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
  • Upcoming Scheduling - Events & Deadlines
  • TAG Internship
  • IB Community Meeting - January 28th
  • Parents - Please Complete the GaDOE School Climate Survey
  • ACT Mock Test
  • AHS Theatre Presents Spamalot
  • Vote for AHS Film Club "Table for One"
  • Past ENN Links
  • AHS Communication Channels
• Counseling Updates
  • Seniors & Families
  • 9th-11th Grade Students & Families
  • AHS Counseling Semester 2 Calendar
• AHS PTSA Announcements
  • AHS Student Snack Day - Feb. 13th
    • Volunteers Needed
• Class of 2026 Senior Announcements
  • Senior Snack Day - Jan. 23rd
  • AHS Foundation Scholarship Applications Are Open!
  • AHS Mandatory Graduation Fees
• AHS Clubs and Organizations
  • Women Soccer Tryouts - January 19 to 23
• Stay Informed
  • Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
  • AHS Video Morning Show
  • Raiders Information Hub
  • FCS School Calendar 
• SGC Public Comment

We are excited to announce the 2026-27 Internship Application Process for rising Juniors and Seniors! Please review the attachment for eligibility requirements and timeline.

Application- 1st Steps

1. Join the Northeast Application Microsoft Teams
   • Join code is provided in the attached 2026-2027 Internships Application Instructions
2. Attend Internship Student Meeting
   • Join Meeting- link is provided in the attached Letter to Gifted Students and Parents.
3. Update your resume

Important Dates

• December 1: Application posted in Teams.
• December 9:Internship Student Meeting (Town Hall) – Resume Workshop & Informational Session.
  • Attend this session before submitting resume in Teams.
• February 6 (by 5:00 PM): Application deadline.
  • Upload your updated resume
  • Sign and submit Gifted Internship Contract
• February 27: Students will be notified of selection to the program prior to this date. Students, please check your personal email regularly for updates.

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) invites all parents and guardians to participate in a brief survey to share honest feedback about our school. Your input helps guide decisions and improvements at the state and local levels. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and your responses are greatly appreciated. The deadline to complete this survey is Friday, February 13th. 

Thank you for partnering with us to support student success!

Five AHS film students' short film is up for a Global People's Choice Award and need your VOTE! These Sophomore film students made a short film that has been selected for the Global Connect Her Film Festival. They are competing against 115 other films from 24 countries! 

Voting ends January 25th. This festival allows high school and college students to submit original short films focused on critical issues affecting women and girls, including barriers to education, global health, financial independence, poverty, climate justice, refugee issues and more.

TO VOTE

• Click on this link http://connectherfilmfest.org/peoples-choice-gallery?mc_cid=12511d0614&mc_eid=2da9382d8c 
• Search “Table For One”
• Heart it to vote.
• Turn off WIFI when voting.

• Purchase Prom Tickets - 4/18
• Student Leadership North Application - Deadline 1/31/26

SENIORS & FAMILIES

Senior Transcript Requests

All Common App Midyear Reports and Scrib Transcript requests have been fulfilled. 

HOPE Calculation Update

Seniors should be able to check HOPE GPA calculation updates by February 1, 2026.

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application is open https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

Scholarship Reporting  Please don’t wait to submit offers, students must login with student ID and password Class of 2026 Scholarship Reporting – Fill out form

Scholarships with Approaching Deadlines

• https://alpharettahs.fultonschools.org/academics/school-counseling/scholarships
• Login to Schoolinks for a more comprehensive list of scholarships
• Accepted to GSU  https://gsu.academicworks.com/
• Accepted to KSU kennesaw.scholarshipuniverse.com
• Accepted to UGA https://osfa.uga.edu/types-of-aid/undergraduate/scholarships/
• Accepted to GA Tech https://finaid.gatech.edu/undergraduate-types-aid/scholarships/

9th-11^th Grade Students & Families

Dual Enrollment Night

Join the AHS Counseling Team Wednesday, February 4^th at 6:00 PM in the AHS Auditorium for a Dual Enrollment Information Session. Students interested in participating in Dual Enrollment should self-enroll in the AHS 25-26 Dual Enrollment Canvas Classroom  for all important dates and documents. The page will go live in February, but we encourage students to self-enroll now.

Auburn First

The Auburn First team will be hosting virtual information sessions on Tuesday, January 20^th at 12pm noon and 6pm (CT). Please share this information with parents and students. We would love for those interested from your school community to join us!

