Daily Bulletin
District Office Bulletin for Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Wolfpack Way: Difference Maker Nominations Do you know a student, staff member, or parent who goes above and beyond to make a positive impact in our school community? Now's your chance to recognize them! Submit your nomination using the Wolfpack Way: Difference Maker Nomination Form and help us celebrate the staff and students who inspire, support, and make a difference every day. Parents and community members are encouraged to nominate too! Nomination Form Link: Wolfpack Way Nomination Form Let's honor those who remind us why Every Day Matters.
Today's Lunch: Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, Peas, Tea Roll
Tomorrow's Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin
Tomorrow's Lunch: Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Tea Roll
This Week's Events:
HS/JH Football Practice in Allen, Cross Country and HS/JH Volleyball Practices in Emerson, Girls Golf Practice at Twin Creeks Course (Pender) Monday, September 15 3:00pm JH Volleyball @ Emerson vs Omaha Nation - Dismiss @ 1:35pm, Depart @ 1:45pm 3:00pm Varsity Cross Country @ Wayne - Dismiss @ 1:00pm, Depart @ 1:10pm 6:00pm JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Emerson vs Omaha Nation - Dismiss @ 3:25pm, Depart @ 3:35pm Tuesday, September 16 4:00pm Varsity Girls Golf @ Cedar View Country Club (Laurel) - Depart @ 2:30pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Volleyball Practice @ Emerson - Older Group Wednesday, September 17 Scholastic Book Fair Student Council Meeting during lunch today! Grab your lunch and meet to Mrs. Kneifl's room. 9:00am Wonderful World of Water for Sophomore Students - Depart @ 8:00am Thursday, September 18 Scholastic Book Fair FFA Ag Literacy Festival Community Service (for those FFA members signed up) - Depart @ 8:00am, Return by 12:30pm Ag Literacy Festival for grades 2-4 @ Dixon County Fair Grounds - Depart @ 8:20am, Return by 12:15pm 3:30pm JH Volleyball @ Lyons-Decatur NE - Dismiss @ 1:40pm, Depart @ 1:50pm 4:30pm Varsity Cross Country @ Twin Creek Golf Course (Pender) - Dismiss @ 2:10pm, Depart @ 2:20pm 5:30pm JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Creighton - Dismiss @ 3:15pm, Depart @ 3:20pm Friday, September 19 Scholastic Book Fair 8:15am Missouri River Expo @ Ponca State Park - Depart @ 8:00am 5th Grade Class to the Missouri River Expo @ Ponca State Park - Depart @ 8:30am 7:00pm Varsity Football @ Pender - Depart @ 5:00pm Saturday, September 20 9:00am - 10:00am Youth Volleyball Practice @ Emerson - Younger Group 10:00am - 11:30am Youth Volleyball Practice @ Emerson - Older Group
Next Week's Events:
HS/JH Volleyball Practice in Allen, Cross Country and HS/JH Football Practices in Emerson, Girls Golf Practice at Twin Creeks Course (Pender) Monday, September 22 No School - Teacher In-Service Scholastic Book Fair 4:00pm JH Football @ Winnebago - Depart @ 1:50pm 5:30pm JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Wausa - Depart @ 3:40pm 6:00pm JV Football @ Winnebago - Depart @ 3:55pm Tuesday, September 23 FFA Ignight Conference @ NECC for 7th, 8th and 9th grade FFA students - Depart @ 7:30am Scholastic Book Fair 1:50pm Early Dismissal due to Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:00pm - 7:00pm Parent-Teacher Conferences 6:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Volleyball Practice @ Allen - Older Group Wednesday, September 24 Scholastic Book Fair Thursday, September 25 4:00pm JH Volleyball @ Bancroft-Rosalie High School - Dismiss @ 2:00pm, Depart @ 2:10pm 4:30pm Varsity Cross Country Meet @ Crofton - Dismiss @ 1:50pm, Depart @ 2:00pm 5:30pm Varsity Volleyball Triangular @ Lyons-Decatur NE vs LDNE/Winnebago - Dismiss @ 3:00pm, Depart @ 3:10pm 5:30pm - 6:30pm Youth Volleyball Practice @ Emerson - Younger Group Friday, September 26 K - 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Little Red Hen Theater in Wakefield - Depart @ 9:15am, Return by 12:00pm 7:00pm Varsity Football @ Wisner-Pilger - Depart @ 4:30pm Saturday, September 27 9:00am Varsity Girls Golf @ Cedar View Country Club (Laurel) - Depart @ 7:30am 9:00am JV Volleyball Tournament @ Allen 9:00am - 10:30am Youth Volleyball Practice @ Allen - Older Group
September Class Challenge- Positivity Counts This month, every student and class has a chance to earn points by spreading positivity. From peer shout-outs and helping hands to class spirit boards and positivity jars, there are many ways to get involved. Remember, every act of kindness adds up for your class—and bonus points are available for creativity and teamwork.
Scholastic Book Fair: The Scholastic Book Fair will be back in the library this month. The Book Fair will be open September 17 - 24 from 7:45am - 8:05am and on September 17, 18 and 24 from 3:30pm - 4:00pm. The Book Fair will also be open during parent teacher conferences on September 23, from 3:00pm - 7:00pm. Students and staff may come check out the Book Fair during the school day as long as Mrs. Munter is in the library.
FFA Tractor Driving Results: Tucker Anderson – 12th place – red ribbon; Alex Ankeny – 14th place – red ribbon; Jude Ridenour – 15th place – red ribbon; Joey Lyle – 16th place – red ribbon
Out of Town Date Slips: If you plan to bring a date to the Homecoming Dance on October 4 who is not an Allen or Emerson student, please pick up a permission form for your guest outside the office door. Please return these to Mr. Blohm by Wednesday, October 1!
Grades 9-12 Homecoming Dance: The Homecoming Dance for Emerson and Allen students in grades 9-12 will take place Saturday, October 4 in the Allen Gym from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. At 7:00pm, both E-H and Allen royalty will be announced. There is no charge for the dance! A Junior High dance will take place at a later date. Remember to get your permission slip turned into Mr. Blohm if you plan to bring a date from another school.
Homecoming Announcement:
Congratulations to the following members of Homecoming Royalty! Kindergarten flower girl: Jordann Greene; Kindergarten crown bearer: Kayden Denney; 1st Grade flower girl: Lilly Stewart; 1st grade crown bearer: Hayes Jacobsen Junior Attendants: Grace Ankeny, Becka McNear, Atlee Anderson, Blake Kneifl, Jude Ridenour Masters of Ceremonies: Ruany Figueroa, Alex Snyder 2025 Queen Candidates: Miley Boyle, Kristina Hogue, Samantha Rastede 2025 King Candidates: Alex Ankeny, Dodge Melby, Devin Reinert Coronation will take place in the school gymnasium at 1:30pm on Friday, October 3rd. There will be a parade immediately following the coronation. Then a school pep rally will take place after the parade in the school gym. If you are interested in having an entry in the parade, please email Desiree Kneifl at dkneifl@allenschools.org or call the school at 402-635-2484.
Happy Birthday: Kenyah Biederman, Maxsen Ankeny