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Monthly Eagle Family Newsletter |
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Your Monthly Message from Principal Herman... |
Hello Eagle Families,
I have some key updates for you. The district is short on some hours for our state school hour requirement as a result of power outages and snow this year. We will be adding 15 minutes to every Friday schedule from now until the end of the school year. Schedule is posted here and will be posted on social media. Be sure to follow our social media for updates on all of our amazing Eagles!
Unified Sports is going to bring us soccer next! Stay tuned for announcements of when you can come and join us for a game.
SBAC testing starts next week! SBAC (ELA and Math) testing is scheduled for 4/17-4/21 (ELA) and 5/1-5/5 (Math) and WCAS (Science) testing is scheduled for 5/23-5/24. All 10th grader students will take the SBAC tests as well as any junior or senior who needs it for a graduation pathway. The WCAS test will be taken by all current 11th grade students. Please let us know if you have any questions. Our modified schedule will be posted on social media and sent home to you via email.
Major shout out to AHS Life Skills teacher, Rebecca Souday, who was nominated for the Washington State Unsung Hero Award and was selected as one of the (28) recipients in Washington State to receive the award. Souday was recognized on Feb 24th by the Department of Youth and Family Services (DCYFS). See photo below.
Here is some history of the award:
Since 2011, we have honored 309 parents and caregivers in Washington for the roles they have taken with their families, schools and communities. They have been recognized because they have shown strength, courage and empathy in their communities. We also acknowledge that for the past two years parents and primary caregivers have been called upon more than ever to be the buffer for the traumatic experiences that our world has been facing. Parents and caregivers around Washington State are supporting their children, families, and communities in exceptional ways through this pandemic and we want to show our appreciation.
The parent that nominated her shared: "I wanted to brag on her behalf and thank you for employing such a wonderful teacher and she enhances our life and is a crucial part of our support system. It is an honor and a privilege for my child to be a student at AHS. ALL of his support staff, para, specialist and nurses are so diligent and supportive of our family!...As special needs parents we want our children to have the same experiences as their peers, but often that responsibility is placed on us as parents, having a teacher to support us and our children in this
capacity is priceless... the gift of Rebecca’s time and her thoughtfulness is a breath of fresh air in a stifling struggle that for many of us parents will never go away. Rebecca Souday is the slice of hope that so many of us hold onto."
We love your kids.
With Every Eagle at heart,
Marilee Herman
Principal - AHS
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Fourth Quarter--Sprint to the end! Keep those grades strong, Eagles! |
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Here is an example of the weekly character dares we pose to AHS Eagles. #ahsflyeaglesfly |
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One of the best things we do around here is engage our students in learning! We had a whole group head to New York to learn more about journalism! |
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In partnership with our school yearbook team, we had students stop and take a snapshot of where they were on campus last week to capture one minute in the life of AHS. |
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Parent Quick-Access Resources |
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The AHS Med team will be traveling to Spokane for STATE this month. Please wish them luck! They've been training all year and are excited to compete at the state level!
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Attention Prospective Drivers
Applications are available for pick-up and online applications are available at the AHS and District websites.
Fourth Quarter class starts
April 17, 2023 and ends June 8, 2023.
Summer Session starts June 12th, 2023 and ends July 13th, 2023 (*no class week of July 4th).
Two classes Mon-Wed or Tue-Thurs
from 3:00pm-4:30pm.
Students are not fully enrolled until they have turned in BOTH the application and acknowledgement forms along with the $600.00
Both forms are required in order to be cleared.
*Payment plans are also available if needed.
You may obtain an application and acknowledgement form by clicking on the links below:
*Arlington School District Traffic Safety/Driver's Education Schedule for 2023-2024 can be found here
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AHS Junior and Senior Prom will be held at Lord Hill Farms in Snohomish, WA on Saturday May 6th from 8pm-11pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets available at the door. Ticket sales begin April 17th and will end WEDNESDAY May 3rd!
Tickets are $50 for ASB cardholders and $55 w/o ASB and/or outside guests. Guests must be currently enrolled in a high school program and have school ID.
If you are bringing a guest from another school, paperwork MUST be returned to Ms. Contonio in the office by Wednesday May 3rd, and please purchase your tickets together. Guests must be currently enrolled in a high school program and have school ID.
