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. 

• AHS Updates
  • This Week at AHS
  • 2025 FINAL Course Request
  • AP Testing Information
  • AP Testing - Volunteers Needed
  • Final Exam / Gradable Experience Information
  • Chorus Spring Showcase
  • Student Device & Textbook Collection
  • Volunteers needed for Textbook Collection
  • Counseling Department Feedback
  • AHS Foundation & Board Opportunity
  • Back to School 2025
• Counseling Updates
  • Summit Counseling Summer Groups
  • Fulton County Government Seeking Youth Leaders
  • Summer Learning
  • Summer Acceleration
  • Senior Class of 2025
    • Naviance Tasks
    • Report Your Scholarship Offers
    • HOPE Eligibility
    • 2025-2026 FAFSA
    • Final Transcript Requests
  • Juniors & Parents
    • Quest Bridge National College Match Program
    • Posse Foundation Scholarship
• AHS PTSA Announcements
  • Congratulations AHS Reflections State Winners!!
  • Sneak Peak of the 2025-26 PTA Reflections Theme - "I Belong!"
• Class of 2025 Seniors Announcements
  • Senior Silver Envelopes due date extended
  • Senior Surprise
  • Graduation Practice
  • Graduation Ceremony
• AHS Clubs
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • AHS Athletics Ameris Amphitheatre Volunteer Program
  • AHS Marching Band Color Guard
  • Softball Tryouts
  • AHS Basketball 
    • AHS Basketball Kids Camp
    • AHS Open Gym (Girls only 8th Grade and up)
• AHS Business Partners Spotlight
  • Prestige Institute Summer Programs
  • Mr. Taco May Events
• 2025 Spring Semester Calendar
• Stay Informed
  • Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
  • AHS Daily Announcements
  • Raiders Revealed Blog
  • AHS Video Morning Show
  • Raiders Information Hub
  • Canvas Updates
• SGC Public Comment

Hello Rising 9^th-12^th graders,

After viewing the class schedule for the 2025-2026 school year from the email sent to students and parents on Thursday, April 24^th, use the link or QR code below to make any necessary changes and to add electives. You must have a total of 6 credits of classes for next year. The deadline to submit the FINAL Course Request Verification via the Microsoft Form is Friday, May 9, 2025.

https://forms.office.com/r/CVcHR2Dzp7

Resources:

• Course Catalog
• Graduation Requirements
• Graduation Planner
• Four Year Plan with electives
• Freshmen Scheduling Worksheet and Elective List
• Sophomore Scheduling Worksheet and Elective List
• Junior Scheduling Worksheet and Elective List
• Senior Scheduling Worksheet and Elective List
•  2025 Scheduling Night PPT.pptx
• 2025-2026 Course Commercials
  • YouTube: https://youtu.be/5eE4P9g0ZGE?si=ZZHmxQ2YfRlq622B
  • Link: 2025-2026 Class Commercials.mp4

For comprehensive information on course registration for the 2025-2026 school year, please refer to the Alpharetta High School website.

Attention students! If you are taking an AP exam in May, please review the following information/resources:

• Students taking AP exams should have received an email from Ms. Johnston outlining date, time, location and other important testing information.
• AP Website. Please bookmark and refer to this frequently for the most up-to-date information.
  • IMPORTANT: ALL STUDENTS taking AP Exams are required to have an FCS-issued device. NO PERSONAL DEVICES are permitted.
• AP Testing Schedule, for you to know when you are testing based on the AP course you are taking.
• AP Testing Graphic below – VERY IMPORTANT to read through. Can be found HERE as well.

AP testing season is here, and we’re looking for volunteers to help proctor exams. Your support allows our teachers to remain in their classrooms, continuing to serve students where they’re needed most.

All parent volunteers will be paired with a trained teacher proctor and will help with distributing testing materials and general supervision during the exams.

We truly appreciate our strong parent partnership—your involvement makes a huge difference!

Please visit the AHS Spring Final Exam Website as information will be posted as it becomes available or necessary to update.

Join us for our Spring Chorus Showcase on Tuesday, May 6^th at 7pm in the AHS Auditorium. Enjoy unforgettable performances of hits from Wicked, The Greatest Showman, Glee, Mulan and artists Simon and Garfunkel, Billie Eilish, Ben E. King, and Destiny's Child. The concert is free and open to the public. 

Celebrate the end of the year with music that moves, inspires, and entertains!

Student Device Collection

May 13th -May 16th. 

Underclassmen: Students should bring their school-issued device and charger (tightly wound up) to school on your designated day. See Collection Schedule below.

• Students will be escorted to the Check-in station by a member of the Device Collection Team.
• If students have a lost or damaged device or charger, please go to the Troubleshooting Station (Mr. Ghandi or Mrs. Best).
• Fines will be assessed accordingly:
  • $100 – Damaged Device (cracked screen, broken hinges)
  • $30 – Lost or damaged charger
  • $250 – Lost/Stolen Device
• Students should return to their 3rd period classroom once the device and charger have been collected.

