As the 2025-26 school year comes to an end, the seniors left and it’s time for a new grade to replace them. The eighth grade students are very excited to start a new chapter of their schooling. Grade 8, Clayton Kelley, said, “I am very excited to play sports with new people.” High school is a fun way to meet new people through extracurricular activities. Grade 8, Cassidy Kennedy, said, “Classes with other grades will be fun, I am excited.” The incoming freshman also expressed excitement for the option of electives and new choices for their schedule. The students however, did say they were nervous about being the youngest grade in the school.
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New School Brings New Excitement
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May 20, 2026
Eighth grade students took a trip to adventure land with the AMS band.
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Jayna McEntaffer is a sophomore staff member on AHS Needle who enjoys telling stories through writing. Her favorite part of journalism is writing stories because she thinks it’s interesting and cool to write down her thoughts. Her other favorite part of journalism is learning about the news and staying informed about what’s happening around her.
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