We are looking forward to welcoming students back this week and excited to get the new school year underway! Our maintenance staff has been working diligently all summer on projects and preparations for the new year. Administration, office staff, teachers, paraprofessionals, and bus drivers have also been preparing and working to make sure we have a great start to the year. We thank you parents and families for picking up registration packets and taking part in our registration process. If you were not able to make registration day, please call us here at the school (970-345-2266 or 970-345-2268) and we will help you get your student registered.

As a school, we are focusing on the power of positivity this year. We have always encouraged the importance of being positive and having a positive attitude but we want to emphasize it even more this year. As a society, we have experienced some challenging times the past several years that have led to a great deal of division, stress, and negativity. Whether it's the news, social media, or just the stress of everyday life, it feels sometimes like we, as a society, have let some of these less than positive traits creep into some of our everyday lives and interactions. As we go through the school year, you will hopefully see and hear the emphasis of being positive and having a positive attitude. Great things happen when we approach people and situations with a positive attitude and outlook. We encourage you as parents, families, and community to join us in emphasizing and practicing positivity!

1. Practice gratitude

2. Look for the best in people and situations

3. Encourage, praise, and inspire others

4. Smile more

5. Decide to make a difference by helping others

6. Write a few thank you notes today

A dinner was held at the Washington County Event Center last Thursday for all current and former school staff and board members. The school partnered with the Akron Lions Club for this event and the club recognized special guests and the school introduced new staff members. The Akron Chamber presented new staff members with a gift bag. The mic was then passed around so that all current and former staff could introduce themselves. Everyone in attendance then enjoyed a wonderful dinner and conversation to complete the evening.

If you applied for Free and Reduced Meals please check your mail later this week for a status letter. If you were denied please contact Samara Pickens at 970-345-2266 to set up payment arrangements.

Thank you parents and students for coming to the open house held on Monday night.

The Akron Ram golf team has kicked off their season with two tournaments under their belt so far this season.

Enthusiasm Counter word Apathy

Expressing joy in each task as I give it my best effort.

I will . . . . .

• Be an energy-giver.
• Smile.
• Treat every job as important.
• Put my whole heart into what I do.
• Not be discouraged by failure

Wednesday, August 16

12:15 pm FCCLA meeting

7 PM All Sport Parent Meeting

Friday, August 19

NO SCHOOL

Saturday, August 20

9 am HS VB at Kit Carson

10 am HS Football Scrimmage at Akron

Monday, August 22

Elementary NWEA Testing

12:15 pm FFA Back to School Cornhole

Tuesday, August 23

4 pm HS VB vs Briggsdale

12:15 pm FFA Back to School Cornhole

Wednesday, August 24

College Wear Wednesday

12:15 pm FCCLA Sign-up meeting

12:15 pm FFA Back to School Cornhole

Thursday, August 25

12:15 pm FFA Back to School Cornhole

Friday, August 26

NO SCHOOL

9:30 am HS Boys Golf at Holyoke

7 pm HS Football at Byers

TUESDAY, AUG 16

Breakfast Yogurt & Granola, Fruit/Juice and Milk

Lunch- Tater Tot Casserole, Roll, Carrots, Fruit, Salad Bar and Milk

WEDNESDAY, AUG 17

Breakfast- English Muffin W/Sausage, Fruit/Juice and Milk

Lunch- Burrito, Corn, Fruit, Salad Bar and Milk

THURSDAY, AUG 18

Breakfast- French Toast Stick, Fruit/Juice and Milk

Lunch- Breakfast Sandwich, Cucumber, Fruit, Salad Bar and Milk

FRIDAY, AUG 19

No School

MONDAY, AUG 22

Breakfast- Muffins, Fruit/Juice and Milk

Lunch- Italian Dunkers, Pizza Sauce, Green Beans, Fruit, Salad Bar and Milk

TUESDAY, AUG 23

Breakfast-Yogurt & Granola, Fruit/Juice and Milk

Lunch- Walking Tacos, Corn, Sour Cream & Salsa, Fruit , Salad Bar and Milk

WEDNESDAY, AUG 24

Breakfast- English Muffin W/Sausage, Fruit/Juice and Milk

Lunch- Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Sweet Potato Puffs, Fruit, Salad Bar and Milk

THURSDAY, AUG 25

Breakfast- French Toast Stick, Fruit/Juice and Milk

Lunch-Chicken Fried Steak With Gravy, Roasted Broccoli, Roll, Fruit, Salad Bar and Milk

FRIDAY, AUG 26

No School