Collection Schedule during 3rd Period Classes:

• Tuesday, May 13 – 1300, 2300, 3300, 4300 Hallways
• Wednesday, May 14 – 2200, 3200, 4200, 5200 Hallways
• Thursday, May 15 – Fine Arts, Band, Gym, 1100 Hallway Hallways bring to Media Center
• Friday, May 16 – Exceptions due to AP Subject testing bring to Media Center

*Seniors can begin returning their FCS device to the Media Center on April 28 during any period.

Student Textbook Collection

For seniors -- gym upper level during 4th - 6th periods on these dates:

• May 6th (outside the gym)

Underclassmen can also return books on these days if they are done with them. Otherwise, textbook collection for grades 9-11 will be outside the gym during lunches on May 13-16. Questions? Contact Mary Franchak.

We’re looking for parent volunteers to help with our end-of-year textbook collection to ensure a smooth and organized return process. Your support makes a big difference—please consider lending a hand during collection days! We would love 2 volunteers a day.

Dates: May 5-8 and May 12-16 During 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th periods( 11:00-1:30pm)

Dear Students and Families,

At Alpharetta High School, our counselors are dedicated to providing you with the resources and guidance necessary for student success. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we value your honest feedback on our counseling department. Your insights will help us better serve our community.

Please take a moment to complete this form from a parent/or student perspective. 

Thank you for your time and support.

Families:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFeExSKivqK8j7kLUhKmOKuuAEMbkJXpuAmP0oRjvx_EVMVQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Students:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKwRWqUZHCVD5p0NWzfgazZncZqZfrQy2S-AdqR0wvNqQxuw/viewform?usp=dialog

The AHS Foundation is a dynamic 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the entirety of Alpharetta High School. A fundraising and grantmaking organization, the Foundation supports the four pillars of the school through investments in programming, capital needs and student scholarships. Since its inception, the Foundation has provided over $700,000 in funding to AHS and AHS students, and is currently seeking additional Board members to help keep Raider Nation thriving into the future! 

We invite parents, grandparents, and guardians of AHS students and alumni to learn more about the opportunity at our annual meeting and Board member orientation in July. Interested parties may contact AHS Foundation President Katie Reeves at katiereevesreliv@gmail.com or Secretary Megan Boynton at boyntonmpa@gmail.com.  

Summit Counseling Summer Groups

The Summit Counseling Center, our on-site therapy partner, is offering free summer therapy groups to students at our school. These groups cover topics like anxiety, healthy relationships and social skills, self-esteem, and confidence, and preparing for college. The groups meet once per week for 5 weeks of the summer. Registration will close on May 10, so go ahead and sign your student up today at the link below! 

Summer @ The Summit - The Summit Counseling Center

Fulton County Government Seeking Youth Leaders

Fulton County Government wants young people in search of leadership roles to apply to serve as Youth Commissioners. The Fulton County Youth Commission (FCYC) gets tomorrow’s leaders involved today by having its members help government officials address the many issues presently facing youth.

In addition, the FCYC program strengthens the participant’s leadership skills and creates a means for communication between community leaders and Fulton County youth.

The application deadline is Friday, May 23, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

Youth Commissioners who are accepted into the program will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Impact policies and legislation
• Interact with politicians on the local and state level
• Speak out on behalf of ALL Fulton County youth
• Help local government better understand the issues facing youth
• Plan community events and participate in volunteer projects

For consideration, students must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a resident of Fulton County
• Must attend a school within Fulton County (Fulton County Public Schools, Atlanta Public Schools, Private or Charter institution)
• Must be in the 9th -11th grade during the 2025-2026 academic year (Graduating 8^th graders accepted)  
• Must submit a completed application and a two-page essay

Apply online by visiting: www.fultoncountyga.gov/fcyc

Summer Learning

Retake Previously Failed Course

Fulton County Schools’ Summer Learning registration is open.

Fulton County Schools offers three summer learning opportunities for high school students who need to retake a previously failed course:

1. Face-to-Face Summer School (hosted at Innovation Academy) How to Register for Face-to-Face Summer Learning
2. Fulton Virtual Learning Program  How to Register for Fulton Virtual Summer Course
3. Fulton County Credit Recovery (hosted at Alpharetta High School) contact bolina@fultonschools.org.

Summer Acceleration

Students may also accelerate their learning during the summer by taking a course for the first time through the Fulton Virtual (must remain in the US) or Georgia Virtual.  Tuition is required to take a course for the first time during the summer. As you consider your options, please keep in mind that one course is the equivalent of a semester-long class for a 0.5 credit.  Students are limited to taking:

*2 courses in Fulton Virtual (1 full credit total)

*Depending on student need, a student may be simultaneously enrolled in more than one summer learning option. 

Georgia Virtual Registration Opens March 1, 2025 see GAVS for information regarding accessing outside of the US.

