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April 2024
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." Ferris Bueller
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Monthly Eagle Family Newsletter |
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Your Monthly Message from Principal Herman... |
Hello Eagle Families!
Get ready for the hustle and bustle of the last few month of the school year--prom, senior scholarship night, graduation... it is all getting very real for those of you who are senior parents, isn't it?!
We sent several students to the Students of Color Career Conference this past month, our Diversity Club hosted a Culture Night that brought visiting performers from Mount Vernon High School (we can't wait to have them back!) and this week will bring us our Skilled Trades Fair on the AHS campus. Also headed out way... our Percussion Ensemble will compete at state, our Anatomage team competition is coming up at Nationals, and athletes in track, softball, baseball, soccer, tennis and golf are hitting the fields in full force...
So many opportunities...and so many kids jumping into them head first! I love seeing our Eagles embrace the possibilities.
As you scroll through this month's newsletter, please note the Annual School Performance Report for Arlington High School.
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The following is some public service information from the Arlington School District Office Public Information Department that may be of use to you:
Cyber Kidnapping cases on the rise in Western Washington
Cyber Kidnapping is not actual, physical kidnapping, but a scam to extort money from victims, and there have been several cases in Western Washington schools recently. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released a bulletin warning of an increase in so-called “cyber-kidnapping” cases nationwide.
What happens is, the caller claims to have kidnapped a loved one and says they will hurt them if a ransom is not paid. They then demand payment through the purchase of gift cards or a wire transfer. The FBI states these calls typically target those whose first language is not English. The calls are usually from another area code and are not from the “victim’s” phone. The callers go to great lengths to keep you on the phone so that you cannot call your loved one and/or law enforcement.
The following is guidance for those who find themselves in this situation:
- Stay calm
- Ask to speak to the “victim” directly
- Have a family safe word that is not easily discovered
- Ask the caller to answer questions only the “victim” would know
- Use alternative methods to contact the “victim”
- Report the incident to law enforcement
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Please reach out to your student's admin or counselor with any needs you have!
#ahsflyeaglesfly
With Every Eagle at heart,
Marilee Herman
Principal - AHS
& Your AHS AP team...Nikki Anderson, Kyle Axelson, and Denise Eichler
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AHS's Anne Hayman is the 2024 Washington State Journalism Advisor of the Year! #ahsflyeaglesfly |
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Kyleigh Nigh has been accepted to attend PLU and has been selected to receive a full scholarship through the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (Army ROTC) program. This selection as a high school student is not a small feat and her hard work and skill is reflected in this choice. Way to go, Kyleigh!
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Eagles attending the Students of Color Career Conference! |
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Appointment? Leaving early?
Please send a note in the morning with your student to stop by the Attendance office and get a pass to leave early.
If you forget to send a note, please call in advance to excuse your student at 360.618.6300. You will then need to come into the office to sign them out.
PLEASE call before 2:00 for an early release.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN SUPPORTING STUDENTS!
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Parent Quick-Access Resources |
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Attention: families interested in Driver's Ed at Arlington High School!
Driver's Ed is provided all school year and during the summer. If interested, choose one of the remaining quarters that works best for you:
4th Quarter: Apr. 15th - Jun. 6th
Summer: Jun. 17th - Jul. 18th
Two classes Mon-Wed or Tue-Thurs
from 3:00pm-4:30pm.
4th Quarter classes start April 15th and end June 6th.
Summer classes start June 17th and end July 18th with the week of 4th of July off (7/3-7/24).
Students are not fully enrolled until they have turned in BOTH the application and acknowledgement forms along with the $625.00
Both forms are required in order to be cleared.
*Payment plans are also available if needed.
You may obtain an application and acknowledgement form by clicking on the links below:
*Arlington School District Traffic Safety/Driver's Education Schedule for 2023-2024 can be found here
Questions: 360-618-6300 x 11317 or at james.brooke@asd16.org
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The AHS Junior/Senior prom will be held on Saturday, April 13th at the Lynnwood Convention Center from 8:00pm-11:00pm. The theme is Lights, Camera, Action and the suggested attire is formal.
