AHS Tiger Tales

February 10 - February 14, 2025

A Message from Dr. Pignato

As part of the Auburn City Schools continuous improvement efforts, we would appreciate your feedback on the Stakeholder Survey below. The survey link will be open until the end of May, 2025.

https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/274051/7890

Information for All Students

Curriculum Night: AHS Curriculum Night will be Tuesday, February 25, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the AHS Auditorium. Curriculum Night is an opportunity for students and parents/guardians to sample all that AHS has to offer, live and in person! Everyone will begin the evening in the auditorium with a presentation from our Administration and Counseling members and then will have the opportunity to walk the campus to discover information on classes students are interested in taking. Our future 10th graders and their families are also encouraged to attend.

The Auburn High PTO has arranged for three food trucks to be on our campus on the 25th, so please plan to eat with us prior to the Curriculum Night event. The trucks will be ready to serve no later than 5:00 PM and will be set up throughout the evening.

AU Outreach Global is currently planning its GlobalConnect Camp, scheduled for June 23-27, 2025, on Auburn University’s campus. This program will expose incoming 8th-12th grade students to world perspectives, international education, culture, intercultural communication, and current global affairs. You can access the camp webpage here, and please find the camp flyer attached.

ACS Parent Workshop: Please join us on Thursday, February 13th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Auburn City Schools will be hosting a system-wide workshop for parents entitled, “Understanding Artificial Intelligence to Support Your Child’s Education.” The event will be held in the Performing Arts Center at Auburn Junior High School. The presenter for this session is Ms. DeElla Wiley, Instructional Development Specialist at the Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at Auburn University. This workshop is designed for parents of both elementary and secondary students.

EMT Dual Enrollment: Southern Union State Community College will be in the Schola on Wednesday, February 19th at 3:45 p.m. to speak to all students interested in the High School Dual Enrollment Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs offered by SUSCC. Please contact Victoria Gulledge or Laurie Osborne for additional information.

AHS Color Guard & Majorette Auditions: Clinics will be 4:00 - 5:30 Monday, February 24th to Thursday, February 27th. Final auditions will be after school on February 28th. Those interested in trying out can get a packet outside the band room or from Mrs. Vaters.

NAHS: NAHS member T-Shirts are available to pick up from Ms. Henry in room 1224

AHS Summer Driver's Education: See information in the attachment, below.

Educators in Training Students: If you have taken Foundations in Education and are wanting to take Practices in Education next year, please fill out the REQUIRED application by March 31st. You can find the application using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/pVXjJGQTni. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Echols at jhechols@auburnschools.org.

NTHS: All current NTHS members must meet with Mr. Bailey by 4 PM on February 26th. This is a mandatory meeting.

For questions or concerns, contact:
📧 Mr. Bailey – wcbailey@auburnschools.org
📧 Mrs. Breland – tbbreland@auburnschools.org
📧 Mrs. Marshall – AMarshall@auburnschools.org

AHS Volleyball: Auburn High School Volleyball tryouts are March 24th, 26th, and 27th from 6:00-8:00 PM. Please scan the QR code to sign up.

AHS Yearbook: The purchase deadline to guarantee you receive a yearbook on delivery day is Friday, February 28th .

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00017800

Auburn High PTO

PTO: Our PTO needs our help! If you are able to sign up for items to assist our nurses and/or to provide snacks for our teacher snack carts, we would be so grateful!
Please use the following link to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F48A8AD23AB9-54640296-nurse#/

Information for Sophomores

Attention 10th graders: February is open enrollment / program recruitment month for the International Baccalaureate Program at AHS. Current 10th graders who are interested in pursuing the IB Diploma Program should email or see Mr. Tindell in Office #1210 to schedule an individual IB consult: jetindell@auburnschools.org. All scheduled consults will take place during the month of February.

Information for Juniors and Seniors

National Honor Society: Juniors and Seniors who have a 3.75 GPA or higher will receive invitations to apply for membership in National Honor Society via Outlook on Monday, February 10 at 8:00 AM. These students will receive a link to the NHS Application. This application must be completed by 11:59 PM on Monday, February 24 to be considered by the Faculty Council. Students who have questions about NHS should contact Ms. Michelle Hopf (mehopf@auburnschools.org).

