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Spanish 3 and 4 students head back to school.

Spanish Classes Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Gabrielle Engler, Staff writer May 11, 2026

Spanish three and four students went to one of Atlantic's local Mexican restaurants, Plaza Azteca, on May 5 to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Before going to the restaurant, AHS Spanish teacher, Daniel Vargason,...

Oswalt holds her Journalist of the Year award. Photo by Hannah Claywell, EIC of The Missourian 2026

AHS Alum Named Journalist of the Year

Alexis Dodson, Staff Writer April 30, 2026

A graduate of AHS in 2023, Dakota Oswalt, was named Journalist of the Year at the Missouri College Media Association awards ceremony. Oswalt will be the editor-in-chief of the Northwest Missourian during...

History teacher Ben Andersen

New Classes at AHS

Alexis Dodson, Staff Writer April 17, 2026

Upcoming in the 2026-2027 school year, Atlantic High School is introducing several new classes. These classes include: AP World History: Modern, Foundation/Geography, Intermediate Foods, and Recreational...

The Junior Class yearbook spread, in progress, shows 12 early graduates.

Juniors Graduate Early

Kayedance Sturm, Staff Writer April 2, 2026

Graduating as a junior is becoming more and more common at AHS. In the 2024 - 2025 calendar year there were eight early graduates.There are 12 students from the 2025-2026 school year which creates a significant...

Phones taken during class.

Para Takes Student’s Phone

Faith Kafton, Staff writer February 16, 2026

Paraeducator Heather Nosekabel took all of her students' phones to help educational growth and stop children from using AI on their assignments. Nosekabel was subbing for Mrs. Bacariza's 6th-period English...

The presentation given by home school educators Olson and Andersen.

A Look at ACSD’s Homeschooling Program

John McCurdy, Staff Writer January 19, 2026

The Atlantic Community School District has a Home School Assistance Program, or HSAP, which is unique to southwest Iowa. The program collectively educates 95 children from 55 families. This system is vast,...

Senior Margaret McCurdy works hard on her school work. She shows why it is important to be in class and learning.

New Year New Policy

Olivia Jensen, Senior Lead Editor January 14, 2026

For the second semester of the 2025-26 school year, there was an update to the tardy policy put into effect.  Over the past several years, the staff at AHS has observed an increase in tardiness, even...

Students work on their homework during AO. They had a fun time getting their work done, and sharing a laugh with each other.

AI in School?

Thomas Engler, Staff Writer December 3, 2025

In school, AI, or artificial intelligence, can be used as a useful tool, such as the “Writables,” which advises the user during their writing. However, some people believe that the negatives outweigh...

Anna Wieser smiles for a picture while sitting at her desk in the front office.

New Staff: Anna Wieser

Erik Ramirez, Staff Writer September 23, 2025

Anna Wieser is a 2021 AHS graduate who has returned to take on the position of our new principal secretary.  “I wanted a job that was social and let me talk to a lot of people,” she explained....

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