Yellow Jackets Basketball has a home game tonight. For those unable to attend, we will be live-streaming all of the games vs. Grayville. C-game begins at 5:15 pm. You can get to it on the school website, Facebook - Yellow Jackets Basketball Live Stream, or through this link https://www.facebook.com/Yellow-Jackets-Basketball-Live-Stream-104867054950339/.
Reminder: Allendale CCSD 17 is closed tomorrow for Veterans Day. We will have school on Friday, which also is the last day for our Can Food Drive.
On Tuesday, November 9th, Yellow Jackets Basketball had its first home game of the season against Clay City. In the C-game, the Yellow Jackets defeated Clay City by the score of 12-8. Scoring for the C-team were: Ryland Houchin with 8 points, Teagan Polston with 2 points, and Jaxon Morris with 2 points. The C-team is now 2-0 on the season.
In the B-game, the Yellow Jackets pulled out a victory 21-14. Scoring in the B-game were: Tim Harness with 19 points and Levi Potts with 2 points. The B-team is now 1-1 on the season.
In the A-game, short and simple it was a bad shooting night for the Yellow Jackets. The Yellow Jackets unofficially were 10-44 from the field and lost on a last second 3-pointer at the buzzer, 27-26. The Yellow Jackets were down 6-3 after one quarter, but stormed back to take a halftime lead of 16-11. After three quarters, the Yellow Jackets extended the lead to 24-16, but the fourth quarter saw the Yellow Jackets only score two points. Tough night, but we have to pick ourselves up and get ready for another game. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets were: Elliott Acree with 19 points, Brady Porter with 3 points, Rhett Andrews with 2 points, and Cameron Kolb with 2 points. The Yellow Jackets are now 1-2 on the season and 1-1 in the WEAA Conference. Next up: Monday, November 15th at home against Grayville in non-conference action.
Yellow Jackets Basketball has its first home game tonight. For those unable to attend, we will be live-streaming all of the games vs. Clay City. C-game begins at 5:15 pm. You can get to it on the school website, Facebook - Yellow Jackets Basketball Live Stream, or through this link https://www.facebook.com/Yellow-Jackets-Basketball-Live-Stream-104867054950339/.
Yellow Jackets Baseball awards banquet was held Monday, November 8th. Head Coach Justin Dulgar and Assistant Coach Jon Porter recognized the 12 players on the team and had a few individual awards.
On Friday, November 5th, Yellow Jackets Basketball traveled to Mt. Carmel for an early season non-conference game. What an amazing crowd tonight. Thank you to all who came to watch the boys for both sides, as I believe you got your money’s worth.
After one quarter of play, the Yellow Jackets led 7-6. At the halftime break, Yellow Jackets basketball led 18-13. After three quarters, the Yellow Jackets still led 25-23. The fourth quarter proved to be a tough quarter for the Yellow Jackets, as they fell in defeat 31-28. This game literally came down to a missed last shot by the Yellow Jackets to try and get it to overtime.
Regardless, the Yellow Jackets battled a talented Mt. Carmel team for 28 minutes.
Scoring for the Yellow Jackets: Elliott Acree with 11 points, Brendan Bowser with 9 points, Rhett Andrews with 5 points, Will Freeland with 2 points, and Brady Porter with 1 point. The Yellow Jackets are 1–1 on the season and 1-0 in the WEAA. Next up: Tuesday, November 9th for a home conference game with Clay City.
Yellow Jackets Cross Country girls team was honored by coach Sarah Courter.
Front row - Addison Tennis, Haleigh Prosise. Ava Abell.
Back row - Isabella Monroy, Linden Stevens, Lillie Keeling.
Coach Sarah Courter awarded her two 8th grade participants in Cross Country, both of whom were 4-year participants.
Yellow Jackets Cross Country boys team was honored at their banquet by coach, Sarah Courter.
Front row - Conner McGinnis, TJ Singh, Ryland Houchin.
Back row - Brendan Bowser, Isaiah Courter, Lucas Isaac.
Yellow Jackets Cross Country girls team was honored Wednesday night by their coach, Sarah Courter.
Front row - Addison Tennis, Haleigh Prosise, Ava Abell.
Back row - Isabella Monroy, Linden Stevens, Lillie Keeling.
Allendale School is proud to announce the Students of the Month for October:
Front row - Zeke Medler (Kindergarten), Parker Reel (1st grade), Whitley Grimes (2nd grade), Hunter Nelson (3rd grade)
Back row - Wyatt Buchanan (4th grade), Ava Bates (Junior High), Rhett Andrews (Junior High)
At the book fair at Allendale Elementary School, these two junior high student were the closest to guessing the number of Scooby Snacks in the jar (they were off by one): Haleigh Prosise and Stetson Potts.
At the book fair for Allendale Elementary School, these students in K-4 won the coloring contest: Emma Abell, Addyson Bellinger, Benjamin Snyder, Harper Prosise, and Colton McGee.
Allendale CCSD has 100 tickets for our school community. If you are interested, please contact Sarah at scourter@allendaleschool.net. We will gladly send home ticket(s) on Monday or Tuesday if you would like to go. Limit 4 per family. Free ticket to a good show on October 30 at 11 am at WVC!
Season Passes for Basketball and Volleyball are now for sale in the school office. Prices as follows: Kindergarten - Eighth Grade is $20.00; High School - Adult is $30.00. Checks may be made to Allendale School. Passes are available now and during parent-teacher conferences.
On October 16th, Yellow Jackets XC participated in the SIJHSAA State Meet in Centralia.
Haleigh Prosise 14:14 PR
Isabella Monroy 14:51 PR
Ava Abell 16:01 PR
Addison Tennis 17:02 PR
Linden Stevens 18:12 PR
Ryland Houchin 12:57 PR
Great Job Yellow Jackets!
All had PRs at State!
The Book Fair is next week, October 18-21.
Grade cards for the 1st Quarter were sent home yesterday. Please remember to sign and send back with your child as soon as possible. Also, teachers have shared via email pertinent information regarding your child in advance of Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please complete the survey included.
Allendale CCSD 17 would like to thank the Wabash Community Health Center for their generous donation of masks. We will be handing these out to faculty, staff, and students this week.
Pictured: Danielle Stevens, Cathy Ruth, and Superintendent Bob Bowser.
The Yellow Jackets Boys Cross Country team competed very well today. Congratulations to Ryland Houchin, as he qualified for the SIJHSAA State Meet on October 16th.
