Good afternoon AHS Community:
This coming Tuesday, May 20th and Wednesday, May 21st, 10th graders will be participating in Math MCAS from 7:40-9:40 AM. While passing the MCAS is no longer a graduation requirement, all Massachusetts high schools are still required to have their 10th graders test in ELA, Math and Science.
Please note: For 9th, 11th and 12th graders, there will be a two hour delayed opening with regular classes for all beginning at 9:40 AM. The buses will only operate at the normal hours. Students may arrive before 9:40 AM, as they will be provided a study hall in the cafeteria while MCAS testing in occurring.
Good Afternoon AHS Students and Families, There will be a half day tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14th. Dismissal is at 11:02.
Senior Events and Activities
On Tuesday, April 29th, Athol High School hosted the Early College Academy New Student Welcome and Orientation, bringing together students and their families to unlock their vast potential for a bright future. The evening commenced with an inspiring welcome address from Principal King, who encapsulated his remarks with "nothing comes by chance; the amount of effort, commitment, and dedication that you put into being an Early College student, will be the result you have earned." This thought-provoking quote set the tone for a night of boundless possibilities. Over dinner, distinguished student ambassadors, Emily King, Raydin Sousa, Hayden Barrieau, Logan Cormier, and Aaron Ouellet, shared invaluable insights and advice with incoming students and their families, exploring critical topics such as effective communication with professors, study habits, and navigating the transition from high school classes to college classes. The discussions culminated in a resounding message of empowerment, urging students to seize opportunities and reach their full potential. Students and their families then attended two informative breakout sessions, "Getting Started with Early College" and "Early College Expectations and Opportunities," expertly facilitated by Jaclyn Mickiewicz, AHS Class of 2027 Guidance Counselor, Thomas Shamgochian, AHS College and Career Coordinator, Erika Puccio, MWCC Early College Academic Counselor, and Fernando Garcia, Fitchburg State University Director of Early College. The overarching theme of the evening reinforced the importance of embracing opportunities, preparing for success, and staying committed to achieving excellence, echoing Thomas Edison's profound words, "We should remember that good fortune often happens when opportunity meets with preparation."
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Athol High School will release term 3 report cards at 2:00 PM today. Teachers will provide students with paper copies and our student/family portal will be updated at that time.
Come and join us for a FREE, family, fun event with dinner included on Wednesday, March 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM. ARRSD is hosting the Title One- All Around The World Literacy Event at Athol High School. Doors will open at 5:00 PM. There is an opportunity for one lucky family to win the grand prize raffle to Great Wolf Lodge. Each family that is present for a brief presentation from 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM will be entered in the grand prize raffle. Immediately after the presentation we will pick the lucky winner. That is not all, the first 75 families will receive a goody bag for attending and we will have more raffles at the end of the event. You must be present to win the final raffle. Prizes include: Red Apple Farm Gift Certificate, Movie Passes and local restaurants.
Venga y únase a nosotros para un evento GRATUITO, familiar y divertido con cena incluida el Martes, 15 de abril del 2025 a las 5:15 PM. ARRSD es el anfitrión del evento de alfabetización Título Uno - Alrededor del Mundo en Athol High School. Las puertas se abrirán a las 5:00 PM. Hay una oportunidad para una familia afortunada de ganar el gran premio de la rifa a Great Wolf Lodge. Cada familia que esté presente para una breve presentación de 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM entrará en la rifa del gran premio. Inmediatamente después de la presentación elegiremos al afortunado ganador. Eso no es todo, las primeras 75 familias recibirán una bolsa de regalos por asistir y tendremos más rifas al final del evento. Debes estar presente para ganar la rifa final. Los premios incluyen: Certificado de regalo de Red Apple Farm, pases para el cine y restaurantes locales.
Financial literacy and effective money management have become increasingly prominent topics among Athol High School students. Recently, 65% of students surveyed expressed a strong desire to master these skills prior to graduation.
