Feb. 28, 2019 Applications are now being accepted for the incoming freshmen classes at the HFM PTECH and Agriculture PTECH programs. PTECH, or Pathways in Technology Early College High School, gives students the opportunity to simultaneously attend high school and earn a two-year degree from a local college at no cost to their families. The …
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Feb. 27, 2019 Please stop in at your convenience and meet with your child’s teachers to discuss their progress during Amsterdam High School’s (AHS) Parent-Teacher Conference Night. When: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Time: 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Where: Amsterdam High School
Feb. 21, 2019 Tecler Elementary students on the school’s lighthouse leadership team recently helped develop a new mission, vision and motto for their school. Approximately 20 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade collaborated with Tecler Principal Mr. John Miller, Assistant Principal Ms. Kathi McGuigan, teachers, parents and Robin Sampson, a coach and training consultant from …
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Feb. 20, 2019 Barkley Elementary School held its annual King/Queen of Hearts Assembly fundraiser last week. This year, part of the proceeds were donated to Mr. Morales (and his family), a longtime resident of Amsterdam, who recently was injured and lost everything in a fire. Since the beginning of February, students purchased hearts to put …
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Feb. 19, 2019 The School Climate Committee and the teachers of Amsterdam High School (AHS) are proud to announce that the following students have been recognized as ‘Students of the Quarter’ for winter 2019 for being healthy individuals who exhibit a strong work ethic, resilience and maturity. Being a healthy individual is one of the …
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Feb. 14, 2019 For the sixth year, students at McNulty Academy participated in the Kids Heart Challenge to raise money for the American Heart Association. Throughout the week, McNulty students have taken part in the Kids Heart Challenge obstacle course as part of their physical education classes. Students also have participated in jump rope activities. …
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Feb. 8, 2019 We have recently become aware of a social media challenge targeting children and young adults called the “Momo Challenge,” which has created concern throughout the country due to its disturbing nature. The “Momo Challenge” can be found on WhatsApp (a free smartphone messaging application) and on Facebook. This “challenge” involves a frightening …
Jan. 31, 2019 Amsterdam High School (AHS) Drama Club presents “Big The Musical” on April 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and on April 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. General admission is $9, and students and seniors are $6. The show, based on the Penny Marshall and Tom Hanks movie …
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Jan. 29, 2019 For the third year in a row, members of the Amsterdam High School (AHS) girls varsity basketball team visited Barkley Elementary School to read to the younger students. “Our principal, Mrs. Donna Decker, is a big supporter of our high school student-athletes and when I asked her if we could come to Barkley …
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Jan. 28, 2019 A representative from Herff Jones will be at Amsterdam High School (AHS) on Monday, Feb. 4 and Tuesday, Feb. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the commons area to measure seniors for their cap and gown. The cost of a cap and gown is $31.00 and checks are made payable to …
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