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AHSneedle

Derek Handel works diligently at his desk. Students surround him, receiving help with their homework. He works with them to get a better understanding of their work.

New Staff: Derek Handel

Makenna Schroeder, Senior Lead Editor October 7, 2025

Derek Handel is a teacher with the CCEOC program. The CCEOC program has recently relocated to the high school building. He is new to the high school but very involved and supports the extracurricular activities. Handel...

Ban Wave - OPINION

Ban Wave – OPINION

Integra Christensen, Editorial Cartoonist October 6, 2025

It started with books. Works deemed "unsuitable for children" may contain mentions of race and racism, people of color, LGBTQ+ representation, and/or explicit content. As such, the US government has removed...

Eye of the Needle

Olivia Olson, EON Producer October 6, 2025

Welcome back, AHS! We can't wait for you to tune in to some of the exciting episodes we have coming up.

The Point Season 6, Episode 2: Homecoming

Ellie Butler and Addison Freund September 29, 2025

Hosts, Ellie Butler and Addie Freund discuss homecoming and its traditions around the nation. Tune in to see how homecoming festivities have changed throughout the past century!

The class of 2026 cheers for their dodge ball team on the sidelines. They have one every year since their freshman year and are  hoping to win again their senior year. If they win all 4 years, McKay promised to get them a plaque to put in the trophies case.

Let The Games Begin…

Jacquelyn Freund, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

As we kick off the 2025 Homecoming celebration, the student body anticipates the outcome of the dodgeball games.  For the third year in a row, the class of 2026 dominated the annual Homecoming Dodgeball...

From Feathered Heroes to Flying Rats - OPINION

From Feathered Heroes to Flying Rats – OPINION

Integra Christensen, Editorial Cartoonist September 26, 2025

When radios and telephone lines failed, the couriers of the sky swooped in to transport vital messages across air, land, and sea. These feathered messengers are known as "carrier pigeons." A handful of...

Corbin Ritter, Sawyer Tarrel, Gavin McLaren, and Sam Brosam congregate to talk about the college tables they have stopped by.

College Fair Comes to AHS

Erik Ramirez, Staff Writer September 25, 2025

On Wednesday, Sept. 18, students had the chance to explore their futures at the annual college fair. The event brought together representatives from various colleges, technical schools, and even the army...

Anna Wieser smiles for a picture while sitting at her desk in the front office.

New Staff: Anna Wieser

Erik Ramirez, Staff Writer September 23, 2025

Anna Wieser is a 2021 AHS graduate who has returned to take on the position of our new principal secretary.  “I wanted a job that was social and let me talk to a lot of people,” she explained....

Eye of the Needle

Eye of the Needle

Olivia Olson, EON Producer September 22, 2025

Welcome back, AHS! Tune in next week for the Homecoming EON episode.

The Point Season 6, Episode 1: Intro

Ellie Butler and Addison Freund September 19, 2025

Ellie Butler and Addie Freund introduce a new year of The Point podcast. Tune in every 2 weeks for a new episode.

Mysterious Mess - Opinion

Mysterious Mess – Opinion

Integra Christensen, Editorial Cartoonist September 19, 2025

Despite its dissolvability, toilet paper vandalism is not a pleasant sight. The lingering residue paints us in a negative light. Work together to keep trash off our campus, not contribute to it.

Derek Handle helps the EOC students in their new room.

The Big Change

Riley Hansen, Staff Writer September 18, 2025

In February, the school board first mentioned moving the CCEOC to the high school. The reason given was that the EOC students needed a bigger space to meet. They all have to meet together and check in...

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