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Originally delivered on 11/2/2026 12:05 pm

SUBJECT: AHS Raider Roundup November 2nd

November 2nd, 2026

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. 

In This Issue
  • Upcoming Events 
  • AHS Updates
    • This Week at AHS
    • National Principals Month
    • Puzzle Donations Needed for the AHS Media Center
    • ESPLOST: Investing in Our Schools
    • IB Statement of Intent
    • The AI Generation: Parenting with Confidence in the Digital Age PART 2
    • 2026 Fall Exam Information
    • 1st Annual Alpharetta Winter Parade
    • Culture Cares: Celebrating Indian Culture at AHS
  • Counseling Updates
    • SAT Prep Workshops
  • AHS Clubs and Organizations
    • Raider Club & Organization Directory
    • AHS Winter Guard Auditions
    • Basketball Season Kickoff
    • Boys Lacrosse Parent Info Night
    • Women's Soccer Interest Meeting
  • Stay Informed
    • Principal Scheifflee's Friday Morning Message
    • AHS Video Morning Show
  • AHS Communication Channels
UPCOMING AHS EVENTS
Tuesday, November 3
Election Day - Remote Learning Day
Wednesday, November 4
5:30p Band Cluster Concert @ AHS
Friday, November 6
7:30p AHS Football vs. Lanier (Theme: Decades Out)
Tuesday, November 10
7:30a School Governance Council Meeting
6:00p AI & Teen Mental Health: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Thursday, November 12
8:30a PTSA Meeting
6:30p Chorus Cluster Concert @ AHS
Friday, November 13
11:15a Senior Snack #3 between 4-6 period
Wednesday, November 18
7:30a AHS Foundation Meeting
Monday, November 23
Thanksgiving Break - No School
AHS UPDATES
This Week at AHS
National Principals Month


October is National Principals Month, and the Alpharetta High School PTSA wants to extend a massive thank you to our incredible administration! We are so grateful to Principal Scheifflee, our dedicated assistant principals, and our hardworking administrative staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes every day. Your visionary leadership, unwavering support, and deep commitment to our students, teachers, and families are what make AHS such an exceptional place to learn and grow. Raiders, please join us in celebrating and thanking our school leaders for everything they do!

 

Puzzle Donations Needed for the AHS Media Center


The media center would love to have some jigsaw puzzle donations for our jigsaw puzzle-loving students, who are in need of new challenges. They are having to repeat ones they completed last year. 


The sweet spot would be 1,000 pieces (which is their favorite), but we would welcome anything from 500 to 2,000 (which would be a nice challenge for them). 


If you have any you would like to contribute, please drop them off at the AHS media center.


ESPLOST: Investing in Our Schools


🏫 Strong Schools, Smart Futures! Fulton County Schools is investing in safer, modern learning environments through Capital Plan 2032. 

Learn about planned improvements for Alpharetta High School and its feeder schools, and the proposed extension of ESPLOST, which voters will consider on November 3, 2026.


IB Statement of Intent


For sophomores planning to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma beginning next year, the Statement of Intent is now open! 


Students may declare for the Diploma by visiting the AHS IB page or directly at tinyurl.com/AHSIBIntent2027


The deadline for Early Action declarations was October 15. The regular deadline is January 15.


Not sure? Have questions? https://tinyurl.com/MeetwithFortunato to chat!


Click Here for more information on IB
The AI Generation: Parenting with Confidence in the Digital Age PART 2


We’re excited to continue the conversation with two outstanding featured speakers!


Patrick J. Doliny, Cybersecurity & Technology Executive | Author | Entrepreneur | U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

Patrick J. Doliny is an award-winning cybersecurity and technology executive with extensive experience in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital resilience.


Heather Van Looy, Director of Instructional Technology | Fulton County Schools

Heather Van Looy brings 27 years of experience in education and is an ISTE Certified Educator.  She leads the Fulton County Vanguard Team and is passionate about the responsible and impactful integration of emerging technology, particularly generative AI, in teaching and learning. 


Mark on your calendar for Part 2


Register Now
2026 Fall Exam Information


Information about fall midterms, final exams, and gradable experiences is now available.

Click here for the bell schedule, exemption policy, and additional testing information.


Click Here for Testing & Exam Information - Alpharetta High School


Click Here for Testing & Exam Information
1st Annual Alpharetta Winter Parade


Come join us for a festive celebration of our Alpharetta Community! 

Date: Saturday, December 12th

Start Time: 5:30 PM


Culture Cares: Celebrating Indian Culture at AHS


This month, our Culture Cares Committee celebrates the rich history and vibrant traditions of Indian culture! From colorful festivals like Diwali to the beauty of its music, dance, cuisine, and languages, Indian culture reflects thousands of years of heritage, family, community, and hospitality.


