Tuesday, Nov. 6th dance team and junior high boys basketball practices will end at 5:30. We will be using the

Wednesday late bus schedule that day.

8th grade will play on the varsity field.  Both teams start at 9:00 and play again at 9:45 & 10:30

 

Sports Announcement for 9/13/18

7/8 volleyball at Paynesville on Saturday play at 9:00, 10:00 & 11:00

Sports Announcement for 9/11/18

Junior high volleyball today is in Kerkhoven 9/11/18

Booster Club Fall Clothing Order (Due: September 17th)

It is time for the Booster Club Fall Clothing Order here is the link: www.hansenad.com click on stores and enter the code: 1034338 orders are due: September 17th

Sports Announcement for 9/5/18

The 9th/10th grade football game against Benson on October 11th has been moved to a home game.

Sports Announcement for 9/4/18

No junior high football practice today 9/4/18

Sports Announcement for 9/4/18

JV football game for today is cancelled. 9/4/18

Sports Announcement for 8/27/18

C-squad volleyball at EVW on 8/28/18 will start at 5:35

Sports Announcement for 8/22/18

The 9th grade football game against BOLD on August 30th has been moved to a 4:30 start time.

Sports Announcement for 8/21/18

Motor Sports of Willmar is offering an ATV training class on

September 15^th at 9am.

You must complete the online ATV course first.  This can be found on the MN DNR website.

 

ATV safety training requirements

Effective July 1, 2017, youth ages 6 through 15 must complete the

5-12 School Student Schedules

ACGC 5-12 School will not be mailing out student schedules and forms to fill out and return this year.

Please log in to your JMC Parent Access to obtain your child's schedule, update personal information and complete questions regarding your child.

If you have questions regarding the process call 320-244-4730.

Alumni/Community Pep Band

ACGC would like to extend out an invitation to alumni and community members to play with the Falcon Pep Band at the homecoming volleyball and football games.

October 9th @ 5:30 pm - Volleyball - Pregame October 12th @ 6:30 pm - Football - Pregame and Halftime

Contact Brendon Canavan (canavanb@acgcfalcons.org) with instrument and preferred part (1st, 2nd, etc.), and he will get you music.

Updated Athletic Forms and Handbook

MSHSL Eligibitiy Brochure

Sports Health Questionaire / Physical Form

Student/Athlete ~ Fine Arts ~ Parent Handbook

ACGC Community Education and Prairie Fire Theater present Robin Hood.

ACGC Community Education and Prairie Fire Theater

present Robin Hood. 

Show times are 7:00 pm on June 1st and 1:00 pm on June 2nd.  Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for students.

 

 

ACGC 2017-2018 Honor Roll - Semester 2

Honor Roll PDF

SubsectionSoftball at ACGC on May 22nd

ACGC will host the first round of subsection softball on May 22nd at 3:00.  Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students
Click here for 2018 Section 3AA Softball Bracket

Subsection Track at NLS on May 22nd

ACGC subsection track at NLS on May 22nd starts at 2:00 (field events first)

Graduation Open House List

Click here for list

2018 Evening of Excellence

5-12 Theatre Wednesday, May 16, 2018 7:00 P.M.
2018 Evening of Excellence recipients

ACGC Band and Choir Spring Concert May 9th!

Theater in ACGC 5-12 building, Grove City 5th-8th Grade 6:30PM 9th-12th Grade 7:30PM Don't miss this great evening which will include music from The Greatest Showman, Wicked, Disney, Harry Potter, and other popular favorites!

Grove City Summer Recreation 2018

Grove City Summer Recreational Flyer

Kobe Holtz Selected as a finalist in Viking Coca-Cola's 2018 Powerade Athletes of the Year

Viking Coca-Cola would like to congratulate ACGC senior, Kobe Holtz for being selected as one of our finalist. He is 1 of 5 male and 5 female students to receive a $1000 award. Viking Coca-Cola also deeply thank you for your support of our Powerade for Schools program, because of ACGC's Powerade purchases Viking Coca-Cola is able to give money back to ACGC High School.

