MSD of Steuben County

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and we would like to take a moment to thank our local Police and Sheriff’s Departments. We are grateful not only for the important work you do every day to keep our community safe, but also for the many ways you support our school district. From providing escorts around the mound for our teams as they head to competition to visiting our schools to interact with and educate our students, your presence makes a meaningful difference. We are especially thankful for the partnership that allows us to have two outstanding School Resource Officers in our schools each day. Thank you for your continued dedication and support.

Check out these flyers!
Opportunities for students, families and community members through the Angola Performing Arts Academy and Youth Art Gallery.
The new SHANE MORRIS show, this exhibit features a unique artist who creates striking pieces using vintage insect collections. Great opportunity for children or adults that have a specific interest in entomology and bugs—kids tend to find it very cool! (See Flyer for more information)
The artist will be at the opening to answer questions and take photos.
Also
Winter ART CLUB session will be starting in JAN for kids 10-15 (See Flyer for more information)
Music lessons - piano, guitar, bass, voice, or drum..and upcoming group lessons! Available for anyone (adults too)!


LINK TO REGISTER FOR ART CLUB https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML2XX6BZV9YAY/checkout/MVW2CEPJXAEGPZN6RPRIMOAD

The Elementary schools were a buzz before winter break as 5th graders competed in the school spelling bees. For many students, just getting up in front of the class and judges was an accomplishment. The students gave it their best shot while fellow students cheered them on. The words continued to get more complex until finally the best speller was found. The top speller in each school will go on to the next level. One speller told me he was so excited because his grandmother had won the spelling bee, and now he was able to compete. Great job to all our spellers and good luck to our winners Genevy, Matthew and Safeer!

Even though the classrooms were still empty, our teachers were hard at work today preparing for next semester. We can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces tomorrow!

Thank you! School Board!

Happy New Year

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Have a fun, safe evening!

Just before break, the Angola High School girls basketball team invited alumni to join them for a morning practice. While turnout was small this year, the team hopes to grow the event and make it an annual tradition. They also paused to take some fun team photos to share on a team Christmas card.

Warm wishes for the holiday season

🎶✨ Our halls were filled with holiday magic over the past few weeks as students practiced and performed in their winter programs! Bells jingled, reindeer danced, snowflakes fell, and smiles were everywhere as we celebrated the season and welcomed the New Year.

🎄❄️ Carlin Park and Hendry Park 1st and 2nd grade students were led by Sara Mowrey, while Ryan Park 1st and 2nd grade students and Pleasant Lake students were led by Allison Arnos.

Thank you to our talented students and dedicated staff for spreading so much joy this winter season! 🌟

The Angola Girls wrestling team visited the Northern Lakes Nursing home.

The Angola High School boys basketball team got a taste of the university atmosphere as they took on rivals Fremont last Friday night at Trine University’s MTI Center. The arena was filled with fans, the sounds of the high school pep band, cheerleaders hyping up the crowd, and, of course, Officer Lanoue leading the students in the “roller coaster.” The Hornets took the win. What a thrilling way to start the Christmas break!

Have a great break!

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Congratulations to Daniel Koch, this year’s Lilly Endowment Scholarship recipient, awarded by the Steuben County Community Foundation!

Daniel, a senior at Angola High School, was met with complete surprise and tears of joy when he learned of this incredible honor. He plans to pursue a degree in Cybersecurity and, while he has not yet decided where he will attend college, Purdue University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Trine University are among his top choices. Daniel’s dream job is to become a professor, though his strong interest in ethical hacking and penetration testing keeps many exciting career paths open.

This year, Daniel has enjoyed the opportunity to work as an intern in the County IT Department under the tutelage of Nicci Colby, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Daniel is actively involved in Youth and Government and Young Republicans, and his passion for science has motivated him to participate in the school science fair. He is also a dedicated member of the Angola High School soccer team and competes in pole vault as part of the track team.

Daniel’s passion, drive, and commitment to excellence will undoubtedly lead him to an extraordinary future.

🎉 Big News: We Have a State-Wide Winner! 🏆
We are beyond thrilled to announce that our very own Miss Becky Knight has been named the 2025 Hazel Feldhusen Outstanding Teacher of the Gifted! 🌟

This prestigious honor is awarded annually by the Indiana Association for the Gifted (IAG). This wasn't just a local win. Becky was selected from a large, competitive pool of educators across the entire state of Indiana.

The selection process is incredibly rigorous, and Becky’s dedication shone through every step of the way:

Nomination: Recognized by peers and the community for her innovative teaching.

Finalist: Selected as one of the top educators in the state by the IAG committee.

Selection: After a deep dive into her impact and glowing letters of recommendation, she was officially chosen as this year's recipient!

Miss Knight’s passion for challenging our students and her commitment to gifted education make her a true asset to our district. We are proud to have her leading the way in her 2nd-grade classroom and as High Ability Elementary Coordinator.

Please join us in the comments by sharing a congratulatory message or a favorite memory of Miss Knight!

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! 🎨✨