Faith is a senior that is going places. Her confidence in her future is something to celebrate. Faith knows what she wants and is actively chasing it. Faith encourages her peers to have the same level of dedication to their futures and is a cheerleader of self-growth. Faith has been a true Wildcat throughout her time at AHS. Keep believing in yourself Faith!

It is hard to believe and wonder where the year has gone, but this will be the last weekly of the year. 

Graduation Inclement Weather Notification ~ 10am on Graduation Day 

• Rain makeup day is Monday @ 7pm 

• Gates will open at 5:30pm.

Dear Class of 2026,

As I type this (late Thursday night), we are officially celebrating your very last week as high school students! I know our entire Admin Team enjoyed seeing you take in your final moments celebrating as a great class the night before your final day as a Wildcat.  I am so incredibly proud of the way you have pushed through and finished this year strong. It has been an absolute privilege to be on this journey with you, watching you grow, learn, and lead our school.

We have so many fantastic activities planned for you this week to cap off your senior year. I want to encourage you to soak it all in, enjoy these final moments with your peers, and celebrate your hard work. Of course, the culmination of all this effort is right around the corner—I am already looking forward to graduation day Sunday. It is going to be an outstanding ceremony and a beautiful milestone for you and your families; I look forward to greeting everyone of you as you face the stands at Park Family Field at Wildcat Stadium.

As you prepare to cross that stage and step into your next chapter, I am so excited to see all the amazing things you will accomplish in the years ahead. You have so much potential, and I know you will make a positive mark on the world.

No matter where life takes you, never forget your roots and the community cheering you on. Remember: Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.

Have a wonderful final week, and I will see you at all the events we have this week and the graduation stage!  I could not be more proud to be your Principal!

Mr. Bourdage

Seniors, You received this via email Friday-- READ IT 

Happy last day, seniors!  

Just a few things before you leave...

Please continue to check your email next week. Your required Senior Survey will be sent on Wednesday, June 3rd. Remember - this is a graduation requirement and must be completed before you are able to walk on graduation day. We ask that you be honest with your feedback, as that's how we learn and grow. Please note: If you are a current Early College student (12th year) - please DO NOT complete the survey, as Mrs. Nugent will have a survey for you to complete next year. 

Don't forget to make your lunch choice for next Friday in the Google Survey! 

Check to see that you have your entire cap and gown unit for graduation. You will need your gown, cap, tassel and stole. Honor cords will be distributed on Senior Experience Day if you have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

The agenda for Senior Experience Day was sent earlier this morning. It's incredibly important that you attend and don't forget to wear RED!! It's a jam packed and super fun day! 

We will see you next Friday ~ have fun and be safe!

Mr. Bourdage and Mrs. H

Senior Experience Day --> June 5th

It is imperative that you all make it this day.  

• You get your graduation tickets following the graduation walk through

• Honor cords will be given out

Graduation Ticket Information:

Guests must have a ticket to enter the stadium. Students will be given 6 tickets on Friday during Senior Experience Day. If students need additional tickets, they need to ask their friends for extras, and if they aren’t successful, there will be a table at the stadium on Friday following the walkthrough with additional tickets. Please contact the Main Office (358-5200) for urgent ticket issues after Friday afternoon.  Please, tickets will only be given to students. 

It is imperative that your student attend June 5th for Senior Experience Day!

Graduation Elementary Walk-Throughs 

Mark your calendars and don't miss this opportunity.  Parents are welcome to join.

• Week of June 1st 

• It was so well received last year that you don't want to miss it

• It was so well received last year that you don't want to miss it

• Monday, June 1: Besser 10am & Ella White @ 1:30pm

• Tuesday, June 2: Immanuel Lutheran 10am & Lincoln @ 1pm

• Wednesday, June 3: Wilson 10am & All Saints 1:00pm

• Thursday, June 4:   Hinks 10am & Sanborn @ 1:30pm

SENIOR Graduation Parade

• June 5th at 6pm to begin the Senior Celebration 

• The route will begin at the AHS Student Parking lot-- Third to Campbell-- up Second Ave to Ripley and back to Third

• Great Event!  Do no miss it.

