State Academic Decathlon 2025! It is incredibly tough competition at state! Quinton had a great weekend and walked away with FIVE individual medals and was second place overall in the Small School Varsity GPA division.
The students have done 7 tests, 2 speeches (1 prepared and 1 impromptu) and an interview this weekend!
The topic for 2024- 2025 was Our Changing Climate. Tests are over Math, Art, Music, Literature, Science, Economics and Social Studies
Next year the topic is 🌟The Roaring Twenties
Congratulations to the whole team and to Quinton for doing a great job this weekend!
📢 AGWSR Quarter 3 Attendance Update – A Team Effort! 🎉
At AGWSR, our goal is to maintain better than 95% average daily attendance, and thanks to the intentional efforts of our parents, staff, and students, we’re making progress!
We appreciate the partnership and the commitment to showing up each day. Here’s how our Quarter 3 attendance compares to last year:
✅ District-Wide Growth: Attendance improved from 93.06% last year to 94.57% this year! Every day counts!
✅ Ackley Elementary: Attendance grew from 94.14% to 95.64%! Strong habits start young!
✅ Wellsburg Elementary: A fantastic increase from 95.27% to 97.46%! Keep it up!
✅ Middle School Success: Attendance rose from 93.27% to 95.18%! Way to go, students and staff!
✅ High School Improvement: More students are in class, with attendance increasing from 91.16% to 92.90%!
Thank you for making attendance a priority! Let’s keep the momentum going and finish the year strong!
AGWSR is ready to compete at state Academic Decathlon! Today is testing. (7 tests!) Tomorrow is speech and interview and Super Quiz and then tomorrow night is the Awards Banquet! It's going to be a great weekend! Good luck Cougars! ➕🔬🗺️💵🎨📚🎶🎭🎤📝
This quarter our Middle School students spent a total of 3,520 Cougar Cash in either classroom rewards or in the Cougar Store! Each quarter I draw a ticket from all of those spent to give away a prize. Our Quarter 3 Winner is Caleb Haupt!
Jenna Rotgers will be displaying art at Ellsworth Carnegie Hall from March 14-April 14. She is also entering the Pat Clark Art Collection Art Contest on March 14th from 5-6pm. Good luck Jenna!
AGWSR Proposed Property Tax for FY26
We are looking for PARENT volunteers to help lead committees for Family Fun Night. This event cannot happen without parent/community involvement and volunteers. If you are able and willing to lead or be on a committee please contact 641-847-2611 or mforgy@agwsr.org by 3/12/2025 to sign-up.
Due to blowing and drifting in the northern portion of the district, AGWSR will have a 2 hour delay on Thursday, March 6. No Breakfast and no AM Preschool.
We are looking for PARENT volunteers to help lead committees for Family Fun Night. This event cannot happen without parent/community involvement and volunteers. If you are able and willing to lead or be on a committee please contact 641-847-2611 or mforgy@agwsr.org by 3/12/2025 to sign-up.
Did you know that AGWSR's Health Office has a website?!
**It's worth saving in your bookmarks!**
The idea is for you to be able to get your questions answered at anytime of the day/year. There is information for just about everything "Health Office" you can imagine. From 'what health paperwork does my kiddo need' to District and State Policies.
There are resources for parents/guardians/caregivers, students, and community members.
*Disclaimer: I have found that the state changes their site often, links put up in August 2024 may have changed, or gone away.*
You can find this website by going to agwsr.org, "Parents" dropdown and clicking on AGWSR Health.
Direct Link: https://sites.google.com/agwsr.org/healthoffice/general-info?authuser=0
Congrats to Junior Bo Starr for being named to the NICL West 2nd team, and Freshman Chayton Smith Honorable Mention!
The kindergarteners loved having their 5th grade buddies come to help them kick off Dr Seuss week!
We had two ladies perform at District Individual Speech today in Janesville! Melanie received a II rating in Improv and Jenna received a I rating in Poetry. Jenna will be performing at state speech in two weeks!
🐾 February Lead Cougar Spotlight – Wellsburg Center! 🐾
We are beyond proud of our Lead Cougars for February! These students were nominated by staff for consistently demonstrating the Cougar Way: Respect, Responsibility, and Teamwork. Let’s celebrate their efforts and leadership! 🎉👏
PK - Beckett O.
Beckett’s focus and work ethic are an inspiration! Whether it’s listening to a guest speaker, participating in Launchpad lessons, or engaging in morning meetings, he shows great responsibility and respect every day!
1st Grade - Riggs E.
Riggs is a true friend and teammate! He quickly notices when a classmate needs help and steps in to support them while staying on task. Keep being an amazing role model, Riggs!
2nd Grade - Nyla S.
Nyla is respectful to everyone and comes to school ready to work hard. She takes responsibility for her learning and leads by example every day!
6th Grade - Alexa H.
Alexa’s commitment to her assignments, projects, and class discussions is outstanding. She is always prepared, puts in excellent work, and is a positive role model for her peers!
6th Grade - Hayden B.
At the end of the day, when classmates are rushing out the door, Hayden stays behind to help clean up. He is a respectful and dependable teammate in class and group work!
7th Grade - Charles S.
Charles takes pride in his work, asks great questions, and actively participates in class. His strong attendance and dedication make him a fantastic example of the Cougar Way!
7th Grade - Kenleigh M.
Kenleigh’s positive attitude and willingness to help set her apart! She supports her classmates, puts in her best effort, and it shows in her success. Keep leading, Kenleigh!
7th Grade - Abe T.
Abe’s hard work and perseverance shine through every challenge! He steps up when needed, like volunteering for our colors video, and always gets his work done on time. Way to lead, Abe!
8th Grade - Lyla B.
Lyla is responsible, hardworking, and kind! She consistently puts forth her best effort, treats classmates with respect, and has shown tremendous growth over the past two years. Keep shining, Lyla!
8th Grade - Laynie V. & Kenzi P.
Laynie and Kenzi have been true friends and leaders, stepping up to help injured classmates by carrying their trays and bags. Your kindness and teamwork do not go unnoticed!
👏 Let’s give a round of applause to our February Lead Cougars! Keep leading the way and showing the Cougar Way every day! 🐾
Parents and Guardians! Mrs Williams is meeting with 10th-graders this week to build their schedules for the 25-26 school year. Please check-in with your students to see if they have scheduled their meeting with her.
She will begin working with the 9th-graders next week.
Calling all elementary parents! Please join us for our Family Fun Night planning meetings during the month of March! We are excited to plan a fun and memorable event!
Come join the HS Band and Choir as they present their Pop's Concert Thursday Feb. 27 at 7pm in the HS gym. They will be performing music from musicals including: Mamma Mia, The Greatest Showman, The Sound of Music, and High School Musical. We hope to see you there.
AGWSR senior Claire Diamond has been selected by the IGHSAU to sing the national anthem at the Iowa High School Girl's State Basketball Tournament. She will be singing on Wednesday March 5 at 10:00 AM. Congrats Claire!
Congratulations Dan Karsjens for being named the IGCA Assistant Coach of the Year!! 🏀
Your dedication to the athletes at AGWSR, especially the Girls Basketball Team, is so appreciated! Thank you for all you do for our school!
High School Boys Track practice will begin on Monday, February 24th. Athletes should meet in Mr Heubner's room after school for a short meeting and then we will have a short workout.