Alma Area Schools

Congratulations to last week's Elementary Alma Pride winners. Good job, Eagles, and keep up the good work.

about 15 hours ago, Emma McMahon

Five children pose together in front of a colorful school spirit backdrop decorated with paper chains, stars, sea creatures, and the words “We’re so happy to see you.” The children are wearing colorful outfits and school spirit accessories, including beads, a tutu, and face paint.

Congratulations to last week's High School Alma Pride winners. Way to go, Eagles!

about 15 hours ago, Emma McMahon

ive students pose together in front of a school trophy display while holding candy bars. They are wearing casual clothing and school spirit gear, including an Eagles jersey and a Homecoming shirt.

Congratulations to the 2026 Alma Homecoming King and Queen, Max Carothers and Macy Stewart! Also, congratulations to both JV and Varsity on your wins against Coulee Christian on Monday evening and football on the win vs. Whitehall on Friday.

On Monday, students in grades 6 through 12 dressed as babies and oldies. Tuesday, each class had a different theme: Seniors were emo, Juniors were hippies, Sophomores were neon, Freshmen were western, 8th grade was hip-hop, 7th grade was camo, and lastly, 6th grade was sporty. On Wednesday, students got creative and wore something they didn't have anywhere else to wear; Thursday, the classes dressed as their hallway themes. Friday, Eagles spirit came out all the way as students from K-12 dressed in school spirit. Friday morning, the students met with their Eagles and Eaglets to spend some quality time; then in the afternoon, 7th-12th grade students partook in homecoming games such as dodgeball and tug-of-war.

about 18 hours ago, Emma McMahon

Two students pose together in a school gym. The student on the left wears a red football shirt, black shorts, and a red-and-white crown while holding a signed football. The student on the right wears a tiara and a red-and-white cape over a black volleyball uniform, holding a signed volleyball and a bouquet of flowers. A large Eagles sign is visible above them.

Three students pose in front of red school lockers wearing costumes. The student on the left wears a long black-and-red wig, black clothing, fishnet sleeves and tights, and white sneakers. The student in the center wears a black leather jacket with studs, black pants, and pointed boots. The student on the right wears sunglasses, a black cap, a brown leather jacket, black pants, and brown boots.

A group of 12 students poses for a photo on a school gym floor in front of an “Alma Eagles Pepin” sign. Several students wear Eagles athletic clothing, while two students in the center are dressed as Homecoming royalty, with the student wearing a crown and decorated cape holding flowers and a volleyball. The gym wall is decorated with senior posters, volleyball-themed signs, and red-and-blue handprints.

Two children pose together indoors at school. The child on the left wears a fuzzy brown-and-gray outfit, holds a baby bottle, and has a pink pacifier. The child on the right wears a peach hoodie and a purple sun hat, with a blue pacifier and a red pacifier clip.

Three students pose together in a school hallway. One wears a red Harry Potter-themed outfit with owl designs, another wears a pink patterned fleece hoodie, and the third wears a light purple formal gown. A blue-and-white-themed hallway decoration is visible in the background.

Four students pose in a classroom wearing video game-themed costumes. Two wear green outfits with blue overalls and green caps, while another wears a pink princess-style dress and blonde wig. The fourth wears a red shirt, blue jeans, a red cap, and a black mustache. A whiteboard, desks, and classroom supplies are visible in the background.

Two students pose on a school gym floor wearing football-themed costumes. Both wear football shoulder pads over Eagles jerseys, with the student on the left wearing a blue shirt, black shorts, and a cap, and the student on the right wearing a white Eagles jersey, black leggings, and a blue bandana. They make hand gestures toward the camera, with a stage and gym equipment visible in the background.

