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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Charli stays in the office during the day. The golden doodle breed is hypoallergenic.

A New Furry Face at AMS

Claire Pellett, Editor October 11, 2022

In Atlantic Middle School the number one question asked in the halls isn’t “What’s for lunch?” or “What are we doing at recess?” instead it’s “Is Charli here today?” The furry friend...

Allison Berryhill

Allison Berryhill to Receive Top English Teaching Award

Dakota Oswalt, Lead Editor October 5, 2022

The Iowa Council of Teachers of English has decided to present the 2022 Distinguished Service Award to AHS English and Journalism teacher Allison Berryhill. An email was sent out on Oct. 1 by Principal...

Rebecca Powers at her desk in J & R Tax Services.

Heroes of Atlantic: Rebecca Power

Claire Pellett September 13, 2022

“I like helping people and trying to keep our community thriving,” said local business owner, Rebecca Power. Power's partnership with Jan Kinnison has created a foundation for downtown Atlantic. Kinnison...

Katie Hedegaard teaches freshman English, Debate, and coaches cheerleading.

Katie Hedegaard

Claire Pellett, Editor September 1, 2022

Taking on Debate, Drama, and coaching cheerleading on top of four sections of Freshman English 1 class would be a lot for most people, but new teacher Katie Hedegaard says it’s a way to challenge herself...

Mary Jensen helps Angel Perez with his homework.

Mary Jensen

Genevieve McCalla, Editor September 1, 2022

Even if money didn’t matter, Mary Jensen’s dream job would still be a teacher. “I have something to share with all my students.” She said, “I would say that I’m a really caring person.” Jensen...

English teacher Terri Theilen works on her computer during her prep period. Theilen taught a variety of students. After first semester, Theilen went to teach fifth grade, to  cover a teacher who had a baby.

Terri Theilen

Dakota Oswalt, Lead Editor September 1, 2022

Terri Theilen is the new English and Creative Writing teacher at Atlantic High School. The substitute teacher is here temporarily because she was needed due to the teacher shortage. “I am here for the...

Megan Andersen stands in front of her class. Andersen took classes at Morningside College, to get a teaching degree.

Megan Anderson

Katie Birge, Editor September 1, 2022

In room 400, Megan Anderson thrives on teaching students. Anderson is the new math teacher at Atlantic High School. Before teaching here, she was a substitute teacher that taught in grades preschool to...

Anna Pauley is the new chemistry, physics, and AP Chemistry teacher.

Anna Pauley

Alyssa Neal, Editor September 1, 2022

At the age of 34, Anna Pauley made a career change. After working with the elderly as a physical therapist assistant, Pauley said, “It just wasn’t working." Between difficulties during holidays, unpredictable...

Molly OHara is the new PE Teacher at Atlantic High School. She had two kids of hers that have attended Atlantic High School.

Molly O’Hara

Alexis Peterson, Editor September 1, 2022

Kickball, scatter ball, and basketball, Molly O'Hara teaches it all. O'Hara is the new Physical Education and Health teacher after the resignation of Cole Renken last year. She also coaches softball for...

Encountering new regulations, the girls basketball team stayed masked as often as they could. The girls were able to play all of their games this season despite COVID.

The Lingering COVID Impact

Jaci Brosam May 9, 2022

“It became an open setting; when kids found out that it was optional, I had 33% of kids doing their homework online at first, and then it went down to 10% of kids doing their homework online,” said...

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