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November Parent and Family Update

Posted Date: 11/14/25 (09:06 AM)
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November Parent and Family Update

11/14/25

ADM Families,

I look forward to this time of year with the cooler weather, special traditions, and time with family. With Thanksgiving break only a few weeks away, I want to wish you all a great time with family and friends as you celebrate this holiday. Please read below to view a few updates and reminders for the month of November.
 

New High School Construction Update

Construction of the New ADM High School continues on schedule. Over the past month block walls are beginning to take form and this week large precast walls have started being set into place. It is exciting to see the new high school starting to take form! Use the following link to access updated and photos of the construction site: ADM New High School Project
Construction site with concrete structures, a crane, and workers under a clear sky.
Construction site with buildings under construction and a tall crane.
A construction site with buildings, a crane, and various materials under a blue sky.
Construction site with a crane, concrete walls, and a Bobcat excavator under a blue sky.
 
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Focus on Learning School Board Reports

Each month the ADM School Board receives a “Focus on Learning” report at the monthly School Board meeting. At the November Board Meeting, Assistant Superintendent Travis Wilkins provided an update about ADM’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Differentiated Accountability (IDEA-DA) plan and professional development. Use the following link to review the slide deck for more information: Focus on Learning - IDEA-DA
 
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ADM Department Wildly Important Goals

At the November Board meeting, ADM department directors shared their 2025-26 Wildly Important Goals (WIG) and actions/behaviors that they plan to implement throughout the school year to ultimately help them meet their goals. From daily student surveys about school lunch menu items to increased frequency of cleaning restrooms, departments are focused on using the 4DX process to improve practices and meet goals. More: Director WIGs

 
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ADM TouchPro Digital Archive

Families are reminded to check out ADM’s TouchPro Digital Archives, a digital collection of past high school yearbooks, academic award recipients, athletic and fine arts wall of fame recipients, alumni hall of fame recipients, digitized, class composites, and more! The Digital Archives can be accessed online at admschools.touchpros.com or in person at the interactive touch screen display located in the middle school commons.

 
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ADM Activities Website

Families are reminded to check out the ADM Activities website to access feature stories and photos about ADM activities, event scoreboards, ticket information, the activities calendar, Fine Arts and Athletic Booster Club information, information about ADM facilities, activity department information for families and students, and more! Take a look: www.admactivities.org

 
Have a great day!

Greg Dufoe
ADM Superintendent
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