Be Involved - Work Hard - Be Kind |
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Monthly Eagle Family Newsletter |
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Your Monthly Message from Principal Herman... |
Hello Eagle Families!
Happy Homecoming Week! The dress-up spirit days, the Eagle Court and Welcome Back Assembly, the parade, the big game, and our homecoming dance. What a fun way to celebrate some of the really fun things that come with being a high school student and an AHS Eagle!
Our students seem to have settled in. I cannot wait to see their successes in and out of the classroom as the year continues. (P.S. See the picture to the right, isn't that an exciting Robotics course set up for kids to learn from!?)
Please encourage your student to get engaged at Arlington High School outside of their classes. We have over 40 clubs in addition to our athletics for student involvement. Involvement helps our students connect to the AHS community--and we want to help every student find connections to what they are passionate about. Remember, we ask three things of your student every day: 1) work hard, 2) be kind, 3) get involved.
Our school is participating in the Washington State Healthy Youth Survey during the fall of 2023. The survey will be given to students in grades 10 and 12 at AHS. The Healthy Youth Survey includes questions related to physical activity and diet, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, sexual behaviors, abuse, risk and protective factors, and access to school-based services. Survey results are used by schools, communities, and state agencies to plan programs to support our youth and reduce their risks. Participation in the survey is voluntary and the students’ answers are anonymous. There are no codes or information used to match a survey to a student. Let us know if you have any questions. We will give this survey in Advisory toward the end of the month.
Please continue to reach out to your AHS admin team and office staff if you need anything to support your student.
With Every Eagle at heart,
Marilee Herman
Principal - AHS
& Your AHS AP team...Nikki Anderson, Kyle Axelson, and Denise Eichler
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Our Eagle Spirit section has been AMAZING at our athletic events this year! |
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Meet our newest Eagle, Dax, a therapy dog in training working with our counselor, Cheyenne. |
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Let's rock this year together!! #ahsflyeaglesfly
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Our student Equity Team met this past week with 16 students representing from across the district. Student voice makes us great! |
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Appointment? Leaving early?
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 at 360.618.6300. You will then need to come into the office to sign them out.
PLEASE call before 2:00 for an early release.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN SUPPORTING STUDENTS!
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Parent Quick-Access Resources |
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Sign up now for 2nd Quarter Drivers Ed
Applications are available for pick-up and online applications are available at the AHS and District websites.
2nd Quarter starts November 20th, 2023 and ends January 25th, 2024
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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Homecoming week is Oct 2-7!
Homecoming is back at Arlington High School for 2023!
Our week will be filled with sports and spirit days, ending with the homecoming parade
down Olympic on Friday, October 6th at 4:30. Line the streets and show your support of our clubs, homecoming court and our student body! Following the parade, head up to the John C Larson Stadium to watch the Eagles take on Marysville Pilchuck at 7pm.
Saturday, October 7th from 8pm – 11pm is our Disco Fever at the High School. We’ll have dancing, Karaoke and more. The Eagle Co will be up and running to keep our students refreshed and energized.
Tickets are available 9/21 – 10/4.
Prices are $15.00 with an AHS ASB Card
$17.00 without an AHS ASB Card &/Or for guests
& can be purchased online by scanning the QR code or going to
Tickets will not be available at the door.
Outside guests that are currently enrolled in High School are able to attend with an AHS student. Please make sure the guest paperwork is filled out and turned in by 10/4 to the main office.
Students also must bring their picture student ID/ASB card for entrance at the dance.
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Career Center News for October 2023
College and Career Fair
October 5, 2023 from 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. in the Commons
There will be 40 Colleges, Universities, Military and Businesses to meet with students! Check out the list HERE! Be sure to come with questions and get them answered!
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Navy Presentation
October 11, 2023 during all lunches in the Career Center
The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship Program offers students the opportunity to earn their degree and receive valuable leadership and management skills while enjoying the benefits of an exciting career.
The Nuclear Power Program will allow those who qualify to gain a solid understanding of science and technology as well as the ability and confidence to operate advanced nuclear propulsion plants around the world.
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Sno-Isle Presentation
October 18, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. in the Library
Sno-Isle will be here on Wednesday, October 18th during 5th period in the Library, to talk with students who are interested in learning more about Sno-Isle. They will also be talking about the application process and Open House which are on November 2nd. If you are interested in learning more about Sno-Isle, please sign up on the Career Center website!
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ASVAB Test
October 19, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the Library.
If you are interested in taking the ASVAB test on Thursday, October 19th, please sign up on the Career Center website. There are also practice tests available.
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Central Washington University Representative to Visit
October 20, 2023 during both lunches in the Career Center
Amie Kennedy, Admissions Counselor, from Central Washington University will be here on Friday, October 20th during both lunches, to talk with students. If you are interested in learning more about CWU, sign up on the Career Center website!
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PSAT/NMSQT EXAM
Juniors and Sophomores, the PSAT/NMSQT exam will be held during school hours the second week of October. Listen to announcements and school website updates for information on how to register to take the exam!
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TRUNK OR TREAT!
