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Weekly Community Newsletter - August 15, 2025 | Welcome Back!

Posted Date: 8/15/25 (2:00 PM)

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Weekly Community Newsletter

August 15, 2025
The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district!

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District News & Announcements

Welcome Back, Everyone!

We are so excited to have everyone back for the 2025/2026 school year. We hope everyone had a great first week of school!
 

School Site News

Calling all Basketball Referees & Community Volunteers! 🏀

Ione Junior High Needs You!
We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable referees for our upcoming girls and boys basketball season. We also need dedicated community volunteers for scorekeeping, which is a fantastic way to give back to the community and support our student athletes. If you have a passion for the game and want to be a part of our school's athletics, we want to hear from you!
Key Details:
  • School: Ione Junior High
  • When: Tuesday and Thursday Home Games
  • Games: Boys and Girls Basketball
  • Girls Volleyball in the Spring of 2026
  • Referee Pay: $35 per game
  • Volunteer Scorekeepers: A great community service opportunity!
Please reach out to one of the following contacts for more information and to get started:
  • Butch Wagner - email: bwagner@acusd.org
  • Daryl Lee - email: daryl.lee@acusd.org
 

News From the Community

August Nutrition Newsletter 🌱

August's harvest of the month is leeks! See the attached newsletter, available in English and Spanish, for some delicious recipes and more information about leeks.
Wondering what to plant in your garden this month? See the attached Garden Flyer for helpful tips to maximize your garden's growth!
Illustration of two leeks with green tops and white stems.

Free Dental Checkup with ACPH 🦷

Amador County Public Health (ACPH) is partnering with trusted medical partners to bring FREE dental checkups to our community! No insurance needed, and everyone is welcome. See more information on the attached flyer!
📅 August 27, 2025
🕛 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
📍Amador County Public Health

Kids Community Bulletin

 

School Board Updates

The next School Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.
 

Celebrations

Three people smile, two holding bouquets of flowers, standing in front of a wall.

Kicking Off the 25/26 School Year 🎉

We kicked off the 2025-2026 school year with a celebration of some incredibly dedicated staff members! We honored staff who have been with us for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service. 
A huge thank you and congratulations to Carla Ohm and Idamae Isotalo, who both have been with us for 35 years!

Welcoming Back Staff & Students 💚

Our amazing School & Community Integration Team went on a First Day of School Tour to welcome back staff and students!
A group of people pose for a photo in front of a colorful balloon arch and a height chart.
 

Upcoming Events

  • August 27: School Board Meeting