April 19, 2020 | Volume 23, Issue 34
Important Announcements
ONLINE LEARNING

ACCHS Parents and Students,
As we enter our 6th week of online learning, it is imperative that students
are actively and consistently keeping up with class meetings, homework,
tests and quizzes, and deadlines. Parents, take a moment to check in
on what your student is working on and learning. Ask questions.

Students, log in every day to get your assignments.
Participate in Zoom class meetings and adhere to classwork deadlines.
We want our students to achieve!

We thank all of our families for their support as we complete our school
year in a virtual format. While not ideal, our goal is to provide the
same quality Catholic education...whether in school or at home.
Once a Viking, always a Viking!
Dear Class of 2020, 
Hello! We hope you all are doing well amidst this time of uncertainty.
Your Senior Student Council would like to invite you to join together as a
class to spread some positivity. We are offering a space to share some thoughts or memories. You may write or illustrate a favorite memory at
ACCHS, share something you miss about daily life at Viking Nation, or simply some words of positivity. You may submit writings, pictures, videos, or illustrations. Feel free to get creative! These submissions will be compiled into a presentation by members of our student council that will be shared with all of us. Please send all submissions to  amotley@acchs.info  by Friday, May 1.

Thank you and stay safe!
Class of 2020 Student Council
2020 Senior Prom
The ACCHS 2020 Senior Prom will not be held on May 9 as
originally scheduled. We thank you for your patience and
understanding as our administrative team works to make the best possible decisions regarding the traditional end-of-year activities. 
Strive Virtual College Exploration
Monday, April 20 - Friday, May 8, 2020

  • 300+ colleges from 44 states and 10 countries
  • 96 sessions over 4 days
  • Day and evening options
  • Panel presentations on a range of topics for juniors and underclassmen
  • Free and open to students nationwide
  • Hear from Admissions Officers
  • Gain Important College Knowledge
  • Panel presentations: April 20-23
  • Individual college info sessions: April 27-May 8

Students should register for  each panel  that they want to attend. Once they register, they’ll receive a confirmation email with their unique link to join the Zoom webinar. Students will also receive a barcode, but the barcode is not necessary for this virtual event. When students register, they are sharing their registration information only with colleges presenting on that particular panel. StriveScan  does not  sell or share personally identifiable student information with any other third parties.
College Board SAT Testing Update

College Board will not be able to administer the SAT® and SAT Subject Tests™ as planned on June 6, 2020. If it’s safe from a public health standpoint, we'll provide weekend SAT administrations every month through the
end of the calendar year, beginning in August. This includes a new administration in September and the previously scheduled tests on
August 29, October 3, November 7, and December 5.

Students will be able to register for these administrations beginning in May. Eligible students will be able to take the exam with a fee waiver.
Students who were registered for June and those in the high school
class of 2021 who don't have SAT scores, will have early access to
registration for the August, September, and October administrations.

In the unlikely event that schools don't reopen this fall, the College Board
will provide a digital SAT for home use, much like the digital exams
being provided for for three million Advanced Placement® students
this spring. At-home SAT testing will be simple; secure and fair;
accessible to all; and valid for use in college admissions.
PHEAA Financial Aid Webinar for Students and Parents

The first webinar scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 6-7pm has reached capacity in how many people can register and participate.
To accommodate those that were unable to register, PHEAA will
offer the same live webinar on April 30, 6-7pm. Participants
are only permitted to register for one of the webinars. A recorded
version of the webinar will also be available after the first event.

Representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Agency (PHEAA)
will be providing an overview of how to apply for all types of financial aid, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is required to determine eligibility for most student aid programs such as the Pennsylvania State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, institutional offers, and federal student and parent loans. This will also be a great opportunity to
have PHEAA representatives answer questions you may have.
From the ACCHS Athletic Directors
To our ACCHS Spring Sports Athletes and Coaches,

We had hoped that at some point we would be able to continue
with an abbreviated Spring sports season and complete Winter
Sports Championships. We reflected on the announcement of the
PIAA‘s cancellation of the remaining Winter and Springs sports season.
We share greatly in the disappointment each of you must feel.

We want to personally thank our seniors for your commitment to
our Viking and Vikette Athletics! You’ve given us many memorable
moments and the entire Viking Nation is very proud of you! Your leadership
will provide a blueprint for our underclassmen moving forward.
You have made your mark on ACCHS Athletics and you will not be forgotten! Remember, once a Viking, always a Viking!

To our underclassmen. This experience reminds us of the importance
to take advantage of every opportunity to play competitive sports with
your teammates and represent ACCHS. Work hard this off-season and
come back ready to do great things for the green and gold! Please continue
to stay safe and pray for all those affected by COVID-19 — and for all who
are working on the front lines to care for those stricken with the virus.

Sincerely, Dennis Csensits, ACCHS Athletic Director
and Colleen Nosovitch, ACCHS Assistant Athletic Director