Fabric of Our Community

During my short time in Annandale, one thing that I have noticed is that school pride is more than just a tradition here—it’s woven into the fabric of our community. Whether it’s on the field, in the gym, or in the auditorium, the support for our Cardinals is something that brings the community together. Our activities are a perfect example, with spectator seating filled not only by students and families, but by alumni and local fans who show up simply because they love to support our students, coaches, and directors. The energy and enthusiasm at our events create an atmosphere that makes a real difference for our students, fueling their passion and inspiring them to give their very best.

Cardinal pride extends far beyond game day. Take a walk through town, and you’ll see it everywhere—from local businesses proudly showing their support to alumni reminiscing about their time at Annandale, and the Cardinal gear worn by people of all ages. Whether it’s a sweatshirt spotted in the grocery store or someone volunteering their time in the concession stand, there’s a strong connection between the school and the community. That sense of pride does not fade after graduation; it sticks with people, reinforcing what it means to be a part of Annandale.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our programs, our students, and our school. Your enthusiasm and involvement help make Annandale a place where tradition and community go hand in hand. Go Cardinals!

Jared Matson, Activities Director

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, March 10 - School Board Work Session
Monday, March 10 - A Legislative Email Workshop
Thursday, March 13 - AES Family Fun Night
Friday, March 14 - Early Childhood Screening
Saturday, March 15 - Daddy Daughter Dance
Monday, March 17 - 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concerts
Monday, March 17 - School Board Meeting
Friday, March 21 - Last Day of 3rd Quarter
Mon., Mar. 24 - Fri., Mar. 28 - No School: Spring Break
Monday, March 31 - No School: Teacher Workshop Day
Tuesday, April 1 - Classes Resume & Quarter 4 Begins
Wednesday, April 2 - AES Unity Day
Friday, April 4 - Early Childhood Screening
Monday, April 7 - AES Parent/Staff Advisory Meeting
Monday, April 7 - AHS/AMS Jazz Concert
Monday, April 14 - School Board Work Session
Tues., April 15 & Wed., 16 - Grade 6, 7, & 8 MCA -III Reading
Friday, April 18 - No School
Monday, April 21 - No School

LTFM DOLLARS USED FOR TRACK RESURFACING

Project anticipated for summer 2025

Annandale High School’s track has hit a point where competing teams are unwilling to run on it due to the hardness and disrepair of the surface. The track was last repaired eight years ago with the expectation that it would last the district another five to seven years before needing to be completely redone. This has held true and as discussed at previous school board meetings, the high school track will now be resurfaced this summer. The cost of the resurfacing will be funded through Long-Term Facilities and Maintenance (LTFM) dollars and will not result in an increase in taxes. Click here to read more.

Annandale Community Education

Check out our Winter/Spring catalog! This publication is available electronically only. We are excited for the upcoming offerings we have for you through Community Education.

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We have summer baseball and softball available for youth ages 3-9yo! Dates, times, and prices vary.

Annandale Elementary (AES)

Congratulations to our February AES Students of the Month!

We are excited to announce AES Family Night/PTO Bingo Night on Thursday, March 13 from 5:00-7:30PM at the elementary school. Come to the school, visit your child's classroom, and have fun playing some bingo! All of the AES teachers will be at the school and we encourage families to visit the classroom and other parts of the school. Doors will open at 5PM. We will also have optional stations to visit that will include Mindful Movements, Therapy Dogs, a scavenger hunt and a picture booth. At 6PM, the PTO will start games of Book Bingo in the AES gym for $2 a card. There will also be concessions for families to purchase. It will be a great night of open house style fun for everyone!

In collaboration with Wright County Public Health, Annandale Elementary School celebrated Dental Health Month with a toothbrushing contest! Students from 1st and 2nd grade who turned in a completed toothbrush chart for the month of February were entered in a drawing to win an electric toothbrush.

Congratulations to our 2025 Toothbrush Contest Winners;

1st Grade: L. Fuhrman & E. Eaton
2nd Grade: Z. Maurer & L. Smith - Not Pictured

Annandale Middle School (AMS)

With the end of the third quarter approaching and the promise of warmer weather, AMS is focusing on sustained learning throughout March, aiming to keep our momentum strong until spring break.

We are working hard to finalize the 2025-2026 academic schedule this month. We anticipate sharing the master schedule and course offerings with all families before spring break, giving families ample time to review and discuss registration options.

In April, our students will participate in the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). These assessments measure student achievement in relation to Minnesota's academic standards. Our teachers are providing instruction aligned with these standards to ensure our learners are well-prepared.

April 15 & 16 Grade 6, 7, & 8 MCA-III Reading
April 23 & 24 Grade 6, 7, & 8 MCA-III Math
May 6 Grade 8 Science according to 2 hour late schedule

Other Important Dates:

Monday, March 17 - 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Choir Concerts
Friday, March 21 - Last Day of 3rd Quarter
March 24 - Spring Break begins
April 1 - Quarter 4 begins

AMS celebrated February's "I Love to Read Month" with exciting activities like Mystery Readers, trivia, and a bookmark design contest. Congratulations to the Battle of the Books winning team: Ellie B, Lorelei L, and Sophie J!

Annandale High School (AHS)

The AHS Speech Team would like to give a shout out to bus driver, Steve, who got the team home safely from the Wright County Conference Speech meet on Wednesday, March 5. At the meet, the team had two champions: Julia Segner in Poetry and Myles Hayes in Prose! They also had two 3rd places winners; Ava Sandquist in Informative and Calyna Linthalath in Drama and one 4th place winner Kieley Jacobson in Great Speeches. Their 5th place winners were Makayla Scherer in Informative, Camryn Moon in Poetry, and Teagan Tester in Storytelling and two 7th place winners Britta Nettestad in Informative and Sophia Berubee in Poetry. Congratulations to our Speech team on a successful night!

Annandale Activities

Spring Sport Registration: Reminder that you must be registered with your activity fee paid and a current sports physical on file before the first day of practice!

Spring Sports Official Start Dates: HS Softball & HS Track - March 10 | HS Baseball & HS Golf - March 17 | MS Sports - April 1

Nathan Klatt took 3rd place in Class AA at 215lbs at the recent state wrestling tournament in St. Paul. Nathan finished the season with an overall record of 38-1. He is committed to wrestle at St. Cloud State University next year.

Congratulations to our girls' basketball team on an outstanding season! They finished the season with an overall record of 22-7 and made a run in sections to the semi-finals, before losing to Sauk Centre.

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