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We're thrilled to announce the new app for Anna Local
Schools! It's everything Anna Local Schools, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3HMY5ez
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3G0Hgf5
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Anna HS Girls Basketball traveled to Ft Loramie this evening in SCAL play — JV lost 30-20 and the Varsity lost 38-32 ; Lady Rockets will host New Bremen this Saturday, January 7th at 12:00Noon
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Anna JH Boys Basketball traveled to Arcanum this evening in non-league play — 7th grade won 65 to 31 and the 8th grade lost 49-44 ; Rockets will travel to Marion Local this Saturday, January 7th at 10:00AM
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Anna JH Girls Basketball hosted Versailles this evening — 7th grade lost 43-18 and the 8th grade won 34-27 ; Lady Rockets will travel to Coldwater this Saturday, January 7th at 9:00AM
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Informational meeting for the 2023 Washington DC Trip for current 7th Graders is set for Monday, January 9 at 6pm in the MS/HS Cafeteria. For more information, contact Mrs. McMahon at mmcmahon@annaschools.org
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MS Hope Squad members are busy during their Winter Retreat—planning activities for the remainder of the year, setting goals for the squad and school awareness, and celebrating successes from the first half of the year.
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As part of the 8th Grade STEM Day, every 8th grader competed in the Workforce Partnership/UVCC Trade Skills Ninja course challenge! Congrats to our top 3 boys and girls. They will compete against other Shelby County 8th graders later in the school year.
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Informational meeting for the 2023 Washington DC Trip for current 7th Graders is set for Monday, January 9 at 6pm in the MS/HS Cafeteria. For more information, contact Mrs. McMahon at mmcmahon@annaschools.org
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MS Holiday Spirit Week
Dec. 14 - Christmas Hats/Headbands
Dec. 15 - Red out/Green Out
Dec. 16 - Crazy Christmas
Dec. 19 - Christmas PJs
Dec. 20 - Ugly Sweater Day ***FULL SCHOOL DAY***
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The Anna Local Schools will be closed on 12/7/2022 due to weather conditions.
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Congrats to Layton Barhorst, the Anna Middle School Spelling Bee Champion for 2022-23!
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Thanks to Mr. Bixler for presenting to our 8th grade Guys in Ties group about the importance of making a good first impression!
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