AHS PTSA is proud to publish the weekly 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
  • AHS PSAT & SAT 2025 - 10/8
  • IB Statement of Intent
  • Alpharetta High School Foundation
  • Fall 2025 Final Exam Schedule
  • Hispanic Heritage Month Upcoming Events
  • National Coaches Day
  • Past ENN Links
• Counseling Updates
  • October National Bullying Prevention Month
  • Juniors Class of 2027
  • Seniors Class of 2026
• AHS Clubs & Organizations
  • Men's and Women's Tennis Information Meeting
• Stay Informed
  • Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
  • AHS Video Morning Show
  • Raiders Information Hub
  • FCS School Calendar 
• SGC Public Comment

* The SAT will start at 12pm for Seniors who registered. 

Sophomore Students and Parents: this year’s IB Statement of Intent is now live! If you intend to pursue the full IB Diploma, please complete and submit your Statement of Intent by January 15 for first consideration.

Want to get a feel for IB classes? Our annual Day of Shadowing is coming up in October. Sign up here to participate (students’ @fcstu.org logins required for signups)!

Not sure? Have questions? Schedule a meeting with Mr. Fortunato to chat!

The Alpharetta High School Foundation (AHSF) is a dynamic 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with the entire Raider community, including the PTSA, Athletic Association, and School Governance Council, to support the four pillars of Alpharetta High School: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Altruism. Together, we work to foster a culture of excellence for all students.

Through inclusive fundraising initiatives, AHSF provides meaningful resources for students, staff, and the school community, including: 

• Scholarships for continuing education;
• Instructional grants and professional development for educators; 
• Staff recognition to support retention; 
• Impactful school-based programming; and 
• Enhancements to campus facilities and equipment.

AHSF is seeking additional Board members!

Parents, grandparents, guardians of AHS students or alumni, and community members with valuable skills are encouraged to apply.   Serving on the Board requires an average commitment of 3-4 hours per month. 

For more details, visit alpharettahighschoolfoundation.com or contact us at raiderfoundation@gmail.com.  We’d love to hear from you!

• New Meal Payment Platform
• AHS Athletics Season Pass
• AHS Spiritwear Store

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. 

• Monday, 10/6 wear Blue and #FCSBeKind 
• Week of 10/29 Make Friends w/Someone New 
• Week of 10/6 Stand Up for Others 
• Week of 10/20 No One East Alone 
• Week of 10/27 Include Everyone

Junior Class of 2027

On October 22^nd in the Media Center, Counselors will be giving the Junior Advisement Presentation & Bridge Bill Lesson during 11^th graders scheduled ELA period. 

• A virtual presentation for juniors will be sent out to 11^th grade parents. The link will also be shared with students, and we encourage discussions at home regarding the information provided.
• Bridge Bill Lesson:  Mandatory lesson on Dual Enrollment and College and Career Readiness. Students will complete essential activities in SchooLinks, including a College and Career Searches.
• After the presentation, students will gain access to book their Junior Advisement meeting.

Junior Advisement Meetings: Starting October 23rd, counselors will meet individually with juniors to discuss their academic progress, graduation status, and post-secondary options. QR Codes for scheduling these meetings will be provided after the Bridge Bill lesson. Attendance is mandatory for students and optional for parents.

SENIORS

Hello Class of 2026!

Important Reminder for Early College Applicants

Fulton County Schools' Fall Break is scheduled for October 10–14. Many of you are applying to colleges through Early Action or Early Decision, with a student application deadline of October 15. Please note: School Counselors will not process college application requests during Fall Break.

To ensure your application is complete and submitted on time, all students applying early must:

• Add your counselor to your college application portal (e.g., Common App, Coalition).
• Submit your completed Brag Sheet to the Counselor Canvas page by October 3.

Keep in mind that Counselor Materials—including your Official Transcript and Letter of Recommendation (LOR)—are typically due two weeks after the student deadline.
For example:

• UGA Early Action Deadline: October 15
• Counselor Materials Deadline: October 29

Thank you for planning ahead and helping us support your college goals!

Please see https://alpharettahs.fultonschools.org/academics/school-counseling/college-career and https://alpharettahs.fultonschools.org/academics/school-counseling/college-career for College and Career resources and the senior presentation.

College Visits

October college rep visits on AHS campus can be viewed in Schoolinks found in ClassLink. Students should check frequently as colleges sign up sometimes daily. Just some of the upcoming October visits are: University of North Georgia, Mercer University, University of Oklahoma, Purdue University, and Georgia College & State.

Georgia Match

GSFC/GAfutures will mail GEORGIA MATCH letters the first week of October to the current seniors – Class of 2026! Seniors can also use this page https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/georgia-match to review FAQ’s 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.

All seniors are required to attend a 1-on-1 meeting with their assigned counselor. Counselors’ calendar links will go live after the Senior Advisement Meeting.

Federal Student Aid

The 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available to everyone. You can complete the form to apply for financial aid for attendance at college or career school between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.  Start a 2026–27 FAFSA® Form

Scholarships with Approaching Deadlines

Please login to Schoolink via Classlink for a comprehensive list of scholarships. Try their scholarship matching tool. Also visit https://alpharettahs.fultonschools.org/academics/school-counseling/scholarships

Follow these pages to stay up-to-date with the deadlines and events planned for the AHS Class of 2026! 

• AHS Sr. Events IG: @ahs.seniors.26

• AHS Graduation IG: @ahsgraduation

• Parent Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/ahsclassof26 

• Class of 2026 email:  alpharettaclassof26@gmail.com

Proudly supporting AHS for over 20 years! 

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