Longfellow Students of the Week
🎄 AHS 12 Days of Giving 🎁
Join the holiday spirit with a friendly class competition to support our blessing boxes!
Starting December 2, bring in donations to see which class can give the most.
The winning class will be announced on December 16 and celebrated with a hot chocolate party on December 17.
Reminder...Today is the deadline to get your forms submitting!
Support Staff Appreciation!
On Wednesday, November 20th, APS celebrated our incredible support staff. Your dedication to our students and schools does not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to make a difference every day—we appreciate you! 🎉👏
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Longfellow Students of the Week
🎄🎶 The AHS Book Club is offering the Alva community the opportunity to spread holiday cheer by placing an order for a Crummy Carol to be delivered to a recipient of their choice.
••AHS Book Club in conjunction with the Alva Chamber Bring Christmas Home event
••All proceeds support the AHS Library
••Carols will be performed on Thursday, December 5, 2024, 8:30 AM-3:00 PM.
••Order forms are due to Mrs. Bradt at Alva High School on or before Tuesday, December 2, 2024.
Congratulations to our outstanding FCCLA members for their achievements at the FCCLA District Star Events Competition held on November 11, 2024, in Fairview, OK!
AMS FCCLA:
Josie Melton, 8th Grade: 3rd Place - Children's Literature
AHS FCCLA:
Julie Church: 2nd Place - Children's Literature
Alizea Antrobus: 3rd Place - Career Investigation
Itzel Cruz: 3rd Place - Children's Literature
Nelson Zheng: 1st Place - New Member Facts
Each student excelled in their respective events, showcasing their hard work and dedication. Special congratulations to Nelson Zheng, who will advance to the Regional Star Events Competition at the end of January. Best of luck, Nelson!
Longfellow Students of the Week
Congratulations to Our 2025 OKMEA All State Choir Members! 🎶
We are thrilled to announce that Toby Anton, Dash Dickey, and Avery Goss have been selected for the prestigious 2025 OKMEA All State Choir! After a rigorous audition process, their hard work and talent have earned them this incredible honor.
The All State Choir Festival will be held in Tulsa in mid-January. We can’t wait to see these outstanding singers shine on stage!
Way to go, Toby, Dash, and Avery! 🌟
We are hiring!
🌟 Special Recognition 🌟
Congratulations to Mrs. Bradt on her Library of the Month feature! 📚✨ Your dedication to fostering a love of reading and creating an inspiring space for learning is truly commendable. Thank you for all you do to make the AHS library a special place for everyone!
Check Out The Full Article: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/OKSDE/bulletins/3c1d44c
ACT Test Prep Opportunity
APS would like to thank Alva State Bank for the great breakfast! Each site greatly appreciates your kindness.
Congratulations to the AHS Rotary Students of the Month
🌟Teagan Cook and Toby Anton
Congratulations to these four Longfellow students who earned a special Ride-Along with the Alva Police Department through their hard-earned GOTCHAS! As an extra treat, they enjoyed a drink from Rialto. We’re proud of these students for demonstrating outstanding behavior—way to go!
Spread Holiday Cheer with Alva Express!
How to Donate:
In-Person: Drop off at Alva Middle School
Mail: Send a check to Alva Bug Bites, Alva Middle School, 801 Flynn St, Alva, OK 73717
For more information, contact Steffanie Nichols at Alva Middle School at 580-327-0608 ext. 309 or sknichols@alvaschools.net .
🎄 Let’s make this holiday season special for everyone!
Reminder!
Reminder: Students will be released at 2:15 today, November 13 for staff development. It's a GREAT DAY to be a GOLDBUG!
Huge congratulations to Kaos and Justus for their outstanding performance at Cane Quest! 🥇 They scored an impressive 50 out of 52 possible points, finishing in a three-way tie for first place.
Competing at 13 skill stations, they demonstrated incredible skill and precision with their canes, mastering tasks like navigating stairs, guiding through narrow passageways, performing an about-face, and executing a perfect touch-and-drag technique down a hallway. Way to go, Kaos and Justus—you’re inspiring leaders!