Voting will take place at Viking Coca-Cola from April thru May 6.

A Decision Turned Deadly

“Hidden in Plain Site” April 9th 4:00PM - 7:00PM

Hidden in Plain Sight is an interactive presentation that will provide parents knowledge and insight on drug use indicators that can be found in a teen's room.

This will be available from 4:00pm - 7:00PM in the ACGC Theatre in Grove City during Conferences 

Hidden in Plain Site

Power to the Parents

Tonights Preschool Registration Postponed

Preschool Registration has been rescheduled for April 12th at 6:00PM

Youth Wrestling

Youth wrestling practice will be after school in Atwater today from 4-5:30. There will NOT be practice tonight at the high school.

ACGC Hosting Large Group Contest on Wednesday, April 4

ACGC Hall of Fame

The ACGC Sports Boosters & AD Maurer are taking applications for 2018 Hall of Fame candidates.

Please use this link to complete the form.

ACGC Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018.

The Community Education After School Art Club has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 13.

Community Education After School Robotics last day rescheduled for Tuesday, March 13.

East Coast Trip Meeting Rescheduled

East Coast 2018 Parent-Travel meeting tonight will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 8 at 6:18 pm. pm.

Youth Wrestling Practice Cancelled Tonight

NO youth wrestling team practice tonight due to weather.

Community education youth dance is cancelled for tonight.

Spanish & Art in Spain: A Study Experience in Madrid and Barcelona

The Spanish and Visual Arts departments will be traveling to Spain in spring 2020! There will be an informational meeting for interested students (current 9th and 10th graders) and parents on Monday, March 12th at 6:00 in the Media Center.

FFA will serve breakfast / brunch in the lounge this morning 9:00 - 9:45 a.m.

ACGC Boosters Club: Youth Clothing

Order Online: Link Code is 1034338
Order Form: Youth Clothing Order

Order deadline is March 7th, with delivery about 3 weeks later. All the proceeds go to the Preschool Grant Program.

Congratulations Falcons Wrestling - Section 4A Champions!

ACGC Wrestling team will be competing at State on March 1st. ACGC will start wrestling at 9:00 am.

State wrestling tickets go on sale Thursday morning and may be purchased in the high school office.
Ticket Student $9 Adult $14. These tickets are for session 1 only.

2017-18 Yearbook Order Forms Now Available.

Orders are now being taken for the 2017-18 7-12 grade yearbook.

Use this link to download, print and fill out the order form or stop by the Nurses office to pick up an order form to fill out.

ACGC FFA Trapshooting Informational Meeting

Monday February 12th
ACGC Ag Room A-104
At 6pm

Repeat
Tuesday February 13th
ACGC Ag Room A-104
At 6pm

Give Kids A Smile

Rice Regional Dental Clinic has 60 available appointments for the “Give Kids A Smile” event on February 2, 2018 from 1:00-4:00 pm.

Families with children ages 1-17 can take advantage of this free preventative dental services.

Rice Regional Dental Clinic
301 Becker Ave SW,
Willmar, MN 56201
320-214- 2620

Seniors

Local Scholarships are now available on the high school page of the ACGC website – ALL seniors are encouraged to apply!!

9th Grade League Wrestling Team

The 9th Grade League wrestling team (grades 7-9) will be competing in the State Tournament in Hasting on Saturday, Jan 20th. If you would like to cheer them on by contributing to their Send Off Bags, please drop off items for the 22 wrestlers, managers, and coaches to either school by Friday morning.

Thanks, and Go Falcons!

THANK YOU!

ACGC FFA would like to thank Central Region Cooperative  and CO Bank for generous donation.  We appreciate your support of the ACGC FFA Chapter.  We will use the fund to help students attend State FFA Convention.