This week's High School Student of the Week is Chase Schwen. Chase is the son of Becca Fuller and Sam Schwen and the younger brother of Evan. Chase has a chocolate lab named Gus. Rodeo is one of his top interests, and after high school, he'd like to do it professionally. Chase's favorite classes in school are English and Shop. After school, he participates in football, and he does concrete work. Chase is most excited for this school year to end, so he can start his senior year. Congratulations, Chase, and keep up the good work!

about 23 hours ago, Emma McMahon

A student stands against a beige cinder-block wall, wearing an olive-green graphic T-shirt, dark jeans, and brown slip-on shoes. He has medium-length brown hair and stands with his hands in his pockets.

Congratulations to this week's student of the week: Marcella Degroot. She is the daughter of Nicole and Skylar, a younger sister, and the owner of two dogs: Murphy and Ruby. Her favorite hobby is either to play and hang out with her friends and to read. She also enjoys shopping for clothes. In her free time, she also plays softball, volleyball, and basketball, though basketball is her favorite. Now in her fifth grade year, her favorite class is social studies, and she is looking forward to all the fun activities, such as field trips, that will be done before going on to sixth grade. Otherwise, Marcella's favorite food is corn on the cob or ribs, and she also enjoys a variety of sodas. In the future, she wishes to become a fashion designer or a fiction author. Once in junior high, she is looking forward to playing the clarinet. Lastly, her favorite color and animal are pink and foxes. Keep up the great work Marcella, we look forward to seeing what you can achieve.

about 23 hours ago, Olivia Austin

A young girl stands smiling in front of a light-colored cinderblock wall. She is wearing a blue Nike T-shirt, black athletic pants, and light-colored sneakers, with her hands at her sides. A wooden rail runs horizontally along the wall behind her.

Eagle Weekly for the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 3
Have a great week!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT8eusr4MhaFaB95RxJiVsVCahx_akqqO-sXfF4mTmAww81c6fOW_BhBO_qwPSY1O78KhgPGVSRRbpK/pub

2 days ago, Alma Area Schools

Head out to Alma School tonight and watch the Eagles take on the Norse for Alma Homecoming. Be there and be loud. Let's go, Eagles!

4 days ago, Emma McMahon

Game-day graphic featuring a football player in a red uniform and helmet. Text announces the Pepin-Alma vs. Whitehall game on Friday, September 25 at 7 p.m. at Alma High School, with team logos and large “GAME DAY” lettering in red, white, and blue.

Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country Team! The Falcon boys finished 3rd place at Tuesday’s Lake City Invite with 87 team points, behind Stewartville with 39, Austin Pacelli with 45, and the runners up: Austin, Lake City, La Crescent, Lanesboro, and PEM.

The Wabasha-Kellog-Alma-Pepin team was led by:
Griffin Riesgraf (Pepin) — 3rd, 16:19
Fritz Riesgraf (Pepin) — 13th, 17:23
Bryson Hoolihan (Alma) — 21st, 17:41
Maddox Bork (Alma) — 42nd, 19:26
Colin Walstrom (Alma) — 45th, 19:33

Great work, Falcons!

Keep a look out for our Falcons at the Jim Flim Invitational, hosted by the Winona High School, at St. Mary's University campus on Saturday, September 26th.

5 days ago, Olivia Austin

Graphic announcing congratulations to the Wabasha-Kellogg-Alma-Pepin Falcon boys cross country team following the Lake City XC Race on September 22. The graphic features a close-up image of a red running track with white lane markings, along with white running silhouettes and decorative asterisks. Text identifies the team and lists the location as Hok-Si-La Park in Lake City, Minnesota.

The Lady Eagles head to Augusta tonight to take on the Beavers. Come cheer them on, go Eagles!

5 days ago, Emma McMahon

Volleyball game day graphic featuring an Eagles player wearing a red and blue No. 4 jersey. The graphic announces a September 24th game at 7:15 p.m. at Augusta, with the Eagles and Augusta team logos displayed.

Here's a shoutout to our 2026 Junior High football team. Go Eagles!