Buy your tickets early and get a better ticket price!
Tickets purchased Wednesday, March 20th - Friday, April 5th are $50 w/ASB or $55 for Non ASB and Guests
Tickets purchased Saturday, April 6th through Wednesday, April 10th are $60 w/ASB or $65 for Non ASB and Guests
Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets available at the door. Ticket sales end Wednesday, April 10th.
If bringing an outside guest, they must be enrolled in a high school program, have school ID and a guest pass must be approved by administration. You can find the guest information in the office by seeing Mrs. Angel or Mrs. Contonio. The forms are due by Wednesday, April 10th. Guest Form
If you qualify for Free/Reduced lunch, please talk to your counselor or see Mrs. Angel in the ASB office.
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Interested in trying out for the AHS Cheer Squad? We are looking for high energy, hard working athletes who can fly, base, tumble, be school leaders and who can bring spirit to our sidelines. Applications are now live! Pick up the tryout packet from the ASB or Athletic Office and complete FinalForms online. All paperwork and FinalForms must be turned in and completed by Friday, April 19th, no exceptions.
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Career Center Events for April
Skilled Trades Fair on April 11th from 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for students to explore different trades, careers and military from local businesses! Come check it out!
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We have had an extremely high volume of LOST AND FOUND items on a weekly basis. Please make sure your student(s) are coming home with all of their belongings - after about a month or so, all lost and found items are donated. |
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National Honor Society is offering tutoring in the library every Friday after school. |
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Food Services: You may notice that the portal for making online payments to your student's food service account looks a little different this year. We're now using TouchBase for processing these payments, and if you already have a TouchBase login you're ready to sign in and make payments. If you don't have a login it will take just a few minutes to set it up. Please go to wa-arlington.intouchreceipting.com and follow the instructions to create your password (your username is the same one you use for Skyward Family Access). Automatic payments that were set up in the old system will not carry forward. Online payments are not posted to food service accounts in real time, but they are updated several times throughout the day and should be reflected in the account balance no later than 7:30 am the following day. |
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Each month, the Equity Department develops themes that focus the equity work for our district. The goal of the monthly theme is to provide resources and supports for teachers in order to bring awareness and appreciation to the diverse population of students in our district.
The theme for April is National Arab American Heritage Month. Please click this link to find resources for this month’s theme.
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New Club on Campus!
Yarn Club will be a place to learn, a place to work and a place to be inspired. Meets Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30.
We are currently seeking donations of yarn and tools. Also looking for volunteers to help with instruction.
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Do you care about the environment?
Do you like to hike and take field trips?
Come check out the Ecology Club
We meet Tuesdays in room D102
Join us after school
from 2:35-3:30 pm
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Any students who enjoy trivia, jeopardy, etc., are welcome to join us in the Knowledge Bowl club. We compete against other schools in Northwest Washington State and meet once a week for friendly, high-spirited competitions, complete with buzzer bars. Don't feel like you'll be put on the spot, as we compete in teams and no one is asked questions individually. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Mendro in C114 or at
(ben.mendro@asd16.org) or Mr. Duskin in C116 (chad.duskin@asd16.org). We normally meet on Tuesdays right after school. Bring a friend or two!
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"Are you a member or ally of the LGBTQ+ community? Would you like to meet other members of this community in a safe space, hang out, make friends, and talk about LGBTQ+ issues, learn about LGBTQ+ culture and history, and advocate for and support LGBTQ+ students at Arlington High School--with snacks?!
If your answer is yes, then email AHS' LGBTQ+ Club Advisor Mr. Ford at jason.ford@asd16.org for more information or "come join us Wednesdays from 2:30-3:45 in Mr. Ford's room, C208!"
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A team within the district put together a Health Services Resource Guide that puts local health resources in one place to support social, emotional, and overall health. This guide is geared toward staff, families, and students at the secondary level.
