====[LTC Live Stream Feeds]==== Abingdon-Avon - https://youtube.com/channel/UC... AlWood - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tzUVxMaru3gPqznVNrJ-Q Annawan - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-jWTBDTwMQ1Kv9ozE33nA/live Cambridge – www.district227.org Galva - https://www.galva224.org/athletics.html Knoxville – https://www.youtube.com/channe... Mercer... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our September Staff of the Month Winner, Joyce Thurston! Joyce was nominated by Brenda Gripp for coming out of retirement to help the school district by driving a bus route. Joyce will be receiving a $50 gift card to a business of her choice in the Annawan School District. Also, congratulations to Amber Jannie! Amber is this month's Scoop at... READ MORE >
The August / September Newsletter is NOW AVAILABLE!Please visit our Newsletter Page to view all this year's newsletters, or simply click on the link below to access the one for this month.August / September Newsletter (PDF) - DOWNLOAD READ MORE >
At Wednesday night's regular meeting, the Annawan School Board hired Mr. Brad Hulick as the new Assistant Principal for the Annawan School District. Mrs. Heitzler will become the PreK-12 principal and Mr. Hulick will be the Assistant Principal. Congratulations to Mr. Hulick on his new role with the Annawan School District! READ MORE >
Annawan High School hosted a Land Use and Soils Workshop for Illinois Agriculture Teachers/FFA Advisors on Tuesday, June 22. Annawan Ag teacher, Mrs. Haley Gruber held the classroom portion of the workshop in the grade school gym and then the teachers went to a local farm where they could evaluate soil characteristics including slope, texture, and structure. The... READ MORE >
The Annawan School District would like to again congratulate the family of long-time Annawan teacher and coach, Jim Frankenreider. Coach Frankenreider was posthumously inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class of 2021 this past Saturday in Bloomington, Illinois. Coach Frankenreider graduated from Annawan High School in... READ MORE >
The 8th Graders completed their play with the help of Mrs. Huber, Ms. Walker, Mrs. Attig, Ms. Marshall, Mr. Hakes, and Mrs. Chapman ... just in time to complete their year!Your future is BRIGHT!Watch the Play BELOW8th Grade Play - Click HERE for video (youtube) - primary or8th Grade Play - Click HERE for video (school website) - secondary READ MORE >
Kaylee Celus, Emily Miller, Ellie Eastman, and Ally Celus placed first in the 4 x 200 relay at the LTC Conference Meet. READ MORE >
The 4 X 100 relay team made up of Kaylee Celus, Maddie Risk, Danielle Johnson, and Ally Celus placed 1st at the LTC Conference Meet! READ MORE >
AW Football is holding our annual football camps in July run by our football staff! Camp is for Grades 5-8.Changes could occur and that means if dates change we will adjust. It is our hope and goal to have get our kids camp back up and running this summer. Please have Google Form filled out by July 4th to give time to order shirts.-------------AW Titan Football... READ MORE >
Annawan Grade School enjoyed our annual Reading Carnival today. We had the best weather and the best time with our school family as we celebrate the closing of the school year. Our students, staff, parents, and community have continued to support each other throughout this year. A special thanks to Mrs. Hakes, Mrs. Johns, parent volunteers, and student... READ MORE >
The Annawan School District held the high school and junior high spring music concerts this past month. The high school enjoyed their band and choir performances on April 27th and the junior high performed on May 13th. Thank you to Mrs. Nancy Hulting for her time spent playing the piano and thank you to Mr. Smaga for helping our students get ready for this great... READ MORE >
This year's Fine Arts Night will be all virtual, and with the help of all the hard working and incredibly talented students, it is finally finished and ready to share with everyone!!Please check out the link below.Good work everyone! ----------------------------------AHS Virtual Fine Arts Night - 2021- CLICK HERE READ MORE >
Thank you to the ACES parent group for all the support and treats during Appreciation Week! We all felt the love inside our school:) READ MORE >
Last Friday, April 30th culminated several weeks of fun-filled critical thinking and hands-on activities completed by the 6th grade class led by Mrs. Courter and Mrs. DeMay. These excited kids spent several weeks on a C.S.I for Kids Crime Scene Basic workshop. The various activities included writing, reading, and science skills. Topics covered were fingerprinting,... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mrs. Gina Peterson for being selected as the Staff of the Month Winner! She was nominated by Lisa Spivey and Sandy Crosby for helping make Reading Night a success and for helping with projects whenever asked. She will be receiving a $50 gift card to a business of her choice in the Annawan School District. Also, congratulations to Mrs.... READ MORE >
