Attention Students: The Black Student Union will be holding its next meeting on Wednesday, September 18 in Mrs. Stephen’s room, A229 right after school at 2:50 p.m. The Black Student Union is a club that was organized and started by students in 2020 to bring AAHS minority and African American students together as a group. The club’s mission is to increase acceptance of those who are diverse in the school, celebrate history, culture, and inclusion while educating and giving back to the school and community in a positive way. If this sounds like something that you’d be interested in, please consider joining the Black Student Union in A229 next Wednesday. New members are always welcome!
Attention Juniors: Are you planning on attending college or a trade school after your senior year? If so, there is a scholarship opportunity for you NOW! Please stop by the Guidance office literature rack to pick up a Preliminary Scholarship Application for the Bud Lutty Scholarship Competition and send it in before the December 31, 2024 deadline.
Attention Students: The GSA (Hearts for Love) club is a safe space for those who need it, and we are planning on hosting our first official meeting on Thursday, September 19 . We will be discussing back-to-school issues and some solutions for the LGBTQ+ community, among other things. The google classroom code is: grprz3b
Students who would like to join the Friends of Rachel Club for the 2024-2025 school year, should take out a pencil to write the Google Classroom Code. The code is: mdamlbd. Our first meeting will be September 30 during 1st period in the auditorium. More information is available on the Friends of Rachel Google Classroom. Once again, the code to join is mdamlbd. This information will also be posted on the library’s main door. See Mrs. Lucas in the library if you have any questions.
Attention Seniors: Undecided about where to attend college? This week is a busy week for college visits. Please plan to stop by the visiting universities’ table between our 2 cafeterias to find out more information about their programs and campus life. Today will be Messiah University, Tuesday is Penn Highlands, Thursday is Penn State Altoona, and we will finish up the week with a visit from Saint Francis.
Seniors: You must raise money if you want to have an AfterGlo this year. This is your first opportunity to help out. The Claysburg Pizza fundraiser is now underway. If you sell $250 worth of Claysburg Pizzas, Strombolis, Cinnamon Rolls, Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks, and/or Handmade Pretzels, you will earn 1 Free Ticket to your AfterGlo. If you sell $400 worth of products, you will earn 2 Free Tickets. Please stop by Mrs. Irwin’s classroom – Room A334 to pick up the 2 forms or check out the email Mrs. Irwin sent to you with the forms attached. All order forms and money are due Friday, September 27.
Attention students: Do you want to be part of an exciting new club at AAHS? Look no further than the AAHS Pickleball Club. Instructed by Mrs. Sipes, you’ll learn the fundamentals of the fastest growing sport around in a fun environment. Join our BAND (app) and come check out the first practice on September 17 in the field house. Serve. Smash. Repeat! Join the fun!
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test will be given at Altoona Area High School on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 and will cost $20. It is an important first step on the road to college. We recommend that juniors who are considering pursuing a four- year degree after high school sign up. We do not offer the exam to sophomores. ACA students signing up will be expected to test at Altoona Area High School. The test provides students with practice and insight into testing strategies, plus invaluable information for educational and career planning. In addition, the selection index given with the individual results qualifies academically superior students for scholarships and awards.
Registration ends September 23 through Total Registration https://user.totalregistration.net/PSAT/390055.
The exam is open to the first 100 juniors who apply. After September 23 at 5:00 p.m., a $5.00 late fee will be charged. Late registrations end on September 23 at 7:00 p.m.
