AHS PTSA is proud to publish the bi-monthly 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 EOC Testing Schedule
  • Final Exam Bell Schedule & Makeup Procedure
  • Final Exam Exemption Policy
  • IB Art Exhibition - March 31st
  • AHS Junior / Senior Prom 2025
  • Attendance Reminders
  • AP Testing Information
  • Gwinnett Tech's Preview Night
  • AHS Career Fair and Expo
  • SGC Candidate Declaration Window Open
  • AHS Foundation Board
  • School Device Collection 2025
  • Meet Our School-Based Therapist
• Counseling Updates
  • AHS College Fair
  • Summer Learning
  • Summer Dual Enrollment
  • Dual Enrollment
  • Summer Acceleration
  • Georgia Service Academy Day
  • ASVAB Testing
  • Trade Talk Tuesday
  • Free College Admission Workshop
  • Senior Class of 2025
    • Scheduled College Visits
    • KSU Accepted Students Event
    • Free Georgia College Applications for the month of March
    • Honors' Cords
    • HOPE Eligibility
    • 2025-2026 FAFSA
• Class of 2025 Seniors Announcements
  • Senior Games
  • Graduation Practice & Ceremony
  • Fulton County PTA Sally Fitzgerald Scholarship
  • Senior Celebration Talent NEEDED!
• AHS PTSA Annoucements
  • Looking for Leaders
• AHS Clubs
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • AHS Athletics Ameris Amphitheater Volunteer Program
  • AHS Letter Jackets and Class Rings
  • AHS Athletic Association Fundraiser
  • AHS Women's Soccer Fundraiser - Mar. 19th
  • AHS Girls Basketball Skills Academy
  • AHS Basketball Kids Camp
• 2025 Spring Semester Calendar
• Stay Informed
  • Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
  • AHS Daily Announcements
  • Raiders Revealed Blog
  • AHS Video Morning Show
  • Raiders Information Hub
  • Canvas Updates
• SGC Public Comment

Greetings from Alpharetta High School:

We are excited to announce the upcoming High School Career Expo and Career Fair, scheduled to take place on April 1st and 2nd at Alpharetta High School. This event aims to provide our students with valuable opportunities for career exploration, networking, and community engagement.

The Career Expo will feature a diverse range of activities designed to help students discover various career paths, learn about industry trends, and connect with professionals in different fields. Highlights of the event include:

1. Career Fair: Companies and organizations from various industries will have the opportunity to showcase their work, discuss career opportunities, and engage with students who are eager to learn more about potential career paths
2. Career Exploration Workshops: Interactive workshops and sessions will be offered to help students explore different career options, develop essential skills, and gain insights into industry-specific trends and opportunities.
3. Community Networking: The event will provide a platform for students, educators, parents, and local businesses to come together and foster meaningful connections that support our community's growth and development.

We invite your company to participate in this exciting event by: 

• Setting up a booth at the Career Fair to showcase your organization and engage with students.
• Hosting a workshop or presentation to share insights into your industry and career opportunities.

Your participation and support are invaluable in helping our students explore their interests, develop career aspirations, and make informed decisions about their future. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of leaders and professionals.

To confirm your participation, please complete the following form by March 21st:

https://forms.office.com/r/WzGKRxzCHz

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to the success of our students. We look forward to collaborating with you at the High School Career Expo and Career Fair!

The candidate declaration window for our SGC parent and teacher elections is now open! This is a fantastic opportunity for parents and teachers to get involved in the strategic work at our schools and make a meaningful impact. The Candidate Declaration window will run until March 28th.

AHS has two open Parent seats and one open Teacher seat. We encourage all interested parents and teachers to declare their candidacy by visiting the Charter System website’s Elections page. This site also details the requirements for candidacy. Voting will take place in April, and we will provide additional information about the process soon.

The AHS Foundation is a dynamic 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the entirety of Alpharetta High School.  A fundraising and grantmaking organization, the Foundation supports the four pillars of the school through investments in programming, capital needs and student scholarships.  To that end, the Foundation has provided over $700,000 in funding to AHS and AHS students, and seeks additional Board members to further its mission ahead of the 25^th anniversary of AHS in the Fall of 2029. 

Parents, grandparents, and guardians of AHS students, as well as members of the community who may have skills that lend themselves to the Foundation’s work, are invited to apply by contacting current AHS Foundation President Katie Reeves at katiereevesreliv@gmail.com or Secretary Megan Boynton at boyntonmpa@gmail.com.  

Seniors

We will start collecting devices on Monday, April 28th.  All Senior devices must be returned by May 6th to the media center any time during the school day in order to receive graduation tickets at practice on May 14.  Exceptions will be addressed by Ms. Kelly.  Diplomas and graduation tickets will not be issued to students who have outstanding FCS property and fines.

