Appleton City R-II School District

Please make plans to join us and celebrate the retirement of Mrs. Bollig. We thank her for her dedication to students and the Appleton City community over the years!

AC HS and JH MAP/EOC/Evaluate reward trip to the Kansas City Royals game. Great job bulldogs for all your hard work! A special thank you to the AC PTO for helping sponsor this trip.

Nora Smith has been accepted to attend Bears Teach, a 5-day program at Missouri State University this summer. Nora will immerse herself in the college lifestyle by staying in the residence halls on campus, attending workshops, and exploring activities that Springfield has to offer, all while learning more about the teaching profession. Nora is going to have some fantastic experiences; be sure to ask her all about it when she returns.

Kalli attended Clinton Technical School her Junior year to study in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program. Kalli has recently fulfilled one of her goals by becoming a fully certified Emergency Medical Technician. Way to go, Kalli, we are so excited for you. You are going to accomplish great things.

Cheyenne Wilson has been accepted into the United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program in Annapolis, MD. This program is highly competitive, where Cheyenne will get a peek into the day-to-day lifestyle at the US Naval Academy. Cheyenne will spend 5 days participating in physical activities along with studying academic programs, such as ocean engineering, aerospace flight testing, seamanship, and navigation. This program will benefit Cheyenne with her entry into the US Naval Academy, which is where she wants to be after graduation. Also, the experience will be Cheyenne’s first time flying and doing it solo! In addition to this honor, Cheyenne also applied to the Sac Osage Electric Youth Tour, where she was a finalist and was awarded a $50 gift card. Congratulations, Cheyenne, on all your hard work and making things happen!

This Thursday is our HS and JH MAP/EOC/Evaluate field trip to the Kansas City Royals game. If students plan to purchase items at the game, the stadium vendors are all cashless. The stadium does have reverse atms that will transfer cash into a card that can be used at the vendors. Also, there is a chance of rain, so please dress according. All permission slips need to be turned in tomorrow.

Here's the link to stay up-to-date on today's WEMO Conference Track Meet here in AC. Tune in to this link for updates throughout the day! https://www.milesplit.live/meets/676450

5/2/25 Elementary Bulldog Families, Picture alert! Watch for pictures coming soon to our Facebook page. This week’s highlights will be the 2nd Grade extra field trip to the Appleton City Museum and Moore School, Mrs. Nold received an award for her participation in the Missouri Teacher Academy and the 5th & 6th Grade field trip to Wildwood Outdoor Education Center/ 3rd Grade trip to the George Washington Carver Museum. MAP Testing is complete and teachers are working on final units of study and final district assessments of reading and math progress. Teacher appreciation week is next week! So is the BOGO Book Fair! STAR Students: Congratulations to all of our April STAR Bulldog Students of the Month! Kindergarten: Asher Evans 1st Grade: David Bollig 2nd Grade: Elizabeth Rew 3rd Grade: Wyatt Greathouse 4th Grade: Stetson Colson 5th Grade: Caitlin Locascio 6th Grade: Jackson Martinez and Erin Leiber Attendance Award: Congratulations to Ms. Hayes’s 2nd Grade for winning the April Classroom Attendance Award! Book Fair: It's BOBO Book Fair Time! May 5th - May 9th 2:30pm - 6:00pm Appleton City School Library Special Saturday Event May 3rd 10am - 1:00pm. Elementary Yearbooks: Order forms went home this week. Our elementary yearbooks are designed to be minimal costs and allow our elementary students to trade autographs with friends. Please return those by Friday, May 9th. **2nd Grade Field Trip Rescheduled**: Parents please check your Dojo. Field Trips: PreSchool - May 20th Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd - May 16th 4th - May 7th This Coming Week: May 5th - May 9th - Teacher Appreciation Week! May 5th - No School May 7th - School Nurse Day! May 8th - Last PTO Label Collection Deadline! May 11th - Mother’s Day Save the Date: May 12th - No School May 14th - 6th Grade Tour of Middle School May 15th - 4th Grade Famous Missourians Presentations May 18th - High School Graduation May 19th - School IN Session, per original school calendar May 20th - Elementary Fine Arts Festival and Music Concert May 21st - Field Day May 22nd - Last Day of School May 31st - PTO Little Ladies Dance

The 2025 Appleton City High School Trap Shooting Team would like to extend our gratitude to the Osage Bottoms Delta Waterfowl Chapter for sponsoring our team. The team would also like to thank Willie, Matt, and Bill Brownsberger for donating their time and resources. Picture: Front Row,(L to R) Team members; Beau Brownsberger, Drake Brownsberger, Hunter Hearting, Eli Hearting, Garrett Davis, Troy Struchtemeyer, Kie Hellwig, Kallie Gilkey, Will Knepp, Katie Gilkey Back Row, (L to R), Delta Waterfowl representatives: Jace Long, Jarrett Long, Ryan Daughtery, Tyler Piepmeier, Coaches: Alex Hardin, Matt Stephan

Just a reminder that AC JH/HS MAP and EOC testing start tomorrow. Students - if you have your Chromebook at home please charge them tonight and bring them to school tomorrow. Thank you and good luck to students testing tomorrow!!