Basketball Clothing Order From

LINK

ACGC FFA fruit sale delivery 2 hours late due to icy road conditions

Keeping Our Youth Safe: Community Presentation at New London Spicer High School

NL-S is inviting the community to attend an evening presentation featuring service providers and sexual exploitation experts; Becky Jordan, Safe Harbor Regional Navigator (Someplace Safe), Brie Sweeney, Community Outreach and Youth Advocate (Heartland Girls Ranch), and Kasey Baker, Director of Community Outreach (Safe Avenues). Age appropriate sessions will be available and held in separate rooms.
More Info

Corn Drive Dinner November 30 4:30-6:30 pm

Corn Drive Dinner For True Friends (Camp Courage) November 30 4:30-6:30 pm Atwater Community Center $5 at the door. Serving ham, baked potato, corn, dinner roll, dessert. Help ACGC FFA members raise donations for True Friends!

Recycle Your Old Holiday Lights with the Yes! Team

The YES! team will be recycling holiday lights again this year. Lights may be dropped off in the bin in the commons between Wednesday, November 23 and Friday, January 8.

ACGC Youth Wrestling

ACGC Youth Wrestling Registration will be held Monday, Nov 27 at 6pm in the high school commons in Grove City. Forms have been sent home with K-6 students, but will be available at registration as well. Parents, please bring your calendars!

All are Welcome to the Booster Clubs Falcon Feast!
Tues Nov.21st starting at 5 pm.

Enjoy a Free Will Donation meal of pulled pork, beans, coleslaw, and chips, served from 5-6:15.

• Partake in the great raffle, items generously donated by local community.
• Have your picture taken in our Falcon Photo Booth.
• Purchase Falcon Wear.
• See the winter athletes show off their talents!

Great night of community! You won’t want to miss it!

Admission is frees! See you there!

Community Education: Travel to the capital cities of
Dublin Ireland, Edinburgh Scotland & London England
during June 6-13 of 2019!

View the trip website at: gabralokken.grouptoursite.com for itinerary, pricing and to enroll.
The tour leader, Gabra Lokken, may be contacted or texted at 320.262.9828 for more information.
*This is an adult tour but minors may join the tour if accompanied by a parent or guardian.*

ACGC Alumni Basketball Tournament 2017

Sponsored by the ACGC Basketball Team!

Saturday, December 23rd, 2017
Location: ACGC High School in Grove City- beginning at 8 am(Depending on Number of teams)
Cost: $100 per Team

Please fill out form by Thursday, December 21st, 2017

Any questions email: millert@acgcfalcons.org
All proceeds will benefit the ACGC High School Basketball Program.

Register your team here: https://goo.gl/forms/ePCeOrb1xJh

Veteran's Day Program Friday Nov. 10th

Time: 2:30-3:15
Location: Grove City, Theater

Student Performer Expectations:
1. Come to school wearing normal pants, and a red, white, or blue shirt. Solid color dresses and skirts are also acceptable.
2. Have your best behavior during the performance. There will be people there who have made unimaginable sacrifices. Show them the respect they deserve.
3. Sing well! This is important music with an important message. Do your very best!

ACGC Theater Presents: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr

Based on the Tony Award-winning musical and Academy Award-winning film, a small town girl searches for a new life under the bright lights of 1920s New York City.
Show times:
Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2pm
Sunday, Nov. 5 at 2pm
Monday, Nov. 6 at 7pm

Tickets are available at the door.
$6 for Adults $2 for Students

Congratulations to our students completing at the National FFA Convention!

Daniel Williamson 5th Gold Award Environmental & Natural Resource Sys. Div. III (9-10 gr, indv.)
Darrin Williamson 7th Silver Award Power Structure & Tech. Div. I (7-8 gr, indv.)
Dillon Gratz Dairy Production Placement National Finalist & Scholarship Award
Daniel Williamson Environmental & Resource Sys. Entrepreneurship National Finalist & Scholarship Award
Kayla Kutzke Specialty Animal National Finalist & Scholarship Award
Kayla Kutzke American Degree

2017 ACGC Boosters Winter Clothing Order

2017 ACGC Boosters winter clothing order www.rambow.com code: acgc

Online program ends on Mon, Oct 23, 2017
Your order ships on approximately Tue, Nov 21, 2017


If ordering from more than one store code, each order must be submitted separately

ACGC Wrestling Clothing

The ACGC Wrestling Clothing Store is open!
Please visit Rambow and enter store code: acgcwr to place your order online.
The store closes October 24, and clothing orders will be delivered to school Nov 22 so you have items before the home tournament on Dec 1.