Underclassmen

School devices and chargers will be collected during the week of May 13th through 16th during your 3rd period class.  

A $30.00 fine will be issued for all lost chargers. All other damages will be assessed when you return your device. All devices must be returned, or they will be marked stolen and a $250.00 fine will be assessed.

** If there is any circumstance where a student needs to keep their device for AP exams or other exams, please contact Pam Kelly (Kellyp@fultonschools.org) to make arrangements. 

AHS College Fair!

We are excited to inform you about the upcoming AHS College Fair!

Location: AHS Media Center  

Date & Time:  March 27th during 4th, 5th, & 6th periods

Register: https://form.jotform.com/250593137748162

30 confirmed colleges participating

*Open to AHS students

Summer Learning

Retake Previously Failed Course

Fulton County Schools’ Summer Learning registration is open.

Fulton County Schools offers three summer learning opportunities for high school students who need to retake a previously failed course:

1. Face-to-Face Summer School (hosted at Innovation Academy) How to Register for Face-to-Face Summer Learning
2. Fulton Virtual Learning Program  How to Register for Fulton Virtual Summer Course
3. Fulton County Credit Recovery (hosted at Alpharetta High School) contact bolina@fultonschools.org.

Summer Dual Enrollment

Engage in summer enrichment by taking advantage of free college courses offered through Georgia's Dual Enrollment program! Students can get ahead and earn both college and high school credit! Visit AHS counseling DE website for more information to sign up https://alpharettahs.fultonschools.org/academics/school-counseling/dual-enrollment

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment is a program where high school students can take college courses and receive both high school and college credit. Students can earn up to 30 credit hours of free tuition to transfer to a college or use towards a technical diploma/certificate from a technical college. Read more details about Dual Enrollment HERE.

Alpharetta High School students can take college courses online or on the college campus. Many students choose to do a couple of courses through Dual Enrollment and the rest through a combination of Alpharetta, FVS, or GAVS courses. Dual Enrollment is offered all terms of the school year (including summer).

1. Watch the Dual Enrollment Presentation or Read the PDF Version
2. Complete the Dual Enrollment Interest Form
3. Follow the steps on the updated Dual Enrollment Checklist

Summer Acceleration

Students may also accelerate their learning during the summer by taking a course for the first time through the Fulton Virtual (must remain in the US) or Georgia Virtual.  Tuition is required to take a course for the first time during the summer. As you consider your options, please keep in mind that one course is the equivalent of a semester-long class for a 0.5 credit.  Students are limited to taking:

*2 courses in Fulton Virtual (1 full credit total)

*Depending on student need, a student may be simultaneously enrolled in more than one summer learning option. 

Georgia Virtual Registration Opens March 1, 2025 see GAVS for information regarding accessing outside of the US.

Fulton Virtual Registration Opens March 3, 2025 cannot be accessed from outside the US. How to Register for Fulton Virtual Summer Course

For more information on summer learning opportunities, please visit https://www.fultonschools.org/all-departments/academics/learning-teaching/academic-programs/applied-learning-design/summer-school/high-school-summer-learning.

Georgia Service Academy Day

High school students and their families are invited to Service Academy Day to learn more about the application and congressional nomination process for the 5 U.S. Service Academies — the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy.

Students and families will have the opportunity to meet with Senator Ossoff, other elected officials, and military leaders. For more information, please visit Georgia Service Academy Day 2025 - U.S. Senator for Georgia Jon Ossoff

ASVAB Testing

Attention AHS 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders!

Do you want to find out more about your  strengths  and  options that might be right for you?

ASVAB testing will be held in the AHS Media Center on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 8:30am. The primary purpose of the ASVAB test is to determine suitability for the military, but it can also be used as a resource to explore aptitude for general careers. The ASVAB is open to all 10th-12th grade students and is limited to the first 50 students who sign up. The deadline to register is Friday, March 14, 2025. 

REGISTER TODAY! Register to take the ASVAB March 19th, 2025 

**Students please bring your charged device and charger to the test. 

Trade Talk Tuesday

Trade Talk Tuesday, March 18^th 4^th and 6^th periods in The Center of Excellence, room 1120. Come learn about an EMT career!

Guardians and Students may register at: https://forms.office.com/r/VrGqJn5U9n

Parents parking in the bus lot must move car by 2:00 pm.

FREE College Admission Workshop

Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC)

Who: High school students, parents, and counselors

When: Saturday, March 29, 9am-12pm

Where: Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

How: Register by March 14:  https://forms.gle/Jowj5Tt3dpdjn1Wx5 

Scheduled College Visits

Please login to Naviance via Classlink to sign up for rep visits. 

KSU Accepted Students Event

Come celebrate your KSU acceptance by getting some Owl swag and goodies! 

