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Originally delivered on 8/24/2026 4:32 pm

SUBJECT: AHS Raider Roundup August 24th

August 24, 2026

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. 

In This Issue
  • Upcoming Events 
  • AHS Updates
    • This Week Athletics at AHS
    • Attendance Update
    • AHS Student ID Required Daily
    • Optional Device Protection
    • Raise the Flag
    • The AI Generation Parenting Workshop
    • Save the Date - PEP Rally - 8/27
    • NextGen Culinary Bootcamp: Learn from a Master Chef!
    • AHS Athletics Season Pass
  • Counseling Updates
    • Grade Level Updates
    • UGA Admissions Visit to AHS
    • College Fairs for All Students
  • AHS PTSA Announcements
    • PTSA in action - Fruit Stand
    • Join the AHS PTSA!
    • Reflections
  • Class of 2027 Announcements 
    • Senior Event Dues 
    • Senior Sunrise 8/28 @ 6:45am
    • Senior Tailgate & March on the Field - 8/28
  • AHS Clubs and Organizations
    • Raider Club & Organization Directory
    • Beta Information
    • Baseball Information Meetings
  • Stay Informed
    • Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
    • AHS Video Morning Show
  • AHS Communication Channels
UPCOMING AHS EVENTS
Tuesday, August 25
6:00p AI & Teen Mental Health: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Friday, August 28
6:45a Senior Sunrise sponsored by StuCo
6:00p Senior Tailgate and March before game
7:30p AHS Football vs. Denmark
Monday, September 7
Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, September 8
7:30a School Governance Council Meeting
Thursday, September 10
6:30p AHS Curriculum Night
Friday, September 11
11:10a Senior Snack #1 During 4th and 6th period
7:30p AHS Football vs. Duluth
Tuesday, September 15
6:00p North Fulton College Fair @ AHS
AHS UPDATES
This Week Athletics at AHS
Attendance Update

To simplify the attendance request process, the Preapproved Absence Form and Remote Day Form have been combined into one form. Please follow the steps below when requesting either a preapproved absence or a remote day.


 Step 1: Obtain the Form Pick up the combined Preapproved Absence/Remote Day Form from the Front Office.


 Step 2: Choose the Type of Request On the form, clearly indicate whether you are requesting:

  • A Remote Day
  • A Preapproved Absence

 

Step 3: Determine if You Qualify for a Remote Day Students are not eligible for a Remote Day if any of the following apply:

  • A test is scheduled on the requested day.
  • A major assignment is due on the requested day.
  • The student will be traveling outside of the United States.


If any of these situations apply, the request will be processed as a Preapproved Absence rather than a Remote Day.

 

Step 4: Obtain Required Signatures Complete all required sections of the form and obtain the necessary signatures from teachers and administrators.

 

Step 5: Submit the Form Return the completed form to the Front Office no later than one week before the planned absence.


Please note that incomplete forms or forms submitted less than one week in advance may not be approved.


We appreciate your cooperation as we work to streamline this process and ensure students remain informed about their academic responsibilities while absent.


Questions? Contact Ms. Alina Johnson at johnsona24@fultonschools.org


Click Here - AHS Attendance
AHS Student ID Required Daily

Student IDs have been issued! IDs are a daily requirement and should be visible and with students at all times while on campus.

Didn’t get your ID? Scan the QR code on the Raiders on Time, Raiders on Track poster to request one today.

Need a temporary ID? Stop by the AHS Media Center.


Optional Device Protection
Raise the Flag

Raider Nation - show your pride and Raise your Raider Flag!  $25 each


Sponsored by the Athletic Association Link to order: https://square.link/u/TI0KCIYc


The AI Generation: Parenting with Confidence in a Digital Age

Alpharetta High School is hosting a two-part parent workshop series, "The AI Generation: Parenting with Confidence in a Digital Age.” It is designed to educate families on Artificial Intelligence, typical adolescent development, and how to guide their young person with confidence in this evolving technology environment.

