Do you LOVE good food? AHS Junior, Senora, is determined to bring inspiration into the library by advocating for the purchase of cookbooks such as, The SalviSoul Cookbook: Salvadoran Recipes and the Women Who Preserve Them and Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Treats and Sweets inspired by My Corner Store. Find her selections on the shelves!

Whenever new tech comes to the library, we have to test it! Does it work? How does it compare to past technology? How will we show other people how to use it?
These new phone tripods have a Bluetooth option for remote capture. We're testing the new document cameras next!

Our Makerspace is a great place for students AND staff to work on their video editing skills. We're not winning any awards, but sometimes librarians get a chance to dabble in video editing. Check out this quick recap of the AHS Visual Arts Classic Team going to state!

Physics class took on mousetrap car races and Isaac decided to print his own custom wheel using one of our 3D Printers - a Prusa MK4!

We hope he wins!

Students from Mr. Bean's 21st Century Communication course create their own CNN 10 news report using the Do Ink iPad app in the Makerspace Green Screen Room.

Students from Mr. Hursh's Sociology course record their thoughts on three of the four sociological perspectives, Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism, and Sociological Imagination.

Student Bella Roman used the Procreate app on a library iPad to design a shirt for the annual Book Across The Bay design contest. Her design won the contest!

On-Boarding and Alt. Ed. teacher, Ms. Cat, interviews Math teacher, Mr. Goyke, about Sense of Belonging as part of a project for her Masters degree in School Supervision and Administrative Leadership.

Student Library Assistant Natalie puts the finishing touches on a custom window decal she designed for the Vaughn Public Library's new temporary location on Beaser and 6th Street. 

Makerspace Tech & Design students design label stickers for Mrs. McFarlane's classroom and kitchen cupboards.

Principal Trettin and student Dorian use the library Makerspace and Do Ink green screen app to cover the celebratory news of AHS Lake Effect Show Choir.  

Band teacher, Mr. Schrang, checked out the the library's set of stage lights for the Winterfest '25 Talent Show. 

There's a bit of a learning curve to them, but we'll figure it out!

Deep dive into your skill sets by asking Sheva to be your personal project manager! Sheva loves giving advice, especially in regards to creative ventures. Student Jill, also known as Jilly-Bo-Billy, is building an artist portfolio and additional media with Sheva's guidance.

ELA Teacher/ in-house 3D Printer guru, Mr. Bean and Library Assistant, Mrs. Tomlinson hosted a day of 3D printing in the library. There were six 3D printers humming along making a variety of prints chosen by students. 

Student Nyx advocated for the installation of the free 3D modeling program Blender and attempted to teach library staff how to navigate it.

This is no ordinary gecko. 

Ask Mrs. Tomlinson or Mr. Bean why this gecko is extraordinary.

Student Council, Makerspace Tech & Design students, and other student leaders set up the sound, stage lighting and decorations for the 2024 Homecoming Dance. All the equipment came from the band department, library and staff!

Our Student Technical Assistant helps troubleshoot, maintain and repair Library and Makerspace technology in exchange for .5 credits. 

Awaynah Powless, AHS '24, made a unique project for her Makerspace Tech & Design final. She used Procreate to make 20 custom designs as well as a cover and intro page for a coloring book, "Ojibwe Florals".  The book was then published through Barnes & Noble and purchased by staff and community!

AHS has many Ojibwe students who make beadwork for their regalia and with their help the library has purchased  beading supplies for the Makerspace! Here is an example of Sheva's very first lanyard made under Marcus R.'s guidance.

Mrs. Burke's estudiantes de Espanol create puppet shows with narration in Spanish. Click here to watch "Los Tres Cabritos Gruff" by Oleana J. 

Guest speaker and motion-picture gaffer, Tianse Abeles-Allison, talks with AHS English classes about his career in the film industry. 

Mrs. Naas' Veterinary Science class makes custom illustrations showing their favorite dog breeds. The illustrations are then printed on coffee mugs. 

Sheva commissioned a large hanging mobile for the library from Mr. Vittone's Welding & Fabrication class.
Project in progress!
Hint: there will be leaves!

Physical Science teacher, Mrs. Freirmood requests a 3D printed rotator for her quail eggs hatching operation!
Happy hatching lil dudes!

Students learn how to transfer paper and pencil drawing to graphic design and animation programs, Procreate and Procreate Dream. 

Physical Education and Math teachers get together in the library to edit Friday morning SDA staff basketball videos. Check out their channel here!

Students meet twice weekly to play Baaga'adowewin (traditional Ojibwe lacrosse) at the high school and middle school. Students use the library Cricut machines to make stickers for their friends and mentors.

Student Library Assistants, otherwise known as a "Library Page," helps shelve books and assists in day-to-day library activities in exchange for .5 credits.

Students use the library sewing machine to work on projects such as ribbon skirts, jingle dresses and keychains.

Students are able to check out and request vocal music books, such as "The First Book Tenor Solos" in order to prepare for yearly Solo & Ensemble competitions.

The Dungeon and Dragons "Player's Handbook" and other related gaming titles await the AHS after-school gaming club. These world-building books support the students as they embark on quests together!