In game 1 of the SIJHSAA Class S Regional at St. Joe, the Yellow Jackets took on West Salem. After one quarter, the Yellow Jackets led 13-6 and continued their lead at the half by the score of 18-10. After three quarters, the Yellow Jackets had increased their lead to 28-13. The final score ended with the Yellow Jackets on top, 34-21. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Tim Harness with 12 points, John Hefner with 8 points, Ryland Houchin with 8 points, Jaxon Morris with 4 points, and Landon Wilford with 2 points. With the win, the Yellow Jackets move to the semi-final round of the Regional against the #1 seed St. Joe Wildcats on Thursday at 6:00 pm.
On Friday, January 20th, Allendale Elementary School held its annual Spelling Bee. All of the students had participated in their grade-level Spelling Bee earlier in the month and the top 2 from each grade advanced to the finals. The winner, in 17 rounds on the word "joggled", was eighth grader Ava Bates. We ended with a tie for runner-up, with eighth grader Kate Andrews and seventh grader Conner McGinnis. Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the Spelling Bee. They did a great job!
IT'S FUNDRAISER TIME!! The Elementary students are doing a fundraiser for our field trips. We are selling McDonald's Fundraising Cards. They can be used all over the tristate area! The card is only $10! It will pay for itself with only one or two uses! Contact any elementary student to purchase a card, or contact Audrey McGee at amcgee@allendaleschool.net to get yours! They will be delivered to all students on February 2nd! Thank you so much for your support!
Cisne 7th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament Information.
On Tuesday, Boy’s Basketball will be at home starting at 5:15 pm against West Salem. On Wednesday, it will be 8th grade night as we take on Albion starting at 6 pm. Also on Wednesday, the concession stand will have Pulled Pork sandwiches available. Thank you Phillip Potts.
Just a reminder: school will not be in session at Allendale CCSD 17 on Monday. We will be back in session on Tuesday. Thank you.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 10th, after-school tutoring will begin for the second semester. Students will be working from 3:15-4:00 pm. Please be prepared to pick your child up at 4:00 pm. If you have decided to remove your child from tutoring, or have interest in your child coming to after-school tutoring, please contact Mrs. Brogan at cbrogan@allendaleschool.net.
The Christmas Program at 12:15 pm today will be shown live on Facebook at the following site: Yellow Jackets Basketball Live Stream. You may also go to allendaleschool.net and click on "Basketball Live Stream" at the top of the home page.
Mrs. McGee and Mrs. Tarpley's classes opted out of a gift exchange this year. They decided to donate items to Safe Haven. Receiving the donations for Safe Haven was Renee Thread.
From Our Head Cook, Ms. Karla:
Allendale CCSD 17 would like to congratulate the November Students of the Month:
front row - Wade Barbre (1st Grade), Luke Harms (3rd Grade), Addyson Bellinger (2nd Grade), Millie Spore (Kindergarten)
back row - Vivian Doerr (4th grade), Jayce Weiss (Junior High), Adrienne Lawrence (Junior High)
Mt. Carmel Elks Hoop Shoot
December 10
Mt. Carmel High School
Doors open at 8:30 am
The Children's Orthopedic Clinic is by appointment only! Call 1-800-272-0074 today to schedule.
It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas! Thank you 8th grade for putting up our school Christmas tree!
*SCHEDULE CHANGES*
Boys Basketball - the December 6th home game against New Hebron has been moved to December 7th. C-game at 5:15 pm
Girls Basketball - we have added a game for the Lady Rockets on Wednesday, December 14th against Lawrenceville at St. Mary's. C-game at 6 pm, B-game to follow.
Boy, the school kitchen smells extra tasty today! Ms. Karla is prepping for her Thanksgiving Feast for tomorrow!! Here's a sneak peak...
Allendale CCSD 17, in conjunction with the Wabash County Sheriff's Department, held our annual lockdown safety drill. The faculty, staff, and students did an excellent job in the drill. Afterwards, we had a short assembly in which Sheriff Morgan and Deputy Cheadle spoke with the students and the students were able to meet the newest member of the Sheriff's department, KiKi.
Just a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, November 8. We will see the students again on Wednesday. Go vote! Thank you.
WVC Library "Thankful" Family Reading Night will be held on Thursday, November 10 at 6:00 PM for PK - 2nd grade; MUST RSVP! See flyer for more details.
Students who participated in this year's Red Ribbon Week dress-up days all week were entered in a drawing to win a goodie bag of prizes. Congratulations to our winners: Abigail Hipsher (Junior High) and Bennett Morris (Elementary)! Thank you to the Allendale School Student Council Members and Sponsors for a great Red Ribbon Week!
