Contributor: Citizenship- Recognize the importance of their role in our connected world; Involvement- Willing to actively engage to make a positive difference; Community Oriented- Able to balance self-interest with the needs of society.

The three team members agreed to be in the photo as the representatives for the entire team that has worked all summer to make AHS outstanding for our staff and students as they return tomorrow.  We cannot be more proud of the work they have done, and we want to recognize all of them for their work!

WELCOME AHS FAMILIES

Dear AHS Families,

It’s hard to believe that school starts on Monday, and we are incredibly excited to welcome your students back! Our staff is eagerly looking forward to a fantastic school year filled with success and opportunities for every student at AHS.

Each Sunday at 5 p.m., I will send out the Weekly Update to keep you informed. We hope you'll take the time to review this information with your student(s). While this initial update may be longer, future updates will be kept concise, focusing on essential details and safety information, including OK2SAY.

You can always revisit previous updates by navigating the dates at the top of the page. We appreciate your support and look forward to a wonderful school year together.

Go Cats!

Romeo Bourdge, John Caplis, & Mike Buchinger, Principals

Joyce McCoy
Director of CTE

Ron Worth
CTE Assistant

Eric Mitchell
Dean of Student Supports

Jon Studley

Athletic Director, Interim

Student Entry in the Morning ~ These are the only doors unlocked 

• The Large Commons between D & E

• The Alumni Hall of Fame Door ~ nearest the Wildcat Den

• The Doors under the Wildcat

• The Main Office Entrance

• With the new Keyless  Entry for staff, E and F houses are secure entry points and will NOT be unlocked for students to enter

These entries allow staff to ensure that there is an adult staff member at every entry point to greet students in the morning.

At the end of the day, AHS Staff will be outside to ensure that the buses do not leave before we ensure all students are OK and on a bus.

National Merit Scholarship

The National Merit Scholarship PSAT/NMSQT is tentatively scheduled for October 29th. Students who perform well on this test may be eligible for excellent scholarships! Please encourage your student (9th -11th grade) to sign up for the test using the link below:

PSAT/NMSQT October 29th 2024 - Google Form Sign Up

Parentvue & studentvue

Students

• Access your schedule and grades.

• You can visit the website below or download the StudentVUE App on a mobile devices.

• All students that were enrolled in APS last school year should have a StudentVUE account.  If you forgot your password, visit the website and click "forgot password."

• New to APS students can get their activation code at open house.

Parents:

• Please log into your ParentVUE Account (all information will be available Monday morning in ParentVUE) to make sure your phone number, address, and emergency contact information are correct.

• You can visit ParentVUE by clicking the link below, downloading the app on a mobile device (ParentVUE) or going to the alpenaschools.com

• Did you know you can submit your child's absence using the ParentVUE app?  This is the most efficient way to let the school know your child will be absent.

• Link for Parentvue & Studentvue

A New Way for Students to Sign in at AHS. 

We have upgraded the way students sign in/out here at AHS. Any students that arrive late or leave the building early, will need to stop in the Attendance Office and use our Chrome book to sign in/out.

Students will fill in their name, if they are arriving or leaving, and a reason. Our system automatically makes note of the date and time. This makes signing in quick and simple, not to mention it’s completely confidential.

Parking Passes ~ all students must have one

• They are free BEFORE September 6th and after that date ~ they are $20

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! Over the weekend, classes have continued to be balanced to ensure that students are put in the best scenario for learning.  If you have an issue with your schedule you should send a class change request via this form: Class Change Form  (Changes are only possible the first week of the semester.)  If you are waiting for a class change, you must continue to attend the current class until/if the change is approved. If you have an open hour or duplicated hours, during that hour, please come down to E house to resolve the issue.  Mr. Buchinger gives more details on changes below.

The E House Office break down is: Office Assistant: Mrs. Ayers, Counselors:    Mrs. Studley last names =  A-E,                             Ms. Riedlinger = F-L, Mrs. Linton = M-R, and Mrs. Miller = S-Z

You can make an appointment to see us at any time after the first week using this link:  Counselor Appointment Form

We hope your first week is awesome!  WE are confident you will have a great year.  Let us know how we can help!

Upcoming Events:

• 8/26/24 First Day for Students

• 8/30/24 - 9/2/24 No School ~ Labor Day

• 9/10/24 Picture Day

• 9/11/24 Senior Parent Meeting 5:30-6:30 pm ~ Auditorium

• 9/17/24 Nathan Harmon Assembly for 9th - 11th grades

• 9/18/24 Community Forum - Internet Safety - with APD & MSP - 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Auditorium 

• 9/20/24 Freshman Bash - 3:00 - 7:30 pm

• 9/30/24-10/4/24 Homecoming Week

• 10/1/24 College Night 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the AHS Gym

• 10/5/24 Homecoming Dance @ 8:30 pm

• 10/10/24 Special Senior Event

• 10/22/24 Picture Retake Day 

• 10/25/24 1/2 Day - AM Students

• 1029/24 PSAT/NMSQT Testing date for students normally in 10th & 11th  

• 10/30/24 1/2 Day - AM Students/PM Records Day - Evening Conferences

• 10/31/24 No School - AM Conferences

• 11/1/24 Senior Pictures & Senior Quotes Due to Yearbook

• 11/15/24 No School - Fall Family Day