Vacancy Notice
Date: March 2, 2026
Position:Varsity Volleyball Coach
Start Date: 2026-27 school year
Deadline: open until filled
If interested, please send a letter of interest to mhuber@annawan226.org
Thanks!
We need your help! Please support the Music Department at the upcoming Mattress Fundraiser on Sunday, March 22nd, from 10am-5pm. Did you know 1 in 4 households is in the market to buy a new bed at any given time? If you talk to enough people, you’ll find someone who needs a new mattress. Great Prices, Great Products, Great Cause!
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INVITE THOSE PEOPLE! Watch this video to learn how YOU can help make this a success: https://vimeo.com/806462880.
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Why buy:
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-Outstanding customer service
-35 top-brand models to try out (Purple, Helix, Therapedic & more!)
-Full manufacturer warranties
-Prices are below retail (0% financing is available)
-THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT BENEFITS FROM EVERY SALE!
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For an easy way to spread the word, please share our Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1239216738097445/
Both teams advance to the 3rd place games of the LTC JHVB Tournament TUESDAY night. 7th grade plays at 5:30 and 8th grade will play after. Good luck to both teams.
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
High School Gym
Game 1
3:00
(1) A-Town 67
v.
(4) Bureau Valley 36
Game 2
4:30
(2) Annawan 40
v.
(3) Galva 54
Game 3
6:00
(6) Princeville 47
v.
(7) Stark County 31
Middle School Gym
Game 4
3:00
(5) United 49
v.
(8) Ridgewood 46
Game 5
4:30
(10) West Central 62
v.
(11) Knoxville 35
Game 6
6:00
(9) Wethersfield 48
v.
(12) R/W 52
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
High School Gym
Game 7
6:00
(7) Stark Co. v. (8) Ridgewood (7th Place Game)
Game 8
7:30
(5) United v. (6) Princeville (5th Place Game)
Middle School Gym
Game 9
6:00
(9) Wethersfield v. (11) Knoxville (11th Place Game)
Game 10
7:30
(10) West Central v. (12) R/W (9th Place Game)
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
High School Gym
Game 11
6:00
(2) Annawan v. (4) Bureau Valley (3rd Place Game)
Game 12
7:30
(1) A-Town v. (3) Galva (Championship)
Rock Island (Alleman) Regional
Mon., Feb. 23
Game 1 at 6:00 pm: (16) Ashton (A.-Franklin Center) at (1) Sterling (Newman Central Catholic)
Game 2 at 6:30 pm: (9) Morrison at (8) Rock Island (Alleman)
Game 3 at 6:00 pm: (13) Kewanee (Wethersfield) at (4) Annawan
Game 4 at 6:00 pm: (12) Milledgeville at (5) Forreston
Wed., Feb. 25
Game 5 at 6:00 pm: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2
Game 6 at 7:30 pm: Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4
Fri., Feb. 27
Game 7 at 7:00 pm: Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6
IHSA Football Proposal Passes, 2026 Practice to Begin August 5
The proposal passed by a margin of 290 in favor, 245 opposed, and 67 with no opinion. Voting opened on January 29 and seventy-five percent (602) of the IHSA membership cast a ballot in the special election.
As a result of the vote, the first practice date of the 2026 IHSA football season will move forward to Wednesday, August 5, 2026. In addition, each player will be required to complete 12 days of on-field practices (excluding Sundays; 1 ½ hours per player per practice required) before they are eligible to compete in their first contest.
IHSA dead week is June 29 - July 5
Order your Junior High Boys Basketball Final 4 apparel. Store closes February 26.
https://stores.inksoft.com/ABRAVES7THBOYSFINAL42026/shop/home
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As a part of our upcoming fundraiser, the company that we are working with will be hosting pizza for the parents in attendance. Kids are also welcome to attend They will be drawing for prizes valued at $100 per item. This is an easy opportunity to support our program, by sharing a few minutes of your time. This is an easy opportunity to support our program, just by sharing a few minutes of your time.
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The meeting will be held on Wednesday February 11th at 6:00 PM in the media center.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
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Click on the LINK BELOW for more information!!
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https://aptg.co/YMjmVj
The District has sent the Sports Cooperative Survey to the email address we currently have on file for your family. Please check your inbox for the survey link.
If you do not see it, please check your junk or spam folder. You may also want to search your email for “SurveyMonkey” to help locate it.
Thank you for your time and valued input.
Sincerely,
Jamie Bryan
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We need your help! We have too many empty spaces on our upcoming blood drive schedule. There is a national blood shortage. Doctor’s are being forced to make lifesaving decisions for patients, this could include you or a loved one. You are urgently needed to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care.
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In addition, Hometown Haven will have recovery drinks available with $1 off for all donors. They will be accepting cash or Venmo. Complimentary pizza & donuts will also be available. Roll up your sleeve, save lives, and enjoy a drink on February 18th from 8:30am to 1:30pm. Walk-ins gladly accepted.
We will resume regular activities.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
We will let you know when the lockdown has been lifted.
There will be no visitors allowed to come in and no one is allowed to leave at this time due to law enforcement in the area.
Everyone is currently safe at this time.
Look for updates on our school web-site, Facebook, and Mass Communication Texts.