Cardinals Assemble

The first Cardinal Cash Assembly of the year was an entertaining celebration of student excellence at Annandale Middle School! Over 130 students from grades 6-8 were recognized for their outstanding respect, positive attitude, and integrity. What better way to embody the spirit of Cardinal Pride the week of homecoming.


During the assembly, staff members highlighted the remarkable contributions of these students, showcasing our positive culture. One student from each grade level was randomly selected to win a Cardinal sweatshirt, further celebrating our student leaders. The assembly was a great way to kick off the school year and honor those who exemplify our core values!


Jen Sabol, Middle School Principal

Mark Your Calendars

  • Saturday, October 5 - AHS Homecoming Dance
  • Mon., Oct. 7 & Tues., October 8 - Preschool Picture Day(s)
  • Monday, October 7 - AES Picture Day
  • Monday, October 7 - AMS Conferences
  • Monday, October 7 - AHS Conferences
  • Monday, October 7 - Safe Communities of Wright County
  • Mon., Oct. 7 - Fri., Oct. 11 - AMS Scholastic Book Fair
  • Wednesday, October 9 - AHS Picture Retakes
  • Wednesday, October 9 - 9th Grade Vision & Hearing Screening
  • Thursday, October 10 - AES All Pro Dads
  • Friday, October 11 - AMS Picture Day
  • Monday, October 14 - AMS Parent Advisory Council
  • Tuesday, October 15 - AMS Conferences
  • Wednesday, October 16 - AES Unity Day
  • Thursday, October 17 - No School: Fall Break
  • Friday, October 18 - No School: Fall Break
  • Friday, October 25 - Early Childhood Screening
  • Friday, October 25 - AES PTO Monster Mash
  • Monday, October 28 - 7th/8th Grade Band Concert
  • Monday, October 28 - School Board Meeting


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2024 LEEA Recipients

Each fall, Resource Training & Solutions hosts an annual Leadership in Educational Excellence Banquet and Award Ceremony (LEEA). This ceremony, held on Wednesday, October 30, recognizes outstanding educational leaders from member school districts.

Please join us in congratulating our district's recipients!

  • AES: Jessica Dircks, 2nd Grade Teacher & Andy Ortmann, Dean of Students
  • AMS: Olivia Braun, Social Worker
  • AHS: Michealle Gibson, Communications Teacher

These staff members are hard working leaders in our schools and well deserving of the award!

Annandale Community Ed (ACE)

Community Education is all about Cardinal Pride in Cardinal Country! We had an especially fun week showing our school spirit during Homecoming week!


Our cheerleaders visited with participants during their Tie Dye class. They took time to show the participants their skills and even helped 50 kids tie dye shirts!


We had 83 young athletes participate in our Football Cardinal Pride event. This is always a fun event for our community. Thank you to the players and coaching staff for providing this opportunity to our students. 


Our youth also recently enjoyed the Cardinal Pride Wood Signs taught after school by Jenny Wheeler. Each child made their own Cardinal sign to hang up at home!

Coming Soon! Are your children at the age where they are able to stay home alone? Check out the upcoming class we have available by F.A.S.T. Kids. This class will cover basic first aid, water safety, vehicle safety, home emergencies, injury prevention, personal safety and healthy living. This course helps prepare children for staying home alone. 

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Annandale Preschool

Early Childhood has enjoyed participating in the Homecoming festivities this week. They were also busy with bus safety and having fun with classroom routines! It's been so great seeing our youngest learners at school this year!

Annandale Elementary (AES)

On Thursday, September 26, our Kindergarteners embarked on the perfect fall field trip to Fairhaven Farms. During this trip, the students learned about the different types of apples and what fruits grow on what (ie. plants, vines, and trees). They also had the chance to taste apples, grapes, and raspberries!

On Thursday, September 19, our 5th grade students traveled to Ney Park! This field trip was an all around exposure to environmental science and a great way to kick off a year filled with Science!



