Yearbook on sale for $55.00 deposit $30.00 or $10.00 a month.
Girls Basketball open gym tonight has been cancelled the next open gym will be tomorrow after school from 3:15-4:30 in the new gym.
The Volleyball Team will be having an Alumni Volleyball tournament Oct. 16th at 3:00 for Breast Cancer Awareness. If you played volleyball from 1985-2005, please sign up before Oct. 12th. See Debbie Weaver.
The Marching Band Boosters would like to get some BETA Club volunteers to help out at the "sweet tooth" during the Homecoming Football game on Oct. 8. They sell doughnuts, cotton candy, cold drinks and coffee. There will be a sign up sheet in Mrs. Hash's room, today.
The Volleyball Teams will be selling Breast Cancer Awareness Volleyballs during both lunches, for $1.00. We would like to sell enough to go around the wall in the gym.
October 13 at the Volleyball game Gloria Coffin will be collecting stuffed animals for her Senior Project.
Seniors - If your veteran parent was a resident of North Carolina when he/she entered military service or if you are a lifelong resident of North Carolina, you may be eligible for a scholarship from the state of North Carolina to attend one of the universities, community colleges or technical institutes within the state of North Carolina. For more details, see Mrs. Miller.
All Seniors/Sophomores who signed up for Powder-puff need to pay Kendra $12.00 for shirts before Friday.
All Freshmen and Juniors playing Powder-puff bring $10.00 to Maegan Price by Friday.
Powder-puff game Oct. 4th at 7:00.
Internship student September time sheets are due to Mrs. Maines today .
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October 20th is the Beta District Convention at John A. Walker Center in North Wilkesboro. Beta Club members going must pay $15.00 and have their permission forms by Thursday, Sept 30th noon. This cost includes a meal ticket. Juniors can run for District Offices and there is a Group and Single Talent Competition (5 and 4 minute time limits) Preregistration is REQUIRED!
Seniors start bringing in one baby picture and it them to Mrs. Rudy.
All FFA trailer tickets are due to Mr. Vestal or Mr. Hash by today.
Any senior who would like to apply for the N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship needs to get an application from Mrs. Miller in guidance. The application deadline is Friday, October 15, 2010.
Discovery Weekends at ASU
Nov. 12-14 12th grade students Applications due by Oct. 27th
For more information and applications see Mrs. Hall.
Juniors - Deadline for registration for the SAT on November 6, 2010, at AHS is October 8, 2010. If you are planning on attending a four-year university, it is crucial that you take the SAT this year.
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS) will select the next cohort of 1,000 students in the 2010-2011 academic year as Gates Millennium Scholars. This renewable, need-based scholarship provides financial support throughout a Gates Scholar's undergraduate career and into graduate school for those who choose to study in one of the seven graduate disciplines: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. See Mrs. Miller for eligibility criteria and more information.
To be eligible, students must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American.
Benedict College will host its Fall Open House Program on Saturday, October 16, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. See Mrs. Miller for more information or to sign up.
Several undergraduate scholarships are available if you are considering attending NC State. Many fall in the realm of education. See Mrs. Miller for more information.
Wendy's High School Heisman - This award honors both male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Eligibility is limited exclusively to men and women entering their senior year of high school in the 2010-2011 academic year who have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport. Any eligible student can register and begin the application process at www.wendysheisman.com. Applications must be completed by October 3rd.
Applications are being accepted for the North Carolina's Senate Youth Program. To apply for the Senate Youth Program, a student must be a junior or senior in high school who is currently serving in an elected or appointed capacity in student government or a related organization. Completed applications must be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh on or before the October 9, 2010 deadline. See Mrs. Miller for more information.
Nuestra Juventud - Student of the Month Program - Univision 40's Scholarship Program recognizes the academic achievements and leadership qualities among Hispanic High School Seniors in the WUVC-Univision 40 viewing area. Application deadline is October 15, 2010. See Mrs. Miller in guidance for more information.
PSAT/SAT Prep
All Juniors and Seniors: It’s not too late to get help on the PSAT/SAT Test!
Intersession Days:
Monday – Oct. 11th AHS 8:00 – 2:30 Math and English Prep
Tuesday – Oct. 12th AHS 8:00 – 2:30 Math and English Prep
Sign up for either or both days in Mrs. Hall’s office
PSAT Test – Oct. 13th AHS 8:00 am
Afterschool Prep:
Monday- September 27th
Math Derrick Murphy 3:00 - 4:30 1.5 hours
Tuesday- September 28th
Math Donna Hash 3:00 – 4:30 1.5 hours
English Lucas Pasley 3:00- 5:00 2.0 hours
Wednesday – September 29th
Math Derrick Murphy 3:00 - 4:30 1.5 hours
Thursday – September 30th
Math Donna Hash 3:00 – 4:30 1.5 hours
English Lucas Pasley 3:00- 5:00 2.0 hours
Saturday – Oct. 2nd
English Lucas Pasley 11:00-1:00 2.0 hours
Monday – Oct. 4th
Math Derrick Murphy 3:00 - 4:30 1.5 hours
Tuesday – Oct. 5th
Math Donna Hash 3:00 – 4:30 1.5 hours
English Lucas Pasley 3:00- 5:00 2.0 hours
Wednesday – Oct. 6th
Math Derrick Murphy 3:00 - 4:30 1.5 hours
Thursday – Oct. 7th
Math Donna Hash 3:00 – 4:30 1.5 hours
English Lucas Pasley 3:00- 5:00 2.0 hours
Saturday – October 9th
SAT TEST “Good Luck”
Please notify the teacher the day you are staying so they will have materials ready. Reminder to receive reimbursement for the SAT Test- you MUST have 10 contact hours of Prep sessions and take the test.
