The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) requires that all students in grades 3-8 participate in three ILEARN Checkpoints in addition to the ILEARN summative assessment in the spring each year. These Checkpoints are a component of the ILEARN through-year assessment for English/Language Arts (ELA) and Math. The window for the first Checkpoint opens the last week of September.
The Checkpoints occur seasonally in fall, winter, and spring, with an optional retest opportunity window opening concurrently. Each Checkpoint has 20-25 questions to show how an individual child is performing on key skills and concepts from the Indiana Academic Standards. Families may refer to the link below, which provides a flyer for each grade level, outlining the skills and concepts that will be assessed for each Checkpoint.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tda_grQsir5NpxvNMZIYp2IpoG_8dc0W?usp=sharing
Following all fall testing, your child's school will send you an email with directions to access the new Family Portal, where you will be able to access your child's results. Make sure your email is up to date in Final Forms so you can get your Family Portal access code following the test window.
The Checkpoints occur seasonally in fall, winter, and spring, with an optional retest opportunity window opening concurrently. Each Checkpoint has 20-25 questions to show how an individual child is performing on key skills and concepts from the Indiana Academic Standards. Families may refer to the link below, which provides a flyer for each grade level, outlining the skills and concepts that will be assessed for each Checkpoint.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tda_grQsir5NpxvNMZIYp2IpoG_8dc0W?usp=sharing
Following all fall testing, your child's school will send you an email with directions to access the new Family Portal, where you will be able to access your child's results. Make sure your email is up to date in Final Forms so you can get your Family Portal access code following the test window.
Want to support Angola High School Basketball?
Here’s your chance! Our basketball teams are hosting a Golf Outing..
Funds raised will help purchase team travel gear, bags, practice equipment, and more.
You can get involved by sponsoring a hole or participating in the outing—either way, your support makes a big difference for our players.
Thank you for backing AHS Basketball!
Here’s your chance! Our basketball teams are hosting a Golf Outing..
Funds raised will help purchase team travel gear, bags, practice equipment, and more.
You can get involved by sponsoring a hole or participating in the outing—either way, your support makes a big difference for our players.
Thank you for backing AHS Basketball!
Do you have a daughter in 2nd through 8th grade who loves basketball or wants to learn more?
If so, this camp is the perfect opportunity! Don’t miss out on a chance for her to build skills, confidence, and have fun on the court!
If so, this camp is the perfect opportunity! Don’t miss out on a chance for her to build skills, confidence, and have fun on the court!
REMINDER: Picture Day is Thursday, September 11th. You can order pictures online @ inter-state.com/order
The order code is: 0113EG
The Hornet Team Store is restocked and ready for you!
We will have the store open this Friday, September 5 at 4:30.
Come get your gear before the Fremont game.
It will be cool enough for a sweatshirt, so stop in and grab a new one before we run out!
We will have the store open this Friday, September 5 at 4:30.
Come get your gear before the Fremont game.
It will be cool enough for a sweatshirt, so stop in and grab a new one before we run out!
7th grade students at AMS dove into hands-on learning while exploring the topic of energy. They investigated energy claims and worked to answer the question: Do all systems have energy? Using kits, students experimented with different types of energy to spin a propeller. They tested the system using a hand crank, a battery, and solar power. Hands On. Minds On.
Join us before the Angola High School football game to enjoy the Kid’s Zone! A big thank you to Cameron Health for this fun addition to our Friday Night Lights. AHS takes on Fremont High School with kickoff at 7:00 PM—don’t miss it!
🎭 Exciting Youth Theater Opportunity! 🎭
For Students Ages 10–15
APAA is thrilled to host a dynamic Theater Camp —a perfect chance for young performers to explore their creativity, build confidence, and have fun on stage!
📅 Details: See flyer for full information
📝 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS9xMu9kJcUX6MSp4uSz6Z_LjRbgNuqKCNCi9p8HHyQ7FkLw/viewform?usp=header
For Students Ages 10–15
APAA is thrilled to host a dynamic Theater Camp —a perfect chance for young performers to explore their creativity, build confidence, and have fun on stage!
📅 Details: See flyer for full information
📝 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeS9xMu9kJcUX6MSp4uSz6Z_LjRbgNuqKCNCi9p8HHyQ7FkLw/viewform?usp=header
Have you seen this week’s lunch options at our schools?
We're serving up healthy, affordable, and balanced meals your student will enjoy!
🍗 This week’s highlight: Chicken Sandwiches!
Meal Prices:
🥣 Breakfast (all schools) – $1.50
🍽️ AHS (High School) – $2.75–$3.25
🍽️ AMS (Middle School) – $2.55–$3.00
🍽️ Elementary Schools – $2.40
✨ Coming soon to AHS and AMS: Yogurt Parfaits!
Check out the full weekly menu on your school’s website.
