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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Earning a Gold rating, placing 1st and advancing to Districts, was Claire Pellett competing in Public Speaking.

FFA News

Lily Johnson*, FFA Reporter March 4, 2024

On Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, 18 members of the Atlantic FFA chapter competed in the Sub District Career Development Events at Tri-Center High School. Claire Pellett competed in Public Speaking, earning...

The Point Episode 10: Saying Goodbye: Retiring Teachers

Ella Meyer and Kate Nichols March 1, 2024

Hosts Ella and Kate talk about the retiring teachers with AHS students. A special thanks to JP students, Aubrey and Anna for interviewing Mr. Hinzmann and Mrs. Hobson for us. Music by AHS graduate Evan...

FFA members enjoy tractor day.

Atlantic High School celebrates National FFA Week

Lily Johnson February 28, 2024

National FFA Week runs from Saturday to Saturday. This year, the week kicked off on Feb. 18 and ended on Saturday, Feb. 24. National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the National...

Joaquin Wailes, Jason Oathoudt, Colton Rudy, Wyatt Simons (left to right)

Oathoudt Farm Supply in Atlantic is proud to support Atlantic FFA.

Lily Johnson February 27, 2024

Each year Oathoudt Farm Supply and the CRYSTALYX® Cares program pick a school in the area to give a donation to, and this year Atlantic FFA was selected. Jason Oathoudt said, “CRYSTALYX® Cares program...

FOCUS - Junior Hailey Huffman focuses on nocking her arrow to get the perfect shot. Huffman  made sure her stance was strong and her bow arm did not shake. Huffman shot 3D where she shot all the different animals at all different distances.

Archery Is On the Rise

Anna Potts, Editor February 23, 2024

Archery- in its tenth year at AHS, the sport is gaining numbers and more of its events are gaining publicity. On Feb. 25, Atlantic is hosting nine-time National Champion Robby Wessinger, a University of...

The Point Episode 9: The Valentines Day Special

Ella Meyer and Kate Nichols February 19, 2024

Hosts Ella and Kate talk about Valentine's Day with AHS students. Music credited to Youtube Studios.

Tissues- An Editorial

Bennett Whetstone, EON Lead Producer February 12, 2024

Have you ever noticed a lack of tissues in this school? Well, Korbin Johnson has, and he decides to get to the bottom of these missing tissues...

Frozen Trojan & Winter Warriors

Bennett Whetstone, EON Lead Producer February 12, 2024

To prepare for the upcoming track season, the boys' and girls' teams are having optional after-school practice. These practices are called Frozen Trojan and Winter Warriors, and we interview some of the...

The Eye of the Needle

Bennett Whetstone, EON Lead Producer February 12, 2024

Welcome back AHS! To prepare for Midnight Madness we have a How To Guide featuring Makayla Atkinson and Chris Keegan! Also, if you are ever feeling down on Valentine's Day, our very own JJ shows us how...

The writer hugs her mother at a track meet, May 5, 2023. It was her mothers birthday.

The Next Chapter – OPINION

Makayla Atkinson, Editor February 9, 2024

No one really talks about how it feels to leave for college and all the hard goodbyes you have to make. All through high school, they prepare you for your future, push you to be involved, be a leader,...

IHSSA State Debate last January.

The Road to National Qualifiers

Alyssa Neal, Writer/Editor February 9, 2024

It’s that time of year when AHS Speech and Debate heads to National Qualifiers, or “nat quals” as the team likes to call them. There are many events in which students from AHS are trying to compete...

Brenna Bird discusses drug usage for AHS.

Drug Discussion

Alix Nath, Editor February 8, 2024

“Just one pill can kill.” This was said on Feb. 2 by the Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird. Bird came to speak to the Atlantic High School students about Fentanyl's impact on and in our community. According...

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