General Announcements
*Way to go Warriors in all your tropical attire to kick off homecoming week! Have fun cruising the Caribbean Islands today! Tomorrow we trek to the Swiss Alps so make sure you bundle up in your winter wear!
*Heeeey Warriors! Tonight is the Homecoming Talent Show! Come see singers, dancers, musicians, and MORE at 7:00 p.m. in the Theater. Tickets are $5 at the door. Unfortunately the cultural food fair is cancelled tonight.
*Let the Adventure Begin: Around the World is our theme for this year's Homecoming celebration. Tickets for the dance go on sale today during both lunches. Tickets are $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door. Tickets may be purchased with cash or a check made payable to Arapahoe High School.
*Check your email for the HOCO passport challenge: Access your Passport and gain a chance to win a BIG prize. Print your Passport and bring it with you to all of the HOCO events to obtain a passport stamp of participation. For dress up days seek out an AHS Security Staff member at one of the security kiosks to obtain a stamp. Turn in your completed Passport at the dance on Saturday, Sept. 18th for a chance to win a BIG prize.
*Today is the last chance to vote online for Warrior Ambassadors.
*Homecoming t-shirts in black and old gold will be for sale every day during both lunches next week for $5 -cash only.
*Juniors don’t forget to sign-up for this year’s PSAT/NMSQT. The test will be administered on Wednesday, October 13th. This test is optional and it is used to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The fee is $20. To sign-up follow the link in the September Drumbeat or in our announcements. Sophomores may take the test if they like, but please know it is optional. Sophomores have their own link. The deadline for sign-up is Monday, October 4th.
*All Junior and Senior NHS Prospective Members who received an email invitation: If you did not attend the informational meeting this morning then come to the meeting this afternoon at 3:40 p.m. in the tiered classroom E1287 or attend a virtual Zoom meeting at 5:30 p.m. You must attend one of the meetings.
*Free in-person Alive @ 25 class is Monday 9/27 at 3:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. in room W1874. If you are voluntarily taking the class the Sheriff's Office pays for your $79 fee. If you are 15 1/2 you can get a driver's permit after taking the class and a lot of insurance companies give you a discount. This is a 4 1/2 hour class. Sign up on-line at www.aliveat25.us. To register for the class the code is "arapahoe".
Any questions, ask Deputy Englert.
Athletics
*Saturday afternoon, your Arapahoe Boys Varsity Soccer team defeated Legend High School by a score of 4-1. Great job Warriors!
*Please join the Boys Swim & Dive Team for the 2021 Second Wind 5k Walk/Run for suicide prevention at Clement Park in Littleton on Saturday, September 25 to honor Sawyer Zusi and to further the cause of youth suicide prevention. The team name is Sawyer's Swimmers. We are asking each member of the Arapahoe High School community to consider participating or donating to this great cause in Sawyer's name. Register to participate either in person or virtually or to donate at raceroster.com/registration/49842/entry?team=337476. You will need to create a login in order to get access. More information can be found at thesecondwindfund.org/get-involved/
*Boys Lacrosse! Please visit the Boys Lacrosse page on AHSWarriors.org for fall playing and participation information.
*Want to leave a legacy? Consider donating to the weight room renovation by buying a commemorative brick to be placed near the exterior entrance of the weight room. Visit AHS athletics page and click on the link under 'Highlights' for more information.
Be sure to check the Arapahoe website for further details.
Warriors always take care of one another!
