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September 3, 2024

Happy Labor Day!

I hope you had a wonderful long weekend and a successful first days of school.

Thank you for working together with cell phone expectations. Remember that students shouldn't leave class with them during instructional time. 

We will have class meetings the week of September 3, during X-block. Students will be called out of 2nd period at 10:15am. All students in grades 9-11 are receiving new Chromebooks and these will be distributed prior to the meetings. 
All meetings may last a little longer.
9/3- Class of 2028
9/4- Class of 2027
9/5- Class of 2026

The AHS Edpuzzle Pro renewal has been set up and runs through 9/2025.

Everything is ready to go for your teachers. Your next step is to share this information to help get them connected:
  • Teachers that are already registered on Edpuzzle have been automatically upgraded, so they are all ready to go!

  • Teachers that are new to Edpuzzle can get started using the school’s unique upgrade link to create their account: https://edpuzzle.com/schools/join/acbd64
Our self-paced training courses are another great way to learn the basics - I recommend the Level 1 badge for anyone new to Edpuzzle, and the Coach24 certificate for your trainers.


Advisor positions, etc.:
Just a reminder to follow the directions sent by Chris Mathieu to log-in to PowerSchool to officially apply for the positions you currently hold. There are several positions that have not been applied for and/or accepted. If you are not sure, please go to the website. If you have received a contract letter, please make sure to accept it. 

Please note:
PowerSchool has a new login process. When you click on the link here, there are several instructions/steps: 

1) If you are a returning applicant and have not completed the new sign in process you need to click "New Applicant Login"
2) Read the Summary, and then click "I need to link my old applicant account to my new candidate login" - follow the instructions on the next page to complete the sign up


Attached is the sad news of the passing of a former AHS educator, Barbara Waas.

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