Charting the Course

August 24 — Georgia Tech visits AHS
August 25 — Dual Enrollment Summit
August 31 — UGA visits AHS
September 1 — Class of 2027 Senior Parent Night VIRTUAL via Teams
September 15 — SAT Prep Session 1 begins
October 2 & October 9 — KSU Owl for a Day

New year, new routine! Save or screenshot the AHS daily block schedule so you always know where you need to be—and when.

Couldn't make Parent Night—or want a refresher? Check out our presentation for important information about credits, graduation requirements, academics, college planning, and making the most of your first years at AHS.

Explore. Prepare. Discover What's Next.

College visits are kicking off! Students interested in learning more about these universities won't want to miss the opportunity to connect with representatives right here at AHS during Anchor Block.

🐝 Georgia Tech — August 24
🐾 University of Georgia — August 31

September 1st - University of Alabama at Birmingham & University of Oklahoma - Norman Campus

September 3rd - Georgia College and State University

September 8th - Georgia State University

September 11th - University of West Georgia

September 17th - Kennesaw State University

September 29th - University of Kentucky

Wondering what it's really like to be a college student? Kennesaw State's Owl for a Day gives prospective students an immersive look at college life through mock classes, academic experiences, faculty and student interaction, campus tours, and more. This event is completely free for prospective students and up to two guests. To ensure students get the most out of their visit, it is recommended that they attend the event hosted on the campus that houses their intended major.

⭐Marietta Campus Registration

Date: Friday, October 2

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. .

⭐Kennesaw Campus Registration

Date: Friday, October 9

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m

What to Expect

Owl for a Day provides prospective students with an authentic, immersive look into life at KSU. Highlights of the day include:

• Personalized Cohorts: Small groups for a tailored, focused visit
• Mock Classes: Interactive sessions to show students what KSU college courses feel like
• Academic Tracks: Deep dives aligned directly with their specific areas of interest
• Faculty & Peer Engagement: Direct access to KSU professors and current student leaders
• Comprehensive Campus Tours: Guided walkthroughs of living and learning spaces
• Campus Dining: Complimentary lunch at our award-winning dining hall

Registration Details: Registration is live! Because capacity is limited, spots will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

🎓 Senior Class of 2027 Parent Night

Senior year is here! Senior students and families are invited to join the AHS Counseling Office for a virtual information session covering the college application process, transcripts, letters of recommendation, HOPE Scholarship information, and more.

📅 Tuesday, September 1 | ⏰ 6:30 PM | 💻 Microsoft Teams

Ready to boost your SAT confidence? The AHS PTSA Fall SAT Prep Course focuses on test-taking strategies, timing, efficiency, and English and mathematics content to help students prepare for test day.

Session 1: September 15–October 15
Session 2: October 26–November 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:45–5:45 PM

You can click here to register or scan the QR code on the flyer below

Leadership • Service • Community

Looking for a way to lead, connect, and make an impact? Rising juniors and seniors can apply to the Tommy Nobis Center Student Advisory Board and work alongside other students to support individuals with disabilities while building leadership experience.

Students will have the opportunity to:

• Develop leadership, communication, and project coordination skills
• Gain hands-on exposure to nonprofit management
• Use their voices to promote inclusion and celebrate the abilities of people with disabilities
• Earn volunteer service hours
• Be eligible for one of three college scholarships

Applications are open through August 31st

Giving back is a great way to make an impact while earning recognition at AHS! The Character Education & Community Service Program (CSP) encourages Bucs to become civic-minded through service opportunities that support Allatoona High School and our feeder-school community.

🌟Updates for 2026–27
Updates have been made to the program’s Recognition Tiers this school year. Current seniors who have met the requirements of the previous recognition tiers will be grandfathered in for the 2026–27 school year.

Students should log and submit their service hours digitally each year. All qualifying hours for this school year must be completed and submitted to Dr. Dixon by April 16, 2027.

📱Scan the QR code to document your community service hours!

You can also explore Community Service at AHS here.

Should you need assistance, don't hesitate to get in touch:

✨Angie Weeks (A-D): angie.weeks@cobbk12.org

✨Robin Rohrbach (E-K): robin.rohrbach@cobbk12.org

✨Kristi Turner (L-Re): kristi.turner@cobbk12.org

✨Olivia Mastrangelo (Ri-Z): olivia.mastrangelo@cobbk12.org

✨Wendy Sherer- CITA: wendy.sherer@cobbk12.org

✨Keri Cortolano- Student Support Counselor: keri.cortolano@cobbk12.org

Counseling Clerks:

✨Allyson Rich: allyson.rich@cobbk12.org

✨Lynn Ridenour: lynn.ridenour@cobbk12.org

📱 Instagram: @buc_counselors

🔗 All Counseling Links: linktr.ee/allatoonacounselors

Don't miss the next update! Stay connected with the AHS Counseling Department for announcements, college and career opportunities, important deadlines, helpful resources, and more.