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. 

• AHS Updates
  • This Week at AHS
  • Parent Canvas Observer Account
  • Upcoming Canvas Family Information Sessions
  • Off-Campus Sticker Distribution This Week
  • IB Community Meeting - 8/27
  • IB Community Meeting Schedule
  • We Value Your Feedback - Safety & Operations Survey
  • AHSF Welcomes New Board Members
  • Past ENN Links
• Counseling Updates
  • AHS School Counseling Calendar *Please note change in "New Student Meet & Greet"
  • Seniors
  • 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade Students
  • Juniors & Seniors
  • 9th Grade Parents
  • Local College & Career Fairs
  • College Planning Webinars
• AHS PTSA Announcements
  • Join the AHS PTSA!
  • Reflections
• Class of 2026 Senior Announcements
  • Senior Events Dues
  • Class of 2026 Tailgate & March
• AHS Clubs & Organizations
  • Future Problem Solvers Virtual Info Mtg - 8/18
  • Girls Lacrosse Info Mtg - 8/28
• AHS Business Partner Spotlight
  • Best In Class
• Stay Informed
  • Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
  • AHS Video Morning Show
  • Raiders Information Hub
  • FCS School Calendar 
• SGC Public Comment

If you did not already have a parent observer account, Fulton County Schools has created one for you. Please check your email attached to Infinite Campus for more information. 

If you already have a parent observer account: nothing has changed and your students' classes have been updated on your parent dashboard. 

If you are having problems accessing your Canvas Parent Observer account please reach out to Adriana De lap delapa@fultonscools.org

Do you still need help with your Parent Observer account on Canvas? Fulton County is offering parent information sessions for all FCS parents.

Raider Nation — your Student ID is more than just a safety measure! It’s also tied to our attendance procedures. ✅

Students with off-campus courses and programs will receive stickers on their IDs for faster checkout. Blended and IB students will also have stickers for smooth transitions between classes — plus a variety of other programs too! @alpharettahs

Keep your ID handy, it’s your pass to safety, attendance, and convenience at AHS! 🖤❤️ #RaiderNation#OneAHS

Join Mr. Fortunato for this year’s first IB Community Meeting on August 27 at 6:30pm in the AHS Media Center. Whether you have a student in IB or you are curious about what IB looks like, this month we’ll be tackling how parents and the school can collaborate together toward supporting an IB student.

Mark your schedule each month as we take a look at different pieces of the IB puzzle. This year we’ll be discussing the following:
  

• August 27 - IB Parent Orientation
• September 24 - “What is IB?”
• October 29 - “All About CAS” and “How Is the Diploma Awarded?"
• November 19 - 2nd Annual IB Alumni Panel Q&A
• January 28 - “Welcome to the Journey”
• February 25 - “TOK is for Thinkers” and “Everything Extended Essay"
• March 25 - "All About Assessments"
• April  29 - “Looking Ahead”
  

Each meeting starts at 6:30pm in the AHS Media Center.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing a safe and efficient learning environment, we are inviting you to participate in a brief Safety and Operational Efficiency Micro Survey. Your feedback is essential in helping us evaluate and improve our school’s practices and procedures.

This survey is designed to gather input from our parent community on key aspects of school safety and operational effectiveness. All responses are completely anonymous, and the survey will take only a few minutes to complete.

Your voice matters, and your insights will directly support our efforts to ensure that our school remains a safe, welcoming, and well-managed place for all students.

Alpharetta High School Foundation (AHSF) is pleased to announce the election of two new Board Members to start the 2025-2026 academic year.  

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, AHSF welcomes Jit Saha and Ken Adcox to further ensure the Foundation’s momentum in support of AHS and fostering the AHS culture of excellence.  

Through inclusive fundraising initiatives, AHSF provides meaningful resources for students, staff, and the school community, including:

• scholarships for continuing education;
• instructional grants and professional development for educators;
• staff recognition to support retention;
• impactful school-based programming; and
• enhancements to campus facilities and equipment.

Parents, grandparents, and guardians of AHS students or alumni who are interested in learning more about the organization are invited to visit alpharettahighschoolfoundation.com.  

Members of the Board are also happy to answer questions and invite AHS families to visit the Foundation table on Curriculum Night, Thursday, September 4.

• New Meal Payment Platform
• AHS Athletics Season Pass
• AHS Spiritwear Store

* PLEASE NOTE: The "New Student Meet & Greet" is Friday 8/29.

SENIORS

• Senior Class Meeting Tuesday, 8/26 during Advisement in the AHS Auditorium
• Senior Parent Meeting Thursday, 8/29 at 6:00 PM in the AHS Auditorium

Counselors will begin processing college applications after Labor Day. Seniors will be invited to the AHS School Counselor Class of 2026 Canvas by Friday, 8/29/2025.

All seniors are required to attend a 1-on-1 meeting with their assigned counselor. Counselors’ calendar links will go live after the Senior Advisement Meeting.

Research Colleges, Tech/Trade Schools & Scholarships

• 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

College Applications

Fulton County Schools is no longer using Naviance for college applications. Students will apply to college using the following platforms:

• Common Application
• Coalition
• GaFutures
• Common Black College Application
• Individual College Application Portal (visit school’s admissions website)

*Students must use their personal email addresses when applying to colleges and scholarships.

*Many of the abovementioned college application platforms will allow school counselors to upload high school transcripts.  Therefore, students will not have to request transcripts outside of the application platform. However, if/when needed, students can request transcripts here via ScribOrder.