Fulton Virtual Registration Opens March 3, 2025 cannot be accessed from outside the US. How to Register for Fulton Virtual Summer Course

For more information on summer learning opportunities, please visit https://www.fultonschools.org/all-departments/academics/learning-teaching/academic-programs/applied-learning-design/summer-school/high-school-summer-learning.

NAVIANCE TASKS

1. Proof of College Acceptance

We are requesting that all seniors load their admissions letters or emails into Naviance. This task can be a bit time consuming, but the data is imperative to the accuracy of the Naviance College Comparison feature.

1. Senior Exit Survey

• Required of all seniors
• Survey is available in Naviance now
• Due 5/06/2025

*will not receive graduation tickets until complete

Report Your Scholarship Offers

Please start reporting your scholarship offers!  It can be for sports, academics, needs based or from your grandma’s bridge club. No amount is too small, and you don't have to accept the offer or attend the school, just report it.  We report this information to the district and announce during graduation. You must login with your FCS email and password and upload proof. Click Here to Upload Scholarship Offers

HOPE Eligibility

Seniors and parents, it's time to check your HOPE eligibility. Please login to https://www.gafutures.org/.  HOPE eligibility will continue to calculate until the end of this semester. To understand initial eligibility, please visit https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/hope-zell-miller-scholarships/hope-scholarship/initial-academic-eligibility/ 

2025-2026 FAFSA

The FAFSA form determines how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 

There is a new FAFSA & Financial Aid Guide available from https://understandingfafsa.org/. The "Understanding FAFSA and Financial Aid: Your Guide to Paying for College" (Class of 2025 edition) is now available in 10 languages. To access and download the guides, please visit:   https://understandingfafsa.org/guides/

FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

Seniors have 3 ways to request their final transcript to be sent to colleges. 

• The Common App Final Report is a mandatory form that must be submitted by a high school counselor to a college after a student has received all their admission decisions and has chosen to attend the specific institution. This report contains the student's final grades and transcript, ensuring the college has a complete picture of their academic record. 

*AHS Counselors will upload final reports for all students with a submitted Common App application.

• Scrib Order

For students who did not apply to college through Common App, should request your transcript via  https://fultonga.scriborder.com/.

• Georgia Futures

Log into your GA Futures account at www.gafutures.org. Click the “MY HIGHSCHOOL TRANSCRIPT” located in GREEN on the left side of the page. Follow the prompts to select your school and click SEND, on or after June 5th, 2025.

JUNIORS & PARENTS

Quest Bridge National College Match Program is a college admission and scholarship process through which high-achieving, low-income students can be admitted early with full four-year scholarships to QuestBridge college partners. The application process for the class of 2025 will likely open August 1, 2025.   For more information visit https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students 

The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential. Posse Scholars receive full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse’s partner colleges and universities

Requirements

To be eligible, a high school senior must:

1. Be nominated by their high school or a community-based organization
2. Be in the first term of their senior year in high school
3. Demonstrate leadership within their high school, community or family
4. Demonstrate academic potential
5. Apply on time; depending on the Posse city or program, nominations are accepted in the spring and summer before senior year begins (contact your local Posse office for specific deadlines)

The Posse Scholarship is neither a minority nor a need-based scholarship. It is open to students of all backgrounds. If you would like to be nominated, please email Ms. Proksa with your Full Name, Personal Email, and Personal Phone Number. For more information visit https://www.possefoundation.org/sites/atlanta

Congratulations to the following students who's PTA Reflections submissions placed at the state level:

Music Composition Category

1. Shreyas Singh - 10th Grade
2. Victor Huang - 11th Grade
3. Sophie  Ullman - 12th Grade

Film and Video Category

Manitt Choudhary - 11th Grade

It's not too early to start thinking about your submissions for next year especially when you know what the theme will be.  The theme for the 2025-2026 PTA Reflections will be I Belong! 

More info to come in August - be on the lookout!  We are excited to see how our AHS Raiders explore the arts and express themselves through Dance Choreography, Film and Video, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.

Follow these pages to stay up-to-date with the deadlines and events planned for the AHS Class of 2025! 

• AHS Sr. Events IG: @ahsraiders2025
• AHS Grad. Coach IG: @ahsgradcoach
• Parent Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/ahsraiders2025
• Class of 2025 email: 2025Raiders@gmail.com

The Silver Envelope due date has been extended to this Wednesday, May 7th.  Please deliver to one of the following locations:

AHS: Front Office

Neighborhoods:

• Glenn Abbey subdivision: 345 Tividale Ct.
• Park Forest subdivision: 4470 May Apple Dr.
• Windward subdivision: 1011 White Oak Pass (The Bluffs)

Make sure you include the legal name of your student on the front of the envelope, not just their nickname.

As our seniors exit graduation practice, they will receive one more surprise provided by the AHS PTSA! 

The AHS Marching Band Color Guard team is beginning recruitment for their marching band color guard team for the fall.  Auditions begin on April 29^th in the AHS Band Room.

Proudly supporting AHS for over 20 years! 

AHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

www.ahsptsa.org  |   ahsptsa3595@gmail.com