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#2 on our #countdownto2024 is the amazing partnership with Diamond C Food this year! #WeAre409
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We are halfway to our #1 most-liked/reached post of 2023! At #3, we recognize our AHS cross country team as they run the Homecoming Ball from our opponent's field to our 50-yard line! #WeAre409
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#4 on our #countdownto2024 for most reached/liked post of 2023 is Keenan and Kesley Martin and LaTisha Downings award from Benedictine College! #WeAre409
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We hope you are all enjoying your holiday break! We are about midway through and counting down the most liked/most reached posts from 2023 as we countdown to the new year! #5 recognizes our fantastic maintenance crew! #WeAre409 #countingdsown202024
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It's Fact Friday, and we have our second video about a project the 2024 bond will address. Listen to Jay Robinson and Ernest Bautista talk about our district's current needs concerning HVAC and Roofs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FqcZ2Qs10Q
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Did You Know? Check out some interesting special education facts about our district!
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Tomorrow, December 13, 2023, is Early Release.
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Check out our Monday Minute on Tuesday! Students at AMS and AHS helped create a great video to help reveal our updated mascot for USD 409!
https://youtu.be/-9x3KYFuKCg
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Look out, Atchison Police Department, AES has a new Safety Patrol! These students help keep the AES hallways and school safe in the mornings! #WeAre409
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AES Parent Club Movie Night is this week!! The time has changed to accommodate the Fridays football game! #WeAre409
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There is No School October 13 and 16. Enjoy your 4-day weekend!
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Tomorrow, October 11, is Early Release.
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Tomorrow, October 11, is Early Release.
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Make sure to check out the AHS updated Football game guidelines. There are a couple of new ones to make sure you know.
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Congratulations to these AES Character Trait Winners who show Persistence. They are focused on meeting the following criteria:
I keep trying and stay positive.
I bounce back when things get tough.
I remain positive.
I keep going when faced with challenges.
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Today is National Instructional Tech Appreciation Day! We have four of the best tech folks around! We would not be able to survive without Donna Noll, Jennifer Dryden, Katie Martin, and Jen Dean! Thank you for all you do for our district!
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Congratulations to our character trait winners for this week for "Embraces Challenges"! Keep up the great work! #WeAre409
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Check out this week's Monday Minute! We are introducing our new Mobile App! Check it out! https://youtu.be/WSEPjZGPesw
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Happy Monday!!
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There's one more week to sign up to be on a Building Site Council! Click below to apply.
https://bit.ly/3EsBOkD
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