–Nominations are being sought for the annual “Class of ’79 Award for Excellence in Teaching” that is handed out by the Algona Community School Foundation.
According to the foundation, the award is designed to recognize the outstanding contributions of a teacher, either in a single academic year or over the course of a career.
Eligible nominees must be currently teaching in the Algona School District, anywhere from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Nominations can be submitted by going to www.algona.k12.ia.us and either printing out the nomination form or by printing it out and mailing it to:
Class of ‘79 Award
Algona Community School Foundation
PO Box 129
Algona, IA 50511
Nominations will be accepted through April 12th. A committee will make the selection and hand out the award in May. The winner receives a engraved plaque as well as a $200 prize.
The award is sponsored by the Algona High School Class of 1979 and administered by the Algona Community School Foundation.
