Wednesday, October 09, 2019

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance
General Announcements

*... and now a special safety message from our amazing SRO’s!

*Continuing with classified staff appreciation week, special shout out to our classified staff of the week custodians Fabian, Rem-ja, and Gina! Without their daily support, this place would be much less pleasant! Make sure to thank them in person in the hallways and in the cafeteria when you see them next! 

*Juniors and seniors!  Register TODAY for Friday's college visits from the University of Miami and Claremont McKenna and Chapman University.   

*Hey Warriors! The 3rd Annual AHS Fall Charity Car Show is returning on Saturday, October 12th, from 9:00 AM - Noon. The show will take place in the East Parking Lot off of University and donations will go towards our Toys for Tots! Call up your family members and bring all your friends! You don’t want to miss these sweet rides!

*Seniors! Financial Aid Information Night is Monday, October 14th, 6:30 PM in the Theater. We will have a representative from a local University's Office of Financial Aid, presenting on several topics, including Freshmen Award offers, FAFSA, Scholarships, and more. Please plan to attend, and bring a parent or guardian.

*Seniors! Do you have a November 1st college application deadline? If so, blue forms are due to Mrs. Arnold in the Main Office by the end of the day on Oct. 14th.  

*Hey Warriors, we still have a few spots remaining in the DECA Dodgeball tournament. Get those registration packets turned in ASAP. If you still need a packet, you can pick one up in the Business Office. Don't miss out on participating in this fun event.

*The PSAT Math prep session is Thursday, October 10th from 7:30 to 8:15 AM in room S1423. The English prep session is Friday, October 11th from 7:30 to 8:15 AM in the tiered classroom E1287. Don’t miss out!

*Juniors!  Today is the last day to sign up for the PSAT. Cost is $20 check or cash. See Ms. Vail in the counseling office.

*Students: If you have borrowed a Chromebook or power cord from the Library please remember to return them.

*Invitations to apply to NHS have been mailed out. Mandatory meetings for new members were Monday and Tuesday. If you think you are eligible, but have not received a letter in the mail, please email/check in with Ms. Bownds, Ms. Nolan, or Mr. Sexson by this Friday October 11th.

*Attention All Junior and Seniors: The 2020 trip to Washington DC is here again!  This trip is an amazing opportunity to experience Washington DC and Capitol Hill first hand.  If you are interested in learning more please come to a mandatory student/parent interest meeting tonight, Oct. 9th at 6:00 PM in the tiered classroom. Please see Ms. Winn in the social studies department if you are not able to attend.  

*FBLA meets today right after school in the forum. 

Athletics    

*Congratulations to the Arapahoe Warrior Golf Team! They finished Second in the State Championships yesterday at Pinehurst Country Club. They were lead by Sophomores, Will Kates and Matt Wilkinson, who had the two best scores of all the golfers yesterday. Will Kates also accomplished something no other Arapahoe Golfer has ever done: He won the Individual State Championship award by shooting 71 the first day and an incredible 66 in the Final Round. He beat all the other Golfers by 6 shots. Way to go Warrior Golfers!

*The ABK Fresh/Soph soccer team has a home game today against Mullen at 4:15 pm.  Come out to the north field and support your Warriors!

*This evening your Girls Gymnastics Team travels to Elizabeth for a tough meet against Palmer Ridge & Elizabeth.  Good luck, Ladies!

*A huge congratulations to the Varsity Softball Team for defeating Cherry Creek yesterday by a score of 7-3 in the final league game of the season. Not only did your Lady Warriors go undefeated in league and win the Centennial League Championship, but they did it in a commanding fashion by scoring a total of 67 runs including 9 homeruns and only allowing 13 runs in league play. The Lady Warriors have 2 more non-league home games. You don't want to miss watching this talented group of athletes. Catch them in action today at 4:00 PM and Friday against Heritage at 4:15 PM at the AHS Softball Field.

*Interested in wrestling this winter sports season? Wrestling meeting tonight in the AHS Forum at 6:07 PM for all athletes and their parents. We have wrestling teams for boys and girls.

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details.

Warriors always take care of one another!