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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Gabriella Engler, Holly Petersen, and Natalie Smith attend an AHS Fuel Meeting. The Fuel meetings were held before school, and students would appear with morning traits like coffee cups or freshly-showered hair.

March 12 School Board Meeting

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor April 1, 2025

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...

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...

President Laura McLean introduces the proposed phone policy to journalism students. McLean was open to an interview followed by a round table discussion with AHS Journalism editors. Students were able to address concerns and opinions about the new policy.

Proposed Cell Phone Policy

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor February 10, 2025
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.
Atlantic Community School District Announces Two Administrative Resignations

Atlantic Community School District Announces Two Administrative Resignations

Elizabeth Anderson, Dakota Oswalt, and Katie Birge April 6, 2023

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...

The Atlantic Board of Education discusses COVID-19 mitigation strategies at a previous meeting.

McLean Responds to Rumors about ACSD Superintendent

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”...

Josh McLaren, Amanda Berg, and Kristy Pellett are running for school board.

Meet the School Board Candidates

Taliya James, Editor October 28, 2021

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...

Many Orange Frog stuffed animals are found around the school, displayed in many ways.

Orange Frog Happiness Comes to ACSD

Elizabeth Anderson, Editor September 13, 2021

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...

Newly-elected school board members Nick Hunt and Laura McLean smile for the camera. In order to prepare for the tasks of the Board, Hunt went to a leadership camp and McLean attended seminars.

Sitting Down with Hunt and McLean

Molly McFadden, Editor December 19, 2019

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...

Second of Three Superintendent Interviews Held Tuesday

Second of Three Superintendent Interviews Held Tuesday

Marcus Duranceau and Logan Templeton March 1, 2017

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....

Steve Barber, pictured above when serving as principal of Spencer Middle School in 2011. Photo courtesy of the Spencer Reporter http://www.spencerdailyreporter.com/story/1959178.html

First of Three Superintendent Interviews Held Monday

Zeke Whetstone and Sarah Schorle February 28, 2017

 On Monday, Feb. 27, the Atlantic school board held their first of three interviews for the district’s new superintendent. Monday’s candidate was George-Little Rock’s current superintendent,...

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New Superintendent Search

Hannah Alff January 5, 2017

As the school year goes on, the search for a new superintendent emerges. The superintendent is a person who manages or superintends a school system. The interview process for a new superintendent is a...

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