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
Monthly Meeting
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
AT 6:00PM
FAMILY & COMMUNITY CENTER AT ATHOL HIGH
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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!
Title 1 Annual Event
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
515- 700 PM @ATHOL HIGH SCHOOL
Join us & celebrate the New Year. There will be food, fun activities, books and info on Title I services.
EVENTO ANUAL DEL TÍTULO I
Miércoles 29 de enero de 2025
515- 700 PM @ESCUELA SECUNDARIA ATHOL
Únase a nosotros y celebre el Año Nuevo. Habrá comida, actividades divertidas, libros e información sobre los servicios del Título I.
This morning, we celebrated Andrew Fitzpatrick for his grit and determination in achieving his high school diploma. Andrew, congratulations and well wishes for your future endeavors.
Unfortunately this Saturday's winter wonderland dance has been postponed. We anticipate announcing a new date in the next week. Refunds will be available next Monday by seeing Ms. Sheffield or the ticket can be rolled over for our new date.
Congratulations to Beal's Poetry Contest finalists Piper Bailey and Om Patel. At the recent poetry reading, they represented Athol High with courage, talent, and maturity as they shared their work with a room full of students from many local schools.
Athol High School educator recognized for superior dedication and achievement by the National Society of High School Scholars. Science teacher Latasha Sheffield who has supported the start of two new student clubs (Academic Decathlon and Mock Trial) at the school was awarded a School Club Cash Grant to support the work associated with these two clubs.
Throughout the year, students from Athol High School will compete against other Massachusetts high schools in scholastic competitions through Academic Decathlon and those in Mock Trial will study a case, conduct legal research and prepare for a trial which they will ultimately be act out as a culminating event.
Students or families looking to learn more about either club should contact Ms. Sheffield at lsheffield@arrsd.org
Dear AHS; a software glitch was identified with attendance on term 1 report cards. Our IT department has corrected these errors, which are now accurately reflected on report cards in our student/parent portals. If you wish to receive a corrected hard copy, contact our Student Services at guidance@arrsd.org.
Children's Advocacy Center will be facilitating beginning next Tuesday at VOC. This 6-week group for female-identified teens ages 12-17 will provide education, skill-building, and peer connection in a safe and supportive environment (with yummy snacks!). Topics include: risks girls face in person and on-line, healthy relationships and consent, MA laws governing teen sexting and non-consensual sharing of inappropriate images/videos, keeping self and friends safe, calming and regulating tools, and of course self esteem and empowerment.
AHS Welcomes you to the start of the 2024-25 School Year!
We hope you have all enjoyed your summer, and are positively geared up for our first day of school tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27th.
AHS doors open at 7:10am, with breakfast being served until 7:35AM.
At 7:35 AM, all students will report to their Advisory class. Staff will be available as you enter the building to assist in helping you determine your Advisory class.
In your Advisory class, teachers will provide students with their Term 1 schedules.
See you tomorrow!
From August 9- August 19
Please see attached flyer- Scan QR Code for more info.
If you plan to attend our Summer Bridges program please scan the QR code to reply./Utilize el código QR si le interesa asistir al Programa de Puentes.
Valuing Our Children's North Quabbin Patch Parents Council annual backpack drive will be happening August 1st and 2nd. We are encouraging families (who live in the North Quabbin) to pre-register for their backpacks. Pre-registration information can be found on the attached flyer.
Free meals will be available this summer for all kids and teens 18 and under at meal sites throughout Athol Royalston COMMUNITY! no sign-up or ID required. This summer, meals must be consumed on site with breakfast and lunch. Please see attached for locations and times
Athol High School Class of 2024 Graduation Livestream. May 31, 2024 7:00PM
https://www.youtube.com/live/b42GOtXUrIQ?si=4eSEp67SSouD7AFI