 Who can attend? Seniors who have been accepted to KSU for Fall 2025.

Where? Media Center 

When? March 14^th During 4^th, 5^th, & 6^th periods.

Free Georgia College Applications for the month of March

• For the month of March, we will be partnering with the University System of Georgia (USG), the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), and private institutions to offer application fee waivers for Georgia high school seniors. The Find Your MATCH in March initiative will allow several Georgia colleges and universities to waive their application fees for seniors between March 1st and 31st. The March  fee waivers  are listed on Gafutures.org

Honors’ Cords 

Graduating Seniors with a weighted Cumulative GPA of 88 or above (we cannot round up so a student with an 87.9 will not be eligible) are eligible to wear an honor cord at graduation.

Please check your transcript in Infinite Campus "documents" to determine if the senior has a Weighted Cumulative GPA of 88 or higher. The GPA on the transcript at this time, February 13, has to be 88+- we will not look at current spring semester grades for eligibility. Feel free to email  Boltk@fultonschools.org  if unsure. Do not order a cord unless you are sure your senior met the 88+ Weighted Cumulative GPA as we cannot offer a refund if you order in error.  

1.      Please communicate with your parent/student before purchasing as you both received the email.  Student emails were sent to their Fulton County email addresses.  

1.      Purchases can be made until May 1, 2025 

2.      No refunds will be given

3.      Your student ID number MUST be entered at the time of purchase

1.      Cord pick-up dates and times will be determined later.

Cord Prices:

• Cord amount - $10.00  
• No Refunds - Please verify that your senior has an 88 or higher weighted Cumulative GPA before purchasing.

Order on OSP - find "Grad Honor Cords (Suma Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude)":  Alpharetta HS              

*Email Ms. Bolt at  Boltk@fultonschools.org   with any questions.

HOPE Eligibility

Seniors and parents, it's time to check your HOPE eligibility. Please login to https://www.gafutures.org/.  HOPE eligibility will continue to calculates until the end of this semester. To understand Initial eligibility, please visit https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/hope-zell-miller-scholarships/hope-scholarship/initial-academic-eligibility/ 

2025-2026 FAFSA

The FAFSA form to determine  how much financial aid you're eligible to receive , which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 

There is a new FAFSA & Financial Aid Guide available from https://understandingfafsa.org/. The "Understanding FAFSA and Financial Aid: Your Guide to Paying for College" (Class of 2025 edition) is now available in 10 languages. To access and download the guides, please visit:   https://understandingfafsa.org/guides/

Follow these pages to stay up-to-date with the deadlines and events planned for the AHS Class of 2025! 

• AHS Sr. Events IG: @ahsraiders2025
• AHS Grad. Coach IG: @ahsgradcoach
• Parent Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/ahsraiders2025
• Class of 2025 email: 2025Raiders@gmail.com

Get ready to relive the field days of elementary school!

LAST CHANCE - the deadline for application is THIS Wednesday, March 12th. The application can be found here.

Voting is open for Senior Celebration! We need nominations for Masters of Ceremonies, musicians, artists and readers for motivational speeches. 

Nominate a friend or yourself by March 17th! NOMINATION FORM

Dear Raiders,

3RD ASCENT, our letter jacket & class ring provider, is scheduled to be back on campus Thursday, 3/20, for Letter Jacket & Class Ring orders! Orders will be taken during your lunch period.

If ordering a Letter Jacket, please remember to bring proof of your earned letter (Varsity Letter, Certificate, or note from your coach) and your payment along with any patches you want sewn on your jacket.  Seniors are required to pay in full at time of order.  All other students can order with a $150.00 deposit. 

Want to order online? Be sure to first stop by the table to get sized! Being sized by a 3RD ASCENT Representative is IMPORTANT to ensuring that your online order is placed correctly! Online orders must be paid in full at the time of order.

Class Rings can also be ordered online or at school.  If ordering at school, please remember to bring payment. At school, you can place your order with a $100.00 deposit for Ultrium rings, or a $200.00 deposit for precious metal rings. Online orders must be paid on full.

Questions? Contact 3RD ASCENT by email at support@3rdascent.com. 

Congratulations on reaching this point in your High School career! We look forward to recognizing and celebrating your success!

Take the night off from cooking and bring the whole family to Tropical Smoothie Cafe on Wednesday, March 19th from 5:45-8:00p for a delicious dinner and to support the AHS Women's Soccer team.  Just mention you are supporting the Women's soccer team and a portion of the sales will be returned to the team.  Tropical Smoothie Cafe is located at 970 North Point Drive, Suite B 170, Alpharetta.  You can view their delicious menu at http://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com.  Thanks for your support.

Proudly supporting AHS for over 20 years! 

AHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

www.ahsptsa.org  |   ahsptsa3595@gmail.com