This year's annual Trunk or Treat hosted by AHS National Honor Society and Key Club will be held on Saturday October 28th from 4pm -7pm at Arlington High School. Come stop by to enjoy the festivities and some candy!
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Food Services: You may notice that the portal for making online payments to your student's food service account looks a little different this year. We're now using TouchBase for processing these payments, and if you already have a TouchBase login you're ready to sign in and make payments. If you don't have a login it will take just a few minutes to set it up. Please go to wa-arlington.intouchreceipting.com and follow the instructions to create your password (your username is the same one you use for Skyward Family Access). Automatic payments that were set up in the old system will not carry forward. Online payments are not posted to food service accounts in real time, but they are updated several times throughout the day and should be reflected in the account balance no later than 7:30 am the following day. |
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Class of 2024 Senior Photo Info
PHOTO SUBMISSION:
1. Email your senior photo to [email protected] NO LATER THAN Sunday, November 5. SAVE YOUR PICTURE AS YOUR LAST NAME, FIRST NAME (ex: Hayman, Anne.jpg)
2. The subject line is STUDENT NAME SR PIC (ex: TOMMY HAYMAN SR PIC)
3. I will email you a confirmation once the image is SAVED. . .
my email in box is flooded during this time, so thank you for your patience.
4. IF you are using your ASB card photo for your senior picture, there is no need to do anything.
5. Anyone on the senior class list who does not submit a senior photo but does have an ASB/ID card photo taken will have that image used in the yearbook.
6. THERE IS NO COST FOR SUBMITTING A SENIOR PHOTO.
7. If you are not a senior by credit status at this time, but you will be graduating in June, you must submit a photo to be included in the senior section of the yearbook.
PHOTO REQUIREMENTS:
Please do not use images taken on with a cell phone camera.
The resolution is too small.
NO watermarks please!
PLEASE, DO NOT EDIT YOUR PHOTO SIZE unless you are a professional
Color portraits are preferred; however, black and white is acceptable.
Indoor or outdoor portraits are great
No props in your photos; no hands by the face please
Look directly at the camera; no “selfie” style pics from above
Resolution is the most important part! Please be sure your image is large enough for printing (300 dpi) . . .
Preferred file size 500KB-1MB; larger is great!
SENIOR GRAD AD INFORMATION
THIS IS NOT REQUIRED; it is an option for senior parents and families.
1. Pay your $55 Grad Ad fee (online or at AHS Aug 21-Nov 5). To purchase, go to the main HS website and find the Online Payments link on the right. We have a late fee option this year...$60 for Grad Ad purchase from Nov 6-Nov 12.
2. Make sure we have your current email address on file at school.
3. Within a week or so from purchasing, you will receive an email from Balfour Customer Service with a link to upload your Grad Ad content. (Emails will go out on Mondays.)
(We will use the primary email address on file in Family Access unless you specify otherwise.)
4. You will upload no more than six images and a message of up to 125 words to your senior.
Look in a previous yearbook or on the Yearbook webpage on the school website for an example of a Grad Ad.
5. Around Thanksgiving, we will send you a proof of the ad to check for accuracy.
Purchasing a Grad Ad does NOT mean you have purchased a yearbook.
Grad Ads are available for $55 Aug 21-Nov 5
Grad Ad Late Fee: $60 Nov 6-Nov 12.
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Each month, the 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.
October's theme is Disability Awareness Month. Please click this link to find resources for this month’s theme.
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Do you care about the environment?
Do you like to hike and take field trips?
Come check out the Ecology Club
We meet Tuesdays in room D102
Join us after school
from 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 [email protected] for more information or "come join us Wednesdays from 2:30-3:45 in Mr. Ford's room, C208!"
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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
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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Character Strong - It Takes All of US! |
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Wow, school has made our family schedules really busy, really fast, hasn't it?! I know I have to try and make sure I have time with my four kiddos... So, a repeat...The Family Character Dare of the Month is... |
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...and a perfect dare to bring us all together right when all the activities and events are making our schedules harder to balance. Family time is so important!
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 view these dares daily. 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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October is Forgiveness 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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October 6th:
Homecoming football game vs. Marysville-Pilchuck - 7:00 pm
October 7th:
SAT testing
Homecoming dance - 8 to 11 pm in the AHS Commons
October 9th:
Arlington School District Board meeting - District office @ 6:00 pm
October 20th:
Picture retakes with Dorian - BPAC (time to be determined)
October 23rd:
Arlington School District Board meeting - District office @ 6:00 pm
October 28th:
ACT testing
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November 3rd and 4th:
AHS Theatre production, "Treasure Island" - BPAC
November 9th:
Parent/Student/Teacher conferences
November 10th:
Veterans Day (observed) - building closed
November 13th:
Arlington School District Board meeting - District office @ 6:00 pm
November 22nd:
Early Release - 3 hr early dismissal
November 23rd and 24th:
Thanksgiving holidays - building closed
November 27th:
Arlington School District Board meeting - District office @ 6:00 pm
December 22nd through 29th:
Winter Break - building closed
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