School Counselors' Caseloads

A-Coh Cloe Crosby CrosbyC@fultonschools.org

Coi-Haq Ms. Jami Proksa ProksaJ1@fultonschools.org

Har-Lo Amy Longstreth Longstreth@fultonschools.org

Lu-Peq Mrs. Letitia Graham GrahamLC@fultonschools.org

Per-Sha Ms. Brandi Taylor TaylorB@fultonschools.org

She-Z Mrs. Karen Bolt BoltK@fultonschools.org

*Please make sure you list the correct counselor in your application portal.

Georgia Match

GSFC/GAfutures will mail GEORGIA MATCH letters the first week of October to the current seniors – Class of 2026! Seniors can also use this page https://www.gafutures.org/college-planning/georgia-match to review FAQ’s to answer questions and navigate to their GAfutures Student Dashboard to view a PDF of their letter and list of colleges that are on their letter.

Scholarships

10th, 11th, and 12^th Grade Students

Fall ASVAB

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

ASVAB testing will be held in the AHS Media Center on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 8:30 am. The deadline to register is Thursday, September 25, 2025. Only the first 50 students will be allowed to take the test. Visit https://www.asvabprogram.com/ for more information!

Register for Sept 30th ASVAB

Juniors & Seniors

2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program

Do you know a student with a passion for leadership and public service? The 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn directly from our nation’s leaders in Washington, D.C.

The 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program application window is open from August 11 to September 30. High school juniors or seniors may apply, provided they meet all program qualifications outlined by the U.S. Senate Youth Program. The application, program criteria, and informational brochures are on the Excellence Recognitions USSYP webpage at www.gadoe.org/USSYP. Applications are due by September 30 at 5:00 p.m.

Application Link: 2026 USSYP Application

Verification Forms: Click Here

Student Application Guidance: Click Here

National USSYP Brochure: Click Here

9^th Grade Parents

The AHS Counseling Department will host a 9^th Grade Parent Night on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the AHS Theater (prior to Curriculum Night).

 During this presentation, we will discuss:

•   graduation requirements

•   how to succeed in high school

•   HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarships

•   and much more!!

 We look forward to seeing you there!

LOCAL COLLEGE & CAREER FAIRS

AHS will host the Fulton County School District College Fair & Case Study

• 5:30 PM Overview of the US College Application Process Workshop
• 7:00 PM College Fair

More information and link to register coming soon.

The Peach State Tour Students - Peach State Tour

University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Augusta University, Georgia State University

August 26-September 25

Probe College Tourhttps://www.gaprobe.org/tour-updates/

Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley, Yale https://admission.virginia.edu/hpuwy

📣 Survived the first week of school? So now what? 

👉 Join the AHS PTSA and level up your parent game! 

Whether you’re rocking Maroon or going full-on AHS VIP, every level helps our students succeed — and YES, there are perks (hello magnets, yearbooks & sports passes 🏈🎭📘).  

Let’s hit 💯% family support. 

Join today and show that Raider Pride! ❤️🖤 #AHSStrong #PTSAProud #RaiderNation

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.

The 2025-2026 Georgia PTA Reflections program theme is "I Belong!". 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 2025-2026 AHS PTSA submissions will be Friday, October 3rd.Submissions should be brought to the AHS Media Center and placed in the labeled bin along with a completed Reflections Entry Form.

• GA PTA Student Entry Form - Fillable
• GA PTA Visual-Arts-Rules
• GA PTA Special-Artist-Division-Rules
• GA PTA Photography-Rules
• GA PTA Music Composition-Rules
• GA PTA Literature-Rules
• GA PTA Dance Choreography-Rules
• GA PTA Film-Production-Rules

Follow these pages to stay up-to-date with the deadlines and events planned for the AHS Class of 2026! 

• AHS Sr. Events IG: @ahs.seniors.26

• AHS Grad. Coach IG: @ahsgradcoach

• Parent Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/ahsclassof26 

• Class of 2026 email:  alpharettaclassof26@gmail.com

Please support the Class of 2026 by paying your Senior Events dues* by October 1st.

Ready to compete with students worldwide? Join Future Problem Solvers to tackle real-world challenges, sharpen your skills, and earn a chance to represent our school at the international conference! Don't miss the Virtual informational meeting Monday, August 18th at 5:30 PM—please fill out the interest form to receive the meeting link and upcoming important updates by scanning the QR code on the morning announcements, finding it on the AHS Alert, or clicking the link on Instagram @futureproblemsolversahs. 

If you are interested in playing girls lacrosse next year please join coaches and the booster club board on Thursday, August 28^th at 6:00 pm in the Media Center for information for the 2026 season. This meeting is for both returning and new players!

Any questions? Contact Coach Grayson Beck at beckg1@fultonschools.org

Best in Class

Alpharetta HS students – Do you want to know where you score on the SAT or ACT test?

Join Best in Class for a mock SAT or ACT test on Saturday,August 23rd at 12:30 pm. To register, go to: https://bestinclassnorthatlanta.regfox.com/august-2025-mock-sat-and-act-test

The fee for this test and consultation is $75 - participants also receive a $75 voucher toward any Best in Class college test prep offering.

Looking for help preparing for a test date? Our fall classes for upcoming SAT and ACT dates are:

• August 23 for the November 8 SAT test date
• September 20 for the December 6 SAT test date
• October 4 for the December 13 ACT test date 

Proudly supporting AHS for over 20 years! 

AHS Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)

3595 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

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