As Annie says, “The sun’ll come out tomorrow!” — and our students were certainly shining bright today. From the music to the message of hope and resilience, it was a fantastic experience filled with smiles, laughter, and a little bit of theater magic. 🎭

Our students put their writing skills to work by creating short stories about their snowmen — complete with characters, a problem & solution, correct spacing, & ending punctuation! Now their “cool” creations are on display in the hallway. We love seeing our young authors shine!

Support Andrew County BackPack Buddies Program!

Track Season is Underway The starting line has been drawn, & our middle school athletes are off & running! From sprints to distance our students are learning that track is about more than speed — it’s about perseverance and improving every single day.

“NO, DAVID!” ...don’t wait until the last minute! 🖍️🏫
The 2025-2026 Yearbooks are officially on sale! Don’t let your memories get sent to the principal's office—grab a copy to keep forever (or at least until you're old enough to laugh at your school picture).
📔 The Details:
Price: Only $20
How to Buy: Check your child’s backpack for the order form or stop by the school office.
Don’t be like David and wait until they’re all gone! Grab yours today and keep those memories safe. ✨

Class of 2039!
Attention future ACES -
Kindergarten Screening for the 2026–27 school year is now open. Call now to schedule your child's screening: 816-662-2305

Why screening matters:
Helps teachers understand each child’s learning, speech, motor, and social skills
Identifies strengths and any early supports your child may need
Ensures a smoother, more confident start to kindergarten

At ACES, we’re growing more than readers and mathematicians — we’re growing citizens. 🇺🇸 This week, our students have been learning what it truly means to show good citizenship: We’re proud of these three students and how they represent our school and community — because strong citizenship starts early and lasts a lifetime. ❤️

As archery season takes its final shot, we couldn’t be more proud of our entire team! 🏹 From the first practice to the final tournament, our archers have shown focus, determination, sportsmanship, and grit. They’ve improved their form, strengthened their confidence, supported one another, and represented our school with pride. Every bullseye, every personal best, and every lesson learned along the way is something to celebrate. This season wasn’t just about scores — it was about growth, teamwork, and aiming for excellence in all things. Great job, Archers! Aim High. Let It Fly. 🎯

The Area Cooperative for Educational Support (ACES) is seeking a Director of all programs and services for the 2026-2027 School Year. The Director will serve as the instructional leader and is responsible for the daily operation of it's employees. Full description of job duties can be provided upon request. A Master's degree or higher in Educational Administration or Special Education along with a valid Missouri Administrator's certificate are required. If interested please contact Mr. Korey Miles, Mound City R-2 Superintendent at 660-442-3737 or by email at korey.miles@mndcty.k12.mo.us

We’ve been hopping into learning! 🐸🌿 Our students have been exploring pond life. We learned about frog habitats. Of course, we couldn’t study frogs without practicing our own frog jumps! 🐸💚 Hands-on learning + a little hopping = a great day at ACES!

📚✨ **Read Across America Week** ✨📚
🗓️ March 2–6

Oh, the books we will read! Oh, the fun we will share!
With Seuss-y dress-up days and wild hair everywhere! 🎩

Bring cereal boxes, stack them up tall,
For the Andrew County Ministries Food Pantry — helping one and all! 🥣

Read, dress up, and give back too —
It’s a Seuss-tastic week at ACES for me and for you! 🎉

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ACES Students learned all about the sport of curling — from the strategy behind the stones to the teamwork it takes to sweep your way to victory. Who knew sliding and sweeping could teach so much about focus, communication, and fun?

Dinner is served (and it comes with a side of school spirit!) 🐾
Why cook when you can Culver’s? Join the ACES PTO tonight from 5:00–8:00 PM. It’s a "cool" way to give back—literally. Grab a Concrete Mixer and support ACES!

1st graders dove into nonfiction text features & put their research skills to work! They chose animals, hunted for facts, & created their nonfiction animal books. They hosted a classroom zoo — where they proudly presented everything they learned to friends & families.

📢 We’re Hiring! Join the Avenue City School District 📢

Avenue City School is seeking applicants for a highly qualified, innovative, and motivated, Administrative Assistant beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. This vital role supports the daily operations of our school and serves as the first point of contact for students, families, and staff.

Avenue City School is seeking a Parents As Teachers professional to support families and help young learners thrive from the very beginning, for the 2026-2027 school year. This rewarding role makes a real impact by partnering with parents to support child development and school readiness.

👉 Application details here: https://www.avenuecityschool.org/page/job-opportunities

MWSU student nurses taught us about dental hygiene, we explored a new art material (and weren’t afraid to get a little messy!), dug into dinosaur discoveries, & learned through hands-on, sensory play. Messy hands, curious minds, & BIG learning happening in PreK!

Nothing better than a first grade trip to the zoo on a Friday afternoon! 🐾Learning came to life right before our eyes. They explored a variety of animals, discovered different habitats, learned what animals eat, and shared so many fun facts along the way.

This week we’ve been on a QUest for "qu” words — like quick, quiet, queen, and quack! We discovered that q is always followed by u & they make a special team sound together. Students used “quills” while brainstorming as many qu words as they could.