MSD of Steuben County

The AMS and AHS bands have been busy over the last few months preparing to fill our schools with music. They kicked off their winter season with a concert in the high school gym that showcased performances by the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands, the AMS Jazz Band, and the AHS high school band. The evening ended on a festive note with all bands coming together for a final song.

The music didn’t stop there— the AHS band and AMS 8th grade band spent a day traveling to our elementary schools, sharing a fun and engaging concert with students and spreading the joy of music throughout the district.

AHS students participated in the National Doodle for Google competition. Pam Metcalf, the art teacher at AHS, invited all students to join in the fun. In addition to the national contest, she organized a school-wide competition with amazing prizes ranging from an art desk to official AHS swag.

The artwork from the top four winners was submitted to the national competition. This year’s theme was “My Superpower is…”

Great job to all of our students who participated, and good luck in the national competition! 🎨✨

Questions like “Which substance melts ice the fastest?” “Which gum creates the biggest bubble?” and “Which liquid makes a gummy bear grow the most?” were answered last week as our elementary schools hosted their science fairs.

Students dove into the scientific method—forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and confidently presenting their findings to judges. The highest-scoring projects from each school will move on to the district science fair in February.

Great job to all of our students who participated, and best of luck to our science fair winners! 🔬✨

The weather has played havoc with our school schedule these last few weeks, and it doesn’t look like it’s calming down anytime soon. While we always try to stick to our regular schedule, safety is our top priority. When bad weather hits, the district may call a delay or closure to keep our students, staff, and community safe.

Ever wonder how we decide whether to delay or cancel school? Check out our webpage for all the details and more: https://www.msdsteuben.k12.in.us/o/msdsc/page/weather-delaycancellation-information

Due to today’s school cancellation, auditions for the musical Annie have been rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, December 11, from 3:30–6:00 PM in the Angola High School auditorium. Auditions are open to all AMS and AHS students.

Due to the icy road conditions not improving, all MSDSC schools will be closed today, Wednesday, 12/10/2025.
We will transition to a LIVE E-Learning Day, with instruction beginning at 9:00 AM.
Please refer to the appropriate schedule below:
AMS & AHS Schedule: https://5il.co/36bks
Elementary Schedule: https://5il.co/36bl8
We appreciate your flexibility and support as we continue learning remotely. Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing students online at 9:00 AM.

Delay Alert: All MSDSC schools are on our 2-hour delay schedule today, Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025, due to icy road conditions.
Start times:
• Elementary & AMS – 9:55 AM
• AHS – 10:00 AM
Stay safe — see you soon!

Proud to offer Computer Science education to all students, from kindergarten through senior year.

Students at our Angola Elementary Schools received a special visitor today! Mayor Martin stopped by to recognize the winners of this year’s Christmas Card Design Contest.

Smiles filled the room as each winner received a special gift and copies of their beautifully designed cards. This year’s winners include: a 3rd grader, a 4th grader and a 1st Grader.

Congratulations to our winners and a big thank-you to all the talented students who participated!

Delay Alert- MSDSC is on a 2-hour delay today, Dec 8, 2025. See you soon, Stay Safe

Roads conditions are not improving, so MSDSC will be closed today 12/4/2025. We will follow a LIVE e-learning day starting at 9:00 AM.
Schedules:
• AMS & AHS: https://5il.co/36bks
• Elementary: https://5il.co/36bl8
-Stay Safe

This is a notice that all MSDSC schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, due to poor road conditions.
Adjusted Start Times:
• Elementary & AMS: 9:55 AM
• AHS: 10:00 AM
Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for safe travel. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

Stay safe and warm,

As temperatures drop and homes heat up for the winter, fire safety becomes more important than ever. MSDSC Computer Science teacher and volunteer firefighter Jenn Snow teamed up with her students for a hands-on fire safety lesson.

Students had the chance to try on real firefighting gear, practice “stop, drop, and roll,” and learn how to safely crawl through a smoke-filled space.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this—where students can learn important, life-long safety skills in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment. Stay safe and warm this season! 🔥🧯❄️

Tuesday Cheers to Midwest Eye Consultants for visiting all of our elementary schools this year and providing vision screenings for our students! 👀✨
Healthy eyesight plays a huge role in student success, and we’re grateful for their partnership in helping our kids see — and learn — their very best.

Please see Julie tomorrow if you would like to contribute to the arrangement we are sending for Steve's funeral. Thank You

December is a season of celebration, connection, and care. As families navigate the holidays, parentguidance.org is sharing resources for all MSDSC to encourage meaningful moments, strengthen bonds, and support emotional well-being.
Check out the calendar for this months sessions including December's Ask a Therapist Live on Dec 9th.

Cancellation Alert! The road conditions have not improved. We will have an e-learning day today, Tuesday, 12/2/2025. This will be a self-paced e-learning day, with assignments posted to Google Classroom. Teachers will be available for help and questions between 9:00 and 3:00. Thank you for your flexibility and support in ensuring continued learning from home. Stay safe!

2-Hour Delay for All MSDSC Schools – Tuesday, 12/2/2025

MSDSC was proud to once again present at the Angola Chamber of Commerce’s November Lunch and Learn. These opportunities allow our district to keep the community informed about the incredible work happening across our schools.

Dr. Matt Widenhoefer led the presentation, highlighting key achievements such as graduation accomplishments, upward trending ILEARN performance, and our notable standings in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. He also provided insight into the headwinds we are facing with new state regulations, especially SEA 1, and what it could mean for our schools.

Dr. Schauna Relue continued the discussion, offering a deeper look into the evolving regulations surrounding school ratings and graduation requirements.

Thank you to the Angola Chamber for giving us the opportunity to share both our successes and the challenges ahead.