Students traveled through stations where they learned about furs and the fur trade, mushrooms, Minnesota fish, how to start a fire using flint, pollinators, agriculture, monarch butterflies, mosquitos, ticks, buckthorn and invasive species. There was also a station with a dog show!

AES Book Fair will be held in-person in the AES Media Center on conference nights; November 6 & 7 from 3:15- 7:30PM & November 14 from 3:15- 7:30PM.


Online ordering will be available for two weeks from November 1 - 15. Please note: AES does not use the eWallet.


All book fair purchases benefit our school. Thanks for supporting our kids! Happy reading!

Online Book Fair

Annandale Middle School (AMS)

Pictured: Ms. Nicka's 6th Grade PE Classes. As part of the Walk! Bike! Fun! Safety curriculum the classes will bike around different parts of Annandale. They have already biked around Pleasant Lake!

AMS Fall Conferences

On Monday, September 30, parents and guardians were emailed the following grade-specific links for our upcoming conferences on October 7 and 15:

We strongly encourage parents/guardians to select a time slot via Sign-Up Genius. This system aims to alleviate long lines and foster teacher/parent relationships. 


Conferences will be arena style and families will be able to connect with all teachers. Grade 7 and 8 conferences will take place in the A-gym. Grade 6 will take place in the B-gym. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey towards excellence! 


Important Dates

  • October 8 - AMS Power Hour Begins
  • October 11- AMS picture Day
  • October 14- Parent Advisory Council @ 5:30 in Room 120

Cardinals United combines students with and without intellectual disabilities to develop meaningful relationships, help spread acceptance and ensure everyone feels included and welcome in our school. Our 8th grade students will have two opportunities to participate in Cardinals United activities during SSR this year. We are excited to incorporate this inclusive opportunity for our students!

The Middle School Scholastic Book Fair will open Monday, Oct. 7 for students to preview items during the day. That night during the AMS conferences it will be open from 4-7 PM for families to browse and make purchases. The fair will remain open through Friday, Oct. 11, and students will be allowed to make purchases before school and during their assigned class time.

Annandale High School (AHS)

Senior Announcements:

  • Senior families received the 2024-25 Senior Privilege letter. Please complete the Google Form via the link at the bottom of that document by Wednesday, October 9.
  • Jostens will be at AHS to meet with Seniors discussing graduation on Wednesday, October 9 during their SSR.

Parents interested in getting involved? We value parent input and invite you to attend and participate in our AHS Parent Advisory Council. We will meet at 6pm on November 11, January 13, and April 14, in the AHS Media Center.

Homecoming Coronation

On Monday, September 30 at 7PM in AHS Auditorium our 2024 Homecoming King and Queen were crowned. Congratulations to Queen Alexandra Schueler and King Gavin Dahle.

Powderpuff Games

Boys played volleyball first on the Varsity court coached by girls from their grade. Next, on the varsity football field, the girls played flag football, coached by boys from their grade. The Seniors had a clean sweep over the Juniors in the games!

Annandale Activities

Girls Tennis All-Conference Awards Winners!

Congratulations to Avery Gagnon, Ella Rassier, Felicity Fischer, and Claire Lampi for earning All Conference Honors. Congratulations to Felicity Fischer and Claire Lampi for claiming the Conference Championship title of No. 1 Doubles.


Special shout out goes to Avery Gagnon, Ella Rassier, Bryn Fahey, and Charlotte Wolff, and Nora Millner were all runner-up for their positions.

Middle School Knowledge Bowl is open to students in grades 5-8. The season begins on October 14 with practices on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7PM. Practices are held through Google Classroom with competitions held in person. This allows students to participate in other activities. The season ends in November. The fee is $75. Contact Mr. Wittrock, if you are interested. Registration deadline is Friday, October 11.

Upcoming Home Events

  • Oct. 8 - Volleyball vs. Watertown-Mayer, 7PM
  • Oct. 10 - C Football vs. Dassel-Cokato, 6PM (under the stadium lights!)
  • Oct. 16 - Football vs. New London-Spicer, 7PM
  • Oct. 21 - Volleyball vs. Eden Valley-Watkins


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