What an evening at the Gentry County Spelling Bee! Our students represented Albany well! Winners for the written competition are:
5th Grade-Ruby Holcomb, 2nd place
7th Grade-Ward Hamilton, 1st place
8th Grade-Nicole Jones, 1st place
Nicole Jones took 1st place in the oral competition and Aubree Butterfield took 2nd! The girls battled back and forth for 4 rounds! Charlie Fountain will be the 1st alternate.
Congratulations to all who participated!
Congratulations to our VEG Elementary December and January Students of the Month!
In December, we focused on the character trait of compassion. Congratulations to Zovalee Miller and Harper Elsey for exemplifying this important quality.
In January, our character trait was tolerance. We are proud to recognize Carter Pigg and Quinnlyn Brooks for demonstrating respect and understanding toward others.
Zovalee Miller is a 4th grade student. "Zovalee is always willing to assist a classmate who needs support. She naturally takes on a nurturing role in the classroom and demonstrates kindness, patience, and understanding, even in challenging situations."
Harper Elsey is a kindergarten student. "We have two students in our class that can need extra help during the day and Harper is the first one to jump in and help them. She will help them with daily tasks like cleaning up after centers, helping them open a snack item they need help with or reminding them of what we are doing. She is also one that I can count on to assist these students during our instruction time until I can get to them to help them. She has the kindest heart."
Carter Pigg is a 4th grade student. "He consistently demonstrates patience and responsibility by promptly seeking support when a student is having difficulty and showing care and concern for their well-being."
Quinnlyn Brooks is a 2nd grade student. "She will work with anyone, kindly, without complaint and help whoever may need it. She is often the class cheerleader and points out the good about people or positives about a situation. For example if a student has been struggling with a multi-digit addition problem, she may point out, but they knew to start in the ones place."
In December, we focused on the character trait of compassion. Congratulations to Zovalee Miller and Harper Elsey for exemplifying this important quality.
In January, our character trait was tolerance. We are proud to recognize Carter Pigg and Quinnlyn Brooks for demonstrating respect and understanding toward others.
Zovalee Miller is a 4th grade student. "Zovalee is always willing to assist a classmate who needs support. She naturally takes on a nurturing role in the classroom and demonstrates kindness, patience, and understanding, even in challenging situations."
Harper Elsey is a kindergarten student. "We have two students in our class that can need extra help during the day and Harper is the first one to jump in and help them. She will help them with daily tasks like cleaning up after centers, helping them open a snack item they need help with or reminding them of what we are doing. She is also one that I can count on to assist these students during our instruction time until I can get to them to help them. She has the kindest heart."
Carter Pigg is a 4th grade student. "He consistently demonstrates patience and responsibility by promptly seeking support when a student is having difficulty and showing care and concern for their well-being."
Quinnlyn Brooks is a 2nd grade student. "She will work with anyone, kindly, without complaint and help whoever may need it. She is often the class cheerleader and points out the good about people or positives about a situation. For example if a student has been struggling with a multi-digit addition problem, she may point out, but they knew to start in the ones place."
Please join us for our first community "Warriors C.A.R.E." forum this Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the High School gym.
The Albany R-III School District is still accepting applications for a few upcoming employment opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year. Please contact Mr. Dustin Freeman, Superintendent, at dfreeman@albany.k12.mo.us, or call at 660-726-3911 if you're interested in any of the following positions.
Elementary Principal : The Albany R-III School District is accepting applications for the position of Elementary Principal (grades K-5) for the 2026-2027 school year. Our district is on a 4-day school week, offers a competitive salary, and benefits package. Employment contract year begins July 1, 2026. Applicants must hold, or be eligible for, a valid Missouri Principal Certificate. Salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials. Interested applicants please send your cover letter, resume, references, and credentials to Dustin Freeman, Superintendent, at dfreeman@albany.k12.mo.us, or call at 660-726-3911. This position will remain open until filled.
Elementary Special Education: The Albany R-III School District is accepting applications for a special education teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year.
High School Special Education: The Albany R-III School District is accepting applications for a HS/MS Special Education teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Our District is on a 4-Day school week and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates must possess current Missouri certification in Special Education K-12 or have the ability to obtain certification.