Thank you to the Village of Annawan for once again hanging this year's Class of 2021 Senior Banners along Route 6 in downtown Annawan. We also appreciate the Senior Class Prom Funds going towards the purchase of these banners. They look great and a nice way to celebrate our AHS Seniors. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Annawan High School’s Livestock judging team of Kyla DeRycke, Makayla Park, Aubrey Baze, and Connor Bowen. They placed 4th in state competition. Additional congratulations to Aubrey who took 4th place overall as an individual. READ MORE >
The May Newsletter is now available for downloading / viewing. Please use the link below to visit our NEWSLETTER PAGE.Newsletter Page READ MORE >
The Annawan School District would like to thank the outgoing board members for their years of service to the district. Thank you to Teddy VanHyfte, Brian Childs, and Dwaine Shaw, Jr. for everything you have done for the Annawan School District during your time as a board member. On behalf of the students, staff, and communities, thank you for your commitment. READ MORE >
Kaylee Celus, Olivia Goodley, and Zoey Vance (pictured above) earned the IHSA Inclusive Youth Leadership Certificate and pin for completing a series of coursework on inclusive leadership. The series was presented by Special Olympics Illinois and IHSA with a goal of fostering respect, dignity, and advocacy for people with cognitive disabilities. We are proud of... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Rod Jackson! The Annawan School District dedicated the newly remodeled Press Box to Rod on Friday night prior to the Homecoming football game. Rod has announced games for Annawan High School since 1978. He has been in the Crow's Nest since then announcing Braves games and more recently A&W Titans football games. Thank you Rod for your years... READ MORE >
ANNAWAN HOMECOMING 2021 Pep Rally 1:00pm live stream: LIVE FEED LINK FOOTBALL GAME LIVE STREAM: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/NTsWXLFY7st ROSTERS:AW Titans - https://5il.co/rvqv (pdf)Princeville - https://5il.co/rvqw (pdf) READ MORE >
Our Junior High students volunteered to pick up trash around the community in honor of Earth Day! READ MORE >
Well seniors, you are almost there!! Here's to you and all your accomplishments over the years. SENIOR SLIDESHOW - 2021 VIDEO - (SD) - CLICK HEREVIDEO - (HD) - CLICK HERE READ MORE >
Annawan Schools would like to congratulate our Illinois State Scholars for the Class of 2021, Cali McKibbon, Zachary Kulisek, and Rhett Hulick. READ MORE >
Congratulations to this years Homecoming Court!!From Left to Right: Zach Kulisek, Emily Miller, Rhett Hulick, Courtney Baele, Cali McKibbon, Kash Jaswal, Ella Manuel, Reece Gripp READ MORE >
The April Newsletter is available for viewing and downloading. Please use the link below to view the newsletter.April Newsletter (PDF) - DOWNLOAD READ MORE >
Annawan Kiwanis Members presented BUG (Bringing Up Grades) Awards to fourth and fifth graders March 19th at the Annawan Grade School. Students must raise a grade (example: C to a B) while maintaining the rest. Students pictured who received awards from left in the front row were fifth graders - Regan Nanninga, Kaleb Klockenga, Tiana Jones and Pierce Childs. In the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Annawan High School boys' and girls' basketball players on their All-Conference selections. Boys Basketball All-Academic:Jacob CathelynReece GrippJayse HeitzlerRhett HulickCohner PowersBoys 2nd Team All-Conference:Reece GrippMason Matney Girls Basketball All-Academic:Kaylee Celus Olivia GoodleyElla Manuel Lainy Manuel Cassidy Miller Emily... READ MORE >
Please use the link below to view the FAN ATTENDANCE FAQ GUIDANCE document concerning our upcoming Football games.-----------------------FAN ATTENDANCE FAQ GUIDANCE DOCUMENT (.pdf) READ MORE >
For all those who placed an order for the black Annawan masks, the order has been placed. Many of you have already received your mask order. If you have not received your order, we will be sending them home or contacting you once they come in. We hoping they will be in early next week. Thank you for your order and supporting Annawan High School FCA! READ MORE >
The Newsletter for March 2021 is available for viewing over on our Newsletter Page. Please use the link at the bottom of our web-site menu, or use the link below to access our Newsletter Page.NEWSLETTER PAGE READ MORE >
The Annawan FFA Chapter celebrated National FFA Week this week at Annawan High School. Highlights from the week included Blue and Gold Day, Hat Day, Camouflage Day, and Flannel Day. The week ended with the annual "Drive Your Tractor to School Day" which is a highlight each year for FFA members. Thank you to everyone who participated and for your support of the... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Emily Miller for scoring her 1000th point during Friday Night’s Bravette victory over West Central. READ MORE >
The Annawan School District would like to congratulate the family of long-time Annawan teacher and coach, Jim Frankenreider. Coach Frankenreider will be posthumously inducted into the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Coach Frankenreider graduated from Annawan High School in 1961, served his country in the United States... READ MORE >
