AHS Principal's Newsletter
March 7, 2022
Dear AHS Families,
Spring is near! We are on the verge of a season of excitement at AHS. Although March can feel like a long month, it's also one that is full of activity at AHS. We have started the course registration process for the 22-23 school year, we'll begin MCAS testing, spring sports are starting up, and many student groups are planning for events - the musical, prom, the arts show, and so much more! So yes, March is long, but from here it flies.
Since returning from the February break, students and staff seem regenerated and ready for this second act. I look forward to all of the smiles (that I can finally see!) and all of the special moments on the horizon!
With gratitude,
Danielle
Principal's Coffee Hour
Guidance Department Updates
COURSE REGISTRATION
Students are now beginning course registration for the 22-23 school year! Teachers are making recommendation for core classes, then the Aspen portal will open for students to select their electives and alternatives. Counselors will be holding meetings with students during advisory, then 1:1 follow ups in April before the vacation. Don't forget to review the Program of Studies with your child.
The Amesbury Guidance department has launched an Instagram where they're sharing important SEL resources and other guidance related information. Follow them @amsby_guidance
LUNCH GROUP
Stressed and anxious? Ms. Sullivan, one of our school adjustment counselors, is offering an art-based anxiety management group for third quarter. The group is offered on Tuesdays during 1st lunch and Thursdays during 2nd lunch in the Bank Room. Bring your lunch and leave behind your stress.
WIN Workshops
Info for Senior Families
SAVE THE DATE
Save the Date for our mandatory Senior-Parent/Guardian Meeting!
Wednesday, April 27th
6:00 pm
AHS Auditorium
All seniors and a parent/guardian are required to attend. We will review expectations leading into senior week and families will have the opportunity to learn about the events.
GRAD NIGHT
Grad Night is the overnight experience for seniors after they graduate. Learn more here:
CLASS DUES
Class dues are $175. Contact class advisors Sarah Luz (sarah.luz@amesburyma.org) or Abby Murphy (abigail.murphy@amesburyma.org).
It's Tournament Time!
Boys Basketball @ Randolph - Tuesday 3/8 - 6:30 pm
*Note: This game is being played at Holbrook HS - 245 S. Franklin St. Holbrook
Girls Basketball v. Frontier - Tuesday 3/8 - 5:30 pm
Amesbury High School
Congratulations to Boys Ice Hockey on a great season and a return to state tournament play! Also, congrats to Lucas Welling (Whittier Wrestling) and Julia Losee (Newburyport Hockey) who have concluded their very successful seasons!
Additional Information:
MIAA Round of 16 and beyond - TICKETS CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED ONLINE:
Spring Sports Sign Up!
FamilyID online registration is now open for parents to sign up their student/athletes, please go to the AHS website (under Athletics) or click on the link below. Important participation information can be found on the registration page. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Amesbury High School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Glen Gearin or Lisa Wile, Athletic Secretary. Lisa.Wile@amesburyma.org
http://www.familyid.com/amesbury-high-school
PACT Parent Focus Group
All attendees will receive a $10 gift card.
Sign up Here: https://forms.gle/Cu6cA6ghCeXsDtmS8
Around AHS
Whit Visits!
Smile!
1000 Points!
Feeling 22
Winter Carnival!
Polar Plunge!
Printmaking
Final Product
Finishing Touches
COVID Updates
As a reminder, the School Committee followed Superintendent McAndrews’ recommendation and unanimously voted to go mask optional at Amesbury High School. This went into effect on 2/16/22.
Please note that masks will continue to be required in our health office, and for students returning from a positive COVID case during days 6-10. The new DESE policy strongly recommends that unvaccinated individuals continue to wear masks.
Above all, it is important to remember that AHS is now mask optional. Barring the situations described above, masking will be an individual choice, and it is my expectation that those individual choices - to mask or not - are supported throughout our building by both staff and students.
As a reminder, students/families can still opt into our at-home testing program. You can read more about the program and complete a form to opt in here. We will also be continuing with symptomatic testing in our nursing office for both students and staff.
If you have any other questions, please contact our school nurse, Ms. Liz Shorter (elisabeth.shorter@amesburyma.org).
Amesbury High School
Email: danielle.ricci@amesburyma.org
Website: https://schools.amesburyma.gov/Domain/861
Location: 5 Highland Street, Amesbury, MA, USA
Phone: 978-388-4800
Facebook: facebook.com/amesburyhighschool