FALCON'S NEST
January 20th
Thielen Foundation Athletic Leader Scholarship
For the 3rd year, Thielen Foundation & State Farm worked with four local high schools to give out scholarships to deserving student athletes who go above and beyond on and off the field.
Kendall Thurston has been active in the girls soccer program for four years. She is strong academically, a leader, and well respected, with a consistent positive presence even after suffering season ending injury just a few games into her senior season. Congratulations Kendall!
February is Black History Month
Check out the National Geographic Virtual Field Trip to learn more about black explorers though out history.
January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27th is the day chosen to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. Watch the video below to hear a survivors story.
Counselors will be meeting with students to review options for Graduation.
Seniors, Have your ordered your Cap and Gown for Graduation?
Internship Opportunity
Cool Internship Class Opportunity for next school year.
Opportunity to leave school early everyday to go to an internship and earn high school credits for it!
Watch this 1 minute video and then if you are interested fill out this quick form so we can share more information with you about the program. https://bit.ly/hpwinterest.
Looking to extend your learning during the Summer?
West Suburban Summer School (WSSS) offers summer classes to students entering grades 2-12 in the fall of the upcoming school year. WSSS serves students who demonstrate an intense interest/passion about a topic, and are comfortable moving at a faster pace or pursuing a topic in depth. Click on this link for more information.
Genesys Works for Juniors
Families of Juniors:
We partner with Genesys Works, a paid internship program, where juniors apply to participate in their senior year. Genesys works provides summer training, a paid internship, post high school planning, and ongoing educational support!
When you join Genesys Works one of your first touches of impact is summer training. In summer training you will be learning valuable transferable skills and building a network. Throughout your experience you will gain knowledge through developing your own plans for post high school, and earning up to $16,000 during your 12-month paid internship at a major corporate company like, 3m, Target, Best Buy, and more!
Genesys Works recruiters will be presenting in English class for all juniors in February.
If you would like more information, contact: GWTCrecruitment@genesysworks.org
or AHS school contact, school counselor Marilou Exner (Marilou_exner@rdale.org)
Genesys Works
Complete this link to stay looped in for more information:
Upcoming Important Dates
Jan 23rd-No School
Jan 28th- Sno Daze
Feb 20th-No School President's Day
Feb 27th-No School
Armstrong High School
School Hours 8:35 a.m.-3:25 p.m.
Attendance Line 763.504.8810
