Day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week, and today we’re celebrating the relationships our teachers build every single day.
Great teaching starts with connection, and our staff does an incredible job creating classrooms where students feel seen, heard, and valued. Those relationships are the foundation for learning, confidence, and growth. It’s the smiles at the door, the check-ins throughout the day, and the genuine care our teachers show that make a lasting difference. Our students are lucky to be surrounded by such supportive and compassionate adults!
Mrs. Riesen
Behind every lesson is time spent planning, preparing, collaborating, and thinking about how to best meet the needs of each student. Our teachers invest so much of themselves to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.
What makes our staff truly special is their willingness to go the extra mile. Thank you for all the behind the scenes efforts that make a big difference in the lives of our students.
Mrs. Riesen
Boys Track & Field - Christopher Fernandez & Sam Titus
Girls Track & Field - Willa Flynn & Kiley Orton
Music - Erick Hitchcock & Jonathan Strand
Boys Golf - Carson Koch & Bear Rea
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Last day of classes for seniors!
High School Academic Awards/National Honor Society Induction– 2:00 p.m.
High School Fine Arts Awards – 7:00 p.m.
May 6, 2026
Graduation Practice – 10:15 a.m.
Senior Tea – 11:30 a.m. (following practice)
Baccalaureate – 7:00 p.m.
May 10, 2026
🎓 Graduation Ceremony – 2:30 p.m.
Teaching is so much more than lessons and standards. It’s encouragement, kindness, flexibility, and showing up for students no matter what the day brings. Our teachers consistently meet students where they are and help them grow, both academically and personally. Our staff makes a difference in ways that truly matter. Thank you for the care and dedication you pour into your classrooms every single day. It does not go unnoticed!
Mrs. Riesen
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Link for MS Concert Tonight - Monday May 4th
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Competitive salary and benefit package including excellent leave, health insurance, and retirement benefits. Applications can be completed online at www. ainsworthschools.org or picked up at the District Office on Third Street. The positions are open until filled. Contact the office of the Superintendent at 402-387-2333 for more information.
Ainsworth Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Every single day, our teachers go above and beyond building relationships, creating engaging learning experiences, supporting students through challenges, and celebrating their successes. The impact they make reaches far beyond the classroom, and our entire school community is better because of them! Thank you for everything you do for our students and for each other. We are lucky to have such an outstanding team!
Mrs. Riesen
ACS is also seeking 1 to 2 persons to fill para positions. Our paras will work with students in a variety of situations, from assisting classroom teachers, helping with interventions, assisting special education students, and more. This position contains a variety of tasks and duties, allowing the successful applicant to work with students in a variety of ways. ACS compensates paraprofessionals toward the top of our array of schools, as well as providing single insurance, leave, and other great benefits. Please contact the district office if interested at 402-387-2333.
Our K-6 athletes are ready to run, jump, and throw! The K-6 Elementary Track Day is officially happening on Friday, May 8. We can’t wait to see our students show off their hard work.
When: Friday, May 8
Who: K-6 Students
The tee time for the North Central Triangular this week has been moved up.
🗓 DATE: Thursday, May 7
⏰ NEW TEE TIME: 12:00 PM
On Thursday, April 23rd, AHS had a small group visit the University of Nebraska in Kearney. They battled out in UNK jeopardy, followed by a campus tour, and then ended their day with a great buffet at The Graze cafeteria. It was a quick but informative trip.
We have a rescheduled date for the Valentine Middle School Track Meet! Please update your calendars with the following information:
🗓 NEW DATE: Thursday, April 30
⏰ START TIME: 1:00 PM
📍 LOCATION: Valentine High School Track
⛳️ GOLF SCHEDULE UPDATE ⛳️
We have a new date for the West Holt Golf Meet! Please mark your calendars for the rescheduled time:
🗓 NEW DATE: Tuesday, May 12
⏰ START TIME: 9:00 AM
📍 LOCATION: Atkinson
The West Holt Golf Invite scheduled for this Saturday, May 2, has been POSTPONED.
We are currently working on a potential makeup date and will share more information with you as soon as it becomes available. Stay tuned!
The Valentine Middle School Track Meet scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, has been POSTPONED due to the weather.
We will share more information regarding a potential makeup date as soon as it becomes available.