Good Evening, Eagle Parents and Guardians,
The school year is off to a great start! Our students are settling into their schedules, getting to know their teachers, reconnecting with friends, and establishing the routines that will help make this a successful school year.
Thank you to all of the parents, guardians, students, community partners, and teachers who attended Back to School Night. It was an outstanding opportunity to strengthen the connection between Aberdeen High School and our families. We greatly appreciate your partnership and your commitment to our students.
As part of Back to School Night, our students participated in grade-level meetings where we reviewed important school policies and protocols, discussed attendance and credit acquisition, and shared information about upcoming events, including Homecoming. Our students were attentive and engaged as they received a great deal of important information.
I hope you will take some time this weekend to talk with your student about the beginning of the school year, ask what they have enjoyed so far, and discuss some of the information shared during Back to School Night.
As we have fielded questions and calls during the first few weeks of school, there are several topics I believe are important reminders for all of us:
1. Communication
Stay connected! Communication between home and school is one of the most important components of student success.
- We are here to help. Parents and guardians are always welcome to contact teachers, counselors, administrators, and staff through email or the main school phone line. Please reach out when you have a question or concern.
- Read the newsletter. Our monthly newsletter is filled with important information, dates, deadlines, and links. Please take a few minutes to review it and consider keeping it available throughout the month. Many of the links and resources may be useful later.
- Check Home Access Center (HAC). HAC is an important resource for monitoring your student's academic progress. Please check grades regularly, and if you have questions or concerns about an assignment or grade, reach out directly to the teacher. Keep in mind that teachers may post assignments in HAC before they are submitted so students can see upcoming work and understand how an assignment may impact their overall grade.
- Check your email—and encourage your student to check theirs. A significant amount of school information is communicated through email. Checking email regularly helps ensure that you and your student do not miss important announcements, opportunities, or deadlines.
2. Sporting Events
We love seeing our Eagle families supporting our students at athletic events! Please help us make these events safe and enjoyable for everyone.
- Please review the Athletics page before attending events for current bag restrictions and other protocols that may affect entrance.
- Tickets are available through GoFan. We do not accept cash at athletic events.
- If you are bringing younger siblings of an AHS student, please ensure that they remain seated with you throughout the event.
- Middle school students must attend with a parent or guardian and should remain seated with that adult during the event.
3. School Policies & Expectations
Our policies and expectations are designed to create a safe, orderly, and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Please ensure that your student's purse or crossbody bag does not exceed 4.5" x 8.5". Larger bags will need to be secured in a locker.
- Please remind your student about our dress code and cell phone/electronic device policies. Your support in reinforcing these expectations at home makes a tremendous difference.
- Meta smart glasses are not permitted at school because they do not comply with our Personal Communication Device (PCD) policy.
- Please remind your student that they are expected to arrive at school and to each class on time. Timely attendance matters. Being present and on time provides students with the opportunity to maximize their learning and remain on track toward graduation.
4. Partnership
Ultimately, student success is a partnership between students, families, and the school. We all have an important role to play.
- Please partner with Aberdeen High School to support your student's academic success. Our goal is to provide every student with a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where they can thrive.
- Join the PTSA! Your involvement helps support students and initiatives that expand opportunities and enhance the high school experience.
- Reach out when you have a concern. The answer may not always be the one you hope to hear, but your voice matters. It is important that we work together, communicate openly, and find solutions that support your student's success. We cannot address concerns we do not know about.
Thank you for taking the time to read this month's Principal's Newsletter and, more importantly, for staying informed and engaged in your student's education. We are excited about the year ahead and grateful to have such a committed community of Eagle families supporting our students.
Together, we can make this a great year at Aberdeen High School.
Erica Harris, Principal