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S T U D E N T F E E S / F I N E S
Fine payments (cash or check only) or item returns can be taken care of at the Attendance Office window, anytime between the hours of 7:30am to 3pm. Or, payments may be paid either online through our new online payment system (we are no longer using Skyward for fines or fees, see instructions below), or checks may be mailed to:
Arlington High School / Student Fees
18821 Crown Ridge Blvd
Arlington, WA 98223
Online Payment instructions:
Under quick links, which is on the front page, far right, towards the bottom, go to Online Payments
Click on the large blue “Online School Payments” button
Login using your Skyward username and set a password. This will not change your Family Access password. If you do not have a Family Access login, or need your login, please contact the Counseling Secretary, Robin Knutson, at 360 618 6307.
Who are you shopping for?
Click on student name
Items at Student School
Select from category above
Click on category “Back to School”
Click on “buy” next to the wanted item. If your student has a fine or fee, this is where you would see it, and have the opportunity to pay for it. When you are done, check out.
Remember, if your student has a fine for a book or chrome book, the item can be returned to Arlington High School and the fine will be removed, if the item is in good condition. If books are written in or damaged in any way, the student is required to pay for the book or item. Thank you!
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Character Strong - It Takes All of US! |
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The Family Character Dare of the Month is... |
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For our teens, our Weekly Character Dare is generally posted in the Commons, but we also share it on social media via @AHSFlyEaglesFly (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) where we have over 6,000 subscribers who can view these dares daily. By working on these dares together and talking about them, we grow closer and more connected. The kids get this opportunity together in Friday's Every Eagle Advisory. The Staff have Weekly Dares too! The more WE do as adults, the more THEY do as kids. Family Dares simply tie it all together... here's Character Strong's C.A.R.E approach! It's a fun, simple approach to building Every Eagle's Commitment, Patience, Humility, Selflessness, Kindness, Respect, Honesty and Forgiveness - traits that lead to success beyond AHS. Enjoy your monthly Family Dares!
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"Inspiring all students to act as responsible, productive citizens who embrace lifelong learning."
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Here is the month coming at you! |
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April 1st through April 5th:
Spring Break - No School - Building Closed
Thursday, April 11th, 2024:
Skilled Trades Fair @ AHS - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Saturday, April 13th, 2024:
Prom @ Lynnwood Events Center - 8:00 to 11:00 pm
Monday, April 15th through Thursday, April 18th, 2024:
ELA SBAC testing
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024:
Arlington School District Special Board Meeting - District office @ 6:00 pm
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024:
Life Skills Prom - BPAC - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Friday, April 19th, 2024:
ELA SBAC makeups
Saturday, April 20th, 2024:
Band Carwash @ AHS - 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday, April 22nd, 2024:
Arlington School District Study Session and Regular Board meeting - District office @ 4:00 pm
Wednesday, April 24th through Thursday, April 25th, 2024:
WCAS testing
Friday, April 26th, 2024:
WCAS makeups
Monday, April 29th through Thursday, May 2nd, 2024:
Math SBAC testing
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Friday, May 3rd, 2024:
Math SBAC makeups
Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th, 2024:
AHS FFA Plant Sale @ AHS (5/3 from 3-5 pm, 5/4 from 9am - 5pm)
Monday, May 13th, 2024:
Arlington School District Regular Board meeting - District office @ 6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 14th, 2024:
AHS General Booster meeting - AHS library @ 6:00-7:00 pm
Spring choir concert - BPAC @ 7:00-8:00 pm
Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th, 2024:
Swing Into Spring - AHS Commons - additional details to come
Monday, May 20th, 2024:
Community Scholarship Night - BPAC @ 6:00 pm
Monday, May 27th, 2024:
Memorial Day - No School - Building Closed
Tuesday, May 28th, 2024:
Arlington School District Study Session and Regular Board meeting - District office @ 4:00 pm
Thursday, June 6th, 2024:
Senior Tea - AHS Commons @ 6:00-8:30 pm
Monday, June 10th, 2024:
Arlington School District Study Session and Regular Board meeting - District office @ 4:00 pm
Thursday, June 13th, 2024:
AHS Class of 2024 Graduation ceremony - Angel of the Winds Arena @ 5:00 pm
Monday, June 17th, 2024:
Last day of school for 2023-2024 school year
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