Announcements

Any boys that are interested in going out for track and field this year, there will be a meeting just for your parents to attend and then another meeting for you to attend.

There will be a Parent meeting on Feb. 8th at 5:15PM in the commons

Boys to meet on Feb. 15th at 7:50AM in the Aux Gym

Any girls interested in going out for track and field, please plan to attend one of these meetings:

Thursday, Feb. 1st at 7:45AM in the career center upstairs.

Thursday, Feb. 1st at 4:00PM in the commons

DANCE TRYOUTS:

APRIL 15  TRYOUT DAY 1    4:30-6:00 @ AHS

APRIL 16  TRYOUT DAY 2   4:30- 6:00 @ AHS

APRIL 19  FINAL TRYOUTS  4:30-? @ AHS

APRIL 20    2024-2025 TEAMS ANNOUNCED

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Due to inclement weather, tomorrow Friday, January 12, school buildings & district office will be closed.

• No Before and After School Program
• Certified staff will work virtually
• Paraprofessional and secretary professional development is canceled

All other employee groups will operate under closure guidance. Please connect with your supervisor if you have questions about your reporting requirements.

AHS Baseball open gyms will begin Thurs Jan 4th at Parkview & every Mon/Thurs after that leading up to spring break. 9th & 10th grade 6-7:30PM   JV & Varsity 7:30-9:30 PM.  You will need to use DOOR E16 for gym access.  Park in the lot between Terrace and PV.   Email or message Coach Balvanz on Remind with any questions.

Any student in 9th-12th grade that is interested in boys swimming this winter should attend the pre-season meeting next Monday, October 9th at 4:00pm in the Career Center with Coach Dustin Rhoads.

There will be a girls basketball meeting on October 23rd at 6:00 in Room 1111, Coach Birdwell’s room.  This is for 10-12 grade athletes.

There will be baseball open field time starting in October, every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5:30 for students in grades 9-12.

If you are out for a fall sport, please don’t worry about attending these.  GO HAWKS!  Coach Balvanz

There will be a Girls Wrestling pre-season meeting on October 9th at 8:00AM in the Career Center.