Reminder, Abilene Friends!
Today marks the end of the first quarter, and we will have an early dismissal for students.
Middle School & High School: Dismiss at 1:00 PM
Elementary Schools: Dismiss at 1:10 PM
Next week, our schools will host Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 23, from 3:00–7:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers and discuss their academic progress and school experience.
Please note that school will also dismiss early on both conference days. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.
We look forward to seeing you there!
We sincerely appreciate our generous donors whose support strengthens our programs and advances our mission of educational excellence in Abilene Public Schools. Your generosity helps us continue making a difference for students every day.
Two-Hour Early Release – Friday, October 17
This Friday, October 17, marks the end of the first quarter for all schools in our district.
There will be a two-hour early release districtwide.
Dismissal Times:
AHS & AMS: 1:00 p.m.
Elementary Schools: 1:10 p.m.
Please plan accordingly for the adjusted dismissal schedule. Thank you for your continued partnership in helping make the first quarter a success!
THANK YOU !
E. Lady & H. Dannefer on September 26th
K. Vilcott & R. Goodale on October 3rd
J. Richardson & A. Guillan on October 10th
Congratulations to Tim Wilkins!
Mr. Wilkins, an English teacher at Abilene High School, has been named the USD 435 Secondary Teacher of the Year!
Known for his compassion, authenticity, and ability to connect with students, Mr. Wilkins inspires learning through trust, fairness, and enthusiasm. We’re proud to have him represent USD 435!
▪️We offer and ask for help when needed.
▪️We communicate clearly and openly as a team for a common goal.
▪️We are patient, flexible, and willing to compromise.
Congratulations to Nicole DeMars!
Mrs. Demars, Kindergarten teacher at Kennedy Primary School, has been selected as the USD 435 Elementary Teacher of the Year!
She is an exceptional educator who creates a classroom environment that is both fun and engaging. Mrs. Demars is an excellent representative of USD 435, and we are proud to celebrate her dedication to students and excellence in teaching.
HELP US TO CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING PRINCIPALS THIS MONTH !
Our school buildings look amazing thanks to our hardworking custodians. They make our facilities great places to learn and work.
▪️We listen to and value other's views and ideas even if we don't agree.
▪️We treat others with kindness and good manners.
▪️We leave things better than we find them.
We appreciate our Opaa! Team! The team provides breakfast, lunch, and after school snacks for students. Thank you for preparing healthy meals.
▪️ We are responsible for our decisions, behaviors, and performance.
▪️We own our mistakes and work to fix them.
▪️We honor and follow through on our commitments.
History for her lesson plan, Building Better Citizens, created in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Her lesson plan earned 2nd place in a national contest for lessons built around a question from the U.S. citizenship test. Ms. Berry was recognized last week during the same time the district was celebrating Constitution Day & Celebrate Freedom Week. We celebrate Ms. Berry’ and her expertise in History, Government, & Social Studies instruction.
THANK YOU !
M. Simenson & E. Hottman on August 29th
M. McGivney & A. Waite on September 5th
M. Meneley & K. Barbieri on September 12th
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