What’s Happening at AHS

Service Opportunity – Quad City Botanical Center

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Happy October!

I hope you are having a good start to the week! We still have lots of volunteer opportunities for you to do at the Quad City Botanical Center.

With Halloween just around the corner, we are looking for volunteers to help with our Not So Scary Halloween walk. Not So Scary has been a favorite Halloween tradition for both our guests and volunteers, so do sign up if you can! We are looking for volunteers to help pass out candy and toys to the participants and be activity room attendants. Please feel free to email me if you are interested, or you can click on the link below for more information and to sign up.

https://www.givepulse.com/event/496879-Not-So-Scary-Halloween-Walk

The holidays will be here before we know if and we still have plenty of open volunteering spots! Be sure to secure your spot before it’s too late! And those who volunteer for light hanging will receive a free admission pass to the lights (you can show off your work to your family and friends)! And those who volunteer for light hanging often will receive an exclusive and exciting surprise! So sign up as much as you can to be part of the surprise. Please feel free to email me if you are interested, or you can click on the link below for more information and to sign up.

https://www.givepulse.com/event/464448-Winter-Lights-Light-Hanging

Please sign up if you can, help is needed and greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me, I am more than happy to help!

Explore Career Opportunities at the ICAN Military Career Fair

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The ICAN Military Career Fair is a unique opportunity for students and families to explore the diverse range of careers the military has to offer. From leadership and technology to healthcare and engineering, the military provides a platform for personal growth, skill development, and service to our nation. Hear from direct enlistment, academy, reserve, and ROTC programs.

ICAN Military Career Fair

Kirkwood Linn Regional Center

1770 Boyson Rd – Hiawatha

Thursday, October 17

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to explore the exciting possibilities that a military career can offer. This event is tailored to provide valuable insights and support for students and families considering direct enlistment, reserves, ROTC, or an academy experience.

Visit www.ICANsucceed.org/militaryfair for all the event details and to RSVP. This event is free, the RSVP is for planning purposes.

Homecoming Schedule 2024- Dance the Knight Away!

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Monday, September 30
● Pep Assembly Schedule – Out of Uniform – Throwback Jersey Day ($3.00)
● Decorate doors with 4th Period class
● Door decoration judging to be done in the afternoon – winners receive donuts on Friday
Homecoming tickets sold at lunch ($20 per person)
● Seniors vote for Homecoming Court

Tuesday, October 1
● Regular Schedule – In Uniform
● Homecoming Tickets sold at lunch ($20 per person)

Wednesday, October 2
● Regular Schedule – Out of Uniform – Disco Day ($3.00)
● Homecoming Tickets sold at lunch ($20 per person)
● Seniors vote for Homecoming King and Queen
● 6:30 Powder Puff Football Game- Junior Girls vs. Senior Girls
(Jack and Pat Bush Stadium)

Thursday, October 3
● Mass Schedule – Homecoming Mass in the AHS Auditorium 9:55 a.m. In Uniform (plus crazy
socks)
● Court Dresses up for official 2024 Homecoming Court photo following Mass Homecoming
Tickets sold at lunch ($20 per person)
● 6:30 p.m. Public Pep Rally in the AHS Large Gym (Non-perishable food donations will be
collected by the Student Council for the River Bend Food Bank.)
● Dancing with the Studs, Homecoming Court introductions, and crowning of the King/Queen
● 8:00 pm Bonfire behind the tennis courts/football building near the student parking lot

Friday, October 4
● Mass Schedule – Out of Uniform – AHS Spirit Day (No charge)
● Freshman red, Sophomores white, Juniors black, Seniors any combo of the three
● Over-Under/Tug of War Competition (4nd Period Classes) in Large Gym
● Door decoration winners get donuts period 4
● Homecoming Tickets sold at lunch ($20 per person)
● Football at Jack and Pat Bush Stadium vs. Mount Vernon (Freshman/Sophomore 5:00, Varsity
7:15) Homecoming Banner Showcase at halftime following marching band performance

Saturday, October 5
● 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Homecoming Dance in the AHS Cafeteria.

Event Policies:
● Students are expected to arrive within 30 minutes of the starting time.
● Students are to be in attendance until the last 30 minutes of the event unless parent
notification is made to school officials.
● When a student leaves the event, he/she must leave the school and cannot
return. All dress must be modest, appropriate, and respectful.
● All dancing must be appropriate for a Catholic educational setting. Students not
meeting this expectation may be asked to leave the event, and parents will be
notified.
Out of Uniform Note:
● Students will pay for out of uniform during lunch periods (Student ID cards with out of uniform
star count for this) and hand stamps will be checked in 6th hour classes.
● Students who do not have proper out of uniform verification will be issued Dress Code
violations.
● Day-specific hand stamps will be used to serve as a pass. The daily hand stamp must be shown
to the student’s 6th hour teacher whenever out of uniform.
● Out of uniform collections during Homecoming Week will benefit AHS student clubs and
activities. Help AHS in supporting this worthy cause.

Career Planning & Fall To-Dos

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Fall is definitely in the air which means we are only a few weeks away from the start of some big ticket items such as applying for admission. For the rest of this month start thinking about how your future career fits your plans, the skills you’d like to build this year, what colleges you may want to visit again, and the schools where you want to apply. But first up – let’s talk Career Planning.

Join us Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30 pm – Register

Career Planning – Another to-do is to think about your future career and how it fits your next steps. Career planning is the first step towards finding your future. In this webinar we will discuss how students, beginning as early as middle school, can work to identify their interests and passions and utilize high school experiences to explore potential career opportunities. We’ll also discuss the role career planning should play in selecting post-high school education or training opportunities, including college selection and affordability.

Admissions – College Application Month is October, so next month is when you can begin narrowing down your choices, but you don’t have to apply just yet. The goal is to have your applications in by November 1 so you can turn your attention to other things such as scholarships. If you need a bit more time, aim for Thanksgiving to have all your applications submitted.

Financial Aid – The FAFSA form is delayed this year by Federal Student Aid, so you don’t have to worry about financial aid applications quite yet. The FAFSA isn’t set to be released until December 1, so take that off your list for now. When the time comes, we will provide a lot of help and information about FAFSA when the time comes.

Between now and December, you can get started on setting up your StudentAid.gov Accounts. Your account is a username and password that needs to be setup BEFORE you file the FAFSA.

ICAN – Student Aid Step by Step

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Join us on either date:
Wednesday, September 25 at 5:30 pm – Register

Wednesday, October 9 at 5:30 pm – Register

The StudentAid.gov Account creates a username and password needed to login to Federal Student Aid websites, and is required to complete forms such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In this interactive session we will guide students and families through the setup and verification process, step by step.

American Line Builders Joint Apprenticeship & Training

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The American Line Builders Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (ALBAT) is a leader in preparing program participants to compete in a 21st-century economy.

We are proud to train the top electricians in the following programs: Cable Splicing, Outside Line, Substation, Traffic Signal, Transmission, and URD (Underground Residential Distribution).

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION:  https://albat.org/