Cougar Nation

Three groups performed at Large Group State Speech today in Waterloo! Overall I rating Short Film - Claire M, Aniya V, Kami W, Chloe S, Carli L, Ellie B, Owen P, Cali S, Jenika R TV News - Giselle F, Claire M, Ellie B, Kami W, Aniya V, Jenika Rl Overall II rating Short Film - Claire C, Hadley B, Brylea M, Tristen D, Landen D, Nick B Congratulations to all the performers!!

Congratulations to AGWSR senior wrestler Jariyah Bowles on his 100th win!

In honor of Groundhog Day, Mrs. Meyer's class learned about what made shadows. After that, they explored making shadow puppets of their own.

In honor of Groundhog Day, kindergarten through 2nd grade have been learning about shadows. Second grade kicked it up a notch learning about the earth's rotation and orbit and how that, too, creates a shadow on the earth.

Class of 2025....it's time to claim your Dollars for Scholars scholarships! Please send Deb Willms at GNB Bank your form and second semester schedule. Reach out to Mrs Williams with questions.

Come out tonight and support your Cougar Boys Wrestling Team at their last home meet of the season! Duals begin at 6:15 in the gym.
1. Columbus vs Hudson
2. Columbus vs AGWSR
3. Hudson vs AGWSR

Tonight is the final home HS Wrestling meet of the season. Here is the order for tonight's matches:

1. Columbus vs Hudson
2. Columbus vs AGWSR
3. Hudson vs AGWSR

We will also have middle school recognition in between the second and third duals.

This Friday, 2/6/26, the Cougar Cheer Clinic will perform at halftime of the Boys Varsity game. The Junior Class will also be selling mini poms earlier in the night. If your child is participating in the clinic, please bring them to the HS Commons at 7:45 to check-in and get their clinic t-shirt on. Please have them in black pants/leggings and sneakers. After the performance you can pick them up from the Commons by checking them out with a coach! Please remember camp participants get in free that night, other family members/friends will still need to pay the entry fee. Thank you for the continued support of ALL Cougars!

Fourth graders celebrating 100 days of school by building towers using 100 cups! Our 2 tallest towers stood 71 in tall!!

Both 4th grade classes celebrated the 100th day by using 100 plastic cups to see who could build the tallest tower!

Thursday, 2/5/26, both JH girls and boys wrestling will be recognized between 2nd and 3rd dual (7:30-8:00). Wrestlers will have free admissions.

Check out these fun and exciting events being hosted by the Ackley Public Library.

The Kindergarten Classes had a fantastic time celebrating our 100th Day of School with our annual 100 day fashion show! The students were very creative in designing their 100 day shirts! Thanks parents for all of your help!!

Here is the order of tonight's events home HS BB vs Oelwein:

4:00 JV Girls Game, followed by JV Boys

Varsity Girls Warm Ups

SENIOR NIGHT RECOGNITION: Cheerleaders, Girls BB and Girls BB Managers

Varsity Girls Lineups/Anthem

Approx. 6:15 Varsity Girls Game

Varsity Boys Warm Ups

SENIOR NIGHT RECOGNITION: Band, Vocal, Boys BB and Boys BB Managers

Varsity Boys Game

Happy National School Counseling Week! We extend our thanks to all school counselors for the remarkable difference you make in students’ lives. Every day, you help shape student well-being and development, foster academic growth, and connect students with opportunities for future success. Join us in celebrating our school counselors, Mrs. Forgy, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Plymesser and their contributions to student success!

Cheerleader of the Week 📣 This week we’re celebrating Jenika! Her determination and willingness to try new things have stood out, and she is always open to feedback so she can keep improving. That mindset is what helps great athletes become even better teammates. Always open to helping others is what makes great leaders! We’re so proud to have her on the team and can’t wait to see her shine even more next year in her senior year of cheer. Keep pushing yourself, Jenika. Your future is going to be a great one! 💙📣 #CheerleaderOfTheWeek #SeniorSeasonAhead #HardWorkShows #TeamSpirit

5th and 7th grade SAIL did their make-up field trip that was cut short due to weather last time. Because 5th grade made their own escape rooms in class, it was time to try the real thing! Seventh grade escaped in The Lost City, but unfortunately, 5th grade did not in Under Pressure. However, they were on the last problem. Logic and communication were key in the process!

AGWSR hosted our annual Career Fair this week. We are very grateful for our community partners who took time out of their schedules to spend a morning with our students.

Middle school SAIL students are thrilled with the new classroom additions: a makerspace and a Chompsaw. From setting them up to figuring out how to use everything, it has been a busy classroom!