We're serving up healthy, affordable, and balanced meals your student will enjoy!
🍗 This week’s highlight: Chicken Sandwiches!
Meal Prices:
🥣 Breakfast (all schools) – $1.50
🍽️ AHS (High School) – $2.75–$3.25
🍽️ AMS (Middle School) – $2.55–$3.00
🍽️ Elementary Schools – $2.40
✨ Coming soon to AHS and AMS: Yogurt Parfaits!
Check out the full weekly menu on your school’s website.
Parenting is hard!
MSDSC is proud to offer ParentGuidance.org as a free resource for all our families!
Through ParentGuidance.org, you can access a variety of valuable supports, including:
Free Parent Coaching
Expert-led On-Demand Courses
Monthly Newsletters
And much more!
🔗 Click here to explore ParentGuidance.org
📬 View this month’s newsletter and past editions here
Steuben County Families: We want to hear from you!
Help us understand your child care needs by completing this short survey. It takes
just 10–15 minutes.
Take the survey: Parent and Family Survey
(https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDG5DNB)
Your voice matters as we work to improve early learning and care across the
county.
#SteubenFamilies #ChildCareMatters #ECEinSteuben
Help us understand your child care needs by completing this short survey. It takes
just 10–15 minutes.
Take the survey: Parent and Family Survey
(https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDG5DNB)
Your voice matters as we work to improve early learning and care across the
county.
#SteubenFamilies #ChildCareMatters #ECEinSteuben
The plaque has arrived, school is back in session, and we are thrilled to celebrate the record-breaking performance of Owen Fletcher!
On May 24, 2025, at the Indiana Middle School Track Meet hosted on the Indiana State University campus, Owen set a new Angola Middle School record in the 1600-meter run. Owen, the son of Josh and Ashley Fletcher, is now a proud member of the Angola High School Cross Country Team.
The previous record of 4:43 was set in 1981 by Kent Mahnesmith, a standout athlete who graduated with the Angola High School Class of 1985. Kent went on to run for the University of Indianapolis and earned his Law Degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1993. Sadly, Kent passed away on October 30, 2011, due to an ATV accident.
Photos: Owen and his coaches from left to right - Molly Edgel, Shane Ross, Owen Fletcher, Josh Fletcher, Stephen Kays, Jim Penick, Bob Budak. (Jim Penick was Kent Mahnesmith’s coach)
Owen Fletcher with the Angola Middle School Cross Country Team, as well as his past and current coaches!
On May 24, 2025, at the Indiana Middle School Track Meet hosted on the Indiana State University campus, Owen set a new Angola Middle School record in the 1600-meter run. Owen, the son of Josh and Ashley Fletcher, is now a proud member of the Angola High School Cross Country Team.
The previous record of 4:43 was set in 1981 by Kent Mahnesmith, a standout athlete who graduated with the Angola High School Class of 1985. Kent went on to run for the University of Indianapolis and earned his Law Degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1993. Sadly, Kent passed away on October 30, 2011, due to an ATV accident.
Photos: Owen and his coaches from left to right - Molly Edgel, Shane Ross, Owen Fletcher, Josh Fletcher, Stephen Kays, Jim Penick, Bob Budak. (Jim Penick was Kent Mahnesmith’s coach)
Owen Fletcher with the Angola Middle School Cross Country Team, as well as his past and current coaches!
AMS Girls Soccer
Practices begin
After School on Wednesday 8/6 will be after school from 3:30-5:00
All practices will be in front AHS
Practices begin
After School on Wednesday 8/6 will be after school from 3:30-5:00
All practices will be in front AHS
AMS Boys Soccer
Practices begin
Monday 8/4 and Tuesday 8/5 from 5:30-7:00
Wednesday 8/6 will be after school from 3:30-5:00
All practices will be in front AHS
Practices begin
Monday 8/4 and Tuesday 8/5 from 5:30-7:00
Wednesday 8/6 will be after school from 3:30-5:00
All practices will be in front AHS
Thank you for your feedback! AMS has moved picture day to Thursday, September 11th.
The Angola High School Band has been hard at work this summer, learning this year’s marching band show, Beyond the Horizon. This Friday, at 6 pm, they’ll reveal the music behind the show for the first time! They will also be selling pork burger meals for $10 starting at 5 pm! Come out and show your support for our incredible band students and dedicated staff.
Please see the Welcome Letter from Mr. Baut.
AMS Fall Sports
First Days of practice are coming soon. Make sure you have Sports Physical with you, or submitted to Final Forms to practice.
First Days of practice are coming soon. Make sure you have Sports Physical with you, or submitted to Final Forms to practice.
Angola Middle School Open House is on Tuesday, August 5th. 6th grade: 5-6PM 7th/8th grade: 6-7PM. Enjoy the rest of your Summer!