Daily Announcements for January 12, 2026
Award Trip – High School & Middle School
The High School and Middle School Award Trip will take place in May 2026. Students must be eligible to attend. Eligibility will be determined using the second and third marking periods. Please refer to the Student Handbook to ensure you qualify.
High School Student Council Meeting
The next High School Student Council meeting will be held on Thursday, January 15th, at 3:10 PM in Mrs. Schwinke’s Preschool Classroom. Please notify Mrs. Most or Mrs. Schwinke if you are unable to attend.
Boys Basketball Game
JV and Varsity Boys Basketball will host Vestaburg tonight.
JV starts at 5:30 PM, followed by Varsity.
Good luck, boys!
High School Snowball Dance
The High School Snowball Dance will take place on Saturday, January 31st, from 7:00–10:00 PM in the Cafeteria.
Theme: Winter Wonderland ❄️
Ticket Prices:
$15.00 for one
$25.00 for a pair
Students bringing a guest must pick up a guest form from the office and return it by Monday, January 26th.
PAWS Winners – Congratulations! 🐾
Elementary: Laehlia Bell, Jaelynn Angell, Dakota Good
Middle School: Madyson Ringle, Sage Farrier, Lane Houghten, Walter Felton
High School: Student Council members who attended Family Game Day — Jasmine Good, Charlie Zammaron, Sabastion Harrell, Kamdyn Dennis
Staff: Ms. Heather, Mrs. Schwinke, Mr. Cervini, Mrs. Pioszak
Award Trip – High School & Middle School
The High School and Middle School Award Trip will take place in May 2026. Students must be eligible to attend. Eligibility will be determined using the second and third marking periods. Please refer to the Student Handbook to ensure you qualify.
High School Student Council Meeting
The next High School Student Council meeting will be held on Thursday, January 15th, at 3:10 PM in Mrs. Schwinke’s Preschool Classroom. Please notify Mrs. Most or Mrs. Schwinke if you are unable to attend.
Boys Basketball Game
JV and Varsity Boys Basketball will host Vestaburg tonight.
JV starts at 5:30 PM, followed by Varsity.
Good luck, boys!
High School Snowball Dance
The High School Snowball Dance will take place on Saturday, January 31st, from 7:00–10:00 PM in the Cafeteria.
Theme: Winter Wonderland ❄️
Ticket Prices:
$15.00 for one
$25.00 for a pair
Students bringing a guest must pick up a guest form from the office and return it by Monday, January 26th.
PAWS Winners – Congratulations! 🐾
Elementary: Laehlia Bell, Jaelynn Angell, Dakota Good
Middle School: Madyson Ringle, Sage Farrier, Lane Houghten, Walter Felton
High School: Student Council members who attended Family Game Day — Jasmine Good, Charlie Zammaron, Sabastion Harrell, Kamdyn Dennis
Staff: Ms. Heather, Mrs. Schwinke, Mr. Cervini, Mrs. Pioszak
Check out this open house opportunity for Alma CTE on February 12th from 5:00-7:00.
Join us for an afternoon of Game Day fun on Sunday, December 11th♥️♣️♦️♠️
Competitive Cheer hits the road to open up their season as they head to Perry for their first competition. Good luck ladies!
Please see the following information for an open position at Ashley Community Schools
Get those dancing shoes ready for the 5th annual PTO Daddy-Daughter Dance
📢CALLING ALL UPCOMING PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES 📢
Save the date for our upcoming Preschool and Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Contact Mrs. Kinsley in the office for questions or further information.
989-847-4000 Ext 1003
Save the date for our upcoming Preschool and Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Contact Mrs. Kinsley in the office for questions or further information.
989-847-4000 Ext 1003
Bears battle the Huskies in Ashley. JV starts at 5:30pm followed by the varsity.
📣 Daily Announcements
🎲 Games Afternoon
Please plan to join us for a fun Games Afternoon on Sunday from 1:00–3:00 PM in the Cafeteria. Everyone is welcome!
Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. Hot chocolate and water will be provided.
🗓 High School Student Council Meeting
The next High School Student Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 15th at 3:10 PM in Mrs. Schwinke’s Preschool Classroom.
Please notify Mrs. Most or Mrs. Schwinke if you are unable to attend.
❄️ High School Snowball Dance
The High School Snowball Dance is on Saturday, January 31st from 7:00–10:00 PM in the Cafeteria.
Theme: Winter Wonderland
Tickets: $15.00 for one | $25.00 for a pair
Students bringing a guest must pick up a guest form from the office and return it by Monday, January 26th.
🎲 Games Afternoon
Please plan to join us for a fun Games Afternoon on Sunday from 1:00–3:00 PM in the Cafeteria. Everyone is welcome!
Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. Hot chocolate and water will be provided.
🗓 High School Student Council Meeting
The next High School Student Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 15th at 3:10 PM in Mrs. Schwinke’s Preschool Classroom.
Please notify Mrs. Most or Mrs. Schwinke if you are unable to attend.
❄️ High School Snowball Dance
The High School Snowball Dance is on Saturday, January 31st from 7:00–10:00 PM in the Cafeteria.
Theme: Winter Wonderland
Tickets: $15.00 for one | $25.00 for a pair
Students bringing a guest must pick up a guest form from the office and return it by Monday, January 26th.
January Elementary Menu
🏠 Support Learning at Home 🏠
You are your child’s first and most important teacher! Share stories, songs, or read in your home language. The more you support learning at home, the more your child will grow.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Ashley Schools will be closed due to icy road conditions.
Girls host Mt. Morris. JV starts at 5:30pm followed by the varsity.
Ashley Schools will be running a delay schedule due to icy road conditions. Classes will begin at 11 am.
Jackpot continues to grow. Be sure to get your ticket for your chance to win. Be sure to purchase a ticket before the draw on Monday and you could possibly be the lucky ticket drawn. If you don't buy a ticket you will for sure not have a chance.
1/6/26 JV/Varsity Boys Basketball Game vs Merrill is at Ashley tonight. 5:30pm start.
Upcoming games that we still have needs for ticket takers. If you are able to cover one or more of the following games please reach out to mcartwright@ashleyschools.net. #GOBEARS
Ashley boys take on the Vandals of Merrill. JV starts at 5:30pm followed by the varsity.
Please join us this Sunday afternoon!
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome back, everyone, from Winter Break!
The High School and Middle School Award Trip will take place in May 2026. Students must be eligible to attend. Eligibility will be based on the 2nd and 3rd marking periods. Please refer to the Student Handbook to ensure you qualify.
Boys Basketball hosts St. Louis tonight!
JV starts at 5:30 PM, followed by Varsity.
You may have noticed new posters around the school. Today we begin a new attendance campaign: “Strive for Fewer Than 5." Good attendance helps students succeed academically and boosts self-esteem. Remember—strive for fewer than 5 absences!
Please join us for a Games Afternoon on Sunday from 1:00–3:00 PM in the Cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. Hot chocolate and water will be provided.
The next High School Student Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 15th at 3:10 PM in Mrs. Schwinke’s Preschool Classroom. Please notify Mrs. Most or Mrs. Schwinke if you are unable to attend.
The High School Snowball Dance will be on Saturday, January 31st from 7:00–10:00 PM in the Cafeteria.
Theme: Winter Wonderland
Tickets: $15.00 for one or $25.00 for a pair
Guest forms are available in the office and must be returned by Monday, January 26th.
Congratulations to our latest PAWS Winners!
Elementary: Angelica Palmer, Blaze Crumbaugh, Parker Yelsik
Middle School: Nom’Aria Barajas, Aurora McGill, Alice Johnson
High School: Karissa Brady, Sebastian Harrell, Gracyn McAllister
Staff: Ms. Anna, Mr. Smolka, Ms. Long
Welcome back, everyone, from Winter Break!
The High School and Middle School Award Trip will take place in May 2026. Students must be eligible to attend. Eligibility will be based on the 2nd and 3rd marking periods. Please refer to the Student Handbook to ensure you qualify.
Boys Basketball hosts St. Louis tonight!
JV starts at 5:30 PM, followed by Varsity.
You may have noticed new posters around the school. Today we begin a new attendance campaign: “Strive for Fewer Than 5." Good attendance helps students succeed academically and boosts self-esteem. Remember—strive for fewer than 5 absences!
Please join us for a Games Afternoon on Sunday from 1:00–3:00 PM in the Cafeteria. Everyone is welcome! Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. Hot chocolate and water will be provided.
The next High School Student Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 15th at 3:10 PM in Mrs. Schwinke’s Preschool Classroom. Please notify Mrs. Most or Mrs. Schwinke if you are unable to attend.
The High School Snowball Dance will be on Saturday, January 31st from 7:00–10:00 PM in the Cafeteria.
Theme: Winter Wonderland
Tickets: $15.00 for one or $25.00 for a pair
Guest forms are available in the office and must be returned by Monday, January 26th.
Congratulations to our latest PAWS Winners!
Elementary: Angelica Palmer, Blaze Crumbaugh, Parker Yelsik
Middle School: Nom’Aria Barajas, Aurora McGill, Alice Johnson
High School: Karissa Brady, Sebastian Harrell, Gracyn McAllister
Staff: Ms. Anna, Mr. Smolka, Ms. Long