On Tuesday, March 25th, over twenty five Early College seniors from the class of 2025 participated in a bi-weekly college success seminar, where they engaged with Calla Flannery and Cat Comerford from Workers Credit Union. As Assistant Vice Presidents of Community & Business Development, Calla and Cat shared valuable insights on the advantages and disadvantages of banks, credit unions, and alternative savings methods.
During the presentation, students gained hands-on experience with writing checks and learned about the necessary documentation and requirements for opening a bank account. Additionally, they received guidance on taxes, withholdings, creditworthiness, selecting the optimal credit card, and interpreting pay stubs in an engaging and interactive environment. We extend our gratitude to Workers Credit Union, Calla Flannery, and Cat Comerford for delivering an informative presentation that addressed our students' request for enhanced financial literacy and money management skills.
Here is the lunch menu for AHS for the month of April.
Come support the AHS Student Council
$2 for Students
$5 for Adults
Seniors Ethan Okeke and Emily King participated in today's Worcester Regional Science Fair at WPI where over 115 projects were on display. Both students represented the Athol Royalston communities with the highest level of excellence. Congratulations to Emily, as her Algae Pumpkin Bio Plastic spoon project earned her 3rd place in the competition, and a special award in the Sustainability category. Next up, the State competition on April 4th.
Athol High School is excited to announce that eight of our juniors will be participating in Massachusetts' Boys and Girls State programs. Our students have been sponsored by the Athol American Legion, E H Phillips Post 102. Students participating in these intensive week-long programs will immerse themselves in grass roots democracy, studying responsible citizenship, government, and leadership through experiential learning. Students create and manage their own municipalities and work to understand how government functions. Athol High School sends a special thank you to William Wrigley and all those involved in supporting this fine group of AHS representatives.
Pictured from left to right:
Back Row: Cooper Smith, Oliver Johnson, Nicholas Arguelles, and Mason Lehman
Front Row: Evelyn Robinson, Madalynn Warner, Alana Dupont, and Angelina Boakyewaa
ARRSD Kindergarten Open Enrollment will begin March 10th! Pick up a registration packet at ACES or RCS!
Check out an opportunity to support some High Schools in a triple header at the Woo Sox's ballpark.
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On Monday, February 10, 2025, students from Athol High School were visited by Patrick Tutwiler, Massachusetts Secretary of Education and Noe Ortega, Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education as part of their Financial Aid Road Show; Free and Affordable College is here.
The discussion was focused on delivering the message that by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students are eligible to receive free tuition and fees to any of the state’s fifteen community colleges, and eligible for free or reduced tuition and fees to any of the six state universities and the four University of Massachusetts campuses.
For anyone looking for additional information, please click on the QR Code or visit this website: https://www.mass.gov/free-and-affordable-college
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AR-SEPAC
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FEBRUARY 3, 2025
AT 6:00PM
FAMILY & COMMUNITY CENTER AT ATHOL HIGH
PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE BACK DOOR ON LAKE ELLIS ROAD
All are Welcome!
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Happening now: The AHS Academic Decathlon ready for regionals at Ashland High School! Best of luck to our students and coaches.
Athol High School semester 1/term 2 report cards were distributed to students at the end of the day. These are also available to be viewed in our student/parent portal.
Come and join us for a FREE, family, fun event with dinner included on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM. ARRSD is hosting the Title One- All Around The World Literacy Event at Athol High School. Doors will open at 5:00 PM.
There is an opportunity for one lucky family to win the grand prize raffle to Great Wolf Lodge. Each family that is present for a brief presentation from 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM will be entered in the grand prize raffle. Immediately after the presentation we will pick the lucky winner.
That is not all, the first 75 families will receive a goody bag for attending and we will have more raffles at the end of the event. You must be present to win the final raffle. Prizes include: Red Apple Farm Gift Certificate, Movie Passes and local restaurants.
Please join us for the AHS Winter Carnival!
