"Never neglect details. When everyone's mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant."
  — Colin Powell, Diplomat, Military Leader & former U.S. Secretary of State

FRI | Mar 24 ~ Read to Reach Out, 6 - 9 pm, Allendale Middle School
MAR  24 & 25
~ AHS Fine Arts presents Seussical the Musical, 7 pm, Ceglarek Fine Arts Center, Tickets: $7 adults, $6 students and $3 for children 5 and under.
MON | Mar 27 ~ Oakwood Fine Arts & Book Fair with Fourth Grade Choir Performance, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Oakwood Intermediate School
MON | Mar 27 ~ Allendale Board of Education work session, 7 pm, Oakwood Board Conference Room
MON | Mar 27
~ National Honor Society Induction, 7 pm, Ceglarek Fine Arts Center
TUE | Mar 28 ~ Open House to meet the superintendent finalists, 3 - 4 pm, Oakwood Board Conference Room
TUE | Mar 28 ~ Allendale Board of Education conducts superintendent finalist interviews.  Dr. Garth Cooper will interview at 4:30 pm; Mr. Scott Smith will interview at 6:30 pm, Oakwood Board Conference Room. Michigan law requires school boards to conduct business in open meetings.  The public is welcome to attend the meeting. Deliberation and selection of the superintendent will occur at the conclusion of the interview process.
TUE | Mar 28 ~ Oakwood Fine Arts & Book Fair with Fifth Grade Choir Performance, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Oakwood Intermediate School
THU | Mar 30
~ Evergreen First Grade program, 7 pm, Ceglarek Fine Arts Center
APRIL 1 - 9 ~ SPRING BREAK
MON | Apr 3 ~ Deadline to register to vote.  Voter Registration information here
MON | Apr 10 ~ Classes resume for all students
MON | Apr 10 ~ Superintendent's Open Office Hours, 4 - 6 pm, District Office
MON | Apr 10 ~ Allendale Board of Education regular meeting, 7 pm, Oakwood Board Conference Room
TUE | Apr 11 ~ PSAT test for grade 9 & 10 students
TUE | Apr 11 ~ SAT test for grade 11 students
WED | Apr 12 ~ WorkKeys Assessments for grade 11 students
THU | Apr 13 ~ M-Step test for grade 11 students
MON | Apr17 ~ Parent meeting for Fifth Grade Camp, 6:30 pm, Oakwood Intermediate School
TUE | Apr 18 ~ District Crisis Team meeting, 3:45 pm,  Oakwood Board Conference Room
TUE | Apr 18 ~ Facilities Bond Issue Community Forum, 7 pm, Evergreen Elementary Cafeteria
THU |Apr 20 ~ Springview First Grade program, 7 pm, Ceglarek Fine Arts Center

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Eleven  Allendale Teachers share $1900 in Grants from Allendale Public School Foundation
Eleven Allendale Public Schools teachers have been awarded grants totaling $1920 by  the Allendale Public School Foundation. Teachers were invited to submit proposals for mini-grants of up to $200 to try out a new idea or buy the "extras" for an existing lesson plan or project.  The grant funds can only be used for capital supplies.
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Allendale Public Schools honored with fourth consecutive Digital School District Survey Award
The Digital School Districts Survey recognizes schools integrating technology for innovative curriculum and improved student learning.
The Allendale Public Schools has earned a fourth consecutive Digital School District Survey Award. Allendale is the only Michigan school district among the winning districts. Ranked fifth in the category "Small Student Population Districts Category (3,000 students or less)," Allendale moved up from last year's tenth place ranking. Read more...

Middle School Science Olympiad team qualifies for State Tournament, April 29
The Allendale Middle School Science Olympiad team has qualified for the State Science Olympiad Tournament, April 29 at Michigan State University. The team finished second among 43 middle school teams from Kent and Ottawa counties during an exceptionally competitive regional tournament at GVSU, March 18. 
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High School Science Olympiad team headed to State Tournament at MSU 
The Allendale High School Science Olympiad team is headed to the state tournament at Michigan State University, April 29. The team earned their state spot by placing sixth at the regional competition held March 18 at GVSU. Read more...
Wrestling Wrap-Up
The Falcon Wrestlers wrapped up an outstanding season with a bevy of honors.  
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"Seussical the Musical" highlights favorite Dr. Seuss Memories in one Grand Show
TONIGHT:  Allendale High School is presenting "Seussical the Musical" this weekend at the Ceglarek Fine Arts Center.  Friday and Saturday evening shows begin at 7 pm. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students and $3 for children under 5; Tickets available at the door.  Read Cast & Crew Names...
Join us TONIGHT for Read to Reach Out  
Tonight's Read to Reach Out event will help eighth grade students raise money to create Giving Bags for Allendale.  Students will be reading at the Allendale Middle School library from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Guests are welcome to join the students to read along!  Read more...
TV's Maranda to air Evergreen story at 4:30 pm, Friday March 31 on WOTV 4 
Maranda, the WOTV 4 Women kids and family expert and host of “Where You Live," stopped by Evergreen Elementary School this morning to see all the ways the students and staff have been celebrating "March is Reading Month." She stopped by several classrooms, interviewed teacher Erin Voss and Principal Rinard Pugh, and talked with pairs of "Reading buddies."  The story about Evergreen will air at 4:30 pm, Friday, March 31 on WOTV 4.
Musician Teaches American Sign Language (ASL) Enrichment Class
Elementary music teacher Allie Griffith helps her students make music every day but during her Enrichment class, students don't make a sound!  Mrs. Griffith shared her passion for American Sign Language (ASL), teaching the language to Enrichment program students.  Read &  Photo Gallery...

Class of 2021 considers College, Career Planning  
Eighth grade is not too early to consider college and career planning.  That was the message business leaders and post-secondary educators brought to members of the Class of 2021.  Allendale-area business leaders spoke with the eighth grade classes about their post-high school education, career path, and what they like about their job.  Read & Photo Gallery...

Elementary students soak in Grand Rapids Symphony AIR
The Grand Rapids Symphony and Allendale Public Schools are committed to ensuring students have access to great music as part of their education. The Symphony provides important musical experiences through its Artists in Residence (AIR) program, a two-year partnership program with select schools.  The program brings traditional concert experiences as well as small ensembles of Symphony musicians to schools. The students experience the symphony at various levels that are age appropriate. Read more...
Pi Day provides opportunity for creative Math Fun  
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant ∏ (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14) since 3, 1 and 4 are the first three significant digits of ∏. To highlight the importance of pi, AHS Teacher Jason Detter provided his Geometry students with a visual representation of pi. Read & Photo Gallery...

National School Breakfast Week winners
To encourage student participation in the school breakfast program, the Food Service department offer prizes for students who ate breakfast every day during the week of March 6 -10.  Students' names were entered in a drawing for the prizes. Read & Photos...
March is Reading Month
Throughout March, our students have practiced reading in creative ways to celebrate "March is Reading Month." Our schools have planned daily events like "Relax and Read Day" (wear your PJs to school) and "Read by Flashlight." 

Oakwood Intermediate School teachers joined their students on "Dress like a Book Character" day by dressing as "Thing 1 and Thing 2" from Dr. Seuss' "Cat in the Hat" and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
Thank You, Allendale Rotary Club!
Thank you to the Allendale Rotary Club for hosting the Euchre Tournament, March 11 that raised over $600 for Allendale student scholarships. Thank you also for hosting the Amazing Reading Bus Dinner & Auction, March 16 that raised $2000 for this beloved summer reading program
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