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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Ben Andersen, Holly Esbeck, and Hannah Misner stop for a photo during their daily walk through the halls on their prep periods.

Long Term Sub, Mr. Andersen filling Kelley’s Shoes

Jaylynn Rosenbaum, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

With the temporary absence of our Modern and Middle World History teacher Stephanie Kelley, Atlantic High School has welcomed a new long-term substitute, Ben Andersen, to fill her role during her recovery....

Mr. Petersen teaches a class of freshmen.

Mr. Petersen’s Lasting Impact on AHS

Jacquelyn Freund, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Over the past 20 years, history teacher Trace Petersen profoundly impacted young minds in Atlantic. This year, he has decided to leave his home in Atlantic, Iowa, and move to a new home in Virginia. Sophomore...

Heather McKay shows off her nails.

Nailed It

Hallie Robinson, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Nails are a great way to express your personality and make something your own. There are many different styles, designs, and shapes to get on your nails. I have been getting my nails done since 7th grade,...

Phone Policy Confusion Clarified

Phone Policy Confusion Clarified

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor March 11, 2025

Recent confusion over changes to the AHS cell phone policy has resulted in clarification of the school board’s procedure for reviewing and updating protocol. In regards to the cell phone policy the last...

Meet the 12 Angry Men

Alix Nath and Dean Cook March 10, 2025

Meet the Cast of the 2025 AHS Spring Play: 12 Angry Men!   Music Used in Video: Chica Linda by Quincas Moreira from the Youtube Audio Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zHDtQeslys

Friendly Face at AHS: Tracy Jacob’s Impact on our School

Alix Nath and Dean Cook March 4, 2025

See the impact Atlantic High School Custodian Tracy Jacob has on our school!   Music: Downpour by Patiño on the Youtube Audio Library https://youtu.be/_hqovx1MYp8?si=-67FTO0b1rrcfwd4

Student Section Support

Alix Nath and Dean Cook February 5, 2025

AHS Students and Staff address the lack of student section support at girls' basketball games in contrast to boys' basketball.

A student and teacher discuss the allowance of phones in school. Comic by Molly Harris.

If The Phone Ban Got Stricter

Molly Harris, Editorial Cartoonist February 4, 2025

AHS Puppet Palooza!

Alix Nath, Dean Cook, Garret VanHorn, and Kaden Lensch January 22, 2025

Join us as Puppets Oswald and Dale meet AHS and learn about the school!

Where Does Kindness Come From?

Alix Nath and Dean Cook January 15, 2025

See why Atlantic High School students and staff choose to be kind!

THE PRESSURE'S ON - Noah Huddleson and Landon Larson group up to watch Logan Olson and Wiatt Green play a first-person shooter game. The game's intensity had them leaning forward in their seats, eyes trained on the screen. Each trivial slip-up and high-stakes moment earned a groan of disappointment or an encouraging comment from the surrounding group.

Game Club Gallery

Integra Christensen, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

Is Perfection Possible?

Alix Nath and Dean Cook January 7, 2025

Atlantic High School Students and staff share their viewpoints on perfectionism and how it has or does impact them in their lives.

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