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Attention Parents, this is a friendly reminder that Picture Day will be held tomorrow at the Anna Local Schools for all students. Class of 2024, Senior composite photos will be taken beginning at 7:00 AM in the auxiliary gym. More information can be found at: https://www.anna.k12.oh.us/article/1193499
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Looks like some of our 8th graders succeeded in the "Escape Room Lab" in science class!
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HS Football - Per Brookville's request the varsity football contest at Brookville tomorrow 8/25 has reverted to the original start time of 7pm.
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HS Football - The varsity football contest on Friday 8/25 at Brookville has been changed to an 8pm start
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Hope Squad is ready for the parade! Come see us at our booth at the Anna Homecoming today for face painting and games!
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Welcome Keaton Metz...our new Athletic Director! Keaton replaces long-time Athletic Director, Mike Muehlfeld. He comes to us from Wapak City Schools. He has also worked at Celina City Schools and the OHSAA. Please help us welcome Mr. Metz to the Anna Community!
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Welcome Keaton Metz...our new Athletic Director! Keaton replaces long-time Athletic Director, Mike Muehlfeld. He comes to us from Wapak City Schools. He has also worked at Celina City Schools and the OHSAA. Please help us welcome Mr. Metz to the Anna Community!
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A few snapshots from our 6th grade incentive trip today!
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Great news from State Power of the Pen. Croix Monnin qualified for the Power Round which is a first in Anna Middle School history. He is currently writing against the top 8th grade writers in the state. Awards will happen at 5 pm. We are so proud of him and thankful for a community that nurtures our talented young writers.
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Let Your Light Shine! Anna High School and Middle School Spring Choir Concert!
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A new link has been added to the website. Our Hall of Fame (https://shorturl.at/qyEPZ) displays currents athletic teams as well as past District, Regional and State Champions. We are in the process of adding over 75 interactive yearbooks dating back to the 1930s. A search feature on the site allows users to look for individual names from the team pictures. A link to the site can be found in the Menu as well as programs at the bottom of the Home Page.
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Mr. Brunswick's class took a special field trip yesterday!
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Check out the Anna Middle School Hope Squad Spirit Week & Dance details!
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Congratulations to the Anna MS Science Olympiad State Team for finishing 18th overall in the State! We are very proud of you all for achieving these results.
We had one medal-achieving event: 2nd place for Storm the Castle - Evan Schulze and Caleb Berning! Congratulations on this great accomplishment!!!
Other noteworthy performances are:
10th Place in Flight: Valarie York (9) and Tristan Rickels (9)
14th Place in Dynamic Planet: Ben Gehret (9) and Tristan Rickels (9)
15th Place in Forestry: Ben Gehret (9) and Eli Lightle (6)
16th Place in Experimental Design: Valarie York (9), Tyler Dickman (8) and Griffin Pettus (6)
16th Place in Green Generation: Emily Sharp (9) and Tyler Dickman (8)
17th in Crime Busters: Emily Sharp (9) and Jaylin Plessinger (9)
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Here are a few pictures from the 2023 Shelby County JH Honors Band Concert from over the weekend. Congrats to all participants from Anna Middle School and others from around the county!
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Wells Brothers came to speak to Mrs. Powell's 8th Grade Careers class this week. They explored different skilled trades that they utilize and look for in potential employees.
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Congratulations to MS Science Olympiad for a state-bound performance at Regionals last week! They will compete in the state competition at OSU on 4/29. The following students received medals in their events:
1st place in Forestry: Ben Gehret (9) and Tristan Rickels (9)
2nd place in Storm the Castle: Niyah Kock (7) and Gavin Albers (6)
3rd place in Flight: Tristan Rickels (9) and Valarie York (9)
3rd place in Green Generation: Emily Sharp (9) and Tyler Dickman (3)
4th place in Flight: Niyah Koch (7) and Magdalene Monnin (6)
4th place in Wheeled Vehicle: Chris Hamilton (8) and Evan Schulze (8)
5th place in Bio Process Lab: Ben Gehret (9) and Izzy Rihm (8)
5th place in Disease Detectives: Tyler Dickman (8) and Gabe VanHook (7)
5th place in Dynamic Planet: Ben Gehret (9) and Emily Sharp (9)
6th place in Can't Judge a Powder: Tyler Dickman (8) and Chris Hamilton (8)
6th place in Forestry: Eli Lightle (6) and Gavin Albers (6)
6th place in Road Scholar: Ben Gehret (9) and Izzy Rihm (8)
6th place in Roller Coaster: Magdalene Monnin (6) and Myles Marlow (6)
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Here are some highlights from our adventures with author Leon Logothetis! He is the author of our All Rockets Read book, The Kindness Diaries, and shared his message about spreading kindness with our MS & HS students and staff. Be Kind!
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Reminder to students and parents that there is no school on Friday, March 24th for a teacher workday.
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