There are no refunds after purchasing tickets. If your ticket(s) is revoked by administration within 72 hours of the event, you will not be refunded. Please make sure you communicate with your guest/date on tickets to prevents multiple tickets. One ticket per name.
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AHS Cheer Tryouts are almost here! If you are interested in joining the AHS Cheer Team, pick up and fill out the tryout packet from the athletic office and complete the online FinalForms BEFORE April 14th. This must be completed in order to be cleared for tryouts. Clinic week begins Monday, April 17th and Tryout Night is Friday April 21st. Attendance is mandatory.
Go Eagles!
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2023 Summer school forms will be available after April 18th.
Registration deadline is June 20, 2023
There will be a tuition fee of $200. per 0.5 credit (each semester course = .5 cr) for summer school credit retrieval and credit advancement this year.
If you qualify for the Federal Free/Reduced Meals Program during the school year, you may submit a copy of your approval letter from the school district for reduced tuition. There will not be any tuition free summer school.
We will operate 4 bus hubs for pick up and drop off. No door-to-door bus transportation.
Classes will be held at Arlington High School.
Our summer school program is 100% mandatory attendance for four weeks, June 26th - July 21st. Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. If this schedule does not work for your family summer plans, please seek other options for credit retrieval or credit advancement through RedComet.org or BYU Independent Study.
Please use Family Access to view your student’s grades and determine if summer school is a needed option for your student. You may also view your student's transcript by ordering an unofficial copy to be emailed to you using this link - Parchment.com
All summer school courses must be pre-approved by your students school counselor. School counselors are available by email or call 360-618-6307 to discuss summer school options.
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Yearbooks will go back on sale around distribution time. Start looking for information about book sales around Memorial Day. We have ordered some extras, but there will be a limited number of books for sale. Because of that, we do on site sales ONLY in June. That means cash/check only $65 each. |
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Each month, the district Equity Department develops themes that focus the equity work for our district. The goal of the monthly theme is to provide resources and supports for teachers in order to bring awareness and appreciation to the diverse population of students in our district.
April's theme is National Arab American Heritage Month. Please click this link to find resources for this month’s theme.
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Class of 2023
This Wednesday 4/12, we will have a team from the Jostens company at Arlington HS to distribute your cap/gown/announcements, etc.. during all lunches 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Be sure your account with Jostens is paid in full PRIOR to Wednesday in order to pick up items. Payments can be made online with Jostens. No money transactions will take place on site.
A final reminder from your AHS Counselors – the High School & Beyond Plan was due to be done back in March. This is a Washington State graduation requirement and will prevent you from graduating and being added to the walking list for the ceremony if you do not have it checked off as completed.
Please be sure to check the Senior Class Activity Timeline and Graduation Information often on the Arlington HS homepage.
Check for Scholarship Awards Night, Senior Tea, Senior Prom, etc...
As we make updates, we will change the date at the top of each page so you can be sure you have the latest information.
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2023 Seniors:
Please make your transcript request in Parchment.com soon and mark "Hold for Grades".
On February 8th, we will have the current updated transcripts uploaded to Parchment showing 1st semester grades.
Any college/military or other institution you are applying to will want to see your updated grades to complete your application.
Make sure any AHS student account balance of fees or fines $ has been paid in full so we can release your transcript.
ALL AHS STUDENTS:
Do you need a high school transcript for a scholarship application, college/university, or apprenticeship program? What about for a WA Driver's permit or WA ID card, proof of graduation, or for an employer?
ALL transcript requests must be processed through Parchment.com
Set up your Parchment account today and request your transcript at any time. Be sure to use a personal email - not a school email for this process.
Go to the AHS web page for instructions and a link to videos on how to setup your account HERE
Or you can reach the Registrar Office by phone at 360-618-6329 or email HERE
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Do you care about the environment?
Do you like to hike?
Come check out the Ecology Club
We meet Tuesdays in room D102
Join us before or after school
at 7:30am or 2:35-3:30 pm
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Any students who enjoy trivia, jeopardy, etc., are welcome to join us in the Knowledge Bowl club. We compete against other schools in Northwest Washington State and meet once a week for friendly, high-spirited competitions, complete with buzzer bars. Don't feel like you'll be put on the spot, as we compete in teams and no one is asked questions individually. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Mendro in C114 or at
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"Are you a member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community? Would you like to meet other members of this community in a safe space, hang out, make friends, and talk about LGBTQ+ issues, learn about LGBTQ+ culture and history, and advocate for and support LGBTQ+ students at Arlington High School--with snacks?!
