News from the Nest

Welcome Back Eagle Families!

We are excited to welcome your students back to Aberdeen High School on Monday, August 31! Our team has spent the summer preparing for a vibrant, productive, and exciting 2026–2027 school year, and we cannot wait to see our Eagles back in the building.

Our custodial staff has been working hard all summer to make sure our building is clean, welcoming, and ready for students. Outside, our new athletic field is nearly complete, and we are especially excited to see our athletes and Marching Band enjoying the new turf this year!

As we prepare for students to return, we ask that families take a few minutes to review the expectations below. Some are familiar reminders, while others reflect areas that will be an increased focus this year.

A Few Important Reminders

1. Cell Phones, Headphones & Earbuds

Our cell phone policy has not changed, but consistent implementation will be a major focus this year.

Cell phones, headphones, and earbuds should not be used or visible during class, including homeroom. Students will be given an opportunity to secure these items in their lockers when appropriate. Continued violations may result in additional disciplinary consequences and could include requiring the student to leave these items at home.

We appreciate your support in reinforcing this expectation before students arrive each morning.

2. Bookbags Belong in Lockers

Students should place their bookbags in their lockers at the beginning of the school day. Students eating breakfast in the cafeteria should put their bookbags away before entering the cafeteria, so they are ready to begin the school day.

3. Please Review the Bag Policy

Students should review the school bag policy with their families to ensure that any purse or crossbody bag they carry meets the size requirements.

Large bags, large purses, string bags, briefcases, and bookbags may not be carried throughout the school day.

4. Being On Time Matters

Chronic lateness can have a significant impact on student success. Students should arrive at school and class on time, so they do not miss important announcements, learning opportunities, instruction, and time with their teachers and classmates.

Every minute of learning matters!

5. No Food Deliveries During the School Day

Parents and students may not have food delivered to the school between 7:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.

Food deliveries create disruptions and make it more difficult for us to maintain a secure school environment. Deliveries will be turned away. Students should also not leave the building during the school day to attempt to meet a delivery driver.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure learning environment.

Don't Miss Out, Eagles!

At Aberdeen High School, we want students to do more than attend school—we want them to belong, participate, and SOAR! There are countless opportunities throughout the year for students and families to connect with our school community.

Here are a few ways you can help your student make the most of their high school experience:

Read the Monthly Newsletter

Please take time to read our monthly newsletter. It contains important information, upcoming dates, counselor events, concerts, fundraisers, activities, and opportunities for students and families.

Keep Your Contact Information Current

Please make sure we have your most up-to-date phone number and email address. If your contact information changes, please update it so that we can continue to communicate with you effectively.

Encourage Students to Check Their Email—Every Day!

Students receive important announcements, opportunities, deadlines, and information through their school email. Encourage your student to make checking their email part of their daily routine.

Save the Dates

We will be sharing a tentative calendar of important dates. Please save these dates early! Additional information and flyers will follow throughout the year, but many of these events are already on the calendar.

We hope to see you at our family resource events, community-building activities, performances, and celebrations throughout the year.

Get Involved!

Encourage your student to join a club, attend a sporting event, see a performance, participate in a fundraiser, or try something new.

High school is about more than what happens in the classroom. Students who become connected to their school community have more opportunities to build relationships, discover interests, develop leadership skills, and create memories that last well beyond graduation.

Come to School Events

We hope to see you at:

Freshman Orientation – Grade 9 – August 28th 9-11am

Open House – Grades 10–12 August 27th 1-3 pm

Back to School Night – All Grade Levels – September 1st 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Building strong relationships between students, families, and teachers is an important part of student success. We want you to know the people who are working with your student and to feel connected to the school community.

JOIN THE PTSA!

One of the best ways to become involved at Aberdeen High School is to join our PTSA.

The PTSA provides opportunities for families to volunteer, support school initiatives, contribute financially, and participate in decisions that positively impact our students and school community. Parents, students, and teachers are all encouraged to become members. https://aberdeenhsptsa.givebacks.com/shop

A strong PTSA means a stronger school community—and our Eagles benefit when families get involved!

Let's Make It a Great Year!

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, please know how excited we are to welcome your students back to Aberdeen High School. Our staff has been working hard to prepare for their return, and we are looking forward to a year filled with learning, relationships, opportunities, school spirit, and success.

Thank you for partnering with us. Your support at home makes a tremendous difference in what we can accomplish together at school.

We are excited about what lies ahead and look forward to seeing our Eagles SOAR!

Welcome back, Eagles!

Erica Harris, Principal

**ALL BACKPACKS MUST BE PLACED IN THEIR LOCKERS BEFORE GOING FOR BREAKFAST**

Thursday, August 27 Open House

Friday, August 28 Freshman Orientation

Monday, August 31 First Day of School

Tuesday, September 1 Back to School Night

Friday, September 11 HAC Update

Saturday, September 12 SAT

Wednesday, September 16 Underclass Pictures

Thursday, September 17 Underclass Pictures

Monday, September 21 School Closed for Students

Friday, September 25 HAC Update

Saturday, October 3 SAT

Thursday, October 8 College Info Night

Friday, October 9 Progress Reports

Tuesday, October 13 Parent Teacher Conference Night

Thursday, October 15 3 Hour Early Dismissal

Thursday, October 15 Homecoming Football Game

Friday, October 16 Homecoming Dance

Tuesday, October 20 Senior Make up Pictures

Thursday, October 22 SMA Open House

Friday, October 23 HAC Update

Thursday, October 29 Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 30 3 Hour Early Dismissal

Thursday, November 5 End of First Quarter

Greetings, AHS Community!

💥 The PTSA membership page is live! We are excited for parents, teachers, students, and community supporters to join for the 2026/27 school year.

💸 Think of the membership fee as a donation. The funds go toward assisting teachers with necessary classroom supplies, senior celebrations, honors breakfasts, teacher/staff appreciation events, and more.

🚫 There is no commitment tied to the membership. Though we’d love to see you at the monthly PTSA meetings and appreciate any amount of volunteer hours, it is not required.

😏 There are perks involved. Members: can vote on important PTSA decisions; receive discounts throughout the year at local shops; can join the PTSA’s social media pages; hear school news and announcements straight from administrators during monthly meetings; are eligible to be entered in monthly prize drawings; have access to the national PTA’s online magazine; and, help to create a community of care around our children.

🆕 We are a new Board and look forward to meeting you at our first monthly PTSA meeting on September 17th. Meetings are on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm via Zoom; some may be hybrid if there is interest. Meeting announcements and links will be sent to all one week prior, with a reminder as the date approaches.

👋🏽 Please stop by our table at AHS’s Open House, Thursday, August 27, 1pm-3pm, to say hello! We are looking forward to a fantastic year.

Respectfully,
The 2026/27 PTSA Board
President: Sarah Paxton | Vice President: Keri Kateley | 2nd Vice President: Shola Kemp Treasurer: Erika Brown | Secretary: Deanna Scott

For more information, visit the AHS PTSA website: https://aberdeenhsptsa.givebacks.com/
To purchase a membership:
visit https://aberdeenhsptsa.givebacks.com/shop,

Do you have or know someone with a local business? Would you like to partner with Aberdeen High School? Would you like to see your business represented in our newsletter??

If so, Please reach out to the PACE liaison : Aaron Heasley at aaron.heasley@hcps.org