Paper order forms are available in the office. Go Falcons!!

Pink Out!

The Football game on Friday, October 6 is Pink Out! National Honor Society will be selling glow sticks during lunch and at the game and all proceeds will be donated to the Randy Shaver Cancer Research Foundation. Wear pink to support this cause!

Defensive Player of the Week Candidate Cullen Lewis

Cullen Lewis was named a defensive player of the week candidate, after a 14-0 win over Osakis, the senior defensive end had 19 tackles and 1.5 sacks. Vote Here for who had the most impressive performance last week.

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinic Information for October 11

Flu letter parents-schools 2017-18 Link

Influenza Vaccination Clinic Consent Form for Schools Link

Vaccine Information Statement Link
 

OPEN HOUSE Wednesday August 30th

4-7 PM PreK - 4th Grade in Atwater
5-8 PM 5th - 12th grade Grove City

BBQ 5-7 PM at the 5-12 Building

Grave level meetings in the theatre:
5th grade - 5:00 PM
6th Grade - 5:30 PM
7th Grade - 6:00 PM

Congratulations ACGC FFA

Four ACGC FFA members have been selected to compete at the National FFA Convention October 25 - 28, 2017. This is a great honor to compete and represent our school and communities.

Read More:

YEARBOOKS ARE IN!

If you ordered a 2016/17 yearbook, they are now in and can be picked up in the High School office between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM. Monday - Thursday.

School Supply Lists for 2017-18 School Year

PreSchool School Supply List

PK-4 School Supply Lists

5-12 School Supply Lists
 

Power has been restored

Power has been restored to ACGC.  SACC and both buildings will reopen on Wednesday, June 14.

Important Notice

All ACGC offices, grounds and fields and School Age Day Care are closed until power is restored.  There is to be no building use in Atwater or Grove City by the public until we have power.

ACGC FFA Members

2017-2018 ACGC FFA Calendar of Activities

ACGC FFA members

Please help at Build-A-Burger Thursday, June 8 4:15-7:30 PM at the Cashwise parking lot (Willmar, MN)

ACGC FFA Trapshooting Championship

Monday June 12. We will leave from the Grove City Gun Club at 6:15am. Bring a lawn chair and lunch. Contact Mrs. Hansen via email hansenm@acgcfalcons.org if you have questions or concerns.

Student Athletes for 17-18 School Year

Updated versions of the MSHSL Eligibility Brochure and the2017-2018 Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Clearance Form are now available on the ACGC Falcon Athletics Page

Graduation Open Houses - Class of 2017

Link to PDF List

9-12 1:1 Chromebook Returns

Reminder to 9-12 students. All items handed out with 9-12 Students Chromebooks need to be returned. 

Seniors: Remaining items Tuesday morning before Graduation rehearsal breakfast
9-11 will be turning them in on Wednesday morning.

• Chromebook
• Case
• Case Strap
• Power Supply

These items may not be kept over the summer. Items not returned will result in charges.

Class of 2017 Commencement

Commencement starts at 7:00 PM on Friday May 26th in the Jr. Sr. High School GYM.

Graduating Seniors must be here by 6:15 PM

Summer Rec

Atwater Summer Rec Brochure and Registriation Form

Cosmos Summer Recreation 2017

Grove City Summer Recreation 2017

Community Education Summer Lessons/Camps/Group Activities

Falcon Football Mini Camp 2017
Youth Football Mini Camp 2017
Youth Volleyball Camp 2017
7-12 Volleyball Camp 2017
Summer Weightlifting
Violin Lessons
Voice or Piano or Guitar Lessons

For more information check out the Community Educations Page

Meeker County Sheriff's Office Teen Academies

These academies are intended to provide youth an inside look at the operations and services of the Meeker County Sheriff's department.
Academies will be held at the Meeker County Sheriff's Office. June 19-21 and July 17-19.

