The Raider Nation Newsletter

Dear Raider Nation,

As we wind down the school year, this is the time to encourage (in some cases mandate) your student to clean their room, car, the whole house...whatever is needed to find any missing school items before the end of the school year. Staff collect textbooks, uniforms, equipment, and other school-issued items and need to submit an obligation form for anything that is missing. You can avoid paying replacement costs by finding the missing items NOW.

Unpaid obligations will prevent our graduating seniors from receiving tickets to the graduation ceremony. For students returning next year, unpaid obligations will prevent students from obtaining a parking permit and purchasing homecoming dance tickets. Thanks in advance for helping your student return HCPSS property or replace it.

And for parents of seniors, make sure your student knows where their Chromebook and charger are!

PS- Feel free to hide a textbook and make them clean their room trying to find it. I won't tell!

Happy Spring Cleaning!

Sincerely,

Nick Novak

Principal

Celebrate your 2025 graduate with an Atholton Graduate Yard Sign!

Order your Class of 2025 yard sign by the final deadline May 21st to receive it in time for graduation.

Signs ordered by May 17th will be available for pickup on May 20th at the PTSA meeting.

FINAL DEADLINE to order is Wednesday May 21st.

Choose between a Personalized sign with your graduate's name or Generic sign:

PERSONALIZED Senior Graduation Yard Sign - $20

https://atholtonptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1193281

https://atholtonptsa.givebacks.com/store/items/1193282

Contact Lorie Gumbs-Tyler at lorie.gumbstyler@gmail.com if you have any questions.

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) students who competed at the State MESA Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Both of our teams placed at the state level — a tremendous achievement that reflects their year-long dedication and hard work!

Community Cleanup Team took 1st Place in their challenge
Planetary Landing Team took 2nd Place in their challenge

These scholars have worked diligently all year long, and their commitment, teamwork, and problem-solving skills truly paid off. Please join us in congratulating them for representing our school with excellence and innovation!

Way to go, MESA Scholars — we are proud of you!

Get ready for AHS Drama Double Good Popcorn virtual fundraiser! This is a 100% contactless event, and the product ships directly to the buyer. Use this link to purchase some delicious popcorn snacks and support the The Atholton Drama Boosters: https://s.dgpopup.com/49mkw26w

ATTENTION, PARENTS AND STUDENTS!

I am thrilled to let you know that your student has been specially selected to join in an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime educational trip to ITALY! We are now offering our trip in 2026 to give families more time to plan for this adventure.

What’s in store:

• Venice: Step into the past as you wander through the enchanting canals and immerse yourself in Venice's timeless traditions.
• Florence: Experience the vibrant heartbeat of Florence, where art and history come alive in a city that has inspired countless masterpieces.
• Rome: Stroll the historic streets of Rome, soaking in its rich history and architectural heritage. Marvel at iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and the Vatican.

Dates: March 2026 (over Spring Break) Open to: Howard County high school students!

Mr. Brenfleck will host an INFORMATIONAL MEETING on May 15th at 6:30PM in the Media Center.

Next steps: Please have one parent or guardian register to attend our information session by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4iJmLUS Those who register will qualify for a $300 tour discount! We can’t wait to tell you more!

There will also be an in-school INORMATIONAL MEETING on May 14th for students during RAIDER TIME in Mr. Brenfleck's room, F180. Contact Mr. Brenfleck with any questions. This is more than just a trip – it’s a hands-on lesson and experience that travelers will remember for a lifetime. (Please note that this is NOT an HCPSS trip.)

Attention all 9th - 12th graders interested in becoming a teacher:

Check out the FREE Towson University Summer Scholars Institute!

Info here: http://bit.ly/4cQKl09

SAT Boot Camps at Atholton HS - $199

**These prep classes will prepare students for the May 3, June 7, and Aug. 23 SATs.**

• M/W April 28 & 30 from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
• M/W Aug. 11 & 13 from 5 pm - 9 pm
• Interested in live, virtual prep? See website for all of the upcoming classes!

College Essay Writing Workshops in HoCo - $199

**These highly-rated, limited-enrollment workshops take students from idea generation to outline, to a complete draft of their Common App main essay.**

• M/W June 23 & 25 from 5 pm - 9 pm
• M/W Aug. 4 & 6 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
• See website for the growing list of workshops, including live, virtual options, too!

Each college prep class is only $199,* or choose a Premium Bundle and save up to $500. AHS PTSA earns a portion of student tuition! Visit www.theanswerclass.com to view the full class schedule and to register your student.

To date, more than 1,210 AHS students have benefited from the prep and $32,900+ has been donated to AHS PTSA! 95% of students would recommend the course to a friend!

*Early Bird Discount: Register one week ahead of your course & SAVE $20!

Register today at: http://www.theanswerclass.com

5/12 PBSA Meeting

5/13 Senior Crab Feast

5/15 Choir Spring Concert

5/16 11:35am Dismissal

5/19 Senior Awards Ceremony

5/20 Senior Sunset

5/21 Spring Sports Awards Ceremony

5/26 Schools & Offices Closed

5/29 Graduation

Atholton PTSA

Atholton PBSA

Atholton Boosters

Atholton Drama Boosters

Atholton JROTC Boosters

Atholton Music Boosters

Atholton Robotics Boosters