The February Newsletter is available for viewing and downloading. Please use the link below to view the newsletter directly, or visit our NEWSLETTER page to see all of this years newsletters.February Newsletter (PDF) Download READ MORE >
Attached you will find guidance for this year’s winter athletic seasons due to Covid restrictions. Thank you for being supportive and patient as we work through this winter together. Return to Play Guidance PDF READ MORE >
Congratulations to Rhett Hulick. Rhett was selected as Annawan High School's local DAR winner. He then created an application and wrote an essay which was forwarded to the Geneseo DAR chapter. We were recently notified that his essay was selected as the IL District 1 winner and will be forwarded for judging at the state level. We are proud of this great honor for... READ MORE >
Annawan Grade School Principal Dawn Heitzler presented BUG (Bringing Up Grades) Awards to fourth and fifth graders January 11th at the Annawan Grade School. Students must raise a grade (example: C to a B) while maintaining the rest. Students pictured who received awards from left are fourth graders Alex Attig, Josie Hakes, Emmy Thompson and fifth grader Cole Dynes.... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Staff of the Month Winner, Mrs. Tammy Celus! She was nominated several times for her efforts with making the Food Drive/Money Collection for our local food pantries a huge success! Mrs. Celus will be receiving a $50 gift card to the Purple Onion. Also, congratulations to Mr. Jonathan Smaga! Mr. Smaga is our winner of the Scoop at... READ MORE >
The January Newsletter is now available for viewing.Please visit our NEWSLETTER PAGE or use the link below to jump directly to the January Newsletter.NEWSLETTER for JANUARY - (PDF) READ MORE >
The elementary students have had a unique start to the year in music class, but they have still worked very hard and have been excited about making music in safe, new, and different ways. I have been very proud of all the students in their preparation for this year's Virtual K-5 Holiday program. I hope everyone has a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!! - Mr.... READ MORE >
The Annawan 2020 Virtual Holiday Band & Choir Concert The high school and junior high band and choir students have been working really hard to overcome the obstacles this year has presented and have come together to create memorable music for our Virtual Holiday Concert!! I have been very proud of the hard work and focus each group has demonstrated this year! If... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Annawan High School Senior, Emily Miller! Emily has signed her official Letter of Intent to play basketball next year for Parkland College. Emily has had a great basketball career as a Bravette and we wish her the best in Champaign as she becomes a Cobra. Congratulations and best of luck to Emily and her family! READ MORE >
The Student Council Presidents Brody Childs and Emily Miller are pictured with the totals collected from the school and community Food Pantry donations. The generosity was outpouring from our school families as we hope to make the holidays special for our local communities. Happy Holidays! READ MORE >
The Annawan School’s 2nd Grade Class would like to present their play: Christmas Around the World. Good work to all the students for learning their lines so well, and for all the teachers for helping make this Play possible! We hope you enjoy the Performance!! READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Staff of the Month Winner, Mr. Dan Hakes. Mr. Hakes was nominated by Mrs. Wolf for all of his extra help preparing the Veterans Day video and for providing additional technology assistance to students and staff this past month. Mr. Hakes will be receiving a $50 gift card to L&J Hometown Market. Also, congratulations to Mr. Rod Jackson! ... READ MORE >
If you ordered a wreath from the Health Careers Club, they are here!!!Pickup Times are:Tuesday (today) - 12-2pmWednesday - 8:15 am-12 pmIf you have any questions, please contact the High School Office. READ MORE >
The December 2020 District Newsletter is now available for viewing. Please use the link below to visit our NEWSLETTER PAGE!----------Newsletter Page Link READ MORE >
Congratulations to Brody Childs and Paige Sierens for receiving the 2020 DAR Youth Citizenship Award!One boy and one girl are selected from the 8th grade class for loyalty, bravery, honor, courage, and leadership. READ MORE >
On this Veteran’s Day, we would like to say thank you to all those who have served in a branch of the military. Without you, we would not have the privileges and freedoms that we enjoy today. We appreciate you and would like to thank you for your service! The students and staff of the Annawan School District worked hard to prepare this video presentation to... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our October Staff of the Month Winner, Sandy Crosby. She was nominated by Brenda Gripp for all of her work on making Pink Day a success (which brought in $784 for Breast Cancer Awareness). Sandy will get a $50 gift card to a business of her choice in the Annawan School District. Also, congratulations to our nurse, Lynn VanHyfte. She was the... READ MORE >
