Thursday
September 23, 2021
AHS NEWS…
Attention 10th & 11th Graders:
The PSAT will be held at AHS on Saturday, October 16th. Please check your email for details regarding registration information. The exam is free of charge, ALL students must register to take the exam by October 8th. See your counselor with any questions.
Class News, Honor Society News,
Clubs & Activities
A-Town’s Got Talent
A-Town’s Got Talent is back! Don’t miss out on being a part of this year’s show! Tryouts will take place after school in the library on October 1st. If you are interested, sign ups will be during all lunch periods outside near the picnic tables from now until October 1st. We look forward to seeing your talents.
Freshman Class Info
9th graders running for office are reminded that the speeches/election will take place on Thursday, 9/23 during homeroom. Please report to the 1st row in the auditorium if you are running for an office. Good luck to all running!
Sophomore Class Info
The next Class of 2024 meeting will be right after school on Monday, 9/27 in Room 410. Please check Google Classroom for meeting schedule & updates! Classroom Code: sareqxx
Junior Class Info
Class of 2023 next meeting will be Thursday 9/23 after school in room 414. The schedule is posted on Google Classroom.
Senior Class 
We do still have a few spots left, if interested, please see Ms. Folino in the main office.
Social Media Volunteer Opportunity
Mrs. Finnegan is looking for creative volunteers who are good at social media to help out in the library. Please stop in to see her if you are interested in hours.
Academic Team
If you are going to the Academic Team Tournament, please have your permission slip in by Friday (9/24) to Mrs. Finnegan or Mrs. Koharchik.
Volleyball Club
Volleyball Club interest meeting will be held Wednesday September 29 at 2:15 in annex room 506. No experience required. All are welcome. See Mrs Ricci if you have any questions.
Leo Club
The first meeting will be Wednesday, September 29th at 2:30pm in the Main Cafeteria.
Please pickup an application in the atrium and return to the Leo Club box in the atrium before the meeting or bring to the meeting
Nightingales & A-toners
Do you love music and singing? Come out for a Nightingales and A-toners meeting on Thursday, September 23 in the choir room. There are no auditions for either of these groups! See Ms. Wolff in the choir room with questions!
FFA
Are you interested in the FFA? There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, September 23 at 2:15 in the Ag Building. Learn about fall competitions, upcoming events and how to be involved! Join us afterward for the September Chapter Meeting at 4:30PM. Check out the FFA Classroom Page (code: qyoe5na) for more information. Please see Mr. Cruzan or Mrs. Emmons with any questions.
Art Club
Art club will Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s beginning 9/28 in W-3 , 2:15 to 4:15. Bring a friend and come and be creative. Everyone is welcome
History Honor Society
History Honor Society new member applications are being accepted from now until October 1st at midnight. All links can be found on the honor society website under the Activities tab on the AHS main website. Please read the bylaws and criteria for membership before you apply. See Ms. Peterson or Mrs. Appelmann for details.
English Honor Society
The National English Honor Society will be having a meeting on Thursday, 9/23 after school in room 204 for all current members. Voting for officers will take place. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Power or Mrs. Kays.
Art Honor Society
The National Art Honor Society is now accepting applications for membership. Applications are on the school website. You must be a junior or senior and are at least enrolled in your third art class. If you have any questions please see Mr. Nicklas in W3. Turn information into the office by September 28th.
National Honor Society
Attention all Juniors and Seniors interested in applying for the National Honor Society. Applications are available in the main office and are due by Monday, September 27th by the end of the school day.
Applications can be submitted to Mrs. Bills in Guidance or Mrs. Bah in Room 212.
Please reach out to Mrs. Bills or Mrs. Bah if you have any questions.
Spanish Honor Society
- Seniors, we are still in need of officers for this year. The deadline has been extended to Friday, September 24. Please submit your videos to Sra. K.
- All members - please make sure that you have joined our 2021-2022 Google Classroom. See Sra. Z. in 508 for the code.
- We have an immediate need for Spanish tutors. Please see Sra. K. if you are interested.
Italian Honor Society
Italian Honor Society applications are online and due September 24.
Athletic News
Winter Sports registration is now OPEN. The DEADLINE for Ice Hockey is Nov 1st, and Nov 12th for the remaining winter sports. Please visit the AHS Athletics website for more information.
Baseball
Attention all baseball players. The date has changed for the meeting for anyone interested in coming out for the team. The meeting will be Friday, September 24 during homeroom in the new gym. Please see Coach Nice with any questions.
Guidance Corner
Attention all Juniors and Seniors:
This October will be “Virtual College Visit Month". Over 50 colleges will be holding virtual meetings with our students. You can sign up on Naviance. Please contact Mr. Sauer with any questions.
October 1st – University of Rhode Island (9:00-9:30), St. Peter’s University (11:00-11:30) & Gettysburg College (12:30-1:00)
October 4th – University of Alabama (7:30-8:00), Montclair State University (9:00-9:30), Rutgers University (2:00-2:30)
October 5th – Boston University (7:30-8:00), Clemson University (11:00-11:30) and High Point University (12:30-1:00)
October 6t h – Arcadia University (9:00-9:30), University of Miami (11:00-11:30) & Fairleigh Dickinson University (1:30-2:00)
October 7th – Kean University (7:30-8:00), Ramapo College of New Jersey (9:00-9:30) & American University (12:30-1:00)
October 8th – Lynn University (7:30-8:00), St. John's University (11:00-11:30) & Brookdale Community College (12:30-1:00)
October 12th – New York University “NYU” (9:00-9:30), Temple University (11:00-11:30) & Rider University (2:00-2:30)
October 13th – Lafayette College (7:30-8:00), University of Delaware (12:30-1:00) & Penn State University (2:00-2:30)
October 14th – West Virginia University (9:00-9:30), Mercer County Community College (11:00-11:30) & Villanova University (12:30-1:00)
October 15th – New Jersey Institute of Technology “NJIT” (7:30-8:00), University of Tampa (9:00-9:30) & Georgian Court University (11:00-11:30)
October 18th – Bucknell University (7:30-8:00), The University of Scranton (12:30-1:00) & Fordham University (2:00-2:30)
October 19th – Salve Regina University (9:00-9:30), Arizona State University (11:00-11:30) & Muhlenberg College (12:30-1:00)
October 20th – Northeastern University (7:30-8:00), University of Pittsburgh (9:00-9:30) & Johnson & Wales University (2:00-2:30)
October 21st – Salisbury University (7:30-8:00), William Patterson University (11:00-11:30) & Drexel University (12:30-1:00)
October 22nd – Pace University (9:00-9:30), Seton Hall University (11:00-11:30) & Kutztown University (12:30-1:00)
October 25th- Stevens Institute of Technology (9:00-9:30), Stockton University (2:00-2:30)
October 26th – Catholic University of America (7:30-8:00) & Centenary University (11:00-11:30) & Rowan University (12:30-1:00)
October 27th – University of South Florida (9:00-9:30), University of Tennessee (11:00-11:30) & Towson University (2:00-2:30)
October 28th – University of South Carolina (7:30 am), Christopher Newport University (9:00-9:30) & Delaware State University (12:30-1:30)
October 29th – The College of New Jersey (7:30-8:00), Monmouth University (11:00-11:30) & University of Connecticut (12:30-1:00)
Other News & Opportunities
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