‼️Students taking a Dual Enrollment class next year must attend the Dual Enrollment orientation meeting in the Auditorium on June 2nd at 12:30. If you fail to attend, your dual enrollment course is at risk of being removed from your schedule.‼️

🎓🎓Seniors, if there is a class you are not passing and you need it to graduate, please reach out to your teacher and make a plan.🎓🎓

🏫🏫 Juniors, keep in mind as you make your summer plans that this is good time to visit colleges in which you might be interested.🏫🏫

🍎🍎Students who have failed an English or math class this year: Please don't forget to check your PSAT or SAT scores. You may be eligible for credit for a class you've failed. For the PSAT, this requires a 460 in English and/or a 510 in math. For the SAT, a 480 in English and/or a 530 in math is the required score. If you have questions, please see your counselor!🍎🍎

📃📃Final exams are approaching! Check your grades and see if there are things you can do to set yourself up for success going into finals. There may be missing homework or projects you can still turn in. Don't give up now!📃📃

Congratulations Class of 2026! 

                                     🧑‍🎓🗞️🧑‍🎓

KAPUT Meeting 6pm in the Wildcat Den -- June 1st 

Let's end strong and get a good showing to help with the end of the year activities:  Senior Celebration and planning for next year

A Note on Dress Code: Partnering for a Positive School Day

Parents and Guardians, I want to take a moment to ask for your partnership on a topic that requires our teamwork: our school dress code.

We completely understand that clothing styles change rapidly from year to year, and keeping up with current trends can be a challenge! However, our goal is to maintain a distraction-free, comfortable learning environment for everyone. Recently, we’ve had to have quite a few individual meetings regarding dress code, which we know can cause unnecessary stress for students and pull our focus away from where it belongs—on learning.

Because we want to respect our students, we handle dress code conversations privately and individually. The challenge with this approach is that we cannot always spot every single issue immediately. This sometimes leads to frustration and the familiar question of, "Well, what about so-and-so?" Please know our goal is always fairness, but policing outfits one-by-one is difficult to manage and puts our staff in a tough spot.

This is where we truly need your help. At the end of the day, success with this starts at home before our students arrive on campus. We are asking you to please do a quick check of your student's outfit before they walk out the door in the morning to ensure it aligns with our school guidelines which have been repeatedly been put in the Weekly.

I deeply appreciate your continued support and collaboration on this matter. By working together, we can keep the focus on academics, keep our students stress-free, and make our school days run smoothly.

Final Exam Update

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the end of the semester and have the last day of school determined, we want to share our upcoming Final Exam Schedule and attendance expectations to ensure a smooth finish to the school year for all students.  Thank you for your grace as we determine a good plan for all.

Exam Week Schedule:

• Wednesday, June 10th: Exams for Hours 1 & 2 (Shortened schedule for Hours 3-6)

• Thursday, June 11th: Exams for Hours 3 & 4 (Shortened schedule for Hours 1, 2, 5, & 6)

• Friday, June 12th: Exams for Hours 5 & 6 (Half day for students)

• Monday, June 15th: Regular attendance (Hours 1-6) and locker cleanouts (Half day for students)

Exam Attendance Policy: Attendance during Final Exam days is mandatory. If a student does not attend and/or take their exam, they will receive a failing grade for that exam.

Planned Absences: If you know in advance that your student will be absent on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (due to illness or a scheduled appointment), direct communication from a parent/guardian to the teacher is required to schedule a time to take the exam.

Illness: Exams missed due to excused absences must be made up by appointment outside of regular class time.  

The I (incomplete) Grade (Student Handbook) protocols are on a case-by-case basis and teacher regulated.  

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students finish the year strong!

Locker Clean Out ~ Thanks for your help!

We will conduct locker clean out on June 15th. This process should take less than 10 minutes. Custodians will have carts or bags available in the hallways that day.

• Locker cleanout by house by hour:

  • 1st D

  • 2nd E

  • 3rd F

Monday is an Early Release Schedule day.

Upcoming Events:

• 6/1/26 Elementary Graduation Walks begin - schedule will be posted

• 6/2/26 Dual Enrollment Orientation Meeting in the Auditorium 12:30pm

• 6/4/26 5-6pm in the Auditorium --- Fully Online Students

  • 6:30-7:30pm in the Audiorium --- Part Teme Online Students

• 6/5/26 Senior Experience Day, Senior Parade (6:00pm) & Senior Celebration

• 6/7/26 Graduation Class of 2026 @ 1:30 pm - Wildcat Stadium at Park Family Field

• 6/826 Graduation Class of 2026 Rain Date @ 7:00 pm - Wildcat Stadium at Park Family Field

• 6/10/26 Final Exam Day 1

• 6/11/26 Final Exam Day 2

• 6/12/26 Final Exam Day 3 -- 1/2 day for students

• 6/12/26 Deadline for Summer School

• 6/15/26 Last day for students  -- 1/2 day for students