The November Newsletter is now available for viewing and downloading.Please use the link below to access the newsletter,orCheck out our Newsletter Page for all this year's newsletters.---------------November Newsletter - DOWNLOAD - (pdf file) READ MORE >
The students have been working hard to get their music for our Fall concert learned and recorded. Their hard work has finally paid off!! Links to each of the performing groups are listed below. We hope you enjoy our Fall concert! HS Choir1) Something Told the Wild Geese https://youtu.be/s0hOGHTcP_s2) How Can I Keep From Singing? https://youtu.be/yDpFMlWXKRg3)... READ MORE >
Interested in buying some Bravette Gear? Check out the Bravette Apparel Online store. This store runs through the Breedlove's Sporting Goods store in Kewanee, and has free shipping at $50! Check out the link below.LINK TO THE BRAVETTE ONLINE STORE READ MORE >
Gabriella Specht was proud to hand out her masks to Sandy Crosby and all the students in her class. Congratulations on winning the mask contest out of 100 entries. She was chosen to have her own design printed on masks to hand out to her friends and family. Thank you for sharing your talent, Gabriella! READ MORE >
Last Chance forBOOK FAIR! Students can shop at the book fair TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 14th!In order to accommodate those unable to attend the book fair onMonday, the book fair will be open tomorrow for students tomake purchases. This will be for the students only, not parentsor community members. Members of the library team will beavailable to assist the... READ MORE >
Drive-Through Book Fair Preview! Here’s a chance to browse the selection of books, posters and more ahead of time! The books displayed on top of the carts and on the additional library carts are State Award Nominees so be sure to check them out! If you can’t make it the day of the book fair, you can order online and have it shipped to your home. Check out our Book... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the newly elected Junior High Student Council Officers. ---------------------------------------- President - Brody Childs Vice President - Ethan DeMay Treasurer - Paige Sierens Secretary - Ella Anderson READ MORE >
The October Newsletter is NOW AVAILABLE!!!Please use the link below to visit our Newsletter Page or use the menu link on our main district web-site.NEWSLETTER PAGE READ MORE >
No School-Columbus Day....Monday, October 12thJoin us for the 2020 Outdoor Drive-Thru Book Fair from 3-6. Books are available for Pre-K through young adult reading.See the flyer for details and look for one to be sent home with each child this week! READ MORE >
Thank you to the community, parents, staff, and students for helping us meet our goal. We have now been in-person learning for exactly 14 days!!! Let's keep this a safe learning environment as you plan those Labor Day plans. We couldn't be more proud of the efforts put forth by everyone involved. Look at how happy these pirates look!! Happy Labor Day! READ MORE >
During our school in-service day last week, school board president Dwaine Shaw and superintendent Matt Nordstrom awarded this year's Staff Service Awards to those individuals who have worked for the Annawan Community Unit School District for an extended period of time. Given out in 5 year increments, the video below highlights this year's recipients.... READ MORE >
The School Dining Menu for LUNCH is available over on our DINING page! Check it out!!DINING PAGE - MENU READ MORE >
The Annawan School District Calendar is now available for viewing purposes. This calendar is subject to chnage. Some of these events may shift or even be cancelled. Of course, if this happens, we will let everyone know on our school web-site and Facebook page. Our Sports Schedule will be released as soon as everything is finalized. -------- CALENDAR... READ MORE >
Congratulations, Penny! Enjoy your last day of work today and thank you for your dedication to our SCHOOL DISTRICT!! READ MORE >
As we look forward to the reopening of Annawan CUSD 226, we know many community members are willing to help facilitate the safe operation of our school. While the school has plans for cleaning, sanitizing, and safety, there are items community members can donate to supplement our efforts. You may drop them off at either the high school or grade school offices. ... READ MORE >
A heartfelt THANK YOU to Anderson Enterprises and Andy and Denelle Anderson for their generous donation of 25 individual lap desks for the 2nd graders to use this coming school year. As we “think outside of the box” setting up our classrooms in accordance with social distancing guidelines, we appreciate this helpful and thoughtful donation for our students. We... READ MORE >
The August / September Newsletter is NOW AVAILABLE!!Please use the link below to view the newsletter directly, or visit our NEWSLETTERS Page (available on our web-site menu).August / September 2020 - Newsletter - DOWNLOAD (pdf format) READ MORE >
