ITEMS FOR THE WEEK:
- AHS Yearbook Culver's Butterburger Night
- October 16 from 4pm-6pm
- Key Club All You Can Eat McDonald's Hotcake and Sausage Dinner
- November 28 from 5pm-7pm
- Chisholm Street Location
- Online Yearbook Orders HERE
- Early College Informational Meeting for 10th Graders
- October 18 at 7pm in the Auditorium
- ASVAB Test:
- November 8 at 8:00am at AHS.
- Sign up by Monday, November 5th in F-House Office
- November 8 at 8:00am at AHS.
- Picture retakes re-scheduled for October 23
- AHS Talent Show:
- Auditions will be Wednesday October 17th after school in the auditorium. Please get an audition form from the main office or from Mrs. Poli's room E-112. Prizes will be awarded!
- Student matinee performance will be Thursday Oct. 25th during 5th hour. Tickets will be on sale the 23rd, 24th and 25th; Must have a pass from your 5th Hour teacher to purchase a ticket.
- Any students interested in participating in the FIRST Robotics Off-Season Event should sign up in D111. We will have Early Fall Robotics Registration until Oct 6th and 2019 Robotics Registration will start October 26th. FIRST Robotics is more than just robots. Business teams, media teams, and public’s speakers are also needed.
- VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award
- Due October 31
- Application here (also available in the Main Office)
- Sign-Ups for Freshman, JV, and Varsity Basketball are in the Main Office.
FROM THE COLLEGE ADVISER
- Tues & Weds Oct. 16-17: FSAID and FAFSA Labs
- 2nd hour: Seniors A-G
- 3rd hour: Seniors H-O
- 5th hour: Seniors P-Z
- Don’t miss out on the free money you can earn by filling out the FAFSA!! Even if you’re not sure if college is right for you, it’s better to fill it out now than scrambling to fill it out later, when most of that money is gone!
- If you want to get ahead of the game, follow the steps to make an FSAID at http://fsaid.ed.gov
- Wednesday Oct. 17: Wayne State University will be here at 1:45 pm (6th hour). If you would like to attend, send Ms. Timmreck an e-mail or sign-up in the media center by TUESDAY.
- College Visits This Week:
- Monday Oct. 15: Lake Superior State University will be here at 12:30 pm (beginning of 5th hour). If you would like to attend, send Ms. Timmreck an e-mail, or sign-up in the media center.
- Thursday Oct. 18: Ms. Timmreck will be gone for training in Mount Pleasant but she will be available through e-mail for any questions you might have!
- Friday Oct 19: Alma College will be here at 8 am (1st hour). If you would like to attend, send Ms. Timmreck an e-mail or sign-up in the media center.
- Seniors: Please let me know if you have applied to a college. The State of Michigan tracks our data and it is a big part of my job! I have free chargers and candy!
- Lastly, if you would like to attend a campus trip to Central Michigan University, we will be taking a bus on Wednesday October 24th. The trip will include a free lunch in the dining hall. If you would like to sign up, see Ms. Timmreck in the media center for a permission slip. Deadline to turn permission slips in is TUESDAY October 16th.
- The college application and financial process can be challenging. If you need help, schedule an appointment with Ms Timmreck here
NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH:
Check out this Cyberbullying Prevention Safety Tip video for the definition of cyberbullying and tips to help keep your school safe.
A recent study found that childhood bullying has long-term mental health consequences. Four in 10 of those surveyed "who were bullied as children have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, and 44% of them blame their childhood bullying experiences for their conditions".
SCHOLARSHIPS:
- Credit Union ONE Scholarship
- Click here to apply (goes live on Sept 4)
- Alpena Exchange Club's Stanley C Beck Youth of the Year Scholarship
- Scholarship is worth $1,000 for any AHS Student
- Must complete an application form and write an essay of this year's theme "How Am I A Catalyst In My Community"
- Must be submitted to Mr. Berriman by February 4, 2019
- Forms are available in the Main Office
- VFW Voice of Democracy
- Due October 31, 2018
- Application Here
- Financial Aid Finder Website (recommend signing up for the electronic newsletter)
- MI Student Aid Facebook Page
- Master Scholarship Information
SENIOR INFORMATION
- Yearbook Info:
- Senior Pictures are due to Yearbook by October 29
- Senior Baby Pictures due to Yearbook by November 5; $4 each and you can submit up to 3
- Senior Quotes Due October 29 (form available in main office) See Mrs. Gehrke (E206) if you have any information
- Senior Calendar
- Jostens Senior Meeting on October 19 at 9:00am
ATHLETICS THIS WEEK:
- Monday (10/15)
- Varsity Soccer at Petoskey MHSAA District Quarters 6:00pm
- Tuesday (10/16)
- Cross Country at BNC Finals (Dismiss at 12:15pm; Begin at 4:00pm)
- GOING FOR CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!! GO GET IT!!!!
- Wednesday (10/17)
- Volleyball at TC West (Dismiss at 1:30pm; Games at 5:30pm and 7:00pm)
- Soccer District Semi Finals at 6:00pm
- Thursday (10/18)
- Freshman Football at Chelsea
- Friday (10/19)
- JV Football vs Chelsea (4:00pm)
- Varsity Football vs Chelsea (7:00pm) *Senior Night*
- Saturday (10/20)
- Cross Country at Northern Michigan Championships (Depart at 8am)
- Varsity Soccer District Finals 12:00pm