On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing Linda McMahon, the U.S. Secretary of Education to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of...
Winter Formal is one of four school dances many students look forward to. They love the chance to dress up, see friends, and make memories. When getting ready, people get their nails, hair, and outfits...
On Friday, February 14, the Atlantic High School speech and debate team competed at the National Speech and Debate Association's (NSDA) National Qualifier Tournament. The team competed over the course...
The Department of Education has been at debate for years between Republicans and Democrats. With Republicans calling for its reform or elimination due to its growing budget and influence on policy, and Democrats advocating for its importance in funding lower-income communities and students with disabilities.
This weekend, the AHS Speech and Debate team took four congressional debaters to the Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) state debate tournament. The students competed over the course of Friday,...
Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor
• January 23, 2024
The AHS wrestling cheerleaders won the Spirit Award at the annual John J. Wrestling Tournament on Jan. 19th- Jan 20th. The award itself is measured based on the cheerleaders' spirit and sportsmanship....
Varsity Trojan basketball will compete with a full crowd of students on Jan. 16, according to Athletic Director Andrew Mitchell. The teams will play Red Oak at 11:30 a.m. for girls and 1 p.m. for boys....
Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor
• September 28, 2023
Former Vice President Mike Pence will attend the Oct. 6 Pink-Out football game at the Atlantic Trojan Bowl. His events coordinator recently contacted ACSD Activities Director Andrew Mitchell about having...
In recent years, there’s been a teacher shortage in the United States. Much of this is due to the recession during COVID-19, which then resulted in tax cuts and salary cuts. This caused a wave of teachers...
On Wednesday, March 1, a group of students plans to facilitate a walkout to protest the recent anti-LGBTQIA+ bills being debated in the Iowa legislature. The Iowa QSA, or Queer Student Alliance, a youth-led...
Alex Garcia brings exclusive interviews from the lead cast members of Spongebob Squarepants the Musical. Also, Dakota Oswalt gives a personal review of her experience of watching the musical live. We hope...
Atlantic High School's chapter of the National Honor Society has been experiencing hardships this year. After being unable to find a replacement advisor for the group, NHS has been officially taken over...
