Monday, Nov. 10th – Thankful for Our PreK Team! 🧸🐾
We’re so thankful for our amazing PreK team — Ms. Christine, Ms. Jess N., Ms. Jill, Ms. Tristen, Ms. Kim, Ms. Caitlyn, Ms. Kilee, Ms. Carol, Ms. Carla, Ms. Jess A., Ms. Jess M., and Ms. Victoria!
You care for our littlest Cougars with so much patience, love, and energy. From teaching routines and early learning skills to helping with big feelings and celebrating small wins, you give our kids the very best start to their school journey. Thank you for all the smiles, hugs, and heart you bring to ABW every single day! 💛🐾
We’re Thankful at ABW Elementary!
Wednesday, Nov. 5th – Thankful for Our First Grade Team!
We’re so thankful for our amazing first grade teachers, Mrs. Vesledahl and Mrs. Smart! You bring curiosity, confidence, and joy to learning every single day — making reading and math fun, building strong foundations, and helping our students believe in themselves. Thank you for the love, patience, and creativity you bring to your classrooms! 📚✨🐾❤️
We’re Thankful at ABW Elementary!
Thursday, Nov. 6th – Thankful for Our Music Department! 🎶
We’re so thankful for our talented and dedicated music teachers — Mr. Tuttle, Mrs. Kemper, and Mrs. Blotsky! You fill our halls with music, rhythm, and joy every day. Thank you for inspiring our students to sing, perform, and express themselves through music — you truly make our school shine! 🎵❤️🐾
November is a time to reflect on all the people and things that make our school community so special. Each school day this month, we’ll be sharing something (or someone!) we’re thankful for at ABW Elementary. From our amazing staff and students to our families and facilities — there’s so much to celebrate!
💬 Follow along each day as we share our gratitude for the people and places that make ABW such a great place to learn and grow.
#ABWThankful #CougarPride #WeAreThankful #ABWFamily
Monday, Nov. 3rd – Thankful for Merilee!
From phone calls to ice packs, notes, and smiles — Merilee keeps everything running smoothly! Thank you for all you do to support students, staff, and families. 💖
Today, Friday, October 31st, is an early dismissal day at Ada-Borup-West. 🕧
Students and buses will be released at 12:30 PM.
Please make sure after-school plans are in place for your child.
Have a safe and fun Halloween! 🎃👻
Did you know that every day our amazing 5th graders lead the morning announcements at Ada-Borup-West Elementary? 🎤
They recite the Pledge of Allegiance, share our weekly SEL message, announce the daily lunch menu, bring us some fun weekly trivia, and celebrate our Cougar Pride winners! 🐾
We love seeing our 5th graders take on leadership roles and start our mornings on such a positive note — so cool! 😃❤️
Our Runtober event, led by Mr. Hennen, wrapped up this past Monday with a Fun Run for our elementary students! 🌧️☀️ No matter rain or shine, these kids had a great time getting out and running together.
A big thank you to Mr. Hennen and the Cross Country students for putting on such a fun event and inspiring our young Cougars to get excited about running! 🐾❤️
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, Law Enforcement and First Responders will be conducting a hostile event training at Ada-Borup-West School.
During this time, you may see numerous emergency vehicles and personnel in the area. Please avoid the school grounds until the training is complete.
Thank you for your understanding and support as our emergency teams work to keep our community safe and prepared.
— SRO A. Saric
We will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15th.
🕧 Students and buses will dismiss at 12:30 PM.
🚫 No Cougar Pack after school that day.
Also, there will be no school on Thursday, October 16th, or Friday, October 17th for MEA Break.
Enjoy the long weekend, Cougars! 🐾
✨ “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller ✨
We are proud to be ABWE Cougars—stronger together! 💪🐾
#CougarPride #ABWEFamily #WeAreABWE
Way to go, 2nd grade — Cougar Pride in action! 🐾
#CougarPride #CommunityService #ABWEFamily
Tomorrow is Picture Day at Ada-Borup-West — Tuesday, September 30th! 🐾
Make sure those smiles are ready and outfits are picture-perfect. 😃👕👗
Let’s capture some memories that will last all year long! 💙❤️
#CougarPride #PictureDay
Check out the scheduled bus drop off & pick up times in the following link. Tabs on the bottom allow viewing of the various bus routes. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MMm_PbZjtV4GMm3pseZeFr2lUEDPpTpIOj9yrez5LWY/edit?usp=sharing
Check out the bus GPS system to assist in planning of bus arrival times.
https://cloud.samsara.com/o/3733/fleet/viewer/zcSooxwn5CMqQDPtWdUk
Law enforcement and first responders will be conducting trainings at the ABW school on Tuesday August 5th between 10:00am and 2:00pm. The auditorium will not be a part of the training area as there will be play practice taking place. Breakfast will be served on-site as part of the summer food service program, but there will be no on-site lunch available.