Below you will find our new up to date school supply lists broken up by grade level.----------------------Kindergarten (pdf)1st Grade (pdf)2nd Grade (pdf)3rd Grade (pdf)4th Grade (pdf)5th Grade (pdf)Junior High School (pdf) READ MORE >
The Annawan Public School District would like to give a huge thanks to the Hammond Henry Annawan Clinic doctors, nurse practitioners, and staff for doing the free sports physicals for our students earlier this week! You help make our school district great!! READ MORE >
This past week, the Annawan School District was able to successfully have both the high school graduation ceremony as well the 8th grade promotion ceremony. Both ceremonies took place outside on the football field where families were able to sit six feet apart across the field. The bleachers were set up for the graduating seniors and 8th grade students keeping... READ MORE >
VIDEO OF COMMENCEMENT LINK---- This year's commencement speaker for the Graduating Class of 2020 is Vanessa Van Hyfte. Vanessa Van Hyfte is a 1992 graduate of Annawan High School. One of 5 Van Hyfte kids that grew up on the same street as the school. After high school she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western Illinois University where she received a... READ MORE >
All Annawan High School students must submit the Summer Workout Consent Form before using the AHS weight room. The form must be signed by a parent/guardian and all IHSA/IDPH guidelines must be followed. Please contact your coach or weight room supervisor for more information. WEIGHT ROOM CONSENT FORM READ MORE >
Congratulations to the class of 2020! The Senior banners look amazing! please click HERE to watch a video of the banners around townWe would like to say THANK YOU to:Village of Annawan, Mark Crosby, For hanging the bannersJohn Rico, JR PetersonAudie Sturtewagen Henry County Telephone Company - a big thanks for printing the senior class banner. And finally, a... READ MORE >
We will celebrate the 8th graders tonight! Your 8th Grade Promotion should’ve been at 7:00 tonight, but we found another way to celebrate this May! We still hope to honor you on June 29th, but until then....please enjoy ️ Love, Your Elementary Family️ --------------- VIDEO - 8th GRADE CLASS VIDEO LINK READ MORE >
Please help us congratulate Ethan DeMay as our Citizenship Award winner this year. This award is given to a current 6th or 7th grader based on the characteristics of fairness, responsibilities, citizenship, trustworthy, caring, and respectfulness. Congratulations to Ethan! Always keep your positive attitude along with your contagious smile. READ MORE >
Mrs. Smith's Remote Learning Kindergarten was hard at work the last week of learning. The Cardboard Box Challenge was a success. Thank you for sharing your creative imagination with us. Have a safe and healthy summer! READ MORE >
The April / May 2020 Newsletter is Now Available for viewing / downloading. Please use the link below. April / May Newsletter - DOWNLOAD (.pdf format) READ MORE >
Congratulations on being selected as a 2020 IESA Scholar Attitude Award winner. This is a great accomplishment for an Annawan student to receive such an award from the State of Illinois and I am so proud to honor Kaylee Celus! Please help us congratulate Kaylee."The IESA Scholar Attitude Award recognizes the academic success, activity participation, and... READ MORE >
The Annawan School District is accepting mowing proposals until April 20, 2020. If interested, please provide Proof of Insurance (including $1,000,000 Liability for each occurrence) along with your quote. Agreement will include all mowing/trimming that needs to be done by the district and not interfere with scheduled school events. If interested, please... READ MORE >
Annawan High School Senior, Julian Samuels, has been selected to the Illinois Basketball Coaches' Association (IBCA) All Star Team. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, they will not be playing this All Star game in June. Even though there will not be a game, this is still a great honor to be selected. Congratulations to Julian Samuels, Coach Coppejans,... READ MORE >
There is a quick way to get to our Remote Learning Site for the Annawan Public School District. Simply click on the MENU button at the top of our www.Annawan226.org page, and choose the REMOTE LEARNING ICON.See the image above!Thanks everyone! READ MORE >
The Annawan Public School District will be starting Remote Learning today. The staff here at Annawan Public Schools has been working hard to prepare a new web-site that will have a place for each student, parent or guardian, to receive assignments and communicate with our teachers. Please use the link below to visit our new Remote Learning site. This site is... READ MORE >
Congratulations to this month's Staff of the Month Winner, Pam Stout! Pam was nominated by Brenda Gripp and appreciated by everyone as she helped out again with this year's Chili Supper to support the boys basketball team. Pam will receive a $50 gift card to a business of her choice in the Annawan School District. Also, congratulations to Lindsay Newman. Mrs.... READ MORE >
