AHS PTSA is proud to publish the bi-monthly newsletter that showcases our school, opportunities for engagement and updates for our AHS community. This is one of the many ways your PTSA Membership supports our community. Thank you for your support. 

• Counseling Updates
  • Seniors
  • Georgia Match
  • Jrs. & Srs. - Upcoming College Rep. Visits
  • 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program
  • Summit OnSite School-Based Mental Health
• Class of 2025 Seniors Announcements
  • Keep up with the Class of 2025 Senior News
  • Class of 2025 Senior Events
  • Parent Volunteers Needed
  • Senior Tailgate & March - Friday, August 23rd
• PTSA Announcements
  • Volunteers Needed
  • GA PTA Reflections Program - Accepting Imperfection ...
  • PTSA Back-to-School Luncheon
• Curriculum Night Save the Date
• Know your AHS Parking Rules
• Free/Reduced School Lunch Application
• AHS Clubs
  • AHS Varsity Football Game at Mercedes Benz Stadium
  • Mock Trial Informational Meeting
• AHS Business Partner Spotlight
  • Colleen Jones Math Tutor
• Stay Informed
  • Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
  • AHS Daily Announcements
  • Raiders Revealed Blog
  • AHS Video Morning Show
• SGC Public Comment

SENIORS

Senior Class Meeting Coming Soon

Counselors will begin processing college applications after Labor Day. Seniors will be invited to the AHS School Counselor Class of 2025 Canvas page by Friday, 8/23/2024. Additionally, AHS Counseling office will host an in-person Senior & Parent Meeting in September. Date TBD.

Seniors will be invited to a 1-on-1 advisement meeting with their assigned counselor.  All seniors are required to attend the 1-on-1 meeting.

School Counselors' Caseloads

A-Coh Ms. Cloe Crosby CrosbyC@fultonschools.org

Coi-Haq Ms. Jami Proksa ProksaJ1@fultonschools.org

Har-Lo Mrs. Amy Longstreth Longstreth@fultonschools.org

Lu-Per Mrs. Letitia Graham GrahamLC@fultonschools.org

Pes-Sha Ms. Brandi Taylor TaylorB@fultonschools.org

She-Z Mrs. Karen Bolt BoltK@fultonschools.org

*Please make sure you list the correct counselor in your application portal.

College Applications

Fulton County Schools is no longer using Naviance for college applications. 

While Naviance will continue to be used to research and plan for college, for the 2024-2025 school year, students will apply to college using the following platforms:

• Common Application
• Coalition
• GaFutures
• Common Black College Application
• Individual College Application Portal (visit school’s admissions website)

*Students should use their personal email addresses when applying to colleges and scholarships.

*Many of the abovementioned college application platforms will allow school counselors to upload high school transcripts. Therefore, students will not have to request transcripts outside of the application platform. However, if/when needed, students can request transcripts here via ScribOrder.

Georgia Match

GSFC/GaFutures will mail GEORGIA MATCH letters the first week of October to the current seniors – Class of 2025! Seniors can also use this page https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/georgia-match to review FAQs to answer questions and navigate to their GaFutures Student Dashboard to view a PDF of their letter and list of colleges that are on their letter.

Attention Juniors & Seniors

Upcoming College Rep Visits. Please log in to Naviance via ClassLink to register.

2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program

The 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program application window is open from August 1 to September 29. High school juniors or seniors may apply provided they meet all program qualifications as outlined by the U.S. Senate Youth Program. The application, program criteria, and informational brochures are found on the Excellence Recognitions USSYP webpage at www.gadoe.org/USSYP. Applications are due by September 29 at 5:00 p.m. 

As a parent, you want what is best for your child, but it is not always easy to know what type of support they need. Mental health therapy helps students better understand their personal needs and learn new skills to manage life situations and relationships more effectively.  Summit Counseling has partnered with Alpharetta H.S. to provide support during the school day through our on-site therapist Bailey Little. Visit our website to learn more about individual and group services.  School-Based Mental Health - The Summit Counseling Center

AHS Sr. Events Instagram: @ahsraiders2025

AHS Grad. Coach IG: @ahsgradcoach

Parents & Guardians Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ahsraiders2025

Website: PTSA Senior Communications Page 

Please support the Class of 2025 by paying your $85 Senior Events dues* by October 1st.  All Senior Events are 100% funded by these dues and run by AHS Senior Parent Volunteers. We need your active participation to make this a special year of celebration for our kids.  

Pay your Senior Activities Dues - Class of 2025

*Please note these dues are separate from the mandatory AHS Graduation fee. Information about the graduation fee will be emailed to seniors and parents once details are finalized. 

The Senior Events Committee has some exciting activities planned to celebrate your senior this school year. Would you consider volunteering to help? Without parent participation, these events would not be possible. Sign up today!  

Seniors – bring your student ID for free food, drinks and giveaways. Gather for a class photo before your march into Raider Stadium.

Parents – volunteer to make this event successful. Sign up here!

The 2024-2025 Georgia PTA Reflections program theme is Accepting Imperfection... The key to the Reflections program is the student interpreting the prompt any way they want to - this is yours to think about and express however you desire! More information coming soon!

We completed our first week of school, during which students established routines with their schedules. This week, our focus is making sure our students arrive to class on time. Tardies began Monday morning. The first-period tardy bell rings at 8:20 a.m. Being on time means entering the classroom before the bell rings.

Did you know that parking on campus without an AHS-issued parking pass may impact your ability to earn the privilege in the future?

Children need healthy meals to learn. Fulton County Schools (FCS) offers healthy meals daily at a reasonable price. At elementary schools, the price for breakfast is $1.20 and lunch is $2.60. For middle and high schools, the price for breakfast is $1.35 and lunch is $2.85. Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Reduced price is $0.00* for breakfast and $0.00 for lunch. **For families that qualify for reduced meals during SY24-25, households will not be required to pay the reduced price of $0.30 for breakfast and the $0.40 for lunch due to Georgia Department of Education funding that will be used to cover these costs but you will need to complete an application. https://nutrition.fultonschools.org/FreeAndReducedFAQ

Alpharetta High School is kicking off the season at Mercedes Benz Stadium! We are so excited to participate in the 2024 Corky Kell Classic. Join us to cheer on the Alpharetta Raider football team, marching band, and cheerleaders at the opening football game for the year on Saturday, August 17, 1:00 pm at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.    Click here to purchase tickets.Please note: this game is not included in the Athletic Season Pass package, so tickets need to be purchased separately.

The AHS Mock Trial team is made up of students in grades 9-12 interested in learning about law and careers in the law.  The AHSMT team competes each year in the Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition, which is a project of the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia.  Coached by volunteer attorneys and teachers, teams work together to prepare trial presentations from case materials. In the competition, students undertake the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a court case. Professional attorneys and judges serve as the presiding judges and juror/evaluators in competition rounds. Teams are evaluated on their ability to make a logical, cohesive and persuasive presentation.  Adding to the authenticity of the competition, teams compete in actual courtrooms across the state beginning with the Regional competitions. The top teams from each Region advance to the District competitions, and the top two teams from each District advance to the State Finals to compete for the State Championship and the opportunity to advance to the National High School Mock Trial Championship.

AHS Students who would like to learn more are invited to attend the Informational Meeting on August 14 at 3:45pm in Room 3309.

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