This program is free and registration is open to students age 13-18 who attend ACGC.
To register, or for more information, contact Deputy Ryan Schutz (Ryan.Schutz@co.meeker.mn.us)

Flyer

The 5-8 students are pleased to present their Spring Concert
Wed., May 10th at 6:30 PM in the ACGC Theatre.

Please have your child to the choir/band room by the following times:
  5-6 6:00 PM
  7-8 6:15 PM
  Band 6:15 PM

The 9-12 band/choir concert will follow at 7:30 PM

We encourage students to wear concert clothes since they will be on stage and performing. We would like them to have black shoes, black pants, (skirt or dress), with a solid colored shirt.

Parent Letter

ACGC FFA Awards Night

2016-2017 FFA Officer Team will present awards and achievements to ACGC FFA members. This award night reflects upon the ACGC FFA activities and events of the past school year.

Saturday May 13 7:00pm
ACGC Jr/Sr High Theater
Refreshments to follow awards

Evening of Excellence

Date: Wednesday, May 17
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Theater

Eve of Excellence recipients

Trapshooting will be postponed Sunday April 30

ACGC Trapshooting will be postponed Sunday April 30 to May1 at 6pm. If you have conflicts please let Mrs. Hansen know via email

ACGC Prom Grand March

ACGC Prom Grand March begins at 3:00 on Saturday, May 6th. Doors will open to the public at 2:00. A very limited amount of reserved seating in the theater is still available for $5 per ticket. General admission tickets for seating in the gymnasium will also be available for $3 per ticket.

All Prom Goers

All prom goers are required to bring their Post Prom bag to the Student Services office by Friday morning, May 5th. This includes all non-ACGC dates as well. Students also need to pick up picture envelopes prior to Friday if you are having professional pictures taken.

Congratulations to the YES!

Team who won the Wow and Project Impact Award for the year. The judges felt the team did a wonderful job impacting the community with the Tree Trench Project and they appreciate that our elementary students are educated by the YES! team regarding sustainable energy solutions, composting and recycling. The team was only one point away from receiving the All Star Award. It has been a great year and the team is always open to more members and projects.

YES! Atwater Community Event

The ACGC community is invited to the Tree Trench Dedication and Climate Convening this Friday, April 28th from 5:00 PM-7:30 PM at ACGC Elementary School gym and south playground area.

Free admission and refreshments will be served.

Poster

RETIREMENT OPEN HOUSE for ACGC’s Superintendent Sherri Broderius

ACGC Public School’s Superintendent Sherri Broderius is retiring from her role at ACGC Schools.

All are invited to an open house in her honor, celebrating her 34 years of service to the community.

WHEN: Friday, May 19, 2017
TIME: 3:30pm—5:30pm
WHERE: ACGC Jr/Sr High School, 27250 MN Hwy 4, Grove City, MN

Flyer

FIGHT (Females Into Getting Healthy Together) Club

This will be a 2 days a week Cross Training program for women in the community to learn safe strength training techniques, take home exercises that can be modified for home or other places, and get your sweat on!

Flyer

ACGC Color-A-Thon

Join us in the ACGC Color-A-Thon.
Saturday, May 20, 2017
9:00-9:45 registration
10:00 AM run, walk and/or stroll begins

Register prior to the event at: http://shop.schoolathon.org/184584

Youth Clothing Order

ACGC Boosters have a Youth Clothing program running through Rambow. Ends on Tue, Apr 4, 2017

All proceeds will be given to the preschool scholarship fund.

Order Here

American Wrestling Federation - Falcon Frenzy

Come watch AWF wresting at ACGC. ACGC graduate, Aaron Hoffmann performs in this family friendly TELEVISED pro wrestling show!

Ticket sales benefit CBC and concessions benefit our football team!

