(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board has approved the addition of bowling to the district’s athletic offerings beginning with the 2026–27 school year.
Activities Director Andy Mitchell told board members during Wednesday evening’s meeting that the idea was sparked by student interest.
Atlantic is currently one of only two schools in the Hawkeye 10 Conference without a bowling program.
Mitchell said that, cost-wise, bowling is very minimal.
Bowling is classified as a winter sport.
In other action, the board approved the 2026-27 Hawkeye 10 Athletic Conference changes….
The board also approved the following action items:
-Board Policy 501.09 Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy review, second reading
-Set Public Hearing Date for FY27 Budget hearing #2 for April 22
-The Graduating Class
-FY27 Iowa Western Community College Educational Services Agreement
-High School Camera Bid
-FY27 Trash Bids
-FY27 Bread Bids
-FY27 Milk Bids
-FY27 Science Curriculum Quote & Recommendation
Resignations/Retirements
– Bryce Casey, Middle School Girls Wrestling Coach
Recommendation to Hire
-Macy Adamson, 2nd Grade teacher 2026-27 school year
-. Brett Johnson, Summer 2026 mowing
-. Mandi Brauer, Homebound Instructor
– Summer 2026 Volunteer Baseball Coaches
-Ashley Young, Summer 2026 Middle School Softball Coach
-. Director of Transportation, Connor Galecki
Action on the FY27 Special Education 28E Agreement and the FY27 Budget Recommendation was tabled.
