Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Day 3
Drop B
E-period lunch


  • In October ARHS will be hosting students from Australia. We are still in need of 2 more host families. The dates of the visit are: October 2nd - October 5th. Any questions, please see Mr. Sadiq. Thank you.
  • The library is closed to students during the academic day until tomorrow, September 4th. Beginning Wednesday, students are responsible for coming to the library with an academic assignment and a pass signed by both an academic teacher and your Directed Study teacher in order to use the library during a Directed Study period. Students with questions about this policy should see Ms. Stocker in the library. We are also open before and after school beginning this week and for the rest of the school year from 7:15-4 pm M-Th and 7:15-3 on Friday. Come by and say hi!  
  • Ms. Cuffee-Gray is going to be in the Cafeteria for informal conversations about college planning and Life After ARHS conversations one lunch period a day. Seniors know that they must submit their "Senior Questionnaire for College Conference 2020" for their formal Senior College Planning Meetings and Counselor Recommendation meetings. Open to students grades 9-12. Come and say, "Hello!" and chat and chew about college and Life After ARHS with Ms. Cuffee-Gray
    • 1st Lunch Monday   
    • 2nd Lunch Wednesday Friday
    • 3rd Lunch Tuesday Thursday
  • The Theater Company is excited to invite everyone ever to the AUDITIONS for Bing Bong!  - this year's immersive theater production, going up in October.  This will not be a traditional audition, but more of a workshop to get us going on the work itself.  And guess what?  There are NO CUTS for this show.  If you want in and can commit, you're in!  To get involved, come to the 3-5pm workshop either today, Tuesday, September 3, or Thursday, September 5 in the auditorium.  See Mr. Bechtold with any questions.

Friday, August 30, 2019

Day 2
Drop A
E-period lunch


  • The Theater Company is excited to invite everyone ever to the AUDITIONS for Bing Bong!  - this year's immersive theater production, going up in October.  This will not be a traditional audition, but more of a workshop to get us going on the work itself.  And guess what?  There are NO CUTS for this show.  If you want in and can commit, you're in!  To get involved, come to the 3-5pm workshop either this Tuesday, September 3, or Thursday, September 5 in the auditorium.  See Mr. Bechtold with any questions.
  • The library is closed to students during the academic day until Wednesday, September 4th. Beginning that Wednesday, students are responsible for coming to the library with an academic assignment and a pass signed by both an academic teacher and your Directed Study teacher in order to use the library during a Directed Study period. Students with questions about this policy should see Ms. Stocker in the library. We are also open before and after school beginning this week and for the rest of the school year from 7:15-4pm M-Th and 7:15-3 on Friday. Come by and say hi
  • If you like good people, big projects, and spending time with happy and slightly weird community, then congrats!  You're pretty much already a member of the Theater Company.  Whether you're utterly clueless about theater or are a life-long devotee, you should come to our big Fall Meeting, this Friday from 2:45-3:30 in the auditorium.  We will introduce you to people you should know, tell you about what we're doing this fall, and how to get involved on stage and off.  Bring a friend!  Got a question?  Come say hi to Mr. Bechtold and he'll help you out.  
  • College Planning Announcements:
    • Senior Survey in Naviance - Ready to meet with the ARHS College & Career Advisor for your Senior Meeting? Ready to sit with your Guidance Counselor so that they can write your college recommendation? All seniors must complete the "Senior Questionnaire for College Conference 2020" in Naviance first. Please encourage your parents/guardians to set up a Naviance account and complete the "Parent/Guardian Survey 4 Senior College Conference" as well. This helps your counselor write a great recommendation for you. Questions? See Miss Garrity or Ms. Cuffee-Gray.
    • Lime Green Forms - The Class of 2020 is already breaking records handing in the LIME GREEN FORM that allows ARHS to send your academic materials (transcripts and recommendations) in to the colleges and universities that you are applying to. Please be sure to complete your form and get it in to Miss Garrity in Guidance.

    • Diversity Fly-In Opportunities - Travel to College Campuses! -A number of colleges provide Travel Vouchers or Diversity Fly-Ins Events. These programs provide funding that allows students to travel to more remote campus locations and stay overnight. Deadlines are quickly coming up. Use the attached link to view Diversity Fly-Ins that are available. [http://blog.collegegreenlight.com/blog/college-fly-in-and-diversity-programs/] See Deidre Cuffee-Gray, College and Career Advisor if you have questions.
    • College Greenlight Summer Challenge Scholarship  - This summer, College Greenlight is challenging the Class of 2020 to start their college and scholarship search. Apply for the scholarship starting May 1st – September 1st! Follow these simple steps and you’ll be entered to win a $500 College Greenlight Summer Challenge scholarship. [https://sites.google.com/cappex.com/cglsummerchallenge/home]
    • College Board Opportunity Scholarships - College Board offers six "Opportunity Scholarships". Complete all six scholarship applications online and you’re eligible to earn as much as $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each action. This program is open to students regardless of their family income. [https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/]

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Day 1
Drop G
D-period lunch


  • If you like good people, big projects, and spending time with happy and slightly weird community, then congrats!  You're pretty much already a member of the Theater Company.  Whether you're utterly clueless about theater or are a life-long devotee, you should come to our big Fall Meeting, this Friday from 2:45-3:30 in the auditorium.  We will introduce you to people you should know, tell you about what we're doing this fall, and how to get involved on stage and off.  Bring a friend!  Got a question?  Come say hi to Mr. Bechtold and he'll help you out