 

Workshop Dates

• August 25, 2026, 6:00–7:30 PM – Foundations: What Parents Need to Know Now

• November 10, 2026, 6:00–7:30 PM – Applications: Platforms, Influence and Ethics

 

The workshops will address topics including:

•  AI and teen mental health

•  Online safety and digital risks

•  Screen time and technology balance

•  Social media influence and algorithms

•  Healthy, values-driven technology use within families

Save the Date - PEP Rally - August 27


🏈 GET READY, RAIDER NATION! 🏈


The 2026 football season is almost here, and we’re kicking things off with our Community Pep Rally next week! 🎉


Come support AHS, hear the incredible sounds of our marching band, cheer alongside our sideline cheerleaders, and help us wish Raider Football the best of luck on their 2026 campaign! 🖤❤️🏈


Bring your Raider spirit and let’s RALLY! 📣


NextGen Culinary Bootcamp: Learn from a Master Chef!

The Alpharetta High School (AHS) Raider Culinary Arts program is proud to announce it is hosting the prestigious NextGen Bootcamp on August 26th and 27th. 


This exclusive event features intensive, hands-on culinary workshops led directly by Daryl Shular—an elite Olympic Gold Medalist, CEO of the Daryl Shular Hospitality Group, and the historic first African American to earn the Certified Master Chef designation. 


Through this unique community partnership, Chef Shular bridges global industry standards with local high school education to elevate, inspire, and train the next generation of culinary talent.


AHS Athletics Season Pass


🎟️ Skip the Lines—Get Your 2026 All Sports Pass!


Ready for an action-packed year of AHS athletics? 🏈🏀⚽🏐 Get your 2026 All Sports Pass today and skip the lines at the games!


🔥 Special discount available through September 15! Don’t miss out—grab your pass and come cheer on our AHS teams all season long!


Get your All Sports Pass today! 


Click Here - 2026 Sports pass
COUNSELING UPDATES
Grade Level Presentations


Stay informed and prepared! Click the links below to view the presentation from your student’s grade-level class meeting, including important information and updates for the school year.


Click HERE for the Senior Class Meeting Presentation


Click HERE for Junior/ Sophomore/ Freshmen Class Meeting Presentation


UGA Admissions Visit to AHS


Attention Juniors and Seniors!


Representatives from the University of Georgia (UGA) will be visiting Alpharetta High School on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 3:30 PM to share information about admissions, academics, campus life, and opportunities at UGA. 


If you are interested in learning more about UGA, we encourage you to register using the link provided in the invitation email from UGA Admissions. Pre-registration helps UGA prepare for the visit and ensures they have enough materials available for students.


College Fairs for All Students
AHS PTSA Announcements
AHS PTSA Support In Action at AHS

🍎 AHS PTSA is at work! 💚


Our amazing PTSA is supporting faculty health and wellness with their annual Fruit Stand initiative! Healthy snacks for our faculty are always appreciated—and there’s no better way to start the week. 🍓🍌🍎


Thank you, for all the support from our members and donors, for continuing to support our teachers and staff! Join PTSA today and help us keep these Raider traditions going! 🖤🤍❤️


Click Here - Join AHS PTSA Today
Reflections


National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boost student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

 

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

 

2026-2027 Reflections theme: “What My Culture Means to Me”! The key to the Reflections program is the student interpreting the prompt any way they want to - this is theirs to think about and express however they desire!

 

The deadline for 2026 - 2027 HS PTSA submissions will be Friday October 9th. 

  

Questions - contact Christa Griffin - AHS PTSA VP Special Programs - christagriffin2020@yahoo.com and Courtenay Sealock courtenaysealock@gmail.com



AHS PTSA Reflections
CLASS of 2027 SENIOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Click Here - Senior Events Dues
Senior Events - Friday, 8/28


Get excited...Senior Events start this coming Friday, August 28!

Friday's events include:
Morning Sunrise will be at the AHS Stadium @ 6:45am.
Tailgate & March on the Field @ 6pm before the football game.

A ticket to the game is included in your senior events dues!


AHS CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Raider Club & Organization Directory


Check out the new AHS Club Directory. There's something for every Raider. Get involved today. Please note: the URL for the Clubs & Organizations directory is blocked on FCS Wi-Fi. We are aware of the issue and have reached out to the district about it.


Click Here - AHS Approved Clubs
Beta Club Applications!


AHS Beta Club is a service based honors society that meets once a month. Members are provided with multiple service opportunities, socials, and fundraisers throughout the school year and must have an unweighted GPA of 80 upon applying. 


Find out more about Beta by reading our flyer around school or on Instagram. Applications are due August 28th! 


You can apply using this link: http://forms.gle/seMtP5ggqEsLnUzDA


Click Here to Apply
Baseball Information Meetings
STAY INFORMED
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