Preschool has been learning all about birds this past week! Today, Officer Brandon Lyddon from the Missouri Department of Conservation visited our classroom to teach the students how different birds build their nests.
The kids had so much fun listening as he explained how each type of bird makes its own unique nest. To wrap up the visit, the students split into three groups and worked together to build their own bird nests. They even had to use forks as their “feet” to build the nests, which helped them understand how tricky it can be for birds to gather and arrange materials without using hands!
Fun was had by all, and we are so thankful for this hands-on learning opportunity! 🐦🪺
Join us for Literacy Night at VEG Elementary on Thursday, March 5th from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Everyone is welcome!
Come support the Albany Warrior Pride Band at their Poppa's breakfast for an at will donation tomorrow, 2/21, from 7-10am. Proceeds will help the band meet their goal for their trip to Nashville! Tell your friends and family!
VEG Book Blast! Attention, Agents! Our Book Blast event starts next week. We will set off on a mission to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on this operation to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
Tomorrow is the FINAL day to bring in pennies for patients donations!
VEG - all donations including for class competition and kiss a pig need to be in by 8am. Bring $1 for the glow stick party.
AMSHS - don't forget the grade competition - the winning grade gets sonic drinks! Bring in your spare change to donate to your grade's jars. Bring $1 to buy an Airhead.
VEG - all donations including for class competition and kiss a pig need to be in by 8am. Bring $1 for the glow stick party.
AMSHS - don't forget the grade competition - the winning grade gets sonic drinks! Bring in your spare change to donate to your grade's jars. Bring $1 to buy an Airhead.
The Pennies for Patients day at VEG Elementary was "Anything But a Backpack." Students and staff enjoyed bringing various items to carry their belongings in today!
Congratulations to 1st grader Payton Hayes and 4th grader Adrian Legarreta for being recognized as the Gentry County Sheriff’s Office January 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 last week to our students.
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 last week to our students.
MSHSAA 2026 Class 2 District 16 Basketball Brackets
Vo-Tech Students: there will NOT be classes on Monday, Feb 16 in observance of president's day.
Please join us to celebrate seniors tonight at 5:30! Seniors and their parents need to meet in the commons at 5:20. Varsity basketball games to follow.
Votech will not be in session on Monday, 2/16 in observance of President's Day.
Preschool Screenings are on March 2, 2026 from 8am-4pm. Your child must be 4 years of age by August 1, 2026 to be eligible for the preschool program. If you have questions, please call the elementary office or email Mrs. Constant.
There has been a change to tomorrow's items for sale for VEG only - instead of bubblegum, there will be candy necklaces for sale for $1. There will be bubblegum at AMSHS. Tomorrow is "Mismatch Day" dress up day for both buildings.
FFA Students need to bring official dress on Tuesday, Feb 10.
Join us tomorrow at 9:00 AM for the James Booher Memorial Wrestling Tournament at Albany High School.
James was a great teammate, a fierce competitor, and will always be part of our Warrior family. We’re proud to honor his legacy on the mat. Once a Warrior, always a Warrior.
We are excited to kick off the Pennies for Patients fundraiser next week with dress up days! Here are the days for both buildings for next week!
The Albany High School Cheerleaders, along with the Stanberry Cheerleaders, teamed up in October during the Pink Out Game to raise over $1,000 for the Mosaic Cancer Care program. The cheerleaders assembled more than 50 care packages to help bring comfort and joy to patients during their time of treatment.
We would like to thank everyone who donated and supported our efforts. Your generosity made a meaningful impact. We look forward to doing this again next year!
We would like to thank everyone who donated and supported our efforts. Your generosity made a meaningful impact. We look forward to doing this again next year!
Reminder to AMS Students before the Valentine's Dance on 2/13: If a student is failing a class on Monday 2/9 at 8 AM or has 3 or more unexcused absences, they will be unable to attend the dance. Middle school students may not bring a guest who does not attend AMS.
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."
