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
  • Final Exam / Gradable Experience Information
  • AHS Parking - Round 2
  • Summer Assignments
  • Counseling Department Feedback
  • AHS Foundation & Board Opportunity
  • Back to School 2025
• Counseling Updates
  • Summit Counseling Summer Groups
  • Fulton County Government Seeking Youth Leaders
  • Summer Learning
  • Summer Acceleration
  • Senior Class of 2025
    • Report Your Scholarship Offers
    • HOPE Eligibility
    • 2025-2026 FAFSA
    • Final Transcript Requests
    • Scholarship Opportunity
  • Juniors & Parents
    • Quest Bridge National College Match Program
    • Senior Class of 2026 Meeting
    • College Application Portals
    • Research Colleges, Tech/Trade Schools & Scholarships
    • Check HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship eligibility
    • Counselor Letters of Recommendation
• Class of 2025 Seniors Announcements
  • Senior Silver Envelopes corrections
  • Graduation Ceremony
  • AHS Foundation - Graduation Seat Auction Update
  • Senior Walks
• AHS Clubs
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Become an Atheletic Student Trainer
  • AHS Raiders of the Month 2024-2025
  • AHS Athletics Ameris Amphitheatre Volunteer Program
  • AHS Basketball 
    • 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

Please visit the AHS Spring Final Exam Website as information will be posted as it becomes available or necessary to update.

There are still open parking available for the 2025-2026 school year. Students who have previously applied are all getting a parking place as long as the application is fully complete and the possess a drivers license. A detailed email outlining the parking application process has been sent to student email addresses.

Students only need to apply if they are not on the current list.

Dear Students and Families,

At Alpharetta High School, our counselors are dedicated to providing you with the resources and guidance necessary for student success. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we value your honest feedback on our counseling department. Your insights will help us better serve our community.

Please take a moment to complete this form from a parent/or student perspective. 

Thank you for your time and support.

Families:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFeExSKivqK8j7kLUhKmOKuuAEMbkJXpuAmP0oRjvx_EVMVQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Students:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKwRWqUZHCVD5p0NWzfgazZncZqZfrQy2S-AdqR0wvNqQxuw/viewform?usp=dialog

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 capital needs, programming, student scholarships and teacher support.

Since its inception, the Foundation has provided over $700,000 in funding to AHS and AHS students.   In 2024-25, with generous donations from the community, the Foundation was able to provide:

• Four academic scholarships;
• Staff development programming;
• Support for the Evening of Excellence and International Night;
• Multiple grants - including but not limited to - an AED at the sports stadium and projector in the arts building; and
• Staff appreciation events at the holidays and year-end.

Currently, the Foundation is seeking additional Board members to help maintain the Foundation’s momentum. Parents, grandparents, or guardians of AHS students or alumni, as well as members of the community who may have skills related to the Foundation’s work, are invited to learn more at our annual meeting Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 12-1 p.m. Interested parties may contact AHS Foundation President Katie Reeves at katiereevesreliv@gmail.com or Secretary Megan Boynton at boyntonmpa@gmail.com.  

Summit Counseling Summer Groups

The Summit Counseling Center, our on-site therapy partner, is offering free summer therapy groups to students at our school. These groups cover topics like anxiety, healthy relationships and social skills, self-esteem, and confidence, and preparing for college. The groups meet once per week for 5 weeks of the summer. Registration will close soon, so go ahead and sign your student up today at the link below! 

Summer @ The Summit - The Summit Counseling Center

Fulton County Government Seeking Youth Leaders

Fulton County Government wants young people in search of leadership roles to apply to serve as Youth Commissioners. The Fulton County Youth Commission (FCYC) gets tomorrow’s leaders involved today by having its members help government officials address the many issues presently facing youth.

In addition, the FCYC program strengthens the participant’s leadership skills and creates a means for communication between community leaders and Fulton County youth.

The application deadline is Friday, May 23, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

Youth Commissioners who are accepted into the program will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Impact policies and legislation
• Interact with politicians on the local and state level
• Speak out on behalf of ALL Fulton County youth
• Help local government better understand the issues facing youth
• Plan community events and participate in volunteer projects

For consideration, students must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a resident of Fulton County
• Must attend a school within Fulton County (Fulton County Public Schools, Atlanta Public Schools, Private or Charter institution)
• Must be in the 9th -11th grade during the 2025-2026 academic year (Graduating 8^th graders accepted)  
• Must submit a completed application and a two-page essay

Apply online by visiting: www.fultoncountyga.gov/fcyc

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) 

• June 3, 2025-June 30, 2025
• 8:00 am-12:20 PM
• How to Register for Face-to-Face Summer Learning

2. Fulton Virtual Learning Program

• June 4, 2025-July 9, 20205
• How to Register for Fulton Virtual Summer Course
• Fulton County Credit Recovery (hosted at Alpharetta High School) 

3. June 3, 2025-June 30, 2025

• 8:30 am-12:30 PM
• To register, please complete the following: 
  • Please print the Credit Recovery Contract, complete and sign it together (student and parent signature required). This will require both student and parent signature. STUDENT: Please ensure you initial all the appropriate areas and rewrite the statements as instructed. 
    • Bring your contract to Mr. Bolin in Suite 1255 for final processing. 
    • The summer school team will review submitted contracts and add courses

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 a Face-to-Face setting
• 2 courses in Fulton Virtual, maximum 1 credit
• AHS Credit Recovery, no maximum limit. Courses loaded 1 at a time.

