Reminder: Today ALL students should report to their Homeroom during Plus period to get information regarding registration for the 2021 – 2022 school year.
All students who are coming in late from an appointment need to remember to check in at the main office when you arrive at school. If you are leaving early during class time for an appointment, please acquire a pass from the main office before class so your teacher is aware that you have to leave for that appointment.
Reminder: All students parking in the student lot must have a current parking pass visible on their rearview mirror. Please do not park in the municipal pool parking spaces, AND please don’t park on 20th Street.
AP EXAM REGISTRATION – DUE TODAY, March 1. Students in 2nd semester AP Government and AP Psychology classes who want to take the AP exam need to pay $95 (check made payable to AHS) for each exam to Student Services. Students who register for an AP Exam will also need to register in the corresponding AP Classroom.
Seniors: Nomination forms for baccalaureate speakers are in the Auxiliary office. Please pick one up today and fill it out asap. Forms are due back in the office Friday, March 5th. Also, applications for student performers are available and due by April 1st. Baccalaureate is organized by parent/guardian volunteers.
On Thursday, March 11, from 5:00 – 9:00 PM ET/2:00 – 6:00 PM PT College Board will host BIGFUTURE DAYS. BIGFUTURE DAYS is a virtual event for high school sophomores and juniors to connect with college admissions representatives and take action on the most important steps for college.
Any current sophomore or junior with a GPA of 3.4+ are eligible to apply for the Ames High National Honor Society for the 2020-2021 school year. Get an application or find more information online. You may also get a copy of an application in the Auxiliary Office or the Attendance Office. The deadline for accepting applications is Thursday, March 11th at 3:30 PM. Turn in all applications to room 229.
If you are interested in joining Student Council, please come to a meeting this Wednesday, March 3rd at 2:45 in the student services conference room. No experience needed! The purpose of the Student Council is to give students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the student council is the voice of the student body. The Ames High Student Council is involved in philanthropic events such as Winter Madness, student events such as Coffeehouse, and Club Fair and causes such as Earth Week, to name a few. We will be gearing up for an election for next year’s co-presidents as well, so join us and be a part of that process. For questions, contact Ms. DiBlasi or Mr. Burke.
Today’s lunch is Chicken Parmesan, spaghetti and seasoned broccoli florets.