6 days ago, Emma McMahon

A youth football team of about 20 players poses together on outdoor bleachers. The players wear blue Eagles jerseys with red pants, and several hold or have red football helmets beside them. The team is grouped in three rows with a football field, fence, and evening sky in the background.

Congratulations to the class of 2026's homecoming king and queen: Max Crothers and Macy Stewart!

We also appreciate the homecoming court! Pictured from left to right:
Jackson Reed, Eli Krause, Wil Jumbeck, Anders Johansen, Garrett Krause, Max Carothers, Macy Stewart, Nessa Noll, Alivia Elliott, Bella Brouillard, Olivia Larson, Alexis Koch

And to all the seniors: Enjoy your last year, make it your best. We wish you a great future in whatever path you choose to take.

7 days ago, Olivia Austin

Max Crothers, the homecoming king, & Macy Stewart, the homecoming queen. Two students pose together at a school homecoming event. The student on the left wears a red football T-shirt, black shorts, and a red-and-white crown while holding a signed football. The student on the right wears a black volleyball uniform with the number 4, a red-and-white royal cape, and a tiara while holding a signed volleyball and a bouquet of flowers. A blue-and-red school banner is visible in the background.

A group of 12 students poses on a school gymnasium floor beneath a large “ALMA Eagles PEPIN” sign. The students are dressed in a mix of school sports uniforms and casual clothing. Two students in the center wear homecoming crowns and hold signed footballs and volleyballs, with one also wearing a red-and-white cape and holding flowers. Red, blue, and white senior posters and handprint decorations cover the wall behind the group.

Congratulations to last week's Elementary Alma Pride winners. Keep up the good work, Eagles!

7 days ago, Emma McMahon

Six children stand side by side in front of a colorful ocean-themed school bulletin board decorated with paper chains, sea animals, stars, and the words “We’re so happy to SEA you.” The children are smiling and wearing casual clothing.

Head downriver tonight to watch our Eagles take on the Pirates at C-FC. Be loud and be proud; let's go, Eagles!

7 days ago, Emma McMahon

Game Day graphic for Alma-Pepin Eagles volleyball versus the C-FC Pirates. The graphic features a volleyball player in action, team logos, and announces the game at 7:15 p.m. at C-FC High School.

Head out to Alma High School tonight to watch the Alma homecoming game against Coulee Christian. Let's go, Eagles!

8 days ago, Emma McMahon

Homecoming Game Day graphic featuring an Eagles volleyball player wearing a white No. 1 jersey. The graphic announces Monday, September 21st, with the JV game at 5:45 and varsity to follow.

Congratulations to fourth grader Ensley Meyers for being this week's elementary student of the week! Ensley's life is full of family with three siblings: Mason, Brantley, and Gianna, and two dogs: Diamond, a pitbull, and Maple, a chocolate lab. Those two dog breeds, along with German Shepherds, are her favorite kinds of dogs. She also favors a strawberry refresher from Dunkin' Donuts and some Oreos as her beverage and food of choice. In her free time, Ensley enjoys both crocheting and writing. Currently, she is working on a large stuffed animal in the shape of a bunny. She also spends her time playing the guitar or piano and participating in a game of football, basketball, or volleyball. Ensley is also looking forward to homecoming next week! In the future, she hopes to become either an English teacher with a focus on writing or a doctor. Keep up the great work Ensley!

8 days ago, Olivia Austin

A young girl wearing a gray long-sleeved shirt, blue shorts, and purple sneakers standing in front of a white wall.

This week's student of the week is 7th grader Aubree Rolbiecki! Aubree is the daughter of Matt and Sam Rolbiecki and the sister of Tristan. She has two cats named Sunny and Milo. Her favorite class is Math, and this school year she's most looking forward to beating C-FC in volleyball. Aubree's favorite drink is Dr Pepper. When she grows up, she wants to be a professional volleyball player; alongside that, she participates in volleyball, basketball, softball, and also plays the clarinet in band. Lastly, her favorite color is green. Congratulations, Aubree, and keep up the good work!

