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The student news site of Atlantic High School

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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Junior Reagan Watson studies for chemistry during AO time. Many students use the assigned slot of time to ask questions in classes they need help in.

AO Scheduling Changes

Ayden Brown and Jayden Ford January 14, 2020

Atlantic High School has a period of time between the second and third periods that allows students to get extra help, study for a class, or to take a brain break. This period of time is called AO, short...

Students in Aviation work on their project. In the class, students worked on many projects throughout the semester.

Different Teachers, Different Styles

Alyssa Brockob, Editor January 14, 2020

Starting a new school year, or semester, can be challenging, as it presents unneeded nerves in the form of uncertainty and excitement. Students change classrooms, classmates, and teachers without having...

Students study up during Trace Petersens Behavioral Science class. There are two periods of this course at the high school.

Petersen Takes On the Psyche

Kenzie Hoffman and Addi Schmitt January 13, 2020

History teacher Trace Petersen has stepped up to the plate and taken on the role of teaching the Behavioral Science course at AHS.  Petersen has taught CPI and American History at Atlantic High School...

The AHS journalists pose for a picture last fall in Iowa City. The journalism department takes part in this field trip every year.

How Funding Affects Field Trips

Lexie Trotter, Staff Writer January 8, 2020

On average, only ten percent of high schoolers in the United States go on field trips. Elementary students double that with 20 percent going on field trips each year. Principal Heather McKay said she...

English teacher Randall Simpson helps sophomore Jaci Smith look over her resumé. All students had to build a resumé and cover letter to include in their portfolio for the mock interview.

Sophomores Prepare for Future With Mock Interviews

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor December 17, 2019

As the semester ticked away, the career unit for the English 2 classes rolled around. The grand finale for this unit is the mock interview students must complete.  This is English 2 teacher Randall...

Senior McCade Stillian and sophomore Brianna Buliche prepare to bowl. Both students are a part of Mr. Larsons third period P.E. class.

Heading to the Superbowl

Molly McFadden, Editor December 16, 2019

Atlantic High School’s P.E. class is called Lifetime Fitness. It is called this because the activities that you do in the class aren’t just for fun. While table tennis might be a blast, the goal of...

Seniors Hana Holtz and Belle Wickman read novels in Contemporary Literature. The goal for the class is to read seven books before the semester ends. The teacher, Emma Bireline, believes anyone can learn to be a reader.

Read Between the Lines

Ariel Clark, Editor December 13, 2019

Reading is a skill required by teachers and considered to be an important aspect of any classroom. It’s emphasized and required in order to further one’s education in many fields. The practice of reading...

The 2018 Costa Rica squad gathers together for a group picture. The group was made of juniors and seniors.

Education on an Excursion

Belle Wickman, Staff Writer December 4, 2019

After two years of learning Español and keeping a grade above a C-average, some students in Atlantic High School take the opportunity to travel with Spanish teachers Daniel Vargason and Trisha Niceswanger...

Editor Camryn Church finishes a news brief for the website. Church is a part of the third-period editing class that works in the hallway.

How a Journalism Story is Written

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor December 2, 2019

On the school news website, AHSneedle, we try to put out at least three stories a day and 15 stories a week. The content ranges from news briefs about sports and fine arts, opinion pieces, and updates...

Principal Heather McKay smiles from her desk. McKay said the change was made to benefit students for life after high school.

New Semester Final Format

Ava Bruckner, Staff Writer November 26, 2019

Change is coming to Atlantic High School. Conversations between principal Heather McKay and other administrators sparked discussion about semester finals. For the past several years, tests were required...

Freshman Charlotte Saluk jams out during class. Saluk likes to listen to music in a variety of classes, as well as during passing periods.

Music in the Brain

Felicity Swanson, Staff Writer November 25, 2019

“Music soothes the savage beast,” so says 17th-century author William Congreve. Many students at AHS would say this is true. Music is calming and comforting and can, in some situations, improve concentration. School...

While students are often the ones who complain of homework, teachers feel the affects too.

Students and Teachers’ Thoughts on Homework

Eleanor Greving, Staff Writer November 18, 2019

Homework is a growing epidemic that is becoming more and more stressful for students. Teens are constantly stressed from the amount of homework that is being assigned. With the students' activities, family...

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