Raider Nation Newsletter

Week of October 18, 2021

Dear Atholton Families,

We are gearing up for HOMECOMING! Planning such an event with safety and health protocols has been quite a challenge. Nevertheless, we have finalized all of our activities and events for October 29th and 30th. We had several issues with tent companies being able to set up a large enough tent with a dance floor. As a result, we have had to forego the tent option and have moved the dance back to the stadium. As I spoke to many students about this, they were happy to hear that the dance will be under the lights in the stadium. Fingers crossed for good weather. It will most likely be very cool so make sure students dress accordingly. Guest forms for the dance will be available in the front office beginning tomorrow.

You are able to purchase tickets online here. Tickets are $25 and include access to a dessert bar. Sales in-person will begin this coming Thursday, October 21 during all lunch shifts. Our SGA advisor, Mr. Thomas Stuppy is the coordinator for Homecoming. Please feel free to reach out to him at Thomas_Stuppy@hcpss.org with any questions you may have.

Lastly, as everyone gets excited about Homecoming, we are still in need of critical emergency contact information from over a quarter of the families at Atholton. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. All parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child each school year. Parents/guardians can complete Family File by logging in to HCPSS Connect selecting the More Options tab on the left and then selecting Family File in the center column. All students who plan to attend Homecoming MUST have this information updated before a ticket will be sold! Additionally, students must CLEAR any obligations they have.

Wishing everyone a fantastic week!

Robert A. Motley

Principal

School Counselor Assignments

Ms. Wade -- 9th Grade ONLY (Kim_Wade@hcpss.org)

Mr. Cohen -- Last Name A - E / Grades 10 - 12 (Phillip_Cohen@hcpss.org)

Ms. Meledick -- Last Name F - Kj / Grades 10 - 12 (Dana_Meledick@hcpss.org)

Ms. Clearfield -- Last Name Kk - P / Grades 10 - 12 (Lisa_Clearfield@hcpss.org)

Ms. Wright -- Last Name Q - Z / Grades 10 - 12 (Keturah_Wright@hcpss.org)

HOMECOMING 2021

This year’s Homecoming theme will be MONSTER MASH, and the Student Governments for each grade have selected themes for their hallway and float decorations.

Seniors – Graveyard

Juniors – Witches

Sophomores – Creepy Circus

Freshmen – Mummies

Class boards will be meeting after school to plan and prepare, and the school will be open on Sunday, October 24th for Hallway Decorations. All are welcome.

Spirit Week will begin on Monday, October 25th, and run through Friday, October 29th.

Monday the 25th – Pajama Day (dress cozy for a lazy start to the week)

Tuesday the 26th – Tropical Day (Dress in beachy tropical colors and patterns)

Wednesday the 27th – Character Day (Dress in costume to match your grade’s theme, show off a favorite character, or work with a group of your friends)

Thursday the 28th – Decades Day (Throwback Thursday! Seniors 2000s, Juniors 1990s, Sophomores 1980s, Freshmen 1970s!)

Friday the 29th – Color Day (Wear your class colors for the Pep Rally -- see below)

Seniors wear black

Juniors wear white

Sophomores wear green

Freshmen wear gray

Homecoming Weekend

Friday, October 29

School-wide Pep Rally (outside stadium)

Saturday, October 30

Pancake Breakfast (8:30 am)
School Parade (11 am)
Football Game vs. Mt. Hebron (1 pm)
Homecoming Dance (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm)

PTA Reflections Contest

Do you enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos?

Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “I Will Change the World By...,” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Use the attached submission guidelines and interest form today and return by November 19 to Toyette Sullivan (toyette15@gmail.com). Rules for your categories of interest will be sent to you. The entry deadline is November 30, 2021. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards

Reflections Submission Guidelines

AHS Reflections Interest Form