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
  • Upcoming Scheduling - Events & Deadlines
  • TAG Internship
  • IB Statement of Intent - January 15th
  • IB Community Meeting - January 28th
  • Parents - Please Complete the GaDOE School Climate Survey
  • AHS Prom - April 18th
  • ACT Mock Test
  • Vote for AHS Film Club "Table for One"
  • Student Leadership NORTH
  • AHS Communication Channels
• Counseling Updates
  • Senior Class of 2026
  • 9th-11th Grade Students
  • AHS Counseling Semester 2 Calendar
• AHS PTSA Announcements
  • Second Semester Volunteers Needed in Media Center
  • PTSA Reflections District 10 Winners
  • AHS PTSA Mini-Grant - Biology
• Class of 2026 Senior Announcements
  • AHSF Scholarship Announcement
  • AHS Mandatory Graduation Fees
• AHS Clubs and Organizations
  • Girls Lacrosse Player Information Meeting - January 15th
  • Men Soccer Tryouts - January 19 to 23
• Stay Informed
  • Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
  • AHS Video Morning Show
  • Raiders Information Hub
  • FCS School Calendar 
• SGC Public Comment

We are excited to announce the 2026-27 Internship Application Process for rising Juniors and Seniors! Please review the attachment for eligibility requirements and timeline.

Application- 1st Steps

1. Join the Northeast Application Microsoft Teams
   • Join code is provided in the attached 2026-2027 Internships Application Instructions
2. Attend Internship Student Meeting
   • Join Meeting- link is provided in the attached Letter to Gifted Students and Parents.
3. Update your resume

Important Dates

• December 1: Application posted in Teams.
• December 9:Internship Student Meeting (Town Hall) – Resume Workshop & Informational Session.
  • Attend this session before submitting resume in Teams.
• February 6 (by 5:00 PM): Application deadline.
  • Upload your updated resume
  • Sign and submit Gifted Internship Contract
• February 27: Students will be notified of selection to the program prior to this date. Students, please check your personal email regularly for updates.

Sophomore Students and Parents: this year’s IB Statement of Intent is now live! If you intend to pursue the full IB Diploma, please complete and submit your Statement of Intent by January 15 for first consideration.

Not sure? Have questions? Schedule a meeting with Mr. Fortunato to chat!

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) invites all parents and guardians to participate in a brief survey to share honest feedback about our school. Your input helps guide decisions and improvements at the state and local levels. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and your responses are greatly appreciated. The deadline to complete this survey is Friday, February 13th. 

Thank you for partnering with us to support student success!

AHS Prom 2026 will be April 18th at the Guardian Works in West Midtown, Atlanta! Come experience your fairytale evening! Tickets are on sale for $75 on GoFan! 

Five AHS film students' short film is up for a Global People's Choice Award and need your VOTE! These Sophomore film students made a short film that has been selected for the Global Connect Her Film Festival. They are competing against 115 other films from 24 countries! 

Voting ends January 25th. This festival allows high school and college students to submit original short films focused on critical issues affecting women and girls, including barriers to education, global health, financial independence, poverty, climate justice, refugee issues and more.

TO VOTE

• Click on this link http://connectherfilmfest.org/peoples-choice-gallery?mc_cid=12511d0614&mc_eid=2da9382d8c 
• Search “Table For One”
• Heart it to vote.
• Turn off WIFI when voting.

We are thrilled to announce that applications for the 2026-27 program year are now open! This year, we have become a more regional program, thus our new name STUDENT LEADERSHIP NORTH. Our network of schools includes: Alpharetta High School, Centennial, Chattahoochee, Johns Creek, Northview High Schools, Mt. Pisgah, Providence Christian - Johns Creek, and Innovation Academy.

Student Leadership NORTH offers a unique and dynamic 2-year leadership training experience that empowers young leaders through hands-on learning and community engagement. If you're ready to take the next step in developing your leadership skills, be sure to check out the application on the Student Leadership North website or grab an application from Mrs. Elie-Manning in room 3224.
 

We are excited to meet our new members for the class of 2028! Apply today!

DEADLINE 1-31-2026

SENIOR CLASS OF 2026

Senior Transcript Requests

We are anticipating that final fall semester grades will be posted to transcripts by Tuesday, 1/13/2026. Counselors will begin processing Common App midyear reports and Scrib orders as soon as transcripts are verified for accuracy.  If your senior applied to a college through Common App, they do not need to make a midyear transcript request. Counselors will automatically submit midyear reports for every senior with an active application in Common App.  Scrib order requests are only for colleges that are not listed in the student's Common App account.