WorkKeys Workforce Wednesdays are here!
WorkKeys testing dates for second semester are listed below. Students who have NOT earned a CRI (Career Readiness Indicator) may sit for the ACT WorkKeys assessment on a date listed below.
Accommodated testing will be made available on the dates below for students who qualify.
- STUDENTS: To sign up for a date to take the WorkKeys Assessment, click the link below:
- https://forms.office.com/r/vEqw9U0BFc
- Important Information:
  - IMPORTANT: If you normally have accommodated testing please indicate this when you sign up for testing.
  - Free online practice software is available for students to utilize prior to the WorkKeys testing. Contact Mrs. Audrey Marshall to obtain a login for this software.
  - To earn a Career Readiness Indicator (CRI), students must score a 4 or higher on ALL of the three test sections.

Information from Previous Weeks

Peer Tutoring: As the semester progresses, if you find yourself in need of help, please consider using our Peer Tutoring Program. Simply scan the QR code to put in a request.

The Sheet: The Sheet is taking preorders for our 2025 print magazine. They’re $20 on MySchoolBucks and on sale through April 1st. Please see Mrs. Muschara in 1343 with questions.

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZIAFK2GVA05MW9_ZZ5TRA5NVF8P6OV

2025 AHS Employment Fair/Career Expo --YOU ARE INVITED!
February 27, 2025
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
AHS Gym-Building 2
Why participate?
- Prizes, Job Opportunities, Career Information and so much more!!!!
- Come network with employers interested in hiring and investing in Auburn High School students
- Connect with visiting employers and company representatives to discuss employment opportunities, internships, and career options
- Sign up BEFORE February 13 to receive a VIP Student Passport & PRIZES
- Students may sign up for ONE HOUR to attend
A list of participating employers is accessible on the Counselor's Schoology page and by texting @acsevents to 81010 to join the ACS-AHS Events Remind.

ONLY students who register in advance (FEB. 13) will be eligible for prizes.

Questions may be directed to Mrs. Audrey Marshall, Work-Based Education Coordinator at amarshall@auburnschools.org, (334) 887-0058, or come by Room 1112.

SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!

TO REGISTER Click the link below or scan the QR Code

https://forms.office.com/r/ymm79P89xa

Students interested in learning more about Southern Union Community College’s Technical Scholarship are invited to hear Dr. Savage, SUSCC Technical Education Success Coach, speak about the opportunities available.

The event will take place in the AHS Media Center on Thursday, February 13th, at 8:30 AM.
To sign up, please contact your Career Coach, Mr. Bailey at wcbailey@auburnschools.org .

Tiger Thoughts:

"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."

— William Arthur Ward

Student Organizations:

Monday, February 10:

None

Tuesday, February 11:

FCS- 7:15 AM, Rm. 3132

ICC- 7:45 AM, Cafe.

Key Club Make-up- 7:45 AM, Rm. 2110

Active Minds- 3:45 PM, Schola

HiDef- 3:45 PM, Rm. 3126

Wednesday, February 12:

Book Club- 3:45 PM, Rm. 1313

The Sheet- 3:45 PM, Rm. 1343

EXIT Club- 3:45 PM, Rm. 1107

Thursday, February 13:

Diversity Council- 3:45 PM, Rm. 1110

Friday, February 14:

KPAC- 3:45 PM, Rm. 3116

College Recruitment Visits

None

Important Dates to Remember

Curriculum Night- February 25

ACS Spring Band Concerts (AHS Auditorium) - March 1

Prom- April 5

ACT State Test- April 8

Graduation- May 22

Reminders!

ALL students need to join the Counseling Schoology Page, access code CDKZ-ZVQ7-GTSJS.
Late Arrival, Early Release, and Off-campus Dual Enrollment students must secure reliable transportation to be on campus for AHS Traditional courses and off campus otherwise.
Students' Schoology logins are their school username and their school lunch number (ex: jjsmith/1234)