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The student news site of Atlantic High School

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Michelle Behrends sits in the front of the room and watches over her students, making sure they stay on track with their courses.While she was usually found substitute teaching for various absent teachers, Behrends was offered the position to be a semester-long substitute until the school can find an ample replacement teacher. She took the offer in order to help out the school and to stay safe during the pandemic.

Behrends in the Lab

Ariel Clark, Editor • November 13, 2020

“Traditionally as a teacher you don’t proctor classrooms, you teach,” said substitute teacher Michelle Behrends. Behrends took control of the chemistry and physics classes after the previous teacher...

Spanish 4 students Craig Alan Becker and Colin Mullinex act out a scene from the book Don Quijote. Students read Don Quijote in Spanish, translate it to English, and then recreate parts of the book.

Spanish Students Take on “Don Quijote”

Camryn Church, Editor • November 3, 2020

As a project in Spanish 4, students are recreating scenes from the book “Don Quijote.” Students had a few weeks in class to work on creating the videos complete with narration and speaking.  The...

Many students around AHS use colorful pens to take notes. Some classes require hand written notes, while others don't.

What to Notice While Note Taking

Taliya James, Editor • November 3, 2020

Good note taking skills can benefit a students’ high school years tremendously. Even with the world’s increase in technology, the best way to take notes is by hand. A study by Princeton University...

Senior Lia Lillard applied for a scholarship through the school. Information like class ranking, GPA, and volunteering history was needed to apply.

Scholarship Tips

Da’Jai Wesson, Editor • October 28, 2020

Most high school seniors are focused on planning their future, especially this time of the year. Those who are planning to attend college might also be interested in applying for scholarships for financial...

School Board member Laura McLean reads a petition signed by AHS teachers at the last board meeting. McLean was asked questions by Intro to Journalism students during their press conference.

Introduction to Press Conferencing at AHS

Ariel Clark, Editor • October 27, 2020

School Board member Laura McLean visited the 4th period Intro to Journalism class on Thursday, Oct. 22. The event was hosted in order to teach students more about how a press conference is run. Taking...

Students worked hard to earn money during the 2020 Taco Night. Taco Night is the organization's way to help fund the trip, while serving good food and hosting a silent auction.

Costa Rica Trip Planned for 2021

Abigail Smith, Staff Writer • October 16, 2020

 Every two years Atlantic High School takes a group of students in Spanish 3 and 4 on a trip to Costa Rica. The trip, originally planned for 2020, is now planned for the summer of 2021 due to COVID-19....

These booklets are available in the guidance center. They can help you with your college outlook and help you get a better understanding of the ACT.

How to Take the ACT

Zane Berg, Staff Writer • October 12, 2020

As students approach graduation, many questions fill their brains. Where should I go to college? How do I get into college? How does the ACT even work? Here is the answer to one of those questions. First,...

Chemistry student Addison DeArment has Acellus open on her school computer, ready to start a new lesson. DeArment said in terms of tests and quizzes, this year is much different.

Chemistry Class Update

Reese DeArment, Staff Writer • October 2, 2020

The resignation of previous Chemistry and Physics teacher, Valerie Jaehrling, has made students have to take an online course in order to take the class this semester. Due to safety concerns, she decided...

Twenty students participated in the debut of "English Lockdown" on Monday, April 6. There is also a Google Classroom page dedicated to the optional work offered.

Classes Held Via Zoom

Hana Holtz, Editor • April 7, 2020

With schools remaining closed until Friday, May 1 per Governor Kim Reynolds’ instructions, teachers at Atlantic High School have gotten creative in regards to instructing their students. While a lot...

Guidance secretary Gina Honke recommends applying for several scholarships. Students can consult Honke or the guidance counselors for questions about the scholarship process.

Scholarship Opportunities for AHS Seniors

Da’Jai Wesson, Editor • March 12, 2020

Every year, AHS seniors have the opportunity to fill out scholarships to be financially rewarded for their academic and extracurricular achievements.  The website for scholarships is open to all seniors...

Sophomore Katy Rothfusz and junior Camryn Church work together during chemistry.

The Grind of a 4.0

Chaylei Carey, Staff Writer • February 27, 2020

Ever since the second or third grade, students have received report cards with letter grades that are based on attentiveness and homework. At the time, these report cards were no big deal. If a kid had...

Junior Kennedy Goergen shows two elementary students the book she wrote for her English 3 class. Goergen volunteers at Washington Elementary everyday.

Learning to Teach

Molly McFadden, Editor • February 13, 2020

Many students at AHS are beginning to look towards the future, and with that comes college and a career. To help students make these decisions, AHS offers multiple opportunities. One of these opportunities...

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