On Wednesday, Sept 3, McKenzie Snow, the director of the Iowa Department of Education, paid a visit to Atlantic to discuss the amazing career readiness opportunities we have here in Atlantic. Snow, accompanied...
The main focal point at the April regular school board meeting was preparation for the 2025-26 school year. A school calendar was proposed, reports were given, and recommendations for hires were made.
School...
The Atlantic School board meets twice every month to discuss numerous topics and plans for the schools. The first meeting of each month is a regular or normal meeting, while the second is a work session...
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...
School Board President Laura McLean, at the Jan. 8 meeting, asked teachers and parents to let her know their thoughts on the new policy. AHS Journalism editors invited McLean to explain the policy change.
This week, the Atlantic Community School District School Board approved the resignations of Superintendent Steve Barber and Finance Director & Board Secretary Sarah Sheeder. Sheeder submitted her resignation...
Questions surfaced about Atlantic Community School District Superintendent Steve Barber last week. On Monday, March 27, the Atlantic News Telegraph reported that there was “no change in employment status”...
The election of two Atlantic school board members will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 2. The three candidates visited with editors to share their ideas, visions, and concerns about the district. Answers have...
Look around: small fuzzy orange frogs, bright orange bracelets, funny orange headbands, and a new welcome banner can be seen throughout AHS.
Curious students want to know: What’s up with the orange...
The two new members of the Atlantic School Board are ready to make their marks on the district. Nick Hunt and Laura McLean met with AHSneedle editors on Monday, Dec. 16 to discuss their plans as they take...
On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the second interview of three for the new Atlantic School District superintendent was held. Dr. Joe Potts has been the principal of Kentlake High School in Washington since 2011....
