*** Wednesday 2/12 Both MSGB and HSGB have been cancelled for tonight. All after school practices have also been cancelled for today. HS Girls Basketball will travel to Hiawatha tomorrow night to makeup todays game same time 5:30 start. ***
Digital ACT/PreACT Practice Test Day – February 13th Dear Students and Families, On February 13th, AHHS will administer a full-length digital ACT or PreACT practice test to all 9th–11th grade students as part of Illinois’ transition from the SAT to the ACT. This practice test is essential in helping students: ✔️ Get familiar with the test format and structure ✔️ Experience the types of questions they will encounter ✔️ Practice using the online tools provided Important Reminders for 9th–11th Grade Students: 🔹 Bring a fully charged Chromebook and charger 🔹 Phones and smartwatches are not allowed during testing and must be securely stored in lockers Seniors: 🔹 Seniors are given the day to explore post-secondary options, such as job shadowing, internships, college/trade school visits, and more 🔹There will be no AHHS or LCTC classes on this day LCTC Students: 🔹 You will be granted a calendar conflict day to either participate in the practice test or explore post-secondary opportunities 📢 Please note: There will be an early dismissal at 1:00 PM on February 13th. Thank you for cooperating to ensure a smooth and successful practice testing day!
Message for LCTC Students: Hello, this is Dr. Kapala, Lake County Tech Campus, I want to let you know that due to the extreme snow, the Technology Campus will transition to remote learning today Wed., February 12th.
Teachers will post their remote learning assignments to our Tech Campus Schoology courses by 8:20 a.m. Students are expected to complete the assignment by the end of the day. Submission of the assignment will count as attendance for our remote learning day. If you have questions about your assignment, please contact your instructor.
*** Tickets for the IHSA Wrestling Sectional may be purchased online using the link for Session I on Friday GoFan https://gofan.co/event/3183020?schoolId=IL13623 ***
*** Tuesday 2/11 MSGB home vs. Grass Lake 6th & 8th grade 4:30 start. ***
*** Friday 2/7 Hawaiian Theme Night HS Girls and Boys Basketball home vs. OLSHA . Boys game starts at 5:30 Girls game at 7:00. It is Senior night for Cora, Rileigh & Marissa that presentation will be prior to the Varsity girls game at approximately 6:45. Then stay and watch halftime of the varsity girls game to see the "Little Giant Cheerleaders" perform. Go Giants!! ***
ILLINOIS AGRI-WOMEN ANNOUNCES 2025 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
This year, the Illinois Agri-Women (IAW) organization is offering 4 scholarships for females studying
agriculture. The Illinois Agri-Women (IAW) organization supports the agriculture industry, works for
legislation to support and preserve family farms, communicates with other agriculture organizations,
and strives to educate the public and promote agricultural awareness.
One $1,500 IAW Helen Henert Agriculture Education Scholarship will be offered to a student who is
an agriculture education major who will be finishing their undergraduate degree at an Illinois school in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026.
Three $1,000 WCFA Agent of Change Scholarships are offered to students who have attended at least
one Women Changing the Face of Agriculture Conference. Eligible applicants also include past WCFA attendees and students who participated in the 2021 WCFA Online Curriculum. One scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior, one will be awarded to a current college student, and one
scholarship will be awarded to a current graduate student (teachers who have attended the conferences are also eligible).
The deadline for submissions of completed applications is March 31, 2025.
To access applications or find out more information about scholarships visit our website.
Come celebrate your basketball and cheerleading Seniors! All the fun starts tonight at 5:30pm. The little Giants will be your half time entertainment!
*** Thursday 2/6 MS Girls Basketball 7th & 8th travel to Stanton to play at 4:30. 5th & 6th are home vs. Harrison starting at 4:00. HS Girls Basketball plays at Woodland Academy at 5:30. ***
Seniors,
Be sure to check your school email for details on the following scholarship opportunities!
