The Weekly Update #4
June 29th, 2026
This newsletter will be updated regularly with new information & opportunities.
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Events and Happenings
Auburn First- Dual Enrollment Information Sessions
The Auburn First team will be hosting two virtual information sessions for interested students and parents on Monday, December 7th, at 12pm noon and 6pm (CT) ahead of our Summer and Fall 2027 applications opening in January.
Academy of Craft Training
For current 10th and 11th graders
Applications for the Academy of Craft Training’s 2027–2028 school year are now open! ACT offers hands-on training in skilled trades that meet the needs of North Alabama’s industries. Students learn from industry professionals and connect with local companies through paid internships and job opportunities. Turn your interests into valuable skills—and a future career!
Calhoun Community College Heath Sciences & Technologies programs Open House
Explore your future at Calhoun Community College’s Fall Open House for Health Sciences & Technologies! Visit the Huntsville campus on November 16 or the Decatur campus on November 17 for interactive program tours, industry exhibits, and dual enrollment information. High school students in grades 10–12 may attend from 10 a.m.–noon, with community hours from 3–6 p.m. Transportation is not provided. See the flyer below for details!
Explore Your Future—One Podcast at a Time!
Ever wonder what different careers are really like? What It’s Like to Be… with Dan Heath takes listeners inside a variety of professions through conversations with people who do those jobs every day. It’s a fun way to explore career possibilities, discover new interests, and start imagining your future!
FREE ACT Prep through the University of Alabama
Tide to Success is for current high school students in grades 9-12. This six-hour, online course can be completed at the student’s own pace and must be completed within 30 days of the course opening. All students and parents must attend a required, virtual orientation on Day 1 of each session. After the virtual orientation, students will receive the e-book version of The Official ACT Prep Guide and be fully enrolled in the course. If parents and students are unable to attend the virtual orientation for a particular session, they may register for another course at a later date that best fits their schedule.
THIS TRIP IS FULL, THERE IS NOW A WAITLIST!
University of Alabama Field Trip
ARS students in grades 9-12 are invited to visit the University of Alabama on Tuesday, November 10. Students will tour campus, learn about admissions, enjoy a free lunch, and visit either the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, or Culverhouse College of Business. Lunch and transportation are provided. We will leave ARS at 7:00am and return by 4:00pm. Space is limited, registration will close on October 15, or when all of the spaces have been filled.
Please note: This is a student field trip, and participation is limited to ARS students and ARS personnel. Parents and family members are not able to accompany the group. Thank you for your understanding!
Calhoun Community College
Fall Open House: November 16 and 17
Calhoun is hosting a Fall Open House. They will have their Health Sciences and Technologies divisions participating at this event and have been told there will be interactive elements and hands on activities for students.
E-Day at The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering is hosting E-Day on Friday, March 12, 2027, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This open house event provides middle and high school students the chance to learn more about majors and career opportunities available in engineering and computer science. Students will also receive information about admissions, housing, financial aid and other college readiness topics.