HOPE Calculation Update

Seniors should be able to check HOPE GPA calculation updates by February 15, 2026.

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application is open https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

Scholarship Reporting  Please don’t wait to submit offers, students must login with student ID and password Class of 2026 Scholarship Reporting – Fill out form

Scholarships with Approaching Deadlines

https://alpharettahs.fultonschools.org/academics/school-counseling/scholarships

Login to Schoolinks for a more comprehensive list of scholarships

9th-11^th Grade Students

Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth (PTY).

PTY is now accepting applications for the following summer experiences: 

Vanderbilt Summer Academy (VSA) | A one-week program where students explore new ideas in a choice-based course, dive into advanced material, and join a community of high-achieving students from around the globe. Options for rising 7th-12th grade students.

Vanderbilt Summer Institutes (VSI) | A two-week program for rising high school juniors and seniors where they tackle complex courses led by Vanderbilt faculty and experience what university-level learning really feels like. Options for rising 11th-12th grade students.

Vanderbilt Mentor Immersion (VMI) | Students closely with an expert mentor in a field they are passionate about—no matter where they live. Students collaborate with a small group of driven peers, deepen their understanding of a discipline, and complete a capstone project. Summer options for rising 11-12 grade students.

SAVY & Career Connections at SAVY | Weeklong summer classes designed for high-achieving students to explore accelerated subjects. Taught by master teachers and Vanderbilt faculty, staff and graduate students, SAVY programs challenge students in fun, engaging ways. Options for rising 1st-8th grade students.

Course descriptions and application information is posted on the PTY website. We hope you will share this information with parents and students.

https://pty.vanderbilt.edu/

The Alpharetta High School Media Center is opening volunteer sign-ups for 2026, and we would love your help.

Our media center plays a key role in supporting students throughout the day. Volunteers assist with shelving books, helping students find materials, light organization, and keeping the space running smoothly. No prior experience is needed, and training is provided. Whether you can help once a month or more regularly, every hour makes a difference for our students and staff.

Please use the SignUpGenius link below to view available dates and sign up for the times that work best for you. Thank you for supporting the AHS community and our students.

Congratulations to our AHS students recognized in the 2025–2026 District 10 Reflections Program.

We are excited to share that several Alpharetta High School students have been selected as winners in the 2025–2026 North Fulton Council District 10 Reflections Program, sponsored by the National PTSA. Their creativity, talent, and dedication truly stood out among submissions across the district. Students who earned 1st and 2nd Place distinctions will now advance to compete at the Georgia State Reflections Competition.

Congratulations to the following AHS District 10 Winners 

Dance Choreography

1st Place

• Saanvi Baja, 9th Grade

Literature

1st Place
• Tejesh Narang, 9th Grade
• Sophia Poggi, 10th Grade

2nd Place

• Gia Agarwal, 11th Grade

Visual Arts

2nd Place
• Saanvi Bajaj, 9th Grade

• Kate Ding, 11th Grade

We are incredibly proud of these students for representing Alpharetta High School with such creativity and excellence. Please join us in celebrating their achievements and wishing them the very best as they move on to the State level.

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 Graduation IG: @ahsgraduation

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

• Class of 2026 email:  alpharettaclassof26@gmail.com

The AHS Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s scholarship program for Alpharetta High School seniors. Students will have the opportunity to apply under one of the following pillars:  Academics, Arts, Athletics, Altruism, or CTAE. 

The scholarship application window has been updated and is expected to open shortly, closing on February 27, 2026, with five $1,000 scholarships available.

Seniors are encouraged to prepare their materials now, including a personal statement, weighted and unweighted GPA, a resume or activity sheet, and one recommendation letter. Students applying under the Arts or CTAE pillar will have the opportunity to provide additional materials.

More information will be shared when the application link becomes available. If you have any questions, please email: raiderfoundation@gmail.com.

Graduation fees can be paid online at www.3rdascent.com.Please note that this fee is separate from the PTSA Senior Events dues ($75), which include senior snacks, games, and a yard sign.

More information about graduation, including the confirmed date, will be announced in February.  

If you are interested in playing girls lacrosse this spring year, please join coaches for a players ONLY meeting on Thursday, January 15th at 3:45pm in the Media Center. This meeting is for both returning and new players. No experience is necessary!

**RANK ONE WILL BE CHECKED DURING THIS TIME TO ENSURE PLAYERS ARE CLEARED FOR TRYOUTS. TRYOUTS START MONDAY JANUARY 19th**
Any questions? Contact Coach Grayson Beck at beckg1@fultonschools.org

Proudly supporting AHS for over 20 years! 

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