If your answer is yes, then email AHS' LGBTQ+ Club Advisor Mr. Ford at jford@asd.wednet.edu for more information or "come join us Wednesdays from 2:30-3:45 in Mr. Ford's room, C208!"
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AHS Journalism students traveled to Columbia University March 14-18 for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Conference. They attended sessions and toured the Ivy League school, as well as taking in various sights in New York City. |
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A team within the district put together a Health Services Resource Guide that puts local health resources in one place to support social, emotional, and overall health. This guide is geared toward staff, families, and students at the secondary level.
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S T U D E N T F E E S / F I N E S
Please pay fees/fines as soon as possible, as the end of the year is soon approaching!
Fine payments (cash or check only) or item returns can be taken care of at the Attendance Office window, anytime between the hours of 7:30am to 3pm. Or, payments may be paid either online through our new online payment system (we are no longer using Skyward for fines or fees, see instructions below), or checks may be mailed to:
Arlington High School / Student Fees
18821 Crown Ridge Blvd
Arlington, WA 98223
Online Payment instructions:
Under quick links, which is on the front page, far right, towards the bottom, go to Online Payments
Click on the large blue “Online School Payments” button
Login using your Skyward username and set a password. This will not change your Family Access password. If you do not have a Family Access login, or need your login, please contact the Counseling Secretary, Robin Knutson, at 360 618 6307.
Who are you shopping for?
Click on student name
Items at Student School
Select from category above
Click on category “Back to School”
Click on “buy” next to the wanted item. If your student has a fine or fee, this is where you would see it, and have the opportunity to pay for it. When you are done, check out.
Remember, if your student has a fine for a book or chrome book, the item can be returned to Arlington High School and the fine will be removed, if the item is in good condition. If books are written in or damaged in any way, the student is required to pay for the book or item. Thank you!
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Early Dismissal:
Please send a note in the morning with your student to stop by the Attendance office and get a pass to leave early.
If you forget to send a note, please call in advance to excuse your student. You will then need to come into the office to sign them out.
PLEASE call before 2:00 for an early release.
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Not sure if your LIBRARY BOOK is OVERDUE?
Reminder that the Library is ALL 3 Lunches unless posted on the Library door!
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Character Strong - It Takes All of US! |
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The Family Character Dare of the Month is... |
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For our teens, our Weekly Character Dare is generally posted in the Commons, but we also share it on social media via @AHSFlyEaglesFly (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) where we have over 6,000 subscribers who can be view these dares daily (just not during No Tech Time - lol). By working on these dares together and talking about them, we grow closer and more connected. The kids get this opportunity together in Friday's Every Eagle Advisory. The Staff have Weekly Dares too! The more WE do as adults, the more THEY do as kids. Family Dares simply tie it all together... here's Character Strong's C.A.R.E approach! It's a fun, simple approach to building Every Eagle's Commitment, Patience, Humility, Selflessness, Kindness, Respect, Honesty and Forgiveness - traits that lead to success beyond AHS. Enjoy your monthly Family Dares! |
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April is Humility month with Character Strong!
"Inspiring all students to act as responsible, productive citizens who embrace lifelong learning."
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Here is the month coming at you! |
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April 3rd-7th:
Spring Break - No School - Building Closed
April 12th:
Jostens on campus from 11:00-12:30 for cap/gown distribution to seniors
April 17th:
4th Quarter Driver's Ed session begins
April 17th through April 21st:
SBAC testing (ELA) - all 10th grade students will take the SBAC tests as well as any junior or senior who needs it for a graduation pathway
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May 1st through 5th:
SBAC testing (Math) - all 10th grade students will take the SBAC tests as well as any junior or senior who needs it for a graduation pathway
May 4th through 6th:
Arlington FFA Plant Sale
May 6th:
Junior/Senior Prom, "Roaring Twenties" @ Lord Hill Farms (Snohomish, WA), 8-11 pm
May 23rd through 24th:
WCAS (Science) testing - ALL JUNIORS
May 29th:
Memorial Day - No School - Building Closed
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