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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Junior Nate McLean works on his project in Spanish class this week. McLean has been in Spanish since freshman year.

Four-Day School Weeks Across the Nation

Anastasia Muell, Editor November 14, 2019

What do students do on their free Mondays and Fridays? Sleep a little extra? Watch some Netflix and do some chores? Some students at schools around the country get to experience this “day off” every...

Freshmen Dylan Comes and Daniel Freund work on math during study hall. Student interaction in higher-order thinking rates a five on the student-engagement scale.

Understanding Instructional Practice Inventory Days

Addi Schmitt, Staff Writer November 13, 2019

Every quarter, teachers from across the district arrive at AHS and pop in and out of classrooms, counting students and asking questions about the assignments. Most students have learned to ignore this,...

Junior Hannah Carlson reads her creation to her first-grade reading buddy.

English Students Create Children’s Books

Trista Flathers, Staff Writer November 13, 2019

Students in the AHS English 3 class completed a new type of project that included the Washington Elementary first graders. Emma Bireline, who teaches the class, brainstormed ideas for her students in trying...

Last years academic letter winners pose for a picture. Juniors and seniors can receive this honor.

Lettering in Academics

Grace Clay, Editor November 7, 2019

Just as they recognize students for extracurricular achievements every year, the Atlantic High School formally recognizes the academic achievements of their students as well.  This year the assembly...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects more than 6.1 million people worldwide.

How ADHD Affects Students

Camryn Church, Editor October 21, 2019

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects 13.5 percent of students ages 12-17. Of that 13 percent, a majority of students diagnosed are males. This isn’t because females aren’t less susceptible...

Freshman Abbi Richter browses the booths set up in the gym.

Area Schools Come Together for College Fair

Taliya James and Dreyah Rutherford October 7, 2019

The Atlantic High School college fair was hosted on Sep. 25, between 9:00-10:15 a.m. Fifty-eight colleges and universities, vocational schools, and military representatives attended along with 450 students...

Science teacher Valerie Jaehrling smiles while teaching a lesson. Besides general chemistry, Jaehrling teaches AP chem and physics.

All the Good Chemistry Jokes Argon

Molly McFadden, Editor September 26, 2019

“Inconceivable.” Science teacher Valerie Jaerhling’s favorite movie is “The Princess Bride” and many things that Jaehrling has done in her life could be described as Vizzini would say, inconceivable. Throughout...

The deadline for ACT registration is quickly approaching.

Tips to Ace the ACT

Kylie Neal, Editor September 16, 2019

The next ACT is creeping around the corner. It will be held at the Atlantic Middle School Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8 a.m. The ACT test is used to measure students’ English, math, reading and science skills....

Sophomore Colin Burg and freshman Chase Vogl work on their balloon rocket. This project is just one of many that students will have to complete over the course of the year.

Aviation Class Soars at AHS

Ariel Clark, Editor September 6, 2019

“Never turn down an opportunity to learn.” After the departure of math teacher Morgan Staashelm, fellow math teacher Lisa Sonntag decided to try and take on the Aviation class. She was sent to Maryland,...

Seniors, fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible.

Tuition: Answering Your Burning Questions

Grace Clay, Editor September 4, 2019

For most seniors, there’s one scary thought lying just eight months ahead of us: college. Whether it’s a two year, four year, or trade school, here are some tips from one senior to another on how to...

PROUD SMILES - Seniors Connor Pellett, Baylee Newell, Sarah Schorle and Caine Page pose with their awards. Pellett, Newell and Schorle were three of six nominees from AHS to receive the academic award, while Page received the Character Award.

Academic Success in AHS

Caroline Pellett April 24, 2019

The annual Hawkeye 10 All-Academic banquet was held on April 3, 2019, at the Cass County Community building in Atlantic. The banquet is always held in Atlantic as it is a central location for each school....

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