Governor Pritzker has issued a mandatory school closure of all school districts in Illinois as a way to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. The mandatory school closure will begin on Tuesday, March 17 with classes resuming on Monday, March 30.There will be no school and no athletic or co-curricular activities at school during this time period. We will work on... READ MORE >
The Annawan School District is making every effort to make sure our students, staff, and community is healthy and safe. Please be patient as we work through the next couple weeks of uncertainty. To date, we have done the following:1. Educating ourselves and students on controlling the coronavirus (COVID-19). We have allowed more time to wash hands before... READ MORE >
A special thanks to Annawan Kiwanis for the generous donation of $2,500 to update a new classroom to promote project-based learning that supports 21st century skills needed for today's students. We are in the process of developing a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) environment where students are engaged in hands-on and collaborative... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Annawan FFA Envirothon team for earning first place for Henry County at the annual Envirothon contest held at Black Hawk College East Campus! Team members included: Sophie Wiesbrook, Jayse Heitzler, Josh Sims, Zach Kluever, and Tyler Croegaert. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the 8th grade for winning the Regional Championship tonight. Good luck at Sectionals. You make us all proud! READ MORE >
Former Annawan High School Bravette standout, Morgan VanHyfte, will be playing in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Tournament this weekend. Morgan plays for Central Missouri's basketball team and they just won the MIAA Conference Tournament. Best of luck to Morgan and the Jennies throughout the tournament! READ MORE >
The March Newsletter is now available for viewing / downloading.Please use the link below to visit our Newsletter Page.NEWSLETTER PAGE READ MORE >
Annawan High School celebrated National FFA Week this week with a variety of fun and educational activities for the school. Monday kicked off with an Appreciation Breakfast, followed by Camouflage Day on Tuesday. Wednesday was a Petting Zoo and Thursday was Blue and Gold Day. The week concluded with Drive Your Tractor to School Day. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the 2020 Junior High Spelling Bee champion Kaden Gradert and runner-up Makayla Smith. Kaden will represent Annawan Junior high in the local spelling bee at Augustana College on March 21st. READ MORE >
Our Jump Rope for Heart Challenge for the American Heart Association has come to an end! This year we raised $5,611.09.Our top fundraising student was Jackson Nanninga with a total of $1,063.20Our top class was Mrs. Heller’s fifth grade class with the most registered students and they had a total of $1881 earned....Congratulations! READ MORE >
If you didn’t get to see Zoey Nielsen and Hailey Vance perform their poetry you will second chance to see them perform Saturday, March 7th at 6:00 at Fine Arts Night. READ MORE >
Annawan Hosted the Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition on Saturday, February 15th. Competitors were from Orion, Bureau Valley, and Annawan. The Winner was Ragan Cook of Bureau Valley and Runner up was Taylor Walton of Orion. READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Staff of the Month Winner, Cindy Scott. Cindy was nominated by three different staff members this past month. She is appreciated for her kindness towards students and coaches. Cindy will be receiving a $50 gift card to a business of her choice in the Annawan School District. Also, congratulations to Mrs. Carmen Foster. Mrs. Foster is... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Annawan High School Senior and A-W Titan, Drake VanHyfte, on signing his National Letter of Intent to play football next fall for Eastern Illinois University! READ MORE >
Congratulations to Annawan High School student, Adam Gerber. Adam earned 9th place All-Conference for the Lincoln Trail Conference Scholastic Bowl. Congratulations Adam! READ MORE >
The February Newsletter is NOW AVAILABLE. Please use the link below or visit the Newsletter Page on our school web-site.LINK TO FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER READ MORE >
Congratulations to Annawan Braves basketball player Julian Samuels on scoring his 1,000th point last week. Best of luck finishing a great basketball career at Annawan High School. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Garrett Paxton! He is the winner of this year's Geography Bee. There were ten students in our Junior High that competed for the spot. Best of luck in your next round. READ MORE >
Today is the 100th day of school for the 2019-20 school year. Today was also the 1000th day for Mrs. Heller's 5th Grade Class. To celebrate, students worked together to make a chain with 1000 links to represent their school days from k-5th grade!Good work 5th Grade!! READ MORE >