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

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.

Report Your Scholarship Offers

Please start reporting your scholarship offers!  It can be for sports, academics, needs based or from your grandma’s bridge club. No amount is too small, and you don't have to accept the offer or attend the school, just report it.  We report this information to the district and announce during graduation. You must login with your FCS email and password and upload proof. Click Here to Upload Scholarship Offers

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 calculate 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 determines 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/

FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS

Seniors have 3 ways to request their final transcript to be sent to colleges. 

• The Common App Final Report is a mandatory form that must be submitted by a high school counselor to a college after a student has received all their admission decisions and has chosen to attend the specific institution. This report contains the student's final grades and transcript, ensuring the college has a complete picture of their academic record. 

*AHS Counselors will upload final reports for all students with a submitted Common App application.

• Scrib Order

For students who did not apply to college through Common App, should request your transcript via  https://fultonga.scriborder.com/.

• Georgia Futures

Log into your GA Futures account at www.gafutures.org. Click the “MY HIGHSCHOOL TRANSCRIPT” located in GREEN on the left side of the page. Follow the prompts to select your school and click SEND, on or after June 5th, 2025.

Scholarship Opportunity

The Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators is pleased to announce a $5,000 scholarship opportunity available to Metro Atlanta students.  Please click here for more information regarding eligibility and application rules.  Applications accepted up through June 13, 2025. 

JUNIORS & PARENTS

Quest Bridge National College Match Program is a college admission and scholarship process through which high-achieving, low-income students can be admitted early with full four-year scholarships to QuestBridge college partners. The application process for the class of 2025 will likely open August 1, 2025.   For more information visit https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students 

Senior Class of 2026 Meeting

AHS Counselors will hold a mandatory Senior Class Meeting in August where we will go over what students need to do to begin working on Post Secondary Plans. We will also host a Senior Parent Meeting. Specific dates and deadlines will be released at the beginning of the school year.

College Application Portals

Most college application portals will not open until August 1, 2025. Please visit https://www.commonapp.org/blog/announcing-2025-2026-common-app-essay-prompts to  view the 2025-2026 essay prompts.

• Students should NOT create an account prior to August 1, 2025, as your information will be lost
• Student must use their PERSONAL email when creating the account
• Counselors will not begin processing applications until September 2, 2025
• More information to come at the Senior Meeting in August.

Research Colleges, Tech/Trade Schools & Scholarships

• Student Naviance account via Classlink
• US New and world Report College Admissions Calculator https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/admissions-calculator
• Big Future https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
• https://www.scholarships.com/
• https://www.fastweb.com/
• https://www.niche.com/
• https://www.gafutures.org/career-exploration/georgia-s-career-clusters-and-pathways/
• Plan in-person college tours

Check HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship eligibility

Login to www.gafutures.org mid-June to check HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship and research the HOPE/Zell Grant https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/hope-zell-miller-scholarships/how-to-track-your-hope-academic-eligibility/my-college-hope-profile/

Counselor Letters of Recommendation

Students will be asked to complete the College Bound Information survey in Naviance. We use information from this survey when writing counselor letters of recommendation. The district has not assigned it to the class of 2026 yet. We will send an email when it becomes available. For students who want to work on their survey responses over the summer:

• Total # of AP and/or IB and/or Dual Enrollment courses you will complete by time of graduation (all 4 years)
• Major activities sponsored by High School
• Leadership roles in High School sponsored organizations
• Major activities outside school (during high school years)
• Leadership roles outside of school (during high school years)
• Ways you spend your summers
• Describe yourself
• Ways you are unique

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

A big thank you to our Senior Events committee and Silver Envelopes team for sorting 10,000+ letters in a very short amount of time! We have learned that some letters were mixed up. We would love to get all of the letters to their correct owner.

• If your student received letters that are for someone else---Please drop those off in the box in the front office at AHS.
• If your student is missing letters or an envelope and DID attend the practice--Email us at ahsptsa3595@gmail.com
• If your student is missing an envelope and DID NOT attend practice--Have your student pick up their envelope in the front office.

Congratulations to our AHS Class of 2025! Your perseverance, passion, and achievements have led to this unforgettable milestone. We celebrate your journey at the Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday May 21st, 7:30pm.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our AHS families, the 2025 Graduation Seat Auction was a huge success and a true reflection of the engagement and spirit of our AHS community.

The auction offered families reserved seating with excellent views of the stage to celebrate their graduating seniors in a special way while giving back to the school.

A huge thank you to our winning families and to everyone who participated.

Top 5 Bidders:

• Holly Family – Senior Julius Holly
• Adams Family – Senior Ethan Adams
• Mahesh Family – Senior Neha Mahesh
• Fowler Family – Senior Ty Fowler
• Ricks Family – Senior Whitney Carlyle Ricks

Congratulations to our outstanding Raider Athletes of the Month! Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit truly set you apart. We’re proud to celebrate your achievements on and off the field!

Proudly supporting AHS for over 20 years! 

AHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

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