One week until the 2025-26 school year kicks off! Don't miss the open houses scheduled for Thursday night!

#chargernation #lightitup
about 9 hours ago, AC/GC Schools
week_ahead
⚡️ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 ⚡️
This week's spotlight is Mrs. Snyder, AC Elementary and AC/GC JH instrumental music instructor.


𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴?
18 years


𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆
I live in Adair with my husband, David and our dog Finnigan.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱?
Pizza


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆/𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲?
Reading, taking walks, and watching the TV show "Friends" for the first time.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲?
"I owned every second that this world could give. I saw so many places, the things that I did. Yeah, with every broken bone, I swear I lived." - Lyrics to I Lived by OneRepublic


𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀?
Catching up on sleep, reading, walking Finnigan, watching tv, and sitting around our fire pit.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁?
Teaching my students how to play their instruments.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂?
I've been to England twice.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗖/𝗚𝗖 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁?
What sets AC/GC Schools apart is the staff, students, and families really are a family. We communicate, work together, and check in with each other to make sure everyone is succeeding to the best of their abilities.
6 days ago, AC/GC Schools
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The AC/GC Principals and Superintendent will be at the Guthrie Center Farmer's Market tomorrow morning from 9AM-11AM. Come say hi, grab some ice cream from Cafe on the Hill, and visit the other booths.

#chargernation #lightitup
10 days ago, AC/GC Schools
 meet_the_principals
AC/GC Schools is looking to fill the Assistant Girls Basketball Coaching position. Come join the Charger family and become a part of a great program!

Apply today at: https://ats5.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=8600041199&REPRESENTATIVE_COMPANY_ID=JA002719&COMPANY_ID=JA002638

#chargernation #lightitup
12 days ago, AC/GC Schools
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⚡️ REGISTRATION OPEN ⚡️

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. Register today following the instructions here: https://www.acgcschools.org/page/ac-registration

#chargernation #lightitup
13 days ago, AC/GC Schools
REGISTRATION
⚡️ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 ⚡️
This week's spotlight is Mr. Bolton, a government and history teacher at the AC/GC High School.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴?
36 years


𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆
My wife is Ann Bolton, currently a special education teacher at Guthrie Center Elementary. We have been married for 38 years and we have four grown children-Dania, Joe, Marcus, and Curtis...all graduates of Guthrie Center High School.
I have 7 grandchildren ranging in ages from 7 years old down to 7 months.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱?
Burger from Be-Bop's


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆/𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲?
Watching and following sports, entertaining grandchildren, traveling with my wife Ann and playing golf.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲?
"Don't point the finger, point the thumb"...in other words, don't reflect mistakes, bad habits, and blame on others...realize that it's you!


𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀?
Taking care of our yard, house, & pool, traveling with Ann to see kids and grandkids, and golf

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁?
Teaching


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂?
I am really into MUSIC TRIVIA...names of songs, artists, year it came out, members names and instruments played...and any other anecdotal information.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗖/𝗚𝗖 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁?
What sets AC/GC apart is the great students, great parents, great community support, and the school staff.
14 days ago, AC/GC Schools
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⚡️ AC/GC High School Interim Principal ⚡️

We'd like to congratulate Mr. Cody Matthewson on being appointed as the AC/GC High School interim Principal. Cody has been teaching and coaching at AC/GC for the past 7 years, but will take on a new role this year. For the full press release see: https://www.acgcschools.org/article/2337054.

#chargernation #lightitup
14 days ago, AC/GC Schools
cody_principal
Join our leadership team! AC/GC is seeking a skilled School Business Official to help drive our mission of expecting the best from every Charger, every day. This role oversees financial operations, budgeting, and strategic resource management to support our schools and community.

📅 Apply by: 08/08/2025
🔗 Learn more & apply: https://ats5.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=8600041111&REPRESENTATIVE_COMPANY_ID=JA002719&COMPANY_ID=JA002638

Be a part of shaping the future of AC/GC!

#chargernation #lightitup
20 days ago, AC/GC Schools
Bus official

⚡️Staff Spotlight ⚡️

This week's staff spotlight includes the announcement and introduction of our new GC Elementary secretary. Join us in welcoming Chelsea Pearey to the AC/GC family!

𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲
My husband Matt works for Guthrie County State Bank. We have three wonderful children Leighton (3), Ledger (2), and Landry (6 months) who keep us busy and bring so much joy to our lives. We also have a dog named Bella who’s very much part of the family!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝?
Anything pasta!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲/𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞?
Reading, golfing, and spending time with my family.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞?
"You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." - Winnie the Pooh

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬?
I have never had a summer break, but next year I’m looking forward to spending time with my kids and taking them to the pool and activities at the library.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?
Caring for my kids and family. Being a mom has taught me so much about patience, communication, and the importance of creating a positive, supportive environment. That passion naturally carries over into how I interact with others. I enjoy helping people feel valued, supported, and understood. Whether at home or in the workplace, I find a lot of purpose in building relationships and being someone others can count on.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮?
In college I had a pet hedgehog.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐂/𝐆𝐂 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭?
The close-knit, community feel, where everyone works together to support the students. It’s not just about test scores or curriculum it’s about helping each student grow in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.

25 days ago, Bethany McCool
staff_spotlight
DMACC released their Spring 2025 Dean's & President's list. AC/GC is proud to have several students named to both these lists! Congratulations to all!