Here's our Appleton City Elementary Bulldog Friday Update!

Congratulations to ACHS Sophomore Laryn Sprinkle on her acceptance to the WashU Rural Scholars Academy! The Rural Scholars Academy introduces highly talented and engaged high school students from rural and small towns nationwide to the prestigious Washington University while showcasing St. Louis. The all-expenses-paid program will be hosted on WashU’s campus from July 13 - 19, 2025. #WashU #rootEdMissouri

Congratulations to Kaylee O'Farrell on her acceptance to Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC). Kaylee plans to enter the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Ozarks Tech and receive her Associate of Applied Science Degree. After graduating from Ozarks Tech, Kaylee intends to transfer to a four-year university and earn her Bachelor's Degree. Diagnostic Medical Sonography, also called ultrasound imaging, uses high-frequency sound waves to create images inside the body. 𝟚𝟝 𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕦𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 #rootEdMissouri #OzarksTech

Today, a group of our seniors met with Mallory Maggi, Director of Student Recruitment at Ozarks Tech Community College (OTC). The students registered for classes and discussed the next steps for beginning their studies at OTC this fall. Thank you, Mallory, for coming to ACHS. #otc #rootEdMissouri

4/18/25 Elementary Bulldog Families, It has been a great week at the elementary school! I am so incredibly proud of our students and teachers. 3rd-6th grade students have worked hard to show what they know on their MAP ELA test and PreK-2nd grade have done a wonderful job of helping with quiet hallways. Thank you to our teachers for all of their hard work as they finish the school year strong. We will not have school tomorrow or Monday. I know many of our families will take some time to celebrate together over the weekend. We look forward to seeing everyone back next Tuesday. Parent Survey: We Need You!! Completed surveys will be entered into a $100 drawing! Are you the parent or guardian of one or more children under the age of five in St. Clair County? Do you know the frustration and fear of not having child care when you need it? Please help by sharing your experience - what’s working, what’s not, and what you need. ‍ Your information will help to improve child care and early learning in our community. Representatives for ACES, AC Rural Health & Ellett Memorial are all working together to build an action plan for our region. https://bit.ly/parent-survey-about-child-care Congratulations to all of our WEMO art show winners!: Third grade: Hudson Hearting 3rd, Allie McEwan 3rd, Harley Bourland 2nd Fourth grade: Grant Tindall 1st, Bentley Neider 2nd, Fischer Heiman 2nd Fifth Grade: Finley Nold 2nd, Kinsley Jane Thompson 2nd, Caitlin Locascio 1st Sixth Grade: Emma Parker 1st, Easton Engeman 2nd, Weston Scotten 1st Field Trips: PreSchool - May 20th Kindergarten and 1st - May 16th 2nd - April 30th 3rd - May 2nd 4th - May 7th 5th and 6th - May 2nd This Coming Week: April 21st- No School April 22nd-25th- MAP Testing April 23rd- Administrative Professionals Day Save the Date: April 28th- Professional Learning May 1st - School Principals Day! May 2nd - Lunch Hero Day May 5th - May 9th - Teacher Appreciation Week! May 7th - School Nurse Day! May 11th - Mother’s Day May 14th - 6th Grade Tour of Middle School May 15th - 4th Grade Famous Missourians Presentations May 18th - High School Graduation May 19th - School IN Session, per original school calendar May 20th - Elementary Fine Arts Festival and Music Concert May 21st - Field Day May 22nd - Last Day of School May 31st - PTO Little Ladies Dance

ACHS Senior Reegan Koshko will attend Paul Mitchel The School in Springfield, MO. She will enroll in the 1500-hour cosmetology program to learn haircutting, coloring, styling, makeup, skincare, and nails. Upon completing the program, Reegan plans to open a salon in the Appleton City area. Reegan also has a natural talent for photography and will expand her photography business after graduating from ACHS. Congratulations, Reegan! 𝟛𝟚 𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕦𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 #rootEdMissouri #PaulMitchelTheSchool

Appleton City Schools Little Bulldogs Preschool is now accepting applications for the 2025—2026 School year! In order for your child to be considered for preschool enrollment, please stop by the Elementary Office to complete an application prior to April 25th. (However, please note, we do not have school on Friday, April 18th and Monday, April 21st; therefore, the offices are also closed on those days.) In order for your child’s application to be complete, we will need copies of the following: birth certificate immunization records proof of residence and social security card. As applications are received, we prioritize 4 year old students, who will be 5 prior to the next school year, and those with special needs.  After our first application deadline of April 25th, we will notify parents if their student has been selected to begin Preschool in August or if their student has been placed on the waiting list. Just for informational purposes, the preschool will operate on the same calendar as the district. The preschool day will be from 8:00 am-3:00 pm, with pickup and drop off at the West door of the trailer behind the school building.  Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase or students may bring their lunch. 

Here's our April Title I Newsletter!