What’s Happening at AHS

8th Grade Lifting Program

Posted on March 5, 2026

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Athletes,

I am excited to announce the 3rd year of an empowering opportunity for our 8th-grade student athletes – the 8th Grade Lifting Program! This program is designed to foster physical strength, overall fitness, and a positive mindset for our future athletes. Our goal is to enhance their physical well-being, build confidence, and instill a lifelong appreciation for fitness. This program will introduce students to the fundamentals of strength training in a safe and supervised
environment.

Program Details:
● Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday

● Duration: March 31st – May 14th
● Time: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
● Where: Assumption High School Weight Room
● Cost: Free

Registration:
To enroll your child in this program, please click on the link provided in this section. The link
will take you to a Google Form to complete. Please make sure to register by March 27th for shirt
orders to be made.
LINK: https://forms.gle/hHmV1JcrpFMVeo3A7

Attire: Students should come prepared in comfortable athletic wear and sneakers.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at
(Maria.Sakellaris@assumptionhigh.org)
I look forward to seeing our 8th-grade students embrace the opportunity to grow stronger, both
physically and mentally in this lifting program!

Sincerely,

Maria Sakellaris
Director of Athletic Performance
Assumption High School

ACT Test Date/Registration

Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

JUNIORS are strongly encouraged to take the ACT by the end of your junior year.

Click here to register

ACT CLUB: Why not build your ACT knowledge, confidence, and understanding a little bit each week instead of cramming right before the test? ACT club takes only twenty minutes, and we finish so early, you won’t even have to miss practice! Testing is timed, and students are assisted in improving their testing speed. When time is up, either Mrs. Smyth, Mrs. Wallace, or Mr. Buchanan is available to answer questions and help students analyze their answers. ACT club meets TUESDAYS from 2:50 to 3:30. It is important to show up to ACT Club as frequently as possible before you take the ACT test.

First Wednesday	English/Reading (Mrs. Smyth – E6)
Second Wednesday	Math (Ms. Stevenson – A4)
Third Wednesday	Science (Mrs. Wallace – S3)
Fourth Wednesday	English/Reading (Mrs. Smyth – E6)
Fifth Wednesday	English/Reading (Mrs. Smyth – E6)

Preparing for the ACT: https://www.assumptionhigh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25-26-Preparing-for-the-ACT-e.pdf

Seeking Volunteer Licensed Attorney For Mock Trial Assistance

Posted on March 1, 2026March 10, 2026

We are looking for a licensed attorney to assist with our Mock Trial program. We have a school adviser who oversees the program, but we are looking for someone to help offer their expertise in writing statements and arguments for the competitions in March. Dates and times can be flexible to work with the volunteer attorney. If you or anyone you know might have an interest, please contact Bridget Murphy at bridget.murphy@assumptionhigh.org

Thank you!

The Balanced Man Scholarship

Posted on March 1, 2026March 16, 2026

To qualify for the Balanced Man Scholarship, incoming students should submit an online application and enroll full-time at any of these institutions for the fall 2026 term (no essay required). Final deadlines vary by school, but the early application deadline for most scholarships is June 1, 2026. Applicants have no obligation to affiliate with or join SigEp to be eligible. This resource is intended to assist with college affordability while introducing students to campus life opportunities.

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The Center for Belgian Culture of the Quad Cities Scholarship

Posted on March 1, 2026March 16, 2026

The Center for Belgian Culture of the Quad Cities scholarship is a fund available for high school seniors. The purpose of the award is to encourage students of fine character, personality and ability to persist in achieving their educational goals. This fund may be used for college tuition and/or expenses. The award is $1,000 and may be awarded to three individuals.

Deadline: April 15th

Click here for application