⚡️ Dean's list: Must have completed a minimum of 6 credits & earned a 3.5-3.99 GPA for the semester.
⚡️ President's List: Must have completed a minimum of 6 credits & earned a 4.0 GPA for the semester.

#chargernation #lightitup
28 days ago, AC/GC Schools
dean's_list
president's list
The AC/GC Charger baseball team heads back to Woodbine tonight to compete in the District Semifinal game against Woodbine after a walk-off win against AHSTW last night. Game time begins at 7:00PM. Let's keep it going, Chargers!

📷 Mark Reno

#chargernation #lightitup
about 1 month ago, AC/GC Schools
baseball_july_8th
⚡️ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 ⚡️

This week's spotlight is Mrs. Hanner, a 2nd grade teacher at the GC Elementary.


𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴?
33 years


𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆
My husband, Joe, is retired from the Guthrie County Conservation board. He has his own consulting business, Hanner Outdoor Solutions. Our daughter, Alison, is Variety the Children's Charity Marketing and Public Relations director in Des Moines. Our son, Matt and his wife, Karie live in Sioux City. Matt works for the FDIC and Karie is a nurse. They are expecting our first grandchild in August.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱?
Almost anything shrimp!


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆/𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲?
Scrapbooking and reading.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲?
"At the end of the day, you put all the work in, and eventually it’ll pay off. It could be in a year, it could be in 30 years. Eventually, your hard work will pay off." ― Kevin Hart


𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀?
Reading, scrapbooking and thrifting.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁?
I'm passionate about finding out reading research and applying it to teach kids to read. I'm also passionate about scrapbooking and telling the stories of events in my life.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂?
I was a nanny in New York City one summer in college. I knew after that experience that city life was not for me and money doesn't buy happiness.


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗖/𝗚𝗖 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁?
What sets AC/GC apart is our drive for excellence, in our students and teachers. We also are unique in the comradery in our staff and support that we give each other. When teachers work together with parents it creates a team that works to help support each other so that students can have the best learning experience.
about 1 month ago, AC/GC Schools
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⚡️GAME DAY ⚡️

The AC/GC softball team heads into postseason play tonight against Martinsdale St. Mary's at MSTM. Play begins at 7:00PM. Leave it on the field, Chargers!

📷 Mark Reno

#chargernation #lightitup
about 1 month ago, AC/GC Schools
softball_july_7th
UPDATE: Start time will now by at 4:00PM. ⚡️GAME DAY ⚡️

Let's try this again - as has been the theme of this season, Mother Nature delayed the Chargers' first game of postseason play. They will head back to Woodbine tonight to take on AHSTW. Game time is set at 5:00PM. Let's do this, Chargers!

📷 Central Iowa Publishing

#chargernation #lightitup
about 1 month ago, AC/GC Schools
baseball_july_7th
Here is a look at the week ahead. Both baseball and softball teams begin postseason play tonight. Let's go, Chargers!

#chargernation #lightitiup
about 1 month ago, AC/GC Schools
week_ahead
⚡️ It's GAMEDAY! ⚡️

The AC/GC Charger Baseball team heads to Woodbine tonight to face off against AHSTW in their first game of postseason play. Game time is set for 5:00PM. Leave it all out on the field, Chargers!

📷 Central Iowa Publishing

#chargernation #lightitup
about 1 month ago, AC/GC Schools
baseball_july_5th
⚡️𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! ⚡️

Are you a visionary leader ready to inspire students, support teachers, and shape the future of education? AC/GC High School is now accepting applications for our next Principal!

Apply today!
https://ats5.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=8600040831&REPRESENTATIVE_COMPANY_ID=JA002719&COMPANY_ID=JA002638
about 2 months ago, AC/GC Schools
principal_position
The softball and baseball teams finish their regular season tonight at home in a varsity doubleheader against Van Meter. Baseball begins at 5:00pm and softball at 5:30PM.

📷 Central Iowa Publishing

#chargernation #lightitup
about 2 months ago, AC/GC Schools
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We received great feedback on our staff spotlights for new staff last year. We'll be continuing staff spotlights starting in July and continuing throughout the 2025-2026 school year. ⚡️ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 ⚡️ Mrs. Moreland is the instructional coach for the AC Elementary and AC/GC Junior High. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴? I just finished year 14. 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 My husband Cody works for Van Wall Equipment and farms. We have three children. Toby loves all things sports. Alice is the creative one, and Kamari is the energetic and fun one of the family. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱? Enchiladas 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆/𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲? I love to be on the water kayaking. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲? "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀? I spend summer running kids around to different events. I'll spend a lot of time outside having adventures on hiking trails or on the water. An iced latte is probably in my plans for each day. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁? I'm passionate about finding the unique abilities and interests of each student and helping them learn to love themselves and become good people. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂? Students might be surprised to find out that I spent a semester abroad in Australia. Unfortunately, I didn't pick up an Australian accent. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗖/𝗚𝗖 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁? What sets AC/GC Schools apart is our school culture, which can be described by one word - family. I have never seen so many adults who truly care for all their students and are willing to go above and beyond to make learning engaging and meaningful. We've worked with students to plan some fun school-wide events as well, so the partnership we have between the elementary and JH is truly unique. It's fun to see the varied age groups work together.
about 2 months ago, AC/GC Schools
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Congratulations to Noah Kading for being selected for the Iowa High School Golf Coaches Academic All-State team. #chargernation #lightitup
about 2 months ago, AC/GC Schools
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