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.

I reached out to these seniors to help me produce the Student Announcements and the TV slide show that also advertise all the great happenings at AHS.  I sent out the request to about six of our top students and everyone of them emailed me back within 15 minutes that they would gladly assist me.  It is a busy and never ending task and really shares student voice at AHS.  I am so proud of all students and the culture that we are building where students are willing to volunteer and be willing to be part of a bigger cause while giving back!  I am one proud and lucky Principal.  Thanks Announcement team as you work behind the scenes anonymously to make a difference in your school community. 

Senior Planning Team 

Senior Planning Team applications are available in the Main Office and are due to Mrs. Haugerud on Friday, September 20th. 

Seniors -  please consider joining and be a part of the decision making for your senior class! 

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fastfood deliveries to campus

• Secure Campus Enhancements ~ We can't have deliveries, please discuss it with your students

• From the Student/Parent Handbook:

DELIVERIES

Non-school related personal deliveries for students from commercial businesses such as flower shops, fast food, and bakeries are strongly discouraged. All such deliveries are kept at the Main Office and not given to the student until the conclusion of the school day.         

Dress Code ~ Parents, We Need Your Help!

• The letter attached was the message that we have used for a few years to help when we start school and in the spring as the weather gets warm again.

• Admin found great support in reaching out to parents focusing on personal perspective "as to what they believe to be acceptable dress in school."

• As we started out with warm weather and this past week was extremely warm, it is a great opportunity to discuss the letter and dress code with your student.  Please take time this weekend to review our letter and determine what you see as "appropriate for school" and what you can do to help support the "dress that is geared toward what students should wear in the workforce."

• We do have clothing that students can access in the AHS Clothing Closet located in E House; students are sent there when necessary.  In no way do we want any student to feel humiliated or uncomfortable; students are also welcome to call home for a change of clothes.

• Principals/Dean will be calling home when necessary and hope to find support at home.  We look forward to teaming up to make the school dress code a collaborative effort.

Chromebook Insurance Update

Starting in the 2024-25 school year, APS now offers Chromebook Accidental Damage Insurance on an annual basis. It will run yearly from time of purchase until June 30th of the school year.

Open enrollment for Chromebook insurance is from July 1st to September 30th each school year. After the open enrollment period, insurance purchases may require a device inspection before protection starts.

If you had 'legacy insurance' (which is any Chromebook insurance purchased before July 1st, 2024) and have used both of the legacy insurance 'claims' - you have no current protection. This is a perfect opportunity for you to start protecting your student's device again. We will honor all remaining claims on legacy insurance.

Please see the attached PDF to read more about the insurance policy.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VMpkXHElnKQy9dshB7l32AZAtEiwyKC1/view?usp=sharing

Tornado, lockdown, & fire Drills  

always be prepared

 TEACHERS AND OFFICE STAFF WILL REVIEW IN ALL CLASSES

• Notify students in classroom to line up accordingly. Teacher first does a hallway safety check before leading the students to the nearest safe area.

• Follow the evacuation procedures.

• Reassemble students at the designated area outside.

• Await further instructions from the principal/administrator.

• Re-occupy the building when an "All Clear" is announced.

Anyone witnessing the fire WILL CALL 9-1-1, identify the name and address of the school, describe the emergency, and indicate that the school is being evacuated. Direct staff is to remain on the phone to provide updates, location within the building of the fire, and additional information. 

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

Homecoming is fast approaching.  The Class Advisors will be reaching via email and through Announcements, so continue to watch for the class sponsor information.  As a class team, you will choose your themes and prep for spirit week leading Homecoming.  AHS Leadership Class will be getting informaiton out on all the events as well.  

~ Check your email frequently in the upcoming days for further instructions.  

~ Powderpuff events Sept 29th

~ Homecoming Hall of Fame week is September 30th - October 5th

~ Homecoming Assembly, Parade, Northland Area Federal Credit Union Tailgate and Hall of Fame, and the Football game on Oct 4th

~ Homecoming Dance: October 5th

Upcoming Events:

• 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