Ansbach MHS August 21, 2026 Newsletter
Upcoming Dates
Saturday, May 2
Track @ Vicenza
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Please contact ladye.daniels@dodea.edu for registration instructions
SAT Jun. 6
Dear Cougar Families,
As we turn the calendar to May, there is a real sense of momentum across our school. Today marks Decision Day for our seniors, and we are incredibly proud of the Class of 2026 as they take this important step toward their futures—college, military programs, the workforce, a gap year or wherever their path may lead. Your hard work and perseverance are paying off, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.
With warmer weather finally arriving, the energy on campus is brighter and more optimistic. This time of year always brings renewed focus and excitement, and it’s a great reminder to finish the year strong—academically, socially, and personally. For all of our students, now is the time to stay engaged, support one another, and push through these final weeks with pride.
And believe it or not, we are just a little over a month away from graduation. The finish line is in sight. Let’s keep expectations high, maintain our positive culture, and make these last weeks memorable for all the right reasons.
Thank you to our students, staff, and families for your continued commitment and Cougar spirit. Let’s close out the year the way we started it—together and strong. 🐾💙
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
A Quick Reminder for Families: Student Illness & Cell Phone Use
We know that when students aren’t feeling well, their first instinct may be to reach out to you right away. To help us support students and keep everyone safe during the school day, we ask that all students follow our established procedures.
If your child is feeling ill while at school, they should report to the Nurse’s Office or Main Office so they can be properly evaluated. If it’s determined that your child needs to go home, the nurse or office staff will take care of contacting you directly.
As a reminder, cell phones are not permitted at school between 0800–1500, and students should not use personal devices to contact parents during the school day. If a student needs to call home for any reason, they are always welcome to do so from the front office.
We appreciate your help reinforcing these expectations with your child. Please note that violations of the cell phone policy is subject to disciplinary consequences in accordance with school policy. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a smooth, safe, and supportive school day 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
