• Senior Events Dues - Thank you to those who have contributed to help ensure we can celebrate our seniors all year! Deadline October 1st.
• Senior Graduation Dues ($195 from August 20-September 30)
  • Graduation tickets & venue rental
  • Cap, Tassel & Gown 
• Senior Counselor Corner - September 29th 
  • FAFSA OPEN
  • Upcoming College Visits
  • Senior Free SAT Sign Up
  • Counselor Meeting - Schedule now! 
  • Helpful SchooLinks
  • ASVAB @ AHS September 30th 8:30 am, limited space
  • Fall Exam Schedule 
• Senior Yearbook Portraits - Next sittings October 24-25, November 7-8. 
• Order your AHS Yearbook and Senior Ad (ends October 5th)
• Senior Snack - Friday - October 16th DURING BOTH LUNCHES!

We are hoping to be able to maintain our spring schedule... Senior Luncheon and Senior Games are pending your support. If you have not paid your $80 senior events dues, please consider supporting the class events. Last call so we can finalize our budget and spring activities! We are approximately $2000 short of our goal or 25 families. Let's make ALL the spring events happen for the Class of 2027! 

Senior Snack will be October 16th in the atrium area. Remind your senior to stop by and bring their student ID! 

The graduation fee is mandatory for seniors who plan to attend the ceremony in May at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (date TBD, usually announced in February). The fee includes your cap & gown, tassel, diploma cover, class pin, the venue, tickets, programs, etc.

Please note: the graduation fee is separate from the PTSA Senior Events dues that include the Class of 2027 yard sign and other senior events. Click here to pay the Senior Events dues.

Instructions to pay the graduation fee:

• Visit www.3rdascent.com 

• Select Alpharetta from the dropdown menu (you will also need to complete this step the first time you visit the website)

• Click on Cap & Gown Packages

• 3^rd Ascent offers multiple packages with different items. The package that is required is the "Build Your Own Package"

• Please be sure to enter your senior's name and information during checkout

Beginning August 20th, the fee will increase based on the following schedule:

• August 20-September 30: $195

• October 1 - November 30: $215

• December 1-March 19: $235 (must pay by this date in order to pick up cap & gown at school on March 23)

The fee will remain $235 after March 19, but students will have to pick up their order from 3^rd Ascent's office. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Kelly Talele at talelek@fultonschools.org. 

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 weekends or Holidays (Columbus Day, 10/12)

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!

The Department of Education launched the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) earlier than ever before -- a change it says will help families navigate the rising cost of college amid affordability concerns. The 2027-28 FAFSA form is now live on https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Helpful Resources:

• https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out
• https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/?excmpid=vt-00231

Fulton County Schools is excited to offer students in 12th Grade an opportunity to take the SAT during the regular school day on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at no cost to the student or the family. This form must be submitted by Friday, October 2nd to be registered. More information on the schedule - CLICK HERE

Senior SAT In-School Administration  – Fill out form

Has your student scheduled their mandatory Senior Counselor Meeting?

Has your student uploaded their BRAG SHEET in the AHS Counselor Corner so they can write the counselor letter for Common App?

Has your student requested their teacher recommendations?

• How to View Transcript Requests
• How to Link Common App Video
• College Application Guide
• Request Teacher Recs
• Map of College Application Manager
• How to use scholarship matching (help article)
• Scholarship Matching guide
• How to use college financing (help article)

Class of 2027 Official Yearbook Picture

Legacy Studio Yearbook Photos - These sittings are at Legacy Studios in Sandy Springs:

• October 24-25
• November 7-8 

The photos in the AHS Graduation Gown are used for the AHS Yearbook. 

Please remember that only portraits taken by our official yearbook photographer, Legacy Studios, will be accepted for inclusion in the senior section of the yearbook. The sitting fee for the Yearbook package only can be refunded. See the Legacy website for details. If your student has already had their senior portrait taken through the official photographer, no further action is needed.

Show your senior how proud you are with a senior recognition ad. Space is limited and available on first come basis. Don't wait, order today! Final Deadline: Monday, October 5th

Email - alpharettaclassof27@gmail.com 

Class of 2027 Instagram: @alpharettaclassof2027 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alpharettahighschoolclassof2027

Webpage: https://ahsptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/2027seniors

Instagram AHS Graduation IG: @ahsgraduation