AHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

General Announcements

*Hey Warriors! The 2024 Arapahoe Toy Drive is here! If you are new here or don’t remember, every year we pick an elementary school full of students whose families need a little extra holiday cheer in the form of toys, hats and gloves. And this year, we are supporting College View Elementary in DPS and the Denver Indian Center. College View is located off Federal and Yale (about 20 minutes away). They have about 350 students and nearly 93% of their students qualify for free/reduced lunch, 85% of students are students of color.

Any Toys + money that Arapahoe raises go towards these sweet families and their Christmases. It also goes towards buying every one of them a pair of gloves and a hat, as well as buying classroom supplies for their teachers. If you bring a toy, aim for an elementary-aged one for 5-10 yr olds that’s between $10 and $20, is not battery-operated and is not a weapon. We want you to bring these toys on Friday to TRIBE! TRIBEs that bring in the most toys and most money will win prizes for each student!

One thing that sets Arapahoe apart from other schools is how we care so much about our community. It’s one of our best traditions. This is a great way to showcase that. If every student brought in one toy, we’d have well over our 1000 toy goal. If you can’t bring one in on Friday, you can bring toys all the way until Dec. 16th. Thank you for supporting these awesome kids in heart and mind. Arapahoe is a cut above when it comes to sharing joy.

*Warriors - speaking of joy, join us for Turkey Bingo on Friday at both lunches. You can play free bingo and win candy and treats! See you on Friday for all the joy!

*Join us THURSDAY for the AHS Fall Instrumental Concert featuring the Jazz band, Orchestra and Concert Band. The performance will start at 7:00pm in the AHS Theater.

*WARRIORS - Please consider supporting the Arapahoe High School's Instrumental Music Program with our brand new holiday evergreens fundraiser with wreaths, centerpieces and more. Orders close December 7th. Check it out at www.GiftItForward.com and code ARAPAHCO003.

*Warriors - we have recently reinvigorated our SAGA club at AHS! SAGA is our Sexuality and Gender Awareness club at AHS. We will have our first meeting on Monday, December 2nd after Thanksgiving Break in the Zen Den after school.

Athletics

*Attention Baseball Players - We will have a meeting TODAY after school 3:45pm to 4:30pm in the tiered classroom E1287. Anyone who is planning on trying out this spring must attend. Winter Athletes are not required to be there but should see coach Dollaghan for details.

*Warriors - get ready for the 2nd Annual Cross Town Throwdown, TOMORROW at Heritage HS. Watch your Boys Varsity Basketball team match skills against their cross-town rivals - Heritage. The skills competition includes a dunk contest, 3 point contest and more. This event will also include a Unified, staff and Gold Crown game. The event will begin at 6:00pm. Tickets will be available in the cafeteria this week!

*Come join your Girls Basketball Program as we host the 6th Annual Foundation Games, Saturday, November 23rd in our main gym. Our cause is and always has been "Teen Mental Health and Suicide Prevention". Doors open at 4:00pm and games start at 5:00pm. Entry is by donation. There will be a silent auction, great stuff from the Nuggets/Broncos/Avalanche and random drawings during the games. Chuck-a-duck for free Chick-fil-a for a year, so bring cash to enter this contest and drawings. This is an exclusive Arapahoe event so bring that Warrior Energy and Love!

*Come join the Arapahoe Boys Swimming & Diving Team for a Taco Social on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6:30 - 8:00pm at The Heritage Greens Clubhouse (4814 E. Links Circle, Centennial). The event is open to boys who are interested in swimming or diving in the Spring of 2025, and their parents. The taco social is free and will be a great place to meet coaches, teammates, and parents! Please email your RSVP to ahswarriorsboysswimand-dive@gmail.com

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details.

Warriors always take care of one another!

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

General Announcements

*The 23rd Annual AHS Toy Drive has begun! From now until December 18th we are accepting toy donations for girls and boys ages 5-12, ranging in price from $10-20. Please do not donate weapons or toys that require batteries. Drop off toys in our GIANT toy boxes at the bubble, cafeteria and Forum entrance. This year, we have chosen to support College View Elementary. This is a DPS school very deserving of our support! There are about 350 students who come from very loving families, but many of their parents struggle to provide the basic necessities. We will also be accepting monetary donations through our online giving page at this link: Toy Drive Donation.

*Attention Nation Honor Society Members. Please attend one of our chapter meetings on TODAY. We meet in the forum during lunch and after school.

*Warriors - college rep visits end today with K-State at 2:15pm! Register in Scoir & we'll deliver a pass to come learn why Manhattan, Kansas is the place to be!

*Warriors - Join us for a night of powerful poetry and community at the District Poetry Slam TONIGHT at Options High School at 6:30pm! Perform an original poem or just come to cheer on your peers. Register ahead of time by scanning the code on posters around school. Have questions? See Ms. Leclaire in the Language Arts office. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of creativity and expression!

Athletics

*Attention Baseball Players - We will have a meeting TOMORROW, Wednesday after school 3:45pm to 4:30pm in the tiered classroom E1287. Anyone who is planning on trying out this spring must attend. Winter Athletes are not required to be there but should see coach Dollaghan for details.

*Warriors - get ready for the 2nd Annual Cross Town Throwdown, Thursday November 21st at Heritage HS. Watch your Boys Varsity Basketball team match skills against their cross-town rivals - Heritage. The skills competition includes a dunk contest, 3 point contest and more. This event will also include a Unified, staff and Gold Crown game. The event will begin at 6:00pm. Tickets will be available in the cafeteria this week!