The Annawan Braves 6th and 7th grade boys basketball team took the championship spot in United on January 22, 2020 in the LTC Conference Tournament. They will start Regional play on Monday, January 27th @ 5pm at Alwood High School. 301 East Fifth Avenue, Woodhull Good luck to the coaches and players as they begin the next level of play. READ MORE >
The 6/7th grade basketball team went undefeated in the LTC Conference play this season. Good luck in the LTC Conference Tournament this weekend and Regional play to follow. Congratulations to the team and coaches! READ MORE >
Annawan Kiwanis Members presented BUG (Bringing Up Grades) Awards to fourth and fifth graders January 10th at the Annawan Grade School. Students must raise a grade (example: C to a B) while maintaining the rest. Students pictured who received awards from left in the front row are fourth graders Connor Baze, Kiahna Camp, Pierce Childs, Cassidy Clark, Cole Dynes... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Annawan Bravette basketball player Keagan Rico on scoring her 1,000th point on Saturday. She is now one of the Top 10 scorers all-time in Bravette history. READ MORE >
This week Mr. Smaga and his musical groups have been providing music for students and teachers. Today we enjoyed carols sung by acapella in the high school hall. On Wednesday, jazz band played in the media center. READ MORE >
Mrs. Foster and Ms. Baele had their 2nd Grade students perform their annual tradition of “Christmas Around the World.” They did a wonderful job and thank you to everyone for their support and attendance! READ MORE >
The Annawan School District would like to thank the Henry County Telephone Company for the generous donation of $5,000. The money will be used to update the elementary computer lab with new Chromebooks. The students and staff were excited to see such a large donation given to the our computer lab to put new technology into the hands of young children. We... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Staff of the Month Winner, Mrs. Hope DeRycke. Mrs. DeRycke will be receiving a $50 gift card to a business in the Annawan School District. She was nominated by three different colleagues this month. The winning nomination was submitted by Mrs. Peterson to recognize Mrs. DeRycke for helping instruct first graders on making apple pies. ... READ MORE >
The December 2019 through January 2020 Newsletter is NOW AVAILABLE for viewing and downloading. Please use the link below to visit our NEWSLETTER Page, or click on the NEWSLETTER link directly also listed below. Newsletter PageDec/Jan Newsletter (PDF) (best viewed in a browser) READ MORE >
Happy Thanksgiving from our 3rd graders! "Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade" was discussed in the classroom. The students then designed their own balloons to parade around the school. Enjoy your break! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the 6th and 7th grade girls for winning the IESA Regional. Come cheer them on next Wednesday, December 4th @ 6:30 in Williamsfield as they compete for the Sectional Championship....Go Bravettes! READ MORE >
The Annawan Public School District had their annual Veteran's Day Assembly again this past Veteran's Day, and we are so thankful for all the Veteran's who could attend!!From the musical performances, the recognition of all Veteran's in attendance, and the special words given by Mrs. Attig's husband, Master Sergeant Josh Attig, the assembly helped our district... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team on their success in the Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament. Our Bravettes finished in 2nd place!!! Congratulations to the players and coaches on their hard work. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team on their success in the Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament.Our Bravettes worked their way through the tournament and came out in 1st Place!!!Congratulations to the players and coaches on their hard work. READ MORE >
Kaylee Celus and Lucas Fehlberg were selected as this year's DAR Youth Citizenship Award winners. This award is based on the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism. They will be honored on February 20, 2020 at the Geneseo Chapter DAR Youth Awards Day event. Congratulations! READ MORE >
Congratulations on a great season and to the Annawan Bravette Award winners from the 2019 Volleyball Banquet. READ MORE >
IESA State Speech Contest was held at Rockridge on Friday, November 1st. The teams came home with four 1st place and two 2nd place ribbons from Friday's contest. A big thanks to Mrs. Hakes for coaching all the girls to State this year. *LTC Speech Contest will take place this Friday at United with a 4:30 start time. Best of luck! READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Staff of the Month Winner, Duane "Dewey" Richter! Dewey was nominated by several different staff members this month for filling in as a sub bus driver and for being kind to his students on the bus. Dewey will receive a $50 gift card to a business in the Annawan School District. Also, congratulations to Mrs. Andrea Hakes. Andrea was our... READ MORE >
