Fall Senior Night will be held at 6:15 p.m. tonight, October 20 at Assumption’s Bush Stadium with the varsity football game against Mt. Pleasant to follow at 7:15 p.m.
Congrats to our seniors and parents on this special night!
What’s Happening at AHS
New Scholarship for Iowa Residents!
A new scholarship program awarding 45 $1,000 deposits into College Savings Iowa accounts is open now.
The ISL Education Lending Scholarship is open to Iowa residents who are Iowa high school students in ninth to 12th grade, undergraduate college students, or their parents or guardians or others who hold a College Savings Iowa account to benefit those students.
How to Enter
Visit www.IowaStudentLoan.org/CollegeSavings between now and December 5, 2025, to learn more and register. To learn about free resources and tools to help with college financing and planning, review the short tips and answer the questions after registration.
Registrants also received emailed tips throughout the remainder of the registration period.
Additional Opportunities to Win
Each student may register themselves once and a parent, guardian or other adult may enter once per student.
Mark your calendar to enter again during the next registration period, which opens in January.
More Information
If you have questions or need assistance, please email scholarship@studentloan.org.
The ICAN Team
Homework Help from NHS Tutors
National Honor Society tutors will be available in the Library to help with homework on Tuesday afternoons from 2:55-3:25 p.m. and Wednesday mornings from 7:05-7:35 a.m. Homework help happens on a drop-in basis. No need to sign up!
Sign Up Genius for Teacher Snacks During Conferences
We have so many dedicated teachers at Assumption, and we are looking for parents to provide snacks and drinks for them to enjoy during the upcoming Parent/Teacher Conference time on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Conferences are in the AHS Cafeteria from 3:30-7:00 p.m. that evening, so water and snacks/treats can be dropped off in the Assumption Front Office any time that day or the day before. Thanks so much for your help and support of our teachers through the Knight Network parent organization!
Hixson Opportunity Scholarship – Iowa State
This scholarship is available to high school seniors graduating in 2026 who will be entering first-year students at Iowa State University in Fall 2026. This program will provide 100 undergraduates with a $20,000 scholarship, disbursed over eight semesters.
Selection is based on the student’s county, eligibility and potential as demonstrated through the application, letter of recommendation, and financial need analysis. Students may major in any curriculum and must maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average for renewal. Recipients will be notified by April 1st.
Freshman Boys Basketball Informational Meeting
Please plan to meet for a quick informational meeting for Freshman boys basketball on Wednesday, October 11, after school at 2:55 in the Gym Balcony.
Girl’s Wrestling – Informational Meeting – Friday, October 6
There will be an informational meeting held in the AHS wrestling room on Friday, October 6 at 3:30 pm for anyone interested in Girls Wrestling with Coach Dustin G.
Parent Teacher Conferences – Thursday, October 12
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 12 in the Cafeteria from 3:30-7:00 PM. Parents can come to the Café during that time to meet with their students’ teachers. No appointment is necessary, as conferences are held on a drop-in basis. Individual meetings will be conducted every 5 minutes, as indicated by the bell system in the Café. Parents anticipating the need for more extensive communication with a particular instructor are encouraged to contact the teacher directly to set up an appointment outside of conferences.
AHS 30 year Class of ’93 Reunion – October 13 and 14, 2023
Future/College Planning
Simplify the planning process using this comprehensive guide that contains information on career planning, academic preparation, college selection and financial aid.
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There are many career opportunities that don’t require a college degree. Career Planning should include exploring career opportunities through registered apprenticeships.
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Earn As You Learn – The Trades
The more you know about financial aid, the better prepared you’ll be to make informed decisions. This guide covers a variety of topics such as applying for scholarships, understanding the financial aid process and filing forms.
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Calendar Countdown
Stay on track in high school using calendars of monthly to do’s for each grade level.
To find more future career and college planning, please visit the ICAN website to help you succeed, “In Education, In Career, In Life”.