Tickets availabe at the Door:
$10 GA Childern 5 & under Free
$15 Ringside

Flyer: PDF JPG

The Class of 2018 Fundraiser At Buffalo Wild Wings

Fundraising opportunity on Tuesday, March 14. This time, head over to Buffalo Wild Wings in Hutchinson any time between 11am - 9pm.Present your event ticket (pick up on the table outside the high school office OR Print@Home), 15% of your total will be donated back to the class.

Feel free to share this message to friends, family, and community members that might want to dine and donate.

Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts!

Applebee's Prom Fundraiser

Join the Class of 2018 at Applebee's in Willmar from 4:00PM-9:00PM Thursday March 9th (before you head over to cheer the basketball team on to victory!).
15% of your check will be donated to the junior class, the Class of 2018!
You will need to present an event ticket to your server.
Print@Home or stop by the high school office to pick one up.
Carside to Go purchases will also be eligible for this fundraiser as well.

For Sale: Jet Turret Milling Machine

We are accepting offers for the item listed below through April 5 2017 at noon.
All offers must be turned in District office.
Jet Turret Milling Machine Year Built: April 1986 Serial No: 502161
Item sold as is - Minimum Quote $1,250.00 or Best offer
More Info

Yearbooks Orders Due by March 17th

Orders are being accepted for the 7-12th grade 2016-17 Yearbook.

Price $50 or Personalized $55.

Turn orders into the High School office by March 17, 2017.

The School Board has Voted to Select Nels Onstad as the New Superintendent.

The ACGC School Board has voted to select Nels Onstad, Director Of Educator Licensing, Minnesota Department of Education, as the district’s new superintendent.

“We believe Nels has the qualifications and skills to move the school district forward. We look forward to working with Nels in his new capacity,” said Michael Hendrickson, Board Chair.

Press Release

Boys Basketball Playoff

ACGC will play Minnewaska March 4th at 7PM in Grove City in the first round of the 3AA Boys Basketball Tournament. Bracket

Three Finalists Selected for ACGC Public Schools Superintendent Position

The ACGC School Board has selected three finalists to return for a second interview for the school district’s superintendent position. The finalists are:

• Brian Koslofsky
• Kristopher Lynk
• Nels Onstad

more Info...

For Sale: Mobile Cafeteria Folding Tables

ACGC Public Schools is accepting offers for the items below through March 1 2017 at noon
All offers must be turned in District office by noon.
4 - 10ft long Cafeteria Tables ( W/Bench Seating ) Minimum bid of $15 Each
1 - 12ft long Cafeteria Mobile Folding Tables ( W/Bench Seating ) Minimum bid of $15 each

Six finalists selected for ACGC School District superintendent position

The ACGC School Board has selected six finalists to interview for the school district’s superintendent vacancy. The finalists were selected from a pool of 27 applicants based on criteria established by the school board.

The finalists are:

• Paula Foley
• Brian Koslofsky
• Shane Laffen
• Kristopher Lynk
• Nels Onstad
• Donita Stepan

East Coast Trip 2017(Class of 2017)

There will be a a Parent-Student meeting for participants of the March 19 - 25, 2017 trip to Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. on Monday, February 20th beginning promptly at 6:17 pm. Important information will be presented so please plan to attend. Any questions can be directed to Mr. Hagstrom or Mr. Singsank.

ACGC Wrestling 2017

Minnesota State High School League Tournament at Trinity High School February 18th.
601 River Ridge Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121

Section 4A Wrestling Brackets 2017

The ACGC 5-12 building has confirmed cases of influenza.

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs.

Minnesota Department of Health Influenza Symptom Screening Tool For Parents and Caregivers (pdf)

More Info (CDC Website)

MN School Board Association President's Award

Megan Morrison accepts the President's Award from Minnesota School Board Association on behalf of Jeanna Lilleberg. Jeanna earned 300 points for 300 hours of school board training.

No after school activities today(1/11/17)

Community Educations Flyer for Winter/Spring 2017

View the new Community Education Flyer online here: acgc.k12.mn.us/CommunityED/CommunityED.aspx

ACGC Alumni Basketball Tournament POSTPONED to 1/7/2017

Tournament Schedule has been posted here