The 2019 Illinois Report Cards were released this week and the Annawan School District did very well. Every school in the State of Illinois receives an annual designation on the Illinois Report Card. The four designations are Exemplary, Commendable, Underperforming, and Lowest-Performing which are based on the school's overall data for all of the accountability... READ MORE >
Mrs. Balfour's morning group visited the Grade School office for Halloween yesterday. Thank you to all the volunteers that helped out with the costumes and parade. It was a success! READ MORE >
From Halloween parties to the Halloween Parade, the Annawan Grade School Staff was dressed to impress today!Happy Halloween Everyone!! READ MORE >
The November Newsletter is NOW AVAILABLE for viewing and downloading. Please visit our NEWSLETTER page, or use the link below to view the newsletter for November. NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER - Download (PDF) READ MORE >
The Board Agenda is now available for viewing. Please use the link below to visit our board agenda page.Board Meeting Agenda Page READ MORE >
The Annawan School District would like to wish the 2019 Titans the best of luck the rest of the season. Pictured here are the 3rd grade-Seniors that are participating in football this season. Go Titans! READ MORE >
Our 6-8th grade had a wonderful opportunity to watch the play "A Place at the Table." It was written and produced by Cambridge School District Superintendent, Tom Akers. The play takes the everyday struggles and showed the students what could happen if they put aside their differences and listen to each other. Adam Gerber is a special cast member from Annawan... READ MORE >
Mr. Jonathan Smaga has been recognized on behalf of IESA Board of Directors and the Music Advisory Committee with the Class Act Award. His name rose to the top of several nominations and we would like to congratulate Mr. Smaga on behalf of the Annawan School Community for your commitment and dedication to our program. READ MORE >
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school. Visit the book fair with your child to discover new books together. The book fair is scheduled October 1-3. Classes will be visiting the fair during school hours at the times below: Tuesday, October 1st 1st grade: 8:30-9:00 2B-8:45-9:10 ... READ MORE >
If interested, the full October Lunch Menu is available below. The menu is also available in the DINING section of our DIST226 App on iOS and Android.Lunch Menu - October 2019 - Full Menu READ MORE >
The October 2019 Newsletter is NOW AVAILABLE for viewing.Please use the link below to visit our NEWSLETTER page!Newsletter Page READ MORE >
Congratulations to our first Staff of the Month winner this school year, Karen Anderson! Karen was nominated by Chris DeMay. She was appreciated for the great "Back to School Breakfast" that she provides each year for our staff. Karen will be receiving a $50 gift card to the L&J Hometown Market. We will continue our "Scoop at the Coop" drawing this year as well.... READ MORE >
Sue Lanxon is training community and parent volunteers to help with our school library. Rachel Childs, Lena Stoller, and Lin Ebbert~Thank you for your dedication to the school district! READ MORE >
The Annawan Unit 226 school district presented service awards at their opening day institute on Monday, August 12th for years of service to the district. Service awards recipients were front row from left: 5 YearsKristen Balfour – Elementary TeacherAlex Coppejans – JH Math/Social Studies TeacherMichael Herekin – HS Ag Teacher and FFA AdvisorRod Jackson –... READ MORE >
Homecoming is the weekend of September 20/21st. With this date rapidly approaching, the Court has been chosen. Congratulations to those selected! Thanks to Annie Chapman for the picture!!(pictured from Left to Right: Spencer Foes, Kaley Peterson, Julian Samuels, Keagan Rico, Hailey Thurston, Drake VanHyfte, Reese Randall, Isaac Shaw) READ MORE >
If you haven't heard, the ANNAWAN SCHOOLS APP is now available to install on your phone, both iOS and Android. If you have not checked it out yet, it is a great way to keep in touch with what is going on at the school, as well as receive notifications when important news becomes available. Check out this short video to see all the features, and see how to receive... READ MORE >
The Playground has been officially opened with a ceremony this past Tuesday evening. Matt Nordstrom presented the playground to community members who showed up for the event. Mr. Nordstrom discussed the entire process, thanking Unity Point, the Annawan Town Board, as well as those responsible for private donations. There was also a special thanks to Rachel... READ MORE >
The August / September newsletter is now available for viewing and downloading. Please use the link below to visit our Newsletter page or click on the direct link below. August / September Newsletter READ MORE >
The Annawan Booster’s Club hosted a Volleyball and Football camp this past Sunday, June 23, for students entering kindergarten up to 5th grade. The weather held off, and both camps had a great number of participants and volunteers. Thanks to all who attended and helped make this such a BIG SUCCESS!!(click on images below for full size) READ MORE >