AHS Seahawk Welcome Back Newsletter
Anacortes High School, August 2023
AHS Mission and Vision
Our Mission
To empower all students to be successful, confident and passionate in a changing world
Our Vision
By encouraging positive relationships, honoring student voice and supporting individual excellence
Welcome to 2023-24 School Year
Greetings Seahawk Families,
I hope all of you have had a wonderful summer enjoying the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We are excited to welcome students for the 2023-2024 school year. We are confident this year will bring successes, challenges, and new opportunities for all students. Our mission to empower all students to be successful, confident, and passionate in a changing world can only be achieved through the partnership of students, families, and school staff. We look forward to working with you to serve our students. Please reach out early to staff with any questions or concerns you may have so we can work together to meet your student's needs. Students involved in clubs, arts, and athletics are more likely to graduate in four years and be ready for college, careers, and life. We have many opportunities for student involvement beyond the classroom; please take some time with your student before school starts browsing the possibilities and discussing how they will be involved this year.
It is an honor to serve Anacortes High School students and families as Principal. I love this community and look forward to connecting more with you in the coming years. Please contact me with any questions or concerns at eduez@asd103.org or (360)503-1300.
I look forward to the first school day on September 6 and a wonderful year at AHS.
In Seahawk Pride,
Erin Duez
Principal
ASD Welcome Back
Welcome to the 2023-24 school year!
All currently enrolled families will receive a postcard in the mail with the following information:
Please review the following documents, and submit forms/ paperwork as needed:
If you need print outs of any of these documents, please contact the District Office - 360-503-1200 or information@asd103.org
The student art calendar will be available at Elementary Meet & Greets and AMS, AHS, and Cap Sante Startups. One calendar per family, please. In order to save costs, we are no longer mailing hard copy packets.
Clubs
Art Club
ASB House & Senate
Band & Jazz Band
Broadcast Club
Cheer
Choir & Jazz Ensemble
Coding
Debate
Drama Club
eSports
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Future Business Leaders America
Green Club
Genders Sexualities Alliance
Honor Society
Journalism
Key Club
Knowledge Bowl
Lacrosse
LINK Crew
Math Club
Mental Health Awareness Club
Metals Club
Rhododendron (Yearbook)
Robotics
Sailing
Students of Color Association
Trap & Skeet Club
Varsity in Volunteerism
Washington Career and Sports Medicine Club
Sports
FALL
Cross Country
Football
Sailing
Soccer (Girls)
Swimming (Girls)
Tennis (Boys)
Volleyball
WINTER
Basketball
Swimming (Boys)
Wrestling (Boys and Girls)
Bowling
SPRING
Baseball
Golf
Soccer (Boys)
Softball
Tennis (Girls)
Track
Final Forms
Please complete the following forms:
● Academic Dishonesty Policy
● Attendance Policy
● Contact Information
● Dance Policy/Contract
● Student Parking Permit Information
● Statement of Understanding
● Student Handbook
AHS Athletics and Activities
Fall Sports Information
Football starts on Wednesday, August 16th.
The following sports start on Monday, August 21st: Boys Tennis, Co-Ed Cross Country, Girls Soccer, Girls Swim & Dive, and Volleyball.
For 2023-24 Sports Schedules and Information, go to: anacortesseahawks.com
Fall Athletes and parents, please log in to FinalForms to complete the online athletic registration forms.
Go to anacortes-wa.finalforms.com
Got questions about FinalForms? Please contact: Kirsty Croghan, AHS Administrative Assistant, Athletics/Activities and ASB Bookkeeper at kcroghan@asd103.org.
Seahawk Start Up - Thursday, August 24, 2023
10-12th grade students will have ID photos taken, pay fees, pick up student schedules, and check out textbooks.
Juniors 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sophomores 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Freshmen Link Crew Orientation - Friday, August 25, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 12 noon
9th graders meet in the main gym. Please bring a backpack/bag to carry textbooks.
ID Cards
Picture Day is Right Around the Corner...
Students will be photographed by O'Connor Photography Studio for their student ID card and school record on 8/24/23 + 8/25/23. If you would like to purchase your student's portraits, click below to pre-order their portraits today!
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001037208#login
You can also purchase by visiting our website at: www.oconnorphotographystudio.com
If you have any questions or need assistance
please give our studio a call at 1-800-993-4929Counseling Department
Our Counseling Office opens on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Office hours are 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please email your student’s counselor with any questions. The alphabetical breakdown for students is as follows:
Joyce Binschus A - G jwells@asd103.org
Kara Fox H - Pa krfox@asd103.org
Ashlee Poggie PE - Z apoggie@asd103.org
Counselor Conferences
Counselors will be very busy in the first few weeks changing scheduling conflicts and registering new students. Please wait until the week of September 19, 2022 to request an appointment with them unless you have a situation requiring immediate attention. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we start this new school year together.
Due to scheduling conflicts that occur every year with master schedules and selective offerings, students may not receive their first choice of classes – specifically with regards to electives. Teacher requests are not allowed. If you have a question or concern with your student’s schedule, please contact their counselor.
Link Crew Mentor Training
August 21 and 22, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
@ AHS Commons
First Day of School
Welcome New Staff
Nancy Batchelor - Resource
Jonathon Frostad - Science
Kirsty Croghan - Athletic Administrative Assistant
Willow McLaughlin - Librarian
Justin Portz - Athletic Director
Dominique Richards - Art
Jason Rinker - Life SKills
Grace Smith - Math
Update Your Information with the Registrar
In order for us to make sure you receive timely and important information, we need to have accurate contact information. Have you moved, changed email address, changed jobs, changed emergency contact numbers and not notified the school? Please make sure you contact our registrar Carol Kirkpatrick at ckirkpatrick@asd103.org with any pertinent updates regarding your student’s information. If there is ever an emergency and we need to contact you, accurate information is a must. Also, if you’ve temporarily used a PO Box, we need your permanent street address for our records.
Pay Fees Online
If you are unable to pay online. The ASB/Athletic Office will open August 14, 2023, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
School Supplies
Save These Dates
ASF Ready to Learn Fair, August 19, 9 am - 12 pm, AHS Commons
Ninth Grade, Link Crew Orientation, August 25, 8 am- 12 pm
Incoming Ninth Grade Family Night, August 29, 6-7 pm, Commons (optional)
Seahawk Startup Make-up Day, August 31, 8:30 am- 1:30 pm.
First Day of School, Wednesday, September 6
Anacortes High School Open House, September 12
Picture retakes, October 6
Homecoming Dance, October14
Free and Reduced Lunch Application and Meal Time Payments
Open House
2023-24 Student Calendar
Required Summer Reading
AHS Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Parking Permits
* For more information see page 10 of Student Handbook
On-Line Access to Attendance and Discipline
Family Access allows parents to view student attendance, discipline and final grades 24 hours a day.
What Is Schoology?
Teachers use Schoology to post their classroom materials online, provide a safe forum for students to discuss their ideas and collaborate on projects, and to assign and collect homework electronically. It helps students stay organized and it keeps the class connected. A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:
- The classes your child is enrolled in.
- School and class announcements.
- Assignment grades. Final grades can still be found in Skyward.
We Are Here For You
Email: mmalamma@asd103.org
Website: http://asd103.org/AHS
Location: 1600 20th Street, Anacortes, WA, USA
Phone: 360-503-1300