ASVAB

Spring 2026 ASVAB @ AHS – Fill out form

Peachtree College Planning workshop

AHS Students and Parents, 

One of our business partners, Peachtree College Planning, is hosting a free, virtual "HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT COLLEGE" workshop on January 27th, 28th, and 29th, 2026 at 12 PM and 7 PM.

This workshop will discuss ways to help your student stand out in admissions and ways to save on college costs.

Register today at https://bit.ly/college_selection_alpharetta.

Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth (PTY).

PTY is now accepting applications for the following summer experiences: 

Vanderbilt Summer Academy (VSA) | A one-week program where students explore new ideas in a choice-based course, dive into advanced material, and join a community of high-achieving students from around the globe. Options for rising 7th-12th grade students.

Vanderbilt Summer Institutes (VSI) | A two-week program for rising high school juniors and seniors where they tackle complex courses led by Vanderbilt faculty and experience what university-level learning really feels like. Options for rising 11th-12th grade students.

Vanderbilt Mentor Immersion (VMI) | Students closely with an expert mentor in a field they are passionate about—no matter where they live. Students collaborate with a small group of driven peers, deepen their understanding of a discipline, and complete a capstone project. Summer options for rising 11-12 grade students.

SAVY & Career Connections at SAVY | Weeklong summer classes designed for high-achieving students to explore accelerated subjects. Taught by master teachers and Vanderbilt faculty, staff and graduate students, SAVY programs challenge students in fun, engaging ways. Options for rising 1st-8th grade students.

Course descriptions and application information is posted on the PTY website. https://pty.vanderbilt.edu/

COLLEGE & CAREER FAIRS

College Reps at AHS

January 22 11:12-12:04 Georgia College and State Un

January 26 11:12-12:04 New York Institute of Technology

January 26 12:44-1:36 University of Florida

January 27 11:12-12:04 Rutgers Un

January 27 12:44-1:36 Lynn Un

January 28 11:12-12:04 University of Alabama

February 13 11:12-12:04 Piedmont College

February 18 11:12-12:04 and 12:44 - 1:36 Reinhardt Un

Alpharetta High School Career Fair & Expo

Atlanta National College Fair 

When & Where:
Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Georgia International Convention Center

Plan ahead:

• Pre-registerhere for quicker entry.
• Check the list of participating colleges and universitieshere. The list is updated frequently as new schools join.

HBCU College Fair

Tri-Cities High School

Saturday, 2/21 from 11 AM-1:00 PM

The AHS PTSA will be providing a school-wide snack day on February 13, 2025. 

Volunteers Needed!

We're looking for parent volunteers to help pass out snacks to students during lunch at AHS. Volunteers will meet in the cafeteria and assist in handing out small snacks (like Halloween-sized candy) to approximately 1,400 students over two lunch periods. 

Lunch times:
- First lunch: 11:12-12:04
- Second lunch: 12:44-1:36

Feel free to sign up for one or both shifts. Please be mindful to save half the snacks for the second lunch, and any extras can be returned to the front office. 

Thank you for helping make this a fun day for the students!

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

• Senior Events Monthly Newsetter coming Wed, Jan 21
• Snack Day: Fri, Jan 23 -- All Seniors, grab a Krispy Kreme donut during lunch pds

The AHS Foundation awards scholarships to graduating seniors who demonstrate excellence, leadership, service, and commitment in areas that reflect our school and community values.

Application window: January 13 – February 28
Five scholarships awarded | $1,000 each | One scholarship awarded per pillar

Scholarship pillars include Academics, Arts, Athletics, Altruism, and CTAE.

Apply here:  https://bit.ly/4aT2F9V

Graduation fees can be paid online at www.3rdascent.com.Please note that this fee is separate from the PTSA Senior Events dues ($75), which include senior snacks, games, and a yard sign.

More information about graduation, including the confirmed date, will be announced in February.  

Women's Soccer Tryouts begin Monday, 1/19, 6-8 pm, and will run through Friday, 1/23. All are welcome to tryout. Make sure an active physical and the required forms have been filled out and uploaded to RankOne.  Teams will be named on 1/24. Please reachout to Coach Phillips in Room 3217, phillipsn@fultonschools.org, with any questions or concerns.

Proudly supporting AHS for over 20 years! 

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