Athens HS Senior Newsletter
August 2026
Senior Year- Let's Start the Race strong!!
đź‘‹ Dear AHS Senior families,
Here are 5 ways to have a great start to Senior Year!
- Attendance is vital-come to school each day, exam exemptions depend on your attendance
- Read Mr. Pettey's monthly newsletter and email updates
- Come to all of the Senior class meetings held in the APAC (during AO time 1:10pm)
- Follow school-wide rules and teacher's classroom expectations
- Did I mention- read Mr. Pettey's newsletter and emails !!!
Study hard & dream big!
Military Service & Academy Day held by US Congressman Dale Strong
This year’s Military Service & Academy Day will take place on Saturday, August 22nd, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus.
Congressman Dale Strong’s Annual Academy Day is an opportunity to learn about service at a military service academy and the congressional nomination process. Students can meet face-to-face with representatives from the service academies, military preparatory schools, collegiate ROTC, and National Guard programs to learn about the opportunities to serve while receiving a world-class education.
To attend a service academy, students must meet certain eligibility requirements and receive a congressional nomination. More information on the nomination process will be provided at the event and can be found on the Congressman's website. Students who are interested in being nominated are encouraged to attend Congressman Strong’s Military Service & Academy Day.
Please feel free to reach out to Missie Lambert with any questions regarding the event. More information can be found here: Military Academy Nominations | Representative Dale Strong
WHAT: Military Service & Academy Day
WHEN: Saturday, August 22nd from 9 am - noon.
WHERE: Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville (near Bridge Street).
QUESTIONS: Contact Missie Lambert, Academy Nominations Coordinator, 256-355-9400.
Athens Limestone Hospital Ambassadors
ALH Student Ambassadors (Click on image above for link with QR code)
The ALH Ambassador Application window is now open. Interested Juniors and Seniors may apply now through August 21st.
- The Athens-Limestone Hospital Ambassador Program gives students the opportunity to:
- Explore a variety of healthcare careers
- Meet professionals who love what they do
- Build confidence and leadership skills
- Make connections that can last a lifetime
Some former ambassadors have gone on to earn internships, scholarships, and careers in healthcare.
STEP program with paid tutoring experience for aspiring educators
The Athens-Limestone County Family Resource Center is excited to announce the launch of the STEP (Students Training for Education Professions) Program, a new opportunity designed for high school and college students ages 16–24 who are interested in exploring careers in education.
STEP participants will earn a $500 stipend while gaining hands-on experience tutoring students in math and reading through our After School Tutoring Program (ASTP). This opportunity allows students to build valuable leadership and teaching experience while developing skills that will benefit them in college, future careers, and beyond.
In addition to tutoring, STEP participants will receive individualized support from a Workforce Coordinator, including:
- Résumé development
- Interview preparation
- Workplace readiness skills
- Career exploration
- College planning and preparation
We are looking for motivated students who enjoy helping others, are interested in a future career in education, and want to grow their professional skills. Students do not need previous tutoring experience—just a willingness to learn, commit, and make a difference.
Senior Portraits for the Yearbook taken here at AHS campus
Empire Studios will be on campus the week of August 10th–13th. Senior students have been assigned an appointment time. If you need to find out your appointment time or have questions regarding senior pictures, please refer to the email sent in May. You may also contact Empire Studios directly at (256) 550-3315 or by email at info@empire-schools.com
Many College & University Application Windows Open August 1
Many competitive college/university application windows will open now (full year ahead of potential fall 2027 enrollment) so be sure to review the information in the July newsletter. I shared links about Direct Admission to Alabama colleges/universities through the Match program.
Important Upcoming Dates
- Monday, August 3- New student & Freshman Orientation at 6pm
- Thursday, August 6- First day of school for '26-'27
- Friday, August 7 - Senior meeting in APAC at 1:10 during AO time
- Friday, August 21- Athens City/Limestone Co College Fair at Veteran's Museum (bus transport between 8am-12pm)