Financial Aid Night will be taking place on Thursday, September 19, at 6 p.m. in the AAHS Auditorium. Junior and senior parents and students are invited to attend to gain valuable information on the financial aid process. Our PHEAA representative will be providing an understanding of the financial decisions students and families need to make concerning higher education. Topics to be discussed include higher education costs, tools and resources, types of financial aid available, and how to apply for financial aid. The presentation will last about an hour with time for questions and answers after. We hope to see you there!

Attention Perspective Junior Academy of Science Club Members: Forms and dues are due to Mr. Borst in B228 today. If you have not turned these items in yet, see Mr. Borst today to make arrangements. The club roster will be finalized this Friday, so this week is the last chance to join for the year. Think Science!

There is no Astronomy Club meeting this week, but that doesn’t mean the club isn’t making headlines. After nearly 100 students voted at last week’s meeting, the results are in! Your Astronomy Club officers are:

Mayor: Ava Cabell (MLTV: pronounced CAB-el)
Secretary: Reyna Ospina (MLTV: pronounced RAY-na o-SPEE-na)
Treasurer: Noah Hoenstine (MLTV: pronounced HO-en-stine)
Vice President: Brenna Tupone (MLTV: pronounced TOO-pone)
And your President for 2024-2025 is…Andrea Slusser!

Thanks to everyone who ran. Even though there is no meeting this week, don’t forget to turn your permissions slips and $5.00 in to Mr. Krug for our Haunted Fort Roberdeau planning trip the following week.

Attention anyone interested in 10th, 11th & 12th grade boys basketball: There will be an open gym for anyone in 10th, 11th and 12th grade who is interested in trying out for boys basketball this season tonight at the Fieldhouse from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. This is not a tryout. If you are participating in a Fall sport, you are not permitted to participate.

FBLA members are reminded of the meeting this Thursday, September 19 in room B130. Please bring your membership application and field trip forms to the meeting. Any student wanting to join the club must turn in an application by this Thursday. See Mrs. Vanish with any questions.

Attention Students: The Black Student Union will be holding its next meeting today 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. 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 this 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

Attention Seniors: Undecided about where to attend college? Please plan to stop by the table between our 2 cafeterias to find out more information about two local colleges and campus life. Penn State Altoona will be here Thursday and we will finish up the week with a visit from Saint Francis on Friday.

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.