Ansbach MHS April 17, 2026 Newsletter
Upcoming Dates
Saturday, April 18
Track @ Stuttgart
Soccer @ AFNorth
Test Dates:
Please contact ladye.daniels@dodea.edu for registration instructions
SAT Jun. 6
Dear Cougar Families,
As we continue to move through the spring semester, there is a renewed sense of energy across our school community. The warmer, sunnier days have brought with them a positive spirit that can be felt in our classrooms, hallways, and on our athletic fields.
One of the most anticipated events of the season—Prom—is just around the corner. This special evening is an opportunity for our students to celebrate friendships and milestones while creating memories that will last a lifetime. We encourage all students attending to remember that prom is a reflection of who we are as a school community. Please continue to demonstrate responsibility, respect, and pride in yourselves and in one another.
Our spring sports teams are also well underway, and it has been great to see the dedication and teamwork displayed by our student-athletes. Whether competing on the field, the track, they represent our school with enthusiasm and sportsmanship. I encourage everyone to come out and support our athletes as they continue their seasons.
While there is much to enjoy during this time of year, it is important that students remain focused on what matters most—their academic progress. Maintaining strong grades and finishing the year with effort and consistency will ensure that students are positioned for success as we move toward the end of the school year. Families can help by checking student grades on Aspen regularly and reinforcing the importance of balancing academics with extracurricular activities.
Finally, with the beautiful spring weather upon us, we encourage students to enjoy the outdoors in healthy and positive ways. This is a wonderful time of year, and with continued focus, responsibility, and school pride, we can make the most of it together.
Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support and partnership.
Respectfully,
Dave Popielski
School Policy Reminders
📱Smart Devices (phones, watches, etc.) powered off in lockers from 0800-1500 daily
✅Attendance – parents excuse absences by calling main office between 0800 and 1000 daily on the day of the incident.
⏰Tardy Policy – resets each quarter; does not include excused tardies (i.e., late bus or parent-provided reason).
- 3 tardies = 1 detention
- 4 tardies = 2 detentions
- 5 tardies = double detentions; parent conference
- 6+ tardies = potential consequences include SST behavior contract, loss of privileges, additional detentions, and/or suspension
**See the school policy handbook for more details**
Nurse's Post
Reminder: Illness Policy & Cell Phone Expectations
For the safety and well‑being of all students, we ask that any student who begins to feel ill during the school day notify their teacher or report to the main office so they can be sent to the nurse for evaluation. Our school nurse will assess the student and contact parents directly if a pickup is needed. Students should not call or text parents from school to request pickup.
As a reminder, all student cell phones must remain secured in lockers upon entering the building at 0800 and may be retrieved after the dismissal bell at 1500. This policy helps maintain a focused and safe learning environment throughout the day.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive school environment for all students.
Counselor's Corner
Career and College Readiness:
We have four Schoolinks Schoolwide Learning events. Schoolinks is DoDEA’s Career and College Readiness Platform. This is where students explore careers, plan courses for coming years, record accomplishments and awards, apply for college and so much more. PARENTS have you claimed your Schoolinks account? Our goal is 100% participation from parents. Through your account you can view everything your students are doing in Schoolinks, including resume, favorited careers, course planning for coming years, and their post-secondary plans. The platform also provides resources based on your student’s age and information. If you haven’t yet claimed your account please do so ASAP. Below is link for instructions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B59gOHr150l_7_ev5uMsqoyuCgUL6xtH/view?usp=sharing
Breakfast/lunch Menu
Be sure to review this week's breakfast and lunch menus.
Check out your menu here!
Immunization Requirements
Students who enroll in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools are required to meet specific immunization requirements. These requirements represent the minimum requirements and do not necessarily reflect the optimal immunization status for students.
Review the requirements here!
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DoWEA School Dress Code
Students MUST wear:
- Tops with sleeves (sleeveless tops/dresses are permitted for school sponsored formal events such as prom)
- Solid clothing (not transparent or translucent) that fully covers the top and bottom from armpit to mid-thigh
- Shoes (shoes must be safe for the school environment)
- Bedroom slippers shall not be worn, except for school activities approved by the principal
- Open toe shoes with a strap across the heel are allowed
Students CANNOT wear clothing with:
- Language or images promoting violence
- Language or images that depict, promote, or advocate the illegal use or sale of drugs, alcohol or tobacco products; violent conduct; curse words; pornography; that contain threats or expressions which are violent, discriminatory, lewd or obscene; or that advocate or promote any other illegal item or activity or the use of same
- Derogatory speech and/or imagery that targets groups based on race/color, ethnicity/national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Headgear that obscures the face (except as a religious observance or health purpose); clothing items with hoods attached can be worn but must not cover the head
* Teachers/courses can require certain attire as part of the curriculum (for example: physical education, culinary) that may include specific dress
* DoWEA issued athletic uniforms and athletic practice attire outside of the DoWEA school dress code is permitted when worn by participants during athletic practices and sports events
