Appleton City R-2 School District

It has been an exciting week at AC! From District playoffs, Red Ribbon Week, to Fall parties and Food for America, it's been an eventful (and tiring) week.

Our students got a visit from the cast of Toy Story today. Lots of smiles from kids and adults to end the week!

Wishing our families a safe and enjoyable weekend before Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday!

🐾 Reminder, Bulldog Families!

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 2, from 11:00 AM–7:00 PM!

📚 Elementary: Scheduled appointment times

📚 JH/HS: Drop-in conferences

Please contact your building office with any questions. We look forward to seeing you!

10/30/26

Bulldog Families,

We have had a very eventful week at the elementary school this week! We had Red Ribbon Week, fall parties, and Food for America! We are looking forward to meeting with families on Monday to talk about your child’s progress so far this year.

Have a great weekend!
Mr. Hathcock

Parent / Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 2nd, from 12:30pm - 7:00pm. If you have not already scheduled your conference time, please do so with the link for your student’s classroom teacher sent via email or class Dojo. We look forward to visiting with each of you! As always, thank you for your support and cooperation!

Next Week:
November 2: Parent /Teacher Conferences

Save the Date:
November 16: School is IN Session
November 20th: Picture Re-takes
November 20th: Mid-term
November 23rd - November 27th: No School - Thanksgiving Break

🏐❤️💙 SO PROUD OF OUR LADY BULLDOGS! 💙❤️🏐

Congratulations to our AC Lady Bulldogs on their 2nd Place finish in District Volleyball! 🥈🐾

The growth these girls have shown throughout the season has been amazing! They have grown not only as players, but as teammates, learning to trust each other, overcome challenges, and fight for every point.

While the season may not have ended the way we hoped, these girls have so much to be proud of! Their hard work, determination, and heart have made our entire Bulldog community proud.

And thank you so much to our coaches who poured so much time and effort into these athletes and this season. ❤️💙🐾

🐾📰 The latest issue of the Bulldog Bulletin is here!

There's a lot happening at Appleton City R-2 ! ❤️💙

This issue is packed with district updates, educational insights, important reminders, and pictures from some of our latest events throughout the District.

📖 Take a few minutes to stay informed and see what's happening--including a calendar of upcoming events!

👉 Read the latest issue here:
https://aptg.co/JcD-DH

🏐❤️💙 LADY DOGS ARE HEADED TO THE DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP! 💙❤️🏐

Another BIG WIN for our AC Lady Dogs tonight over Rich Hill!! 🎉🐾

Tomorrow night, it's a BATTLE OF THE BULLDOGS as our Lady Dogs take on the Liberal Bulldogs for the DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏆🔥

📅 Tuesday, October 27
📍 Liberal High School
⏰ 6:00 PM
🏐 AC Lady Dogs vs. Liberal Bulldogs

🚨 BULLDOG NATION, WE NEED YOU! 🚨

Thanks to the AC Athletic Boosters, Inc., any student who attends will receive free entry into the game!

Let's PACK THE STANDS, bring the NOISE, and show our Lady Dogs some BIG Bulldog support as they fight for the district title!

❤️💙 BRING HOME THAT CHAMPIONSHIP! 💙❤️

10/23/26

Bulldog Families,

It is hard to believe we have already made it through the first quarter of the 2026-2027 school year! With the end of the first quarter, don’t forget parent teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 2nd. See details below on scheduling a conference with your child’s teacher.

Next week is Red Ribbon Week and Food for America Day! See the information below about our dress up days for Red Ribbon Week. Don’t forget to have your child dress for being outdoors a large majority of the day on Friday for Food for America.

Have a great weekend!
Mr. Hathcock

Parent / Teacher Conferences
Parent / Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, November 2nd, from 12:30pm - 7:00pm. We are trying something new this year and will be scheduling our conference appointments using a Google Calendar link. Please look for the specific link for your student’s classroom teacher sent via email or class Dojo. Appointment times will fill up quickly, so please sign up as soon as possible to ensure a time that will work for you. As always, thank you for your support and cooperation!

Red Ribbon Week 2026 is October 27th - 30th

“Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free!”

Tuesday, 10/27: "Real Life Heroes” - Dress as a Firefighter, Police Officer, Doctor, Nurse, Teacher, Military, etc.

Wednesday 10/28: "Dynamic Duo Day” - Match a friend

Thursday 10/29: "Be a Drug Free Superhero" Dress as a Superhero (no weapons)

Friday 10/30: "Bulldog Red Day" - Wear Red/Bulldog

Next Week:
October 26th: PAT Safe Trick or Treat, for PreSchool age children, starting at 11am at Forrest Park
October 27th - October 30th: Red Ribbon Week - see schedule above
October 30th: Food for America - students should dress to be outside

Save the Date:
November 2: Parent /Teacher Conferences
November 16: School is IN Session
November 20th: Picture Re-takes
November 20th: Mid-term
November 23rd - November 27th: No School - Thanksgiving Break

🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS & SENIOR NIGHT! ❤️💙

It's Senior Night in Bulldog Country! 🐾

Join us tonight as the AC Bulldogs take on the Bishop LeBlond Eagles in our final regular-season home game!

📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 7:00 PM Kickoff
📍 Appleton City

Come out and help us celebrate our Seniors and cheer on the Bulldogs as they close out the regular season!

Let's pack the stands and make it a great night! ❤️💙

GO AC! 🐾🏈