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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

#DONTDROPTHEUGGS - Balance is key for senior Abby Muller. She beat the challenge of carrying previously tried-on Uggs back to the stockroom. She was at her job at Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.

Jobs for Teens to Consider in Atlantic, Iowa

Rylee Bengel and Aunika Darrow January 17, 2024

Sitting around a lot lately, and looking for something to do? Well here are some of the jobs that Atlantic High School students enjoy the most. Junior Mabry Ohm said, “I really enjoy working at Walmart,...

Words of the Year

Words of the Year

Olivia Jensen January 17, 2024

Do you have rizz? Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year is rizz, which is derived from the word charisma, meaning a person's romantic appeal or charm. Many AHS students and staff love that this is the Word...

Junior Kinnick Juhl shows the pile of items he keeps in his school bag.

What Do You Bring to School?

Ryley Kuhns and Nevaeh Fewson January 17, 2024

Everyone always brings something a little special to school, but have you ever wondered what they actually are? Freshman Kenzie Jensen explains what she has in her bag on a daily basis. The three main...

WORK IS SWEET - Kylie Templeton, a junior at Atlantic High School, is working at the Eleven O Three Clothing Company at the Villa Dance Company studio. Templeton placed candy in the scale for a customers order. The candy counter was previously located at Bonnesens downtown.

Working Hard

Ali Williams, Staff Writer December 24, 2023

A New Chapter

Bennett Whetstone and Mason McFadden December 21, 2023

In this video, we welcome the newest class of freshmen to AHS. They tell us about their experience so far and how they are adjusting.

Braxton Hass sits on Santas (Mason McFadden) lap. The EON team dressed up for the holidays.

The Santa Secret

Jayci Reed and Taylee Hagen December 19, 2023

It’s officially Christmas season which means Santa is coming to town soon! Everyone has hung up their stockings and put up their lights to officially get into the Christmas spirit. The spirit of Santa...

Many students are feeling the effects of a split holiday during this Christmas season.

A Split Christmas

Alyssa Neal, AHS Needle Senior Editor December 18, 2023

At this point in the year, Christmas trees have been brought out of their boxes, lights have been hung, and bells are ringing. Spirits are high and long await Christmas break. However, some students have...

Kyra Rink, Alyssa Neal, and Neals family geared up for the football Pink Out game. Neals mom was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

A Small Word With Large Effects

Alyssa Neal, AHS Needle Senior Editor December 11, 2023

Cancer. A small word that carries a heavy weight. AHS students and families have been weighed down by the burden of cancer, and yet they have also been uplifted by positive support.  A few weeks ago...

Teacher Anna Pauley offers a towel to para-educator Mallory Kirchhoff at the conclusion of the assembly Wednesday.

PIE PALOOZA

Alix Nath, Editor November 22, 2023

SPLAT! The whipped cream hit three AHS educators’ faces. On Nov. 22, 2023, Atlantic High School concluded its fundraiser for the Atlantic Food Pantry. The fundraiser took place over the course of a week...

Students work together to wrap another student in toilet paper as fast as they can.

Spooky Spirit

Alyssa Neal, AHS Needle Senior Editor November 3, 2023

AHS is in the spooky spirit this year, starting a new competition. The mummy race was introduced this year, a race to be the fastest while keeping the most toilet paper intact. However, Halloween is viewed...

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