Athens High School

Some thoughts for the starting school year

A letter from the Principal

Hello Red Hawks,

As we transition from the exhilarating winter sports season to the promise of spring, I extend a warm welcome to each of you. Each month I am excited to communicate the amazing things happening at Athens High School.

As we gear up for the spring sports season, I want to commend our athletes for their dedication and sportsmanship displayed throughout the winter. Your hard work and commitment have not gone unnoticed, and we look forward to seeing your continued success on the field, court, pool, mat, and track.

In addition to the excitement of spring sports, we are also diligently preparing for state testing, scheduled for April. Our teachers and staff are working tirelessly to ensure our students are well-prepared to demonstrate their academic proficiency and excellence. The College Board has wonderful resources for students to use to practice and prepare for each assessment.

As we approach the end of March, I encourage students, their families, and the staff to take advantage of the upcoming spring break as a time for rest, rejuvenation, and quality time spent together.

Furthermore, we will soon begin the process of student scheduling for the upcoming academic year. This process is very important, as the students get to craft and select courses that will cultivate their academic experience here at AHS. Important updates and deadlines regarding course selection and academic planning are swiftly approaching, students and families are encouraged to visit the District Scheduling Hub on the TSD website.

Lastly, I am thrilled to announce our upcoming 9th-grade curriculum night on March 19th. This event will provide an opportunity for incoming freshmen and their families to learn more about the academic offerings and extracurricular opportunities available at Troy Athens High School.

In conclusion, I am confident that the remainder of the school year will be filled with excitement, growth, and achievement. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the Troy Athens community.

Go RED HAWKS,

Vernon Burden, Principal

Athens High School

News You Can Use

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ATHENS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS MONTHLY MEETINGS

March 4

April 8

May 6

June 3

All meetings 7:00-8:00 pm in the TACC.

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BLOOD DRIVE

Donate blood this spring! - MARCH 7TH!

16 years old? Sign up online and see Mr. DuFresne in B27 for a permission slip.

17 and older: sign up online Redcrossblood.org

"Find a Drive"/search troyathens

Save a life!

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REMINDER: SPRING FORWARD!

March 10th

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CLASS OF 2026 - OSTC

OSTC applications are due by March 7! Please see Ms. O'Neill for AMAZING and INCREDIBLE information regarding OSTC!

https://www.ostconline.com/southeast/welcome-to-se

Click on "Enroll 24-25" to submit an application! Go, Hawks!

SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS - We have had quite a few things going on in the Art Department that we'd love to share.

Drew Morin-Blandford, Michelle Nartey, Ivana Natcheva, Kyeongwon Seo, and Jessica Wong have artwork up in the MAEA Regional Art Show. Their work was on exhibit at Detroit Country Day through the end of February.

Sofie Palmkoeck, Emeryn Pittel & Kyeongwon Seo were recognized with Honorable Mention for their Portfolios at the Scholastic Art Awards.

Several students including some of Mr. Burns for film were honored with individual Scholastic awards:

Sofie Palmkoeck - Gold Key in Ceramics

Michelle Nartey - Silver Key - Digial Art

Kyeongwon Seo - 3 Gold Keys & 1 Honorable Mention - Draw & Illustration

Brianna Johnson - Silver Key - Film & Animation

Macy Van Tiem - Gold Key & Honorable Mention - Film & Animation

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Perfect Score!

Congratulations to Senior Kevin Hartwell who has earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36!

2024 Spring Sports

Class of 2024 News

March

06 Early Release 7:20am-12:40pm

22-29 Spring Break

April

01 School Resumes

09 Senior Speeches Due to Mrs. Sutton in the Main Office by 2:15 pm

16 Seniors No School- Underclass Testing

17 Senior Speech Auditions in Room 133 (Mrs. Manfredi’s Room) at 2:15 pm

25 Half Day 7:20 am-10:55 am

May

06-17 AP Testing

10 Prom 7:00-11:00 pm Andiamo Warren

20 Seniors Only, EXAMS Hours 1,2,3 Hours /Culminating Experience 4,5,6

21 Senior Honors Convocation Practice 1st Hour

21 Seniors Only, EXAMS Hours 4,5,6 Hours /Culminating Experience 1,2,3

22 Seniors ½ Day- Last Day 7:20 am- 10:30 am

1st Hour Graduation Practice 7:20 am-8:18 am

2nd Hour Parent Planned Breakfast 8:24 am-9:22 am

3rd Hour Cap and Gown Distribution 9:28 am-10:26 am

22 Senior Picnic, 11:30 am- Parent Planned

22 Senior Honors Convocation, 6:00 pm-8:30 pm

June

01 Commencement – Oakland University O’ Rena 10:00 am- Arrival Time for Students 9:00 am

01 All Night Party- Athens Parent Planned- 9:00 pm- 4:00 am

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Forget to order your Cap & Gown? Click here:

Athens High School Troy, MI - Cap, Gown, Tassel Unit - Jostens

Class of 2024 - Financial Obligations

SENIORS - please clear up all financial obligations (book fines, uniform fines, media fines)

before cap and gown distribution on May 22nd.

Please check current balance in PowerSchool for fine information. Fines are paid via SchoolPay in PowerSchool. If you have the missing book/item, please drop off in the Counseling Office. If the missing item is lost, fines can be paid via SchoolPay.

All Senior fines must be cleared before graduation. All questions regarding fines should

be addressed with the issuing teacher.

Please contact Mrs. Vought, Media Specialist, regarding Media fines.

svought@troy.k12.mi.us

Counseling Office News

Testing Out for Non-Math Courses

The test-out form (FOR NON-MATH COURSES) is now available in PowerSchool under “forms”. If you have any questions, please contact your counselor. Reminder: Deadline is March 21st.

Thank you,

AHS Counseling