FALCON'S NEST-Armstrong High School

Oct. 10th, 2025

Congratulations to our very own Activities Director, Mr. Larry Tate, who has been named the 2025 Region 6AA Activities Administrator of the Year!

We’re so proud of Mr. Tate and grateful for his dedication to Armstrong, our students, and the entire community. Thank you for all you do to support our programs and representing Armstrong with excellence!

They will move on to the section championship game! Next game will be at Wayzata on Tuesday at 5pm

Armstrong FFA members had a great time at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, putting their skills to the test as they judged horses for structure and soundness! It was an awesome opportunity to learn, compete, and connect with others who share their passion for agriculture and animal science.

Armstrong students took part in the Youth Voter Project during lunch today, helping their peers learn how to register to vote and get ready for the upcoming elections! We’re proud to see our students engaged, informed, and taking an active role in their civic responsibility.

Since we are five weeks into the school year its a perfect time to check on students progress so far this year. Below you will find links to help you check grades in Campus, Schoology and check your students attendance.

Juniors & Seniors, are you looking for extra help researching colleges, working on your applications, and applying for scholarships? Apply for College Possible! Link here

Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Demonstrated financial need
• Motivated to attend and graduate from a four-year college

Join the Minnesota Office of Higher Education for virtual college and financial aid events, Tuesday evenings this fall. The College Planning Series will cover important college search and financial aid topics with professionals and live Q & A. The events are free for MN students and families. Interpreters are available in Hmong, Spanish, Somali. Visit bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries for more information and to register.

Upcoming Virtual Events

10/14/2025 @ 7pm – Understand Financial Aid
10/21/2025 @ 7pm – FAFSA 101

Sign Up HERE: https://ecmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f-E-GoF0Q2ChJhOjLCQYiQ#/registration

Are you interested in joining Opera Club this year? See the link below for more information regarding the performances we will be attending.

No appointment needed for conferences. Teachers will be located in the cafeteria and lower locker bay.

Seniors, Direct Admissions is coming soon!

What is Direct Admissions? All Armstrong seniors who are currently on track for graduation will be sent a survey in their Infinite Campus Message Center with a list of Minnesota colleges and universities that are ready to accept them! Come talk to your counselor if you have questions. Or check the Direct Admissions website for more information about the program: https://ohe.mn.gov/outreach-professional-resources/high-school-resources/direct-admissions-minnesota

If you DO NOT wish to participate in Direct Admissions Minnesota, please fill out this form by Friday, October 10th, 2025.

Learn more about the scholarship here: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/

Armstrong band, dance, and cheer teams will perform at a 130th anniversary event on October 11, from 4-7pm. Armstrong student performances will begin at 5pm.

1. Students join their AP class in AP Classroom
2. Pay for exams in the Infinite Campus School Store
3. Fill Out Google Form

Missing credits needed for graduation? See your Counselor!

Hello AHS Families,

The APA will be providing a meal for our teachers and staff during conferences on Tuesday, Oct 14th. We are looking for donations and volunteers to help make this meal possible. Please check out the sign-up genius link to see how you can help. Thank you for showing support and appreciation for our hard-working AHS staff!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44ADA72FA2FC1-35787919-2023

Save the date for our next APA meeting - Thursday, Oct. 23rd from 7:00-8:30pm in the AHS Media Center. Our guest speakers Tim Shaikoski, School Psychologist, and Marcy Alexander, AHS Social Worker, will join us to discuss student mental health. All AHS families are welcome - We hope you will join us on Oct 23rd!

Robbinsdale Area Schools Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge Robbinsdale Area Schools is located on the homelands of the Dakota and Ojibwe people. We recognize the painful history of genocide and forced assimilation of the Indigenous inhabitants of this land. We honor and respect the many Indigenous peoples who live on and hold sacred these lands, and we stand with members of these Nations to fight injustice in all of its forms. We uphold the preservation of Dakota and Ojibwe languages, land based education, and tribal sovereignty.

Oct 14th Conferences

Oct 15th Picture Retakes

Oct 16th&17th No School MEA

Oct 31st End Quarter 1

Nov. 3rd No School

Nov. 4th Asynchronous Learning Day

Nov. 6th College Fair grades 11/12

Nov. 27&28 No School

Dec. 22-Jan 2nd No School-Winter Break

Jan 19th No School

Jan 22nd End Semester 1

Jan 23rd No School