Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Board President Kristy Pellett delivers the oath of office to Lisa Jones.

Finance Director Lisa Jones Resigns

Shelbi Meyer, Staff Writer May 15, 2026

Atlantic Community Finance Director and board secretary Lisa Jones is resigning after accepting the Chief Financial Officer Position with the North Scott Community School District. She is moving to...

Students for Justice organizers at the Feb. 6 protest.  Organizers are in the foreground left to right, Spencer, Cook, and Mathis.

Who are the “Students for Justice”?

John McCurdy, Staff Writer February 9, 2026

Since the "Fire McCann" walkout on Feb. 6 in response to allegations of McCann's inappropriate texting with students, a new movement has begun to take shape. The group calls itself "Students for Justice"...

The petition form to force a special election.

Petition for Special Election Reportedly Filed

John McCurdy, Staff Writer February 9, 2026

A petition has been filed to force a special election to fill a vacancy on the ACSD school board. The vacancy was left by the resignation of Laura McLean due to her moving. The petition was led by community...

A screen shot of the press release given by ACSD Superintendent Beth Johnsen on Feb. 5.

Q and A: Feb. 5 Press Release Clarified

John McCurdy, Staff Writer February 5, 2026

Q. What is a press release? A. A press release is an official communication distributed to news media. They can be used to announce something noteworthy, summarize the main news, or clear up confusion. Q....

School board members leave the Feb. 4th meeting. A member of the press stands at the table with them.

McCann Resignation Approval Postponed

John McCurdy, Staff Writer February 4, 2026

At the special school board meeting Feb. 4th, the approval of Jesse McCann's resignation was postponed to an unknown date. A statement was given by board member Josh McLaren about how the situation around...

ACSD School Board agenda for Feb. 4, 7:30 a.m.

Jesse McCann Resigns

Knox McCalla, Junior Editor February 3, 2026

The resignation of Jesse McCann, AHS counselor and coach, is the single item on a special school board agenda, to be held tomorrow, Feb. 4, at 7:30 a.m. at the Middle School Conference Room, 1100 Linn...

Josh McLaren prepares for a school board meeting.

School Board Candidates Interviewed

John McCurdy, Staff Writer February 2, 2026

The ACSD School Board met on Jan. 28 to discuss replacements for former board member Laura McLean. Due to the immediate need for an additional member, the board chose to appoint the member. Community members...

Load More Stories