*Come join your Girls Basketball Program as we host the 6th Annual Foundation Games, Saturday, November 23rd in our main gym. Our cause is and always has been "Teen Mental Health and Suicide Prevention". Doors open at 4:00pm and games start at 5:00pm. Entry is by donation. There will be a silent auction, great stuff from the Nuggets/Broncos/Avalanche and random drawings during the games. Chuck-a-duck for free Chick-fil-a for a year, so bring cash to enter this contest and drawings. The Nuggets Cheerleaders will also be part of the night. This is an exclusive Arapahoe event so bring that Warrior Energy and Love!

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details.

Warriors always take care of one another!

Monday, November 18, 2024

General Announcements

*Congratulations to the Warrior Climbing Team for their 4th Place Girls team and 6th Place Boys team finishes on Saturday at Movement Englewood. Good luck this Saturday competing at Ubergrippen!

*Attention Nation Honor Society Members. Please attend one of our chapter meetings on Tuesday, November 19th. We meet in the forum during lunch and after school.

*Warriors - Join us for a night of powerful poetry and community at the District Poetry Slam TOMORROW at Options High School at 6:30pm! Perform an original poem or just come to cheer on your peers. Register ahead of time by scanning the code on posters around school. Have questions? See Ms. Leclaire in the Language Arts office. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of creativity and expression!

Athletics

*Come join your Girls Basketball Program as we host the 6th Annual Foundation Games, Saturday, November 23rd in our main gym. Our cause is and always has been "Teen Mental Health and Suicide Prevention". Over the years, we have raised over $100,000 dollars for counseling and education. Our Charity, once again, is Brought To Reality- BTR, which was started by AHS student Nick Bales and has been continued by Nick's parents Will and Maria Bales. Doors open at 4:00pm and games start at 5:00pm. Entry is by donation. There will be a silent auction, great stuff from the Nuggets/Broncos/Avalanche and random drawings during the games so bring money to enter. Rocky and the Nuggets Cheerleaders will be part of the night. Stay tuned for more information on the night. This is an exclusive Arapahoe event so bring that Warrior Energy and Love!

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details.

Warriors always take care of one another!

Friday, November 15, 2024

General Announcements

*Good morning, Warriors! This is Mr. Hilsden, and it’s an honor to speak to you about my time in the military. The motto of the Royal Military College of Canada, where I graduated from after high school, is Truth, Duty, Valour. I chose the path of military service for the challenges it offered, and as an officer in the Canadian Army’s Communications and Electronics Engineering Branch, I was pushed to limits far beyond what I thought possible.

Time in the military taught me the true meaning of teamwork, discipline, and leadership, lessons that have guided me ever since. Although I never served overseas, I had the privilege of training with soldiers who did—true Warriors who showed me what sacrifice and commitment look like.

The values I learned in the military—Truth, living with integrity; Duty, fulfilling my responsibilities to the best of my ability; and Valour, courage to face new challenges—are values of the Warrior spirit. You are able to do more than you think, to test your limits mentally and physically. Go be a Warrior today! Thank-you.

*Attention Nation Honor Society Members. Please attend one of our chapter meetings on Tuesday, November 19th. We meet in the forum during lunch and after school.

*Warriors - Join us for a night of powerful poetry and community at the District Poetry Slam Tuesday, November 19th at Options High School at 6:30pm! Perform an original poem or just come to cheer on your peers. Register ahead of time by scanning the code on posters around school. Have questions? See Ms. Leclaire in the Language Arts office. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of creativity and expression!

Athletics

*WARRIORS, LET’S GET LOUD! Come cheer on your Warrior Football team TONIGHT as they take on Legend in the Quarterfinal Playoffs. The game will be at Echo Park Stadium at 7:00pm. Student Athletic Passes can’t be used for playoff games. Tickets can be purchased at GoFan.com or cash will be accepted at the stadium.

*Hey Warriors!!! It's almost that time again to come watch your Boys Varsity Basketball team match skills against their cross-town rivals at Heritage High School. Yes, the second annual Cross Town Throwdown is fast approaching. Save the date for NEXT THURSDAY, November 21st. This event at Heritage will also include a Unified. staff and Gold Crown game. The skills competition will include a dunk contest, 3 point contest and more. This event will begin at 7:00pm. Tickets will be available in the cafeteria next week!

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details.

Warriors always take care of one another!

Thursday, November 14, 2024

General Announcements

*Warriors - Join us for a night of powerful poetry and community at the District Poetry Slam this Tuesday, November 19th at Options High School at 6:30pm! Perform an original poem or just come to cheer on your peers. Register ahead of time by scanning the code on posters around school. Have questions? See Ms. Leclaire in the Language Arts office. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of creativity and expression!

*ATTENTION - all students interested in art, design, or other creative fields! There's still time to sign up for the rep visit with Savannah College of Art & Design in the Postsecondary Center TODAY at 3:00pm! Register in Scoir now and we'll send a pass if you'll be missing class.

*Attention Warriors! The Colorado ‘Make a Wish’ campaign Kick Off begins TODAY! Go to Raising Canes in Highlands Ranch any time tomorrow and mention Arapahoe ‘Make a Wish’ to begin raising money for our sweet ‘Make a Wish’ kid!

*SENIORS who have applied to college: please be sure to check your portals to confirm that your colleges have all your supporting documents. If you did not apply test-optional, your schools may be waiting for you to send scores from College Board or ACT. See your counselor or Ms. Conn if you have questions.

Athletics

*Attention Warrior Athletes - there will be a Track and Field meeting after school TODAY, November 14th at 3:45pm in room E1287. We will be discussing our upcoming season and winter workouts. See Coach Wadsworth with any questions.

Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details.

Warriors always take care of one another!

WHEN: Thursday, November 14th