🔵STATE CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION🟠

On Saturday, November 1st, Kaleb Broughton and Emersen Butts will travel to Wisconsin Rapids to compete in the 2025 WIAA State Cross Country Championships.

Below is all the important information you'll need for this weekend's state meet.

📅DATE: Saturday, November 1st

📍LOCATION: The Ridges Golf Course, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

⏱RACE TIME: The Division 3 boys will start at 12:00 PM
⏱️The Division 3 girls race will start at 1:45 PM

🎟TICKETS: Tickets must be purchased ahead of time using the GoFan website: https://gofan.co/event/4046286?schoolId=WIAA2

🚗PARKING: Parking is not allowed at the Ridges Golf Course. Fans must use designated parking lots for $10 and ride a free shuttle to the golf course. Please reference the Park & Shuttle Map for addresses of those parking lots: https://www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/Sports/Cross_Country/2025/Parking%20Shuttle%2025.jpg?ver=NPj1mJ5jDmYdKJEGEIiQoA%3d%3d

📈RESULTS: LIVE Results will be provided by PTTIMING: https://live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?mid=8228

LET'S GO COMETS!!!
about 1 hour ago, Derik Doescher
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Please enjoy the October 2025 District Newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/gvk5st
about 7 hours ago, Robin Seavert
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Congratulations to the following Albany HS volleyball players for the following Six Rivers East All-Conference accolades:

Emma Thompson ~ 2nd Team All-Conference

Kylie Whalen ~ Honorable Mention All-Conference

Tatum Doescher ~ Sportsmanship All-Conference Team

GO COMETS!
1 day ago, Derik Doescher
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The Book Fair is just days away! The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to pay is with an eWallet. Create one for your child so they can shop cash free and independently! Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/albanyelementaryschool2

1 day ago, Emily Howard
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Join our team as a Paraprofessional!
✅ Starting at $17/hr
✅ Benefits available
✅ 9-month position | 7:30 AM – 3:15 PM
Make a difference in students' lives every day!

📍 Apply now and be part of doing something BIG in a special little place: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/174724

For more information, please contact Shari Berget at shari.berget@albany.k12.wi.us.
3 days ago, Amber Becher
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Congratulations to Kaleb and Emerson! Division 3 - State Qualifiers
5 days ago, Nicole Brewer
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Congratulations to Emersen Butts & Kaleb Broughton on their outstanding CC races today. Both individuals advanced to the WIAA state meet in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday, November 1st.

COMET PROUD!
5 days ago, Derik Doescher
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The stage is all set, now all we need are the runners! Get to the sectional meet tomorrow at the Fred Baertschi Memorial CC Course and cheer loudly for our COMET runners.

Boys race ~ 11:00am

Girls race ~ 11:45am

Admission is $5.00 per person. (Cash Only)

GO COMETS!
6 days ago, Derik Doescher
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We are looking forward to a night of fun, costumes, and candy! Join us for the PTO Trunk or Treat at the Lion's Club starting at 5:30 p.m. We can't wait to see you there! 🎃
6 days ago, Amber Becher
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WIAA D3 Cross Country Sectional Spectator Information
Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Hosted by: Albany HS
Baertschi Farm ~ W1092 Dunphy Rd., Albany, WI 53502
Race Times: Boys 11:00am & Girls 11:45am

ALL team transportation & spectator traffic must enter from the WEST END of Dunphy Road. (Driving west to east) No vehicles will be allowed to enter the CC meet from the east side of Dunphy Rd. Vehicles traveling from east to west will be detoured to enter from the west end of Dunphy Rd. (See Directions Below)

The WIAA sectional event is a WIAA tournament competition. Admission costs are mandatory and must be collected to offset the costs of hosting a sectional competition. Please make sure your spectators are aware of the admission costs and directions to the course.

Admissions are $5 PER PERSON and will be collected before the vehicle is parked. (Not $5 per vehicle, but $5 per person in the vehicle)

CASH ONLY! (Parking attendants will only be able to take cash)

All spectators MUST PAY the admission fee. No special passes or special pricing for SENIOR CITIZENS or YOUTH due to this being a WIAA tournament event.

Course OPENS at 9:00am for parking.

The Albany Fire Department will be assisting with parking of vehicles.

Spectator vehicles will be parking in a farm field near the cross country site.
7 days ago, Derik Doescher
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Scholars will have an opportunity to shop our book fair Nov. 3rd-7th! With an e-wallet they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Click the link below  to set one up and make shopping simple & fun!  

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/albanyelementaryschool2 

8 days ago, Emily Howard
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Basketball apparel is for sale! Get your "Space Stallion" & "Comet" gear for the upcoming winter seasons. All orders will be delivered to the Albany School District by the end of November. Items must be ordered online with the links below. Due date for orders is Monday, November 3rd at 11:59pm.

Albany Comet Boys Basketball Apparel Link
https://albanybasketball-25.itemorder.com/

Albany-Monticello Girls Basketball Apparel Link
https://amgirlsbasketball-25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
8 days ago, Derik Doescher
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The first graders transformed their classroom into an "operating" room to wrap up their unit on the human body.
9 days ago, Traci Crain
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There’s still time to honor a local hero! The Honor Quilt Committee is accepting nominations for veterans to receive a handmade quilt in gratitude for their service.

Please turn in nominations by Tuesday, October 28.


Honor Quilt Nomination Form 2025

9 days ago, Jeannie Doescher
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National Hot Lunch Week Coloring Contest Winners!!
10 days ago, Jeannie Doescher
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SCHOOL PHOTO RETAKE DAY
TOMORROW TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2025
ALBANY SCHOOL DISTRICT

10 days ago, Jeannie Doescher
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These Fabulous 5th Graders work together to understand some challenging problems.
13 days ago, Jenifer Wichita
Students working together to solve problems.
Boys working together at the board.
Friends figuring out math problems.
Tonight is SENIOR NIGHT for Parkview-Albany football. Albany has two seniors who will be celebrated tonight in their final football game of their careers. Game time tonight is 7:00pm at Parkview HS. Get out and support Dominic Schroeder & Kamron Parker and all of their teammates on SENIOR NIGHT.

GO VIKINGS!
13 days ago, Derik Doescher
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The First Graders were BUSY at Busy Barns today!!! What a fun day!!!
14 days ago, Traci Crain
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Congratulations to the Albany Comets All Conference Runners!
14 days ago, Nicole Brewer
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