News from the Nest

March 24, 2023

Greetings Ospreys,

We hope you all have been enjoying Spring Break and we look forward to welcoming students back to the Nest soon!

Schedule Adjustments due to Snow Days

Please remember staff has a Professional Development Day on Monday, March 27. Classes resume on Tuesday, March 28, using our Revised Daily Schedule with classes beginning at 8:20 and ending at 3:35 for the remainder of the year.

Revised Daily Schedule for Spring 2023

Revised 2022/23 School Calendar

4th Quarter XBlock Classes begin Next Week

New XBlock classes begin next Wednesday, March 29. Please be sure to check Infinite Campus to see which XBlock your student has been placed in so you know where they will be on Wednesday afternoon at the end of the day.

View XBlock class options here.

Students--indicate your top 3 XBlock choices here.

Graduation Cap & Gown Order Deadline

Seniors and families, Friday, March 31 is the deadline to order graduation cap & gowns or to let Libby know if you're planning to borrow a set. Use this link to order. Click on "Graduation" which takes you to "ANIMAS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PACKAGES" > scroll down to bottom of page to "SHOP GRADUATION PRODUCTS" and click on "SHOP NOW" button below > scroll down to "CAPS & GOWNS" and click on "Cap & Gown Unit" ($49.25 + tax for cap, gown, stole and tassel) or Souvenir Tassel ($15.15) if you are borrowing cap/gown/stole from a friend, sibling or AHS--they will all be gold and green to match our school colors. You can also order by phone at 1-800-JOSTENS

Yearbook

Pre-order your yearbook here for $40 by April 1! Yearbooks will be delivered in mid-June at a summer signing party. Questions? Email [email protected].

Enjoy that last stretch of the break and thanks for all you do to help the Ospreys soar!

Upcoming Events

Professional Development Day (no classes): Mon. 3/27

4th Quarter XBlock Classes Begin: Wed. 3/29

Teen Mental Health First Aid (11th grade): Wed. 3/29

Campus Tour for Prospective Families: Thurs. 3/30, 8:45am; RSVP here

NEST Meeting: Osprey Week Presentations(special schedule): Thurs. 3/30, 10am

TWIGS Happy Hour: Thurs. 3/30, Anarchy Brewing Company

Spirit Week: Mon. 4/10 through Fri. 4/15

PSAT/SAT Testing Date (9th-11th grades): early release after testing: Wed. 4/12

CMAS Testing Date (11th grade): Thurs. 4/13

Junior/Senior Prom: Sat. 4/15

LINK Internships (11th grade): Mon. 4/17 through Fri. 5/5

AHS Events Calendar

AHS 2022/23 School Calendar

TWIGS Website

Animas High School prepares all students for college and postsecondary success by creating critical thinkers and engaged citizens through an innovative, student-centered, project-based curriculum. We accomplish this through:

Rigorous academics, where all students are prepared for college success

Culture of excellence, where students are held to high expectations

Strong student-faculty relationships, where students are well known.

Engaging learning, where students see the relevance in their education