8 days ago, Emma McMahon

Student smiling and posing in a school hallway, wearing a gray Nike sweatshirt, black shorts, white socks, and black sandals. A “Meet the Teacher” poster for Mr. Engstrand is displayed on the wall behind them.

Here is the link to the Eagle Weekly for this week, Sept. 21-26
Alma Homecoming Week

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS5beFa4591X6JnezXxenSJVWFVu0kGmPaT_9ySXRJ5Z_d1ab4ClQZGK_jkPWV0cf-pQgny4KKdCJHl/pub

9 days ago, Alma Area Schools

Congratulations to this week's High School Alma Pride winners, Deysi Hernandez, Zachary Keeler, Garrett Krause, Max Carothers, and Ryker Milan! Keep up the good work, Eagles.

11 days ago, Emma McMahon

Five students stand together in front of a trophy display case. One student holds a candy, while another wears an Eagles football jersey. The group poses for a photo in a school hallway.

🌈💛 Kindness is always in style in Kindergarten! 💛🌈

This week, our kindergarteners focused on all things friendship! We talked about what it means to be a good friend, how our words can make others feel, and the importance of showing kindness every day.

We made friendship bracelets for our classmates and completed our Rainbow of Kindness craft. Each student had to think of something kind and special to say about friends in our class. By the end, every rainbow was filled with kind words from their classmates. 💕

It was such a sweet reminder that kind + kindergarten = the perfect pair!

11 days ago, Steph Noll

Eight young elementary school students stand in two rows against a painted cinder block wall, holding up personalized "be a rainbow of kindness" art projects. Five children stand in the back row, and two kneel or sit in the front. Each project consists of a large sheet of blue paper with a cloud cutout at the top labeled "be a rainbow of kindness," below which several colorful strips of paper hang down like a rainbow, each containing handwritten compliments and acts of kindness. One child's face in the back row is covered by a yellow smiley face emoji. The children are all smiling enthusiastically at the camera.

An overhead shot shows a group of young children and one adult gathering their arms together in a central circle to display colorful handmade pony bead bracelets. Each person wears a custom-made bracelet made of colorful plastic beads stringed on clear or white cord. The children wear a variety of casual clothing, including a red "Spider-Man" t-shirt, and stand on a blue carpet with yellow pattern accents.

Meet the 2026 Pepin Alma Eagles Football team.
Row one, pictured left to right: Coach Brownell, Coach Carlson, Coach Olson, Coach Luff, Coach Ingi, Coach Engstrand, Coach Sticht.
Row two, pictured left to right: Eli Krause, Max Carothers, Jaxon Busch, Noah Patraw, Josh Smith, Anders Johansen, Wil Jumbeck, Nolan Westburg, Orion Johnson.
Row three, pictured left to right: Blake Carlson, Collin Henthorn, Jeremiah Reinhardt, Owen Ingli, Anders Seifert, Finnley Bredow, Lincoln Noll, Garret Krause.
Row four, pictured left to right: Rigen Evers, Preston Kitzmann, Owen Brownell, Izzak Mann, Noah Pawlak, Emmet Hoffer, Conner Moskwa, Clay Carlson, Liam Kosik.
Row five, pictured left to right: Noah Kissel, Sawyer Sterry, Bryson Marsolek, Landon Noel, Elan Peterson, Declan Derricks, Calvin Erikson, Killan Bergmann.
Row six, pictured left to right: Zander Harold, Jameson Sterry, Will Schruth, Ty Jumbeck, Theo Sedlmayr, Drew Brantner, Jack Lowenhagen, Tristan Rolbecki, Archer Sterry.
Not pictured: Chase Schwen and Kevin Bauer.

Good luck, Eagles, with your season!

11 days ago, Emma McMahon

A large football team poses for a team photo, with coaches standing in the back and players in blue and red Eagles uniforms arranged in several rows. Three younger children wearing black football shirts stand in front.