

Update: PeterWied was the winner of the contest! He took 1st place in the DAR essay contest. Mason McCadden and Parker DeDecker were in the top 3 and will be recognized as well! Congratulations to all!
Parker DeDecker was in the top 3 of the DAR essay winners. The 8th grade students wrote an essay about the "Lunch with a Signer of the Declaration of Independence" themed essay contest. Parker was chosen as a Top 3 Winner! He will be recognized at the Presbyterian Church in Geneseo at 1 pm this Sunday! Congrats, Parker!
With the projected storms and rainfall forecasted for tonight, along with cold temperatures forecasted for tomorrow morning, the baseball and softball games with Stark County have been postponed to Monday, April 20. Both will be 2-5 inning DHs starting at 4:00.

Today's (4/16) games with West Central have been postponed due to wet grounds. Make up date TBD.
That is a time-change from the originally scheduled time.
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Please also visit our LIVESTREAM of tonight's concert over on the Annawan Schools YouTube channel linked below.
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Good luck tonight musicians!!
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-jWTBDTwMQ1Kv9ozE33nA/live

The Orion Charger Invite has been moved from Friday (4/17) to tomorrow (4/16).
The monthly Annawan School Board Meeting will be next Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The meeting will be held in the Media Center once again. There are several items on the agenda. The Board will have another opportunity to consider a girls' basketball co-op with Wethersfield. Meeting starts at 4:30pm.

Hammond Henry Hospital will be here on Thursday, May 7 from 1:30 - 3:00 offering free sports physicals in the elementary gym. These physicals are for next year's athletes going into 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade. Students going into 6th and 9th grade will need to have a School Physical on an Illinois State form.
Physical forms are available in the offices or can be found here. --> https://5il.co/3f9oh
Forms are due back to the office by Tuesday, May 5.
As part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Illinois State accountability requirements, all Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors are required to participate in statewide testing each spring.
For Juniors, this also serves as a free opportunity to take the ACT and report it to prospective colleges and universities. Freshmen will take the preACT 9, Sophomores will take the pre-ACT secure and Juniors will take the ACT.
Please note this is a two day testing period. Parents please do not schedule appointments or travel for April 21 and April 22. Thank you!
The softball game at Putnam County scheduled for tomorrow (4/9) has been postponed. We are working on a new date.
The baseball and softball games scheduled at Galva on 4/11 will now begin at 10:00.
The JH track meet scheduled for today (4/7) has been cancelled due to low temperatures.
📚 IAR & Science Testing
Please mark your calendars! IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) testing will take place on April 8th, 9th, and 10th for students in grades 3–5 and junior high. Students will take two tests each day. Make-up testing will follow if needed.
We appreciate your help in making sure your child is present and well-rested. A light snack will be provided each morning, but please be sure your child eats breakfast at home. Encourage your child to do their best—we are proud of their hard work!
🔬 Science Testing
Students in 5th and 8th grade will take their science assessments on April 21st–23rd.
Have a wonderful break with your families. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 7th.
The TITANS TRACK STORE is BACK!
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The store closes on April 12 so get those orders placed soon!
Thanks!
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https://stores.inksoft.com/aw_titan_track_field_2026/shop/home

Titan Softball:
The games scheduled with St. Bede on Saturday, March 28 have been cancelled.

