Hello Colts,
Tuesday, May 21st is going to be a special day at AHS. Student Council is hosting the drunken driving awareness program Every 15 Minutes, where predetermined students are pulled from class at 15 minute intervals to represent victims of an alcohol related car crash.
At 7:35am, I will come on the announcements to explain to everyone what will take place throughout the day. At 7:45am, we will hear a heartbeat on the announcements. At that time an officer and a “Grim Reaper” will enter the classroom of the first victim. The victim will change into all black clothing and have his or her face painted white. The student will return to class, where he or she is considered dead and no longer allowed to interact with others. Students participating in this day are still required to complete their work; however, they will not be permitted to participate in discussions or other group activities.
The counselors will be available for students affected by this day.
Additional activities taking place today include informational booths in the cafeteria, white crosses representing the victims being placed in front of the school, and the victims walking through the halls during lunch.
Please take time to discuss the dangers of driving while intoxicated with your students when they get home. This message is so important, especially considering this weekend is prom.
SENIOR NEWS:
Wednesday, May 22 we will have Cap and Gown delivery during lunch. At this time, students will also receive their graduation tickets.
Saturday Night is Prom at the Texas Motor Speedway. The prom times are from 6:00 - 11:00. We have an After Prom Party (Mardi Gras Madness-MGM) starting at midnight at AHS. It is going to be a great weekend!
Graduation Rehearsal is Wednesday, June 5 @ 1:00 at UTA College Park Center.
AHS Graduation is Saturday, June 8 at 7:00 at UTA College Park Center.
EXAMS:
Exam days will be Wednesday, June 5 and Thursday, June 6. ALL students (exempt and non-exempt) are required to be on campus each of those days. Students will report to their classrooms during exams. Both days will be early release days ending at 11:35.
Great things are happening at AHS.
Colts participating and winning! Kick 'em!
The State Wide Special Olympics will be held at UTA Stadium on Friday, May 24th- Saturday, May 25th. If you would like to attend, the cost is free. Saturday, our AHS Special Olympic Athletes will be participating in different events.
It is that time of year already! Sand Volleyball is ready to roll. Next year over 40 universities will have offical NCAA DI sand volleyball programs with scholarships. Beach volleyball continues to be the fastest growing youth sport in America. 2013 will be our NOVA'S fourth season. Our coaching and training staff are more prepared than ever to help your daughter grow to the next level of her skill set as well as train at a level that will prepare her to play at the college level.
Parent Info Night. Stop by to meet our new coach Mackenzie Moore and our trainer Orlando Brown. We will meet this Wednesday, May 22, for a meet and greet starting at 7pm. We will meet at my home at 1860 Larkspur, Arlington, 76013. 1 Block N. of Hill Elementary
Nova Beach is open to girls and boys ages 8- College. We will discuss practices, training and tournament schedules. See you Wednesday! Light snacks provided.
This year we will have a program for kids playing indoor club and will allow for trainingduring the month of July with an opportunity to qualify for Nationals. Practices will begin onThursday May 30 at noon. Tryouts will be held on May 28th if you wish to play on the Super Nova Select, College Prep Team. Make sure to check out our website and follow us on Twitter and on FB! For more info contact Mark Joeckel @ 817-675-5862.
Congrats to the AHS Engineering Club entries in the Cardboard Boat Regatta.
They all did well.
*Seniors’ Boat - made it to the semifinals.
**Juniors ’ Boat - won 1st place Admiral’s Pride
***Sophomores’ Boat - Won their semifinals’ heat and won 2nd Place Admirals Pride.
Derek R. received the Gates scholarship. The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program selects 1,000 talented students each year to receive a "good-through-graduation" scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Congratulations!
Dear Junior Parents,
Here is the latest update of who signed up to work the Colonial Golf Tournament and Take Down after MGM. WE STILL NEED MANY MORE VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE THIS WORK!!
Please let me know if you are available to work either of these events.
COLONIAL:
You DO NOT need to be an AISD approved volunteer to work! Bring your friends & neighbors! We will need you from around 8:30-6. We will give you a ticket and a parking pass when you sign up. After parking in the volunteer lot, a bus will drop you off at the gate to Colonial. More information to follow.
May 22 (Wednesday)
NONE!! We need 5 volunteers!!
May 23 (Thursday)
NONE!!! We need 5 volunteers!!
May 24 (Friday) We need 10-12 volunteers:
1. Susanna Tate
2. Laurie Johnson
3. Elin Grifeth
4. Deanne Hullender
5. Genee Darden
May 25 (Saturday) We need 10-12 volunteers:
1. Lisa Weihmuller
May 26 (Sunday) We need 10-12 volunteers:
1. Lisa Weihmuller
2. Yolanda Vitovsky
3. Jeanette McElroy
TAKE DOWN AFTER MGM (Sunday May 26 5:30 A.M.)
Junior parents are in charge of taking down and packing away all MGM decorations. We need a bunch of parents!!!! Anyone working MGM must be an AISD approved volunteer!!!!
We need 40-50 people!!
1. Melanie Robertson
2. Patricia McElroy
3. Karina Brewer
4. Lesley Hughes
5. Belinda O'Borski
6. Delanna Olson
7. Genee' Darden
8. Brian Barnes
9. Jo Barnes
10. Melissa Yantis
11. Jan Duran
12. Kynda Turpin
13. Mike Gray
We need and and all help we can get! Please let me know ASAP if you or a friend/neighbor can volunteer.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO ALL AHS 2014 PARENTS YOU KNOW!
Thanks!!
Elizabeth Pirkey
817-821-6461
Below in "Documents" is a handout with information about the district's new "Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT)" policy. The new policy will go into effect on Monday, April 1. Please review this information with your students. Our goal is to help students learn to use technology responsibly.
See the link below for a new AISD iphone App.
Thanks so much for your support of AHS!!!
Jennifer Young
Principal
Arlington High School
682-867-8110
jyoung4@aisd.net
AHS grad Luke Joeckel goes #2 in the NFL draft!
Now we are all Jacksonville Jaguar fans! Kick 'em, former Colt! 
How Sweet it is! ......to be at Arlington High School! First here. Best here!
