Alpharetta FBLA Wins State Sweepstakes Award for 9th Year in a Row!

Alpharetta FBLA earned the State Sweepstakes award at Georgia FBLA State Leadership Conference for most wins in the state.  26 members took first place in their competitive events!  Overall, 152 students placed in the top ten and 98 placed in the top 4 and qualified to compete in FBLA's National Leadership Conference.  Congratulations to you all!

AHS Staff Show Spirit on Tourist Thursday!

 

AHS Men's Varsity Soccer Team Makes History! Region 5-7A Champs!

 

The men’s varsity soccer team recently wrapped up a region play after defeating Etowah 3-0. Goals scored by seniors Ashkon Mokhlesi, Caelin David and sophomore Evan Alvarez. Assists came from senior Zach Hugues and junior Stefan Culum. The Raiders went 10-0 in all region competition and became region champs after defeating Milton in a penalty shoot. The team is led by senior captains Suraj Mysore, Zach Hugues, and Caelin David. This is a first region championship in program history!  Congratulations Raiders!

AHS Band Program's Indoor Ensembles Finish Strong in State Championships!

 This past Saturday the AHS band program's indoor ensembles competed in the state championships.  Indoor Percussion Ensemble placed third in their class outscoring eight other teams.  The JV Winter Guard had an amazing show and ranked third in performance and fifth overall.  The AHS Varsity Winter Guard finished third in their class and will finish its season by submitting a video of their production for Winter Guard International's semi-finals competition with the possibility of advancing to finals.

Chicago Rocks Alpharetta!

 

AHS Students Selected as GHP Finalists!

 

Congratulations to the following AHS Students selected as Governor's Honors Finalists:

Samay Desai                Mathematics
Ariana Karim               Communicative Arts
Ria Lisso                     World Languages, Chinese
Meridith Mazurik        Communicative Arts
Anushka Sharma         Social Studies
Jamie Wang                 Visual Arts
Alex Xu                       Music, Woodwind - Flute

Michelle Levesque to be Featured in May Issue of Alpharetta Lifestyle Magazine!

AHS Choral Director Michelle Levesque was chosen by Alpharetta Lifestyle Magazine to be part of a "Women in the Arts" feature providing advice for young women who are considering a career in the arts.  The issue will come out May.  Congratulations, Michelle!

Benjamin Henry Elected Senator at TeenPact Congress Leadership Camp!

                                                

Benjamin Henry attended TeenPact Leadership Camp at the Georgia State Building where he was elected senator among his peers.  Three senators were elected out of 12 candidates!  Benjamin will now go to the state capitol while legislators are in session.

Giulia Triulzi Awarded Scholastics National Gold Key Award!

 

Congratulations to Giulia Triulzi for being awarded a Scholastics National Gold Key award for her beautiful still life painting.  This is the highest Scholastic award an artist can receive!

Congratulations to Leslie Cole - Selected as a FCS Climate & Culture Champion!

 Fulton County Schools has selected Leslie Cole as one of the Best Climate & Culture Champions!

Way to Go AHS Custodians! March Team of the Month!

Congratulations to our AHS Custodians!  Luther Whitaker, Dieubon Joseph, Engiellush "Lushi" Begolli, Amilia Cadet, Kerby Guillaume, Chandelet Richemond, Rosena Jean, Darlene Todd, and Jimmy Marshall.

Aldarius Mcclaney is Professional of the Month for March! Congratulations!

 

Congratulations to Teacher of the Month for March - Sarah Stoffle!

 

AHS Celebrates Exceptional Children's Week!

                                             We Have the Right to Be Exceptional!

AHS Celebrates Yanic Jean-Jacques during National School Social Work Week!

 

AHS Varsity Winter Guard Earns Spot in WGI's Semi Finals!

 

AHS Varsity Winter Guard's performance in Kell competition earns Winter Guard International's Virtual Season Week 2 Digi Award and a spot in WGI's semi-finals! They are the first Georgia high school to make the semi-finals this season!  Congratulations!

Congratulations to AHS Val & Sal for 2020-21!

 Pictured L - R: Salutatorian Samir Duggasani, Dr. Kersey, and Valedictorian Grady Etheridge.  Congratulations!

Leadership Matters Award for March 2021 Presented to Ms. Ramsey!!

 Pauline Edwards honors Brandy Ramsey with Leadership Matters Award for March 2021.  Congratulations Ms. Ramsey!

Rohit Jinvangikar Named 2021 GASC Member of the Year!

AHS Senior Davita Verma Receives Laptops for Title I Schools!

Through Verma's nonprofit Pencils for Success, DHL donated 10 laptops that will go to a Title 1 school.  Pencils for Success has donated over 950 pounds of schools supplies, 300 books, and supported 5,000 students at 20 different schools.

Mr. Walsh Purchases High-Tech Speakers with PAGE Educator Grant Money!

 

AHS Honored with Five AP Awards!

 

Congratulations to Alpharetta High School for being named an AP Honor School for 2021!  With this award GaDOE recognizes AHS' dedication to preparing students for college and career after graduation.  It also highlights the hard work of AHS AP teachers and students as they challenge themselves with rigorous coursework!  Way to go, AHS!

AHS Policy Debate Team Qualifies for National Debate Coaches Association National Championship!

                       Congratulations to AHS Policy Debate Team Hargunn Sandhu and Advait Naik!

AHS Varsity and JV Winter Guard Start Season Strong at SAPA Competition!

 

Congratulations to AHS Varsity and JV Winter Guards for their 1st Place win at the SAPA Competition held at Kell High School.  