EOE
Elementary Principal : The Albany R-III School District is accepting applications for the position of Elementary Principal (grades K-5) for the 2026-2027 school year. Our district is on a 4-day school week, offers a competitive salary, and benefits package. Employment contract year begins July 1, 2026. Applicants must hold, or be eligible for, a valid Missouri Principal Certificate. Salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials. Interested applicants please send your cover letter, resume, references, and credentials to Dustin Freeman, Superintendent, at dfreeman@albany.k12.mo.us, or call at 660-726-3911. This position will remain open until filled.
Elementary Special Education: The Albany R-III School District is accepting applications for a special education teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year.
High School Special Education: The Albany R-III School District is accepting applications for a HS/MS Special Education teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Our District is on a 4-Day school week and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates must possess current Missouri certification in Special Education K-12 or have the ability to obtain certification.
EOE
Happy School Counselor Week! 💚
We appreciate you, Mrs. Carlock and Mrs. Freeman!!! Thank you for supporting, listening, and caring for our students every day.
We appreciate you, Mrs. Carlock and Mrs. Freeman!!! Thank you for supporting, listening, and caring for our students every day.
Seniors- here are some scholarship opportunities with deadlines approaching! These links have been moved to the top of the Class of 2026 Google Classroom. As always, see Mrs. Carlock if you need help!
VEG Elementary: Pennies for Patients will begin February 10th and go through February 20th. Flyers and orders forms will be on pink paper and sent home with students today. There are so many ways to give to this great cause!
Congratulations to 5th grader Timmy Portwood and 2nd grader Quinnlyn Brooks for being recognized as the Gentry County Sheriff’s Office November Students of the Month!
Congratulations as well to 3rd grader Whitney Dunlap and 2nd grader Cullen Messner for being recognized as the Gentry County Sheriff’s Office December Students of the Month!
These students were nominated for being outstanding examples of honor, community, pride, and integrity within our school. A special thank you to Sheriff Nick Tompkins for presenting these awards yesterday to our students.
Congratulations as well to 3rd grader Whitney Dunlap and 2nd grader Cullen Messner for being recognized as the Gentry County Sheriff’s Office December Students of the Month!
These students were nominated for being outstanding examples of honor, community, pride, and integrity within our school. A special thank you to Sheriff Nick Tompkins for presenting these awards yesterday to our students.
VEG Elementary Lost and Found - This is currently the last of the items. These will be on a table outside the office until the end of the school day Friday 1/30. Please stop by or have your child stop by to retrieve their lost item(s). Thank you!
MS Wrestling will not have practice on Monday, 1/26. Practice will begin Tuesday, 1/27 after school 3:50-5:30 PM.
The North Central Career Center is closed tomorrow. No VoTech classes on Monday, 1/26. Go Warriors!
Correction: 1/23 AHS basketball will be Varsity Games only starting with the Girls at 5:30 PM followed by Boys and the presentation of Royalty
1/23 AHS Basketball vs N. Andrew begins with JV at 5:30 PM followed by Varsity Girls, Boys and presentation of Royalty. AHS Wrestling at Lathrop on 1/24 has been cancelled.
The Albany HS Concert Band's Poppa's Breakfast will be rescheduled from Saturday 1/24 to Saturday 2/21. We hope this allows everyone to come out and support the band as they gear up for a trip to Nashville!
NO school tomorrow for Albany R-III due to expected extreme cold conditions. NO AMI! Stay warm and safe! More information to come on Friday evening's activities.
AMS Boys and Girls Wrestling practice will begin on Monday 1/26/26 at 2:00 PM. Please make sure you have an updated physical.
Reminder: Variety Show and Coronation at 7:00 PM tonight. Open to the public, free entry
Proposition Warriors C.A.R.E.
Reminder for 10th-12th students: Please let Mrs. Carlock know by Jan 23rd, if you would like to participate in the Spring district ACT test on March 10, 2026.
Here is more of our VEG Elementary Lost & Found. We will leave these items on the table outside the office until the end of the day Friday 1/23. Please stop by or have your child stop by to retrieve their lost item(s). Thank you!
