additional time to clear off before we can ensure students and staff members can arrive safely to school. Stay safe and warm, Bulldogs!