The Raider Nation Newsletter

Dear Atholton Community,

Like you, I was shocked and saddened to hear about the tragic events at Columbia Mall this past weekend. As a principal and a father, it was horrible to hear about the senseless violence that changed three young people's lives (and their families' lives) forever.

I want to echo Superintendent Barnes' message about support for any student who needs somebody to speak with about this event. If your child knew any of the students involved in the shooting or are just struggling with the news, please don't hesitate to reach out to their counselor. The HCPSS Mental Health and Wellness page has many links to resources for support, but we are also here to help. As a reminder, the alphabetic assignments are listed below:

Last Names A-C: Phil Cohen

Last Names D-Hn: Dana Meledick

Last Names Ho-Md: Melissa Cheadle

Last Names Me-Sb: Erin O'Connor-Rudman

Last Names Sc-Z: Kelly Warner

Sincerely,

Nick Novak

Principal

Hello Raiders! AHS Drama Recycling collection is now CLOSED. Thank you for all of your donations, and come see Spongebob the Musical March 13,14, 15 @7pm! Tickets are now onsale at https://hcpss.booktix.com/

Get your ticket for WASU's Black History Month Potluck on Thursday February 27th. The potluck will include food, music, and fellowship from 4:30- 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door and online (OSP).

HCPSS Military Information Night- March 5th from 6-8pm at Howard High School Representatives on-site for the Military Academies, ROTC, and enlistment for all branches. Additionally, there will be a panel discussion from the Academies and ROTC programs as well as an HCPSS Alumni Panel. Students and families in grades 7-12 are invited to attend.

HCPSS HBCU College Fair- March 15th 9am-2pm at Guilford Park High School Students and families in grades 9-12 are invited to attend the countywide HBCU College Fair. They will have activities, workshops, information sessions, on site admissions, and more.

Saturday, March 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cedar Lane School
11630 Scaggsville Road
Fulton, MD

The HCPSS Special Education Resource Fair provides families with information available from the community and HCPSS to support their students receiving special education and related services (those who have an IEP or IFSP). Get connected to:

• Recreational Activities
• HCPSS Speech, OT, PT, Vision, and Adapted PE
• Camps
• Community Groups
• Service Providers
• Transition to Adulthood Information
• Assistive Technology
• Behavioral Health
• Howard County Government Resources
• And Much More!

Attention Seniors! Make sure to complete all of these items below.

Graduation:

• Order your cap and gown through this linkLinks to an external site. by March 1st

Senior Activity:

• Senior Trip to Hershey Park Interest Form- fill out this linkLinks to an external site.

Please address any questions to Mrs. DeFilippo, Mrs. Jesneck, Sgt. Gordiano

Are you ready to mix and mingle with folks from Raider Nation (and raise money for the Athletics & Activities Boosters)? Check out the flier below and get your tickets to the Raider Roast on the Boosters website: https://www.atholtonboosters.org/

2/24 PTSA Meeting

2/25 Winter Sports Awards Ceremony

2/27 Black History Month Assembly

3/1 Cap & Gown Order Deadline

3/5 HCPSS Military Info Night

Atholton PTSA

Atholton PBSA

Atholton Boosters

Atholton Drama Boosters

Atholton JROTC Boosters

Atholton Music Boosters

Atholton Robotics Boosters