1. District Vocational Scholarship
💰 Award: $1,500 each (One recipient from AHHS & one from RBHS)
🔗 More Information: Rotary District Vocational Scholarship
📅 Deadline to submit to Mrs. VanderPal: February 28, 2025 (Must arrive at the vocational district by March 7)
🎤 Interviews: Week of March 10, 2025
If you're interested and your school already has two applicants, check with Mrs. VanderPal to see if there's an available spot!
2. RSGAR Local Scholarship
💰 Award: 4 scholarships, $1,500 each
📅 Deadline to submit to Mrs. VanderPal: March 14, 2025 (Must be turned in to Rotary by March 21)
🎤 Interviews: Monday, April 28, 2025 | 9 AM - 12 PM
Don't miss out on these great opportunities—apply now! 🚀✨
***Due to the proposed weather tomorrow, we are rescheduling the Giant Showcase to February 26th, 2025. All times will remain the same. ***
Digital ACT/PreACT Practice Test Day – February 13th
Dear Students and Families,
On February 13th, AHHS will administer a full-length digital ACT or PreACT practice test to all 9th–11th grade students as part of Illinois’ transition from the SAT to the ACT.
This practice test is essential in helping students:
✔️ Get familiar with the test format and structure
✔️ Experience the types of questions they will encounter
✔️ Practice using the online tools provided
Important Reminders for 9th–11th Grade Students:
🔹 Bring a fully charged Chromebook and charger
🔹 Phones and smartwatches are not allowed during testing and must be securely stored in lockers
Seniors:
🔹 Seniors are given the day to explore post-secondary options, such as job shadowing, internships, college/trade school visits, and more
🔹There will be no AHHS or LCTC classes on this day
LCTC Students:
🔹 You will be granted a calendar conflict day to either participate in the practice test or explore post-secondary opportunities
📢 Please note: There will be an early dismissal at 1:00 PM on February 13th.
Thank you for cooperating in ensuring a smooth and successful practice testing day!
*** Monday 2/3 HS Boys & Girls Basketball at CLA 5:30/7:00. HS Wrestling at Harvard 5:00. Feb. Practice Schedule has been posted on the Athletic Page. ***
Giants Showcase is on Wednesday! All the fun starts at 5:30!
*** 1/30 HS Boys Basketball home vs. TOCA 5:30 ***
Healthcare Career Expo on Wednesday, February 5th, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Crystal Lake Central Field House. We have 50+ organizations participating, including Mercy, Northwestern Advocate, to local veterinary offices - any organization representing health and wellness was invited to attend.
This event is open to all middle and high school students interested in healthcare and wellness careers. Exhibitors will have hands-on activities so students can engage beyond just flyers.
*** Tuesday 2/28 HS Girls Basketball at Richmond-Burton 5:30. MS Girls Basketball home vs. Gavin South 5th/6th, 7th & 8th 4:30 start . Sports pictures for MS Girls Basketball and MS Wrestling start right after school. ***
*** Monday 1/27 JV Boys Basketball home vs. Faith Christian 6:00. Sports pictures for MS Girls Basketball and MS Wrestling will be tomorrow starting at 3:00. Envelopes will be going home today for picture orders. ***
🎓 Attention Seniors!
Local Scholarship opportunities are pouring in—don’t miss out! Be sure to check your school email regularly for updates and keep an eye on those deadlines. 💰✨
1/31: Community Foundation
1/31: Dept. of IL American Essay Contest
1/3: AHHS Alumni Scholarship
1/7: MercyHealth Scholarship
1/15: Distinguished Young Woman Scholarship
3/1: Horatio Alger Scholarship
3/1: 2025 TOI Scholarship
3/21: McHenry County Retired Teachers Scholarship
Coming Soon: Richmond Rotary Scholarship https://portal.clubrunner.ca/2401/
Here are some popular online scholarship search resources to explore:
🔗 Cappex at ISAC's Student Portal
🔗 Scholarships.com
🔗 Student Scholarship Search
🔗 Unigo College Scholarship Directory
Start applying today—your future self will thank you! 🚀
#ScholarshipSeason #AHGiantPride
*** Thursday 2/23 MS Girls Basketball at North Prairie 7th & 8th 4:30. HS JV Wrestling home vs. Harvard 5:30. ***