At Raider Nation, we celebrate the diversity that makes our school community stronger and embrace opportunities to learn from one another. ❤️


A special thank-you to our PTSA for sponsoring and supporting our Cultural Awareness Board and helping us celebrate the many cultures that make our community unique! AHS Cultural Cares Committee Alpharetta High School Indian Desi Society Alpharetta High School 


#OneAlpharetta #CultureCares #RaiderNation


Counseling Updates

ALL STUDENTS & FAMILIES


Second Semester Necessary Schedule Change Requests Policy and Form

Students are expected to complete courses for which they have enrolled. Please view your student’s second semester schedule in the Campus Parent or Student portal by selecting “Schedule.” If you do not have a portal account, then email Donna Byrd, Registrar at byrdd@fultonschools.org for access to the Infinite Campus Parent portal.


We limit schedule changes as much as possible in alignment with our policies and procedures but will take into consideration necessary schedule change requests or requests with extenuating circumstances. Necessary changes include the addition of courses required for graduation (if student is a senior), addition of courses required to fill empty periods, deletion of courses already completed, or deletion of courses “doubled up” during a specific period. The following are not necessary reasons to request a second semester schedule change:  Requests to change teachers, specific periods, lunch periods, “change of mind”, incomplete summer assignments, or electives (academic or non-academic) are not considered to be necessary. Non-necessary changes and requests to add virtual classes will not be entertained unless there are extreme extenuating circumstances, in which case our AHS Scheduling Committee will decide on the requested schedule change.

If you have a concern with your student's second semester schedule, please access the link below, read our schedule change policy and procedure carefully, and if you feel you have a legitimate reason for a request to change your student’s schedule, please complete the Microsoft form by Friday, January 15th using the link or the QR Code:


SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUEST Second Semester 2027 – Fill out form 

or scan the QR Code at the end of this message.


The course selections you submit on this form will only be changed by approval of the AHS Scheduling Committee and if there is space available in the requested course.

If you have questions, please email your student’s counselor (a student is assigned to a counselor based on the first letter(s) of the student's last name):

A      –   COH   -   Cloe Crosby      -   CrosbyC@fultonschools.org

COI   –   HAQ    - Jami Proksa      -   ProksaJ1@fultonschools.org

HAR  –   LO      -  Amy Longstreth -   Longstreth@fultonschools.org

LU    –   PEQ   -   Letitia Graham  -   GrahamLC@fultonschools.org

PER  –   SHA   -   Brandi Taylor     -   TaylorB@fultonschools.org

SHE  –   Z       -   Karen Bolt        -    BoltK@fultonschools.org


CURRENT DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS

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.


SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS INTERESTED IN DUAL ENROLLMENT

Interested in Georgia Tech Dual Enrollment Psychology?

Join Georgia Tech for a Psychology Dual Enrollment Campus Visit on November 16! Space is limited to approximately 30 students, so register early. 

RSVP by November 11 at 5:00 p.m.


ATTENION SENIOR CLASS OF 2027

College Application & Recommendation Reminders

The first Early Action application deadline for many colleges and universities has passed. Make sure you check your email for any updates or requests from the school. 

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

College

Early Action

Regular Decision

GA Tech

Passed

Jan 6th

GCSU

Passed

Jan 1st

UGA

Passed   

Jan 1st

GSU

Nov 15th

May 1st

KSU

Nov 2nd  (Priority)

July 1st


Federal Student Aid

The 2027-2028 FAFSA form is open. 

Click here for 2027–28 FAFSA® Form 

Click here to create an Account


You need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to be eligible for federal student aid such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free and easier than ever, and it gives you access to the largest source of aid to help you pay for college or career school.

In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid. Some private aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid as well.


Click on the link below for Schoolinks Helpful Tools -

Scholarship Matching guide


SAT Prep Workshops


11th grade students only!! 


Free Applerouth SAT tutoring hosted at AHS after school starting in March. Sign up is already open on Applerouth’s website.


Click Here for Counseling
AHS CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Raider Club & Organization Directory


Check out the new AHS Club Directory. There's something for every Raider. Get involved today. Please note: the URL for the Clubs & Organizations directory is blocked on FCS Wi-Fi. We are aware of the issue and have reached out to the district about it.


Click Here - AHS Approved Clubs
AHS Winter Guard Auditions


Do you like to dance, compete, & perform? Interested in joining one of the most successful teams on campus?

Come try out for the AHS Winter Guards! No experience necessary.

Audition dates are November 2nd, 9th, 10th, 12th, 18th & 19th 4-7pm in the AHS Cafeteria

More information and the interest form can be found at http://alpharettaband.org/winterguard


Basketball Season Kickoff
Boys Lacrosse Parent Info Night
Women's Soccer Interest Meeting

Women's soccer interested parents meeting will be 6-7pm in the Media Center on Thursday, November 12th.

 

STAY INFORMED
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