What’s Happening at AHS

Academic Decathlon Team

The Academic Decathlon Team competed on January 27, 2018 at Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School. They took second-place among small schools at the tournament.

In the “Honor” category, Audrey Jestel earned one gold and one bronze. Garrett Daniel earned two bronzes, one silver, and three golds. Nicholas Carber earned two bronzes, one silver, and two golds.

In the “Scholastic” category, Lauryn Bergert earned three bronzes, six silvers, and one gold!

Congratulations to the team!

Incoming Freshman 2018-2019

Just a reminder that the Early Bird Registration Application Fee for incoming Freshman will end on February 16, 2018.  Below are the instructions for registering your Freshman for next year.  Please contact Kris Thomas, Director of Admissions at 563-326-5313, ext. 230 or kris.thomas@assumptionhigh.org for questions.

 

Application for Admission: Complete the Assumption High School Application for Admission online at apply.assumptionhigh.org.

Application Fee: Pay the $50 Application Fee (discounted fee through February 16, 2018). Online applications submitted after February 16th are certainly welcome with the standard fee of $75. The fee can be paid online or mailed to: Assumption High School, ATTN: Admissions, 1020 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport, IA 52804, OR dropped off at the AHS front office.  A student’s application cannot be processed until the application fee is received.

2018 Middle School Regional Science Fair

AHS was happy to host the 2018 Middle School Regional Science Fair Participants in the Assumption library on Thursday, February 8th.  High school student judges were extremely impressed with the work and creativity of these young learners.  After much deliberation, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners were recognized – Gold: Evan Gluba (Our Lady of Lourdes, 7th grade); Silver: Netsanet Kantner (All Saints Catholic School, 6th grade); Bronze: Brandon Shell (John F. Kennedy Catholic School, 8th grade).  Congratulations to all!

Dodgeball for Diapers Combines Fun and Service

Congratulations to Mr. Wittemeyer’s Senior students, winners of the Annual Dodgeball for Diapers Tournament during Catholic Schools Week.  Fun was had by all!

This annual event is a memorable kickoff to the Scott County Catholic School Diaper Drive – a collective service project to mark Catholic Schools Week.

  • Collaborative effort of All Saints, Assumption, JFK, Lourdes, and St. Paul the Apostle.
  • Mrs. Cunico’s sixth period class won the 9/10 Dodge Ball for Diapers Tournament.
  • Mr. Wittemeyer’s sixth period seniors won the 11/12 Dodge Ball for Diapers Tournament.
  • The Junior Class won the first annual Powder Puff Volleyball game.
  • Out of dress code collections were held on Monday and Wednesday.
  • The Senior Class won the Diaper Dash by collecting the most diapers during Catholic Schools week.

An approximate number of 20,000 diapers along with 40,000 wipes were distributed to the following organizations:

  1. Bethany for Children & Families
  2. Humility of Mary Housing, Inc.
  3. Women’s Choice Center of the Quad Cities

 

59th Annual Spaghetti Supper Success

The class of 2018 hosted the 59th Annual Spaghetti Supper on January 28, 2018.  Guests were treated to the homemade sauce (recipe courtesy of Father Colonese-Director of the first AHS Spaghetti Supper). This longstanding tradition was yet again a cherished opportunity for the Assumption Family to celebrate the many blessings of our community. Thank you to all of the many benefactors of Assumption High School, and thank you to the class of 2018 for your leadership.  Happy Catholic Schools Week!

February 5th & 6th Iowa Assessments – 9-11 Grades

On Monday, February 5th and Tuesday, February 6th, the 9th-11th graders will be taking Iowa Assessments.  School will be starting at the normal time of 7:45 AM both days.  Dismissal on Monday will be at 10:55, with the 11th graders staying for a Registration Meeting in the Aud from 11:00-11:30. Dismissal on Tuesday will be at 10:05 with the 9th & 10th graders staying for a Registration Meeting in the Aud from 10:10-10:40.  Seniors will have both days off.

Monday, February 5th

Prayer and Distribution of Test Materials 7:45-8:00

Science Test 8:00-8:40
Reading Test 8:43-9:23
Break in Room 9:23-9:30
Vocabulary Test 9:30-9:45
Social Studies 9:47-10:27
Collect Materials 10:27-10:35, Dismissal 10:35
11th Grade Registration Meeting in the Aud 10:45-11:15
Tuesday, February 6th
Prayer and Distribution of Test Materials 7:45-8:00
Survey – 8:00-8:10
Written Expression Test 8:12-8:52
Mathematics Test 8:55-9:35
Computation 9:38-9:58
Collect materials 9:58-10:05, Dismissal 10:05
9th and 10th Grade Registration Meeting in Aud 10:05-10:35