• Senior Snack - Friday - October 16th DURING BOTH LUNCHES!
• Senior Graduation Dues ($215 from Oct 1 - Nov 30)
  • Graduation tickets & venue rental
  • Cap, Tassel & Gown 
• Senior Counselor Corner - 
  • College Application & Recommendation Reminders
  • College Visits @ AHS
  • FAFSA OPEN
  • Scholarships with Approaching Deadlines
  • Fall Exam Schedule 
• Senior Yearbook Portraits - Next sittings October 19 @ AHS, October 24-25, November 7-8 at LEGACY Studios

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:

• 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. 

October is one of the busiest months for college application processing. On October 15, AHS counselors will dedicate time to reviewing and uploading Early Action supporting documents for seniors. To maximize productivity and meet application deadlines, counselors will temporarily step away from general phone calls and walk-in assistance throughout the day.

Thank you for your support as we help students successfully complete the college application process.

The first Early Action application deadline for many colleges and universities is approaching on October 15. If you plan to apply by this deadline, please ensure that all application materials are submitted on time, including transcript requests, counselor forms, letters of recommendation, and test scores.

Please connect your SchooLinks account to Common App as soon as possible, even if you are not yet ready to submit your application. Connecting the platforms allows your counselors and teachers to upload required recommendation letters and supporting documents. Delaying this step can prevent school documents from being sent in a timely manner.

Additionally, counselor forms, teacher letters of recommendation, transcripts, and official test scores should be received by colleges by October 29 for most Early Action applicants. Review each college's requirements carefully, monitor your application portals for missing items, and contact your counselor if you have questions or need assistance.

Local College Deadlines

For a full list, please go to Schoolinks Account, Click on VIEW CASEFILE >under Casefile section select Events and Reminders > click on Student Events. 

• October Campus Visits in Cafeteria: 
  • U of Alabama Birmingham - Oct 14 @ 12:40-1:36pm 
  • Piedmont College - Oct 15 @ 11:12am -12:04pm
  • Johnson & Wales U - Oct 15 @ 11:12am -12:04pm
  • Clark University - Oct. 19 @ 12:40-1:36pm 
  • SCAD - Oct 20 @ 12:40-1:36pm 
  • Davidson College Oct 21 @ 12:40-1:36pm
  • University of Miami Oct 22 @ 12:40-1:36pm
• November Campus Visits in Cafeteria: 
  • Lenoir-Rhyne U November 2 11:12am - 12:04pm
  • Marines - Nov. 12 @ 12:40-1:36pm 
  • Reichman U - Nov. 18 @ 12:40-1:36pm
  • Marines - Dec 2 @ 11:12am - 12:04 pm

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

Spring registration for many participating colleges has begun. Please log in to the college portal and register for your Spring classes. Upload your confirmed registration to the Dual Enrollment Canvas page.

Schoolinks Helpful Tools: Scholarship Matching guide

We are pleased to offer one final opportunity for seniors to have their senior portraits taken at Alpharetta High School on Monday, October 19.

If your senior has not yet had their senior portrait taken, please take advantage of this final on-campus session. The yearbook deadline is November 13, so it is important that seniors complete their portraits as soon as possible.

Date: Monday, October 19
Location: Alpharetta High School
Appointments: Advance scheduling is required.

To schedule your senior’s appointment, please visit:

Legacy Studios Senior Portrait Scheduling

This will be the final opportunity at AHS to have senior portraits taken before our yearbook deadline. Please encourage your senior to schedule an appointment if they have not already done so.

Thank you for helping us make sure every senior is represented in the 2026–2027 Alpharetta High School yearbook!

Alpharetta Yearbook Staff

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