Congratulations Ms. Stoffle! Outstanding Theatre Educator Award!

 

AHS Student, Brian Shon, Nominated to Apply for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program! Congratulations!

 

Mme.Ettzevoglou Honored by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages!

 

Nathalie Ettzevoglou wins 2020 Award for Excellence for Foreign Language Instruction Using Technology through her incorporation of technology and gaming to keep her French students engaged.  Congratulations!

Levesque's 3rd Period Advanced Women's Chorus Class Wins R.I.C.H Raider Pizza Party!

 

A.I.M. Selected as AHS Team of the Month for February!

A.I.M. Team Members Pictured Top Row L-R: Derek Wright, Danita Chiclana, Andrew Bolin, Whitney Decaminada, Kelly Talele, and Adriana DeLap.  Bottom Row L_R: Avery Perkins and Kathy Hubbard.  Congratulations!
 

Holly Baron Selected as Teacher of the Month for February!

                        

                          Congratulations to Holly Baron, who teaches in the AHS Math Department!
 

Congratulations to Donna Byrd - Professional of the Month for February!

                       AHS Registrar Donna Byrd selected as Professional of the Month for February!

AHS Celebrates Senior Wrestlers!

Senior Wrestlers and their families L-R:  Kylen Crosby, Noah Alvarez, and 

Christian Sierra.  Congratulations!

 

Mike Walsh Awarded PAGE Educator Grant!

 

Congratulations to Beth Byrnside - AHS 2020 Professional of the Year!

 

AHS Celebrates Mike Womack - 2020 Teacher of the Year!

 

AHS Student Sabrina Zhu Among Winners of 2021 GA Youth Leadership Award!

 

Charles Laux Chosen Educator of the Year by the Georgia Chapter of the American String Teachers Association!

Congratulations Mr. Laux!

AHS Tops 2021Niche.com Public School Rankings!

Alpharetta High School ranks #4 among public high schools in the state and 2nd among Fulton County Schools by Niche.com!  Awesome job Alpharetta!

AHS Students Selected as Governors Honors Program Semifinalists!

Congratulations to the 14 AHS students who were selected by the state as semifinalists in the GHP selection process! They are among 102 Fulton County nominees that are continuing in the GHP process.  Please help us recognize these amazing students!  Top Row L-R:  Austin Huang, Social Studies, Meredith Mazurik, Communicative Arts, Ria Lisso, World Languages and Michael Serafino, Music; Middle Row L-R:  Salem Sheets, Theatre Performance, Alexander Mitra, Math, Arian Karim, Communicative Arts, Anushka Sharma, Social Studies; Bottom Row L-R:  Sanjay Maddala, Music, Alex Xu, Music, Sabrina Zhu, Math, Samjay Desai , Math.  Not pictured Jamie Wang, Visual Arts, and Gianne Lee, Math.

 

43 AHS Band Musicians Make Final Round for All State Band Auditions!

33 AHS Band Members Selected to GA Music Educators District 5 Honor Band!

Counselor Appreciation Week!

AHS recognizes our counselors  during Counselor Appreciation Week.  Pictured L-R are Karen Bolt, Derrick Evans, Dee Webb, Amy Longstreth, Brandi Taylor, and Jay Wiley.
 

Pauline Edwards Presented with Leadership Matters Award by Andrew Bolin!

 

2020 AHS Professional of the Year Nominations Chosen!

.                                         Congratulations to Professional of the Year Nominees!
                    Pictured L-R are Yanic Jean-Jacques, Dr. Kersey, Beth Byrnside, and Nan Bodeep

Congratulations to the 2020 AHS Teacher of the Year Nominees!

                                Front Row L - R:  Mike Womack, Bree Nieves, Michelle Levesque

                        Back Row L - R:  Tolga Ayan, Dr. Kersey, Charles Laux, Letitiah Etheridge

Columbia Scholastic Press Association Awards Gold to AHS Meridian!

The AHS Meridian, AHS's News and Literary Magazine, has once again scored in the Gold Medalist category by Columbia Scholastic Association. We are particularly excited this year because one of the magazines was published while students were learning remotely for the first time!

 

AHS Artists Selected to Participate in North Fulton High School Art Exhibition!

Haley Hamel (12th grade) and Ella Newell (11th grade) both earned a second place in their grade category at the highly competitive North Fulton High School Art Exhibition.  Other AHS artists who were selected to exhibit in this prestigious show were:  Miranda Fairlie, Jenna Jones, Sydney Makrtin, Eryka McNulty, Arushi Mittal, Avery Rose, Melissa Uchegbu, and Jamie Wang.  Congratulations to all!

Scholastic Art Awards in the Southeast Region Recognize AHS Artists!

 

Congratulations to Haley Hamel - Honorable Mention on her entire Portfolio and a Silver Key for a painting, Eryka McNulty - Silver Key for her digital drawing, and Guilia Triuzi - Gold Key for her oil painting!  These student artists will go on to compete on a national level.

Happy Birthday, Paul! Faithful AHS Employee for 15 Years!

 

Members of AHS Events Team help Paul Coxwell celebrate his birthday! L-R are Michelle Funk, Mike Scheifflee, Dr. Shannon Kersey, Paul, and Dustin Rennspies.

Congratulations to January Team of the Month - TAG Eligibility Team!

 

AHS Students Return F2F for Spring Semester - Welcome Back!

 

AHS One Act Play named 2021 Region 5-AAAAAAA Champions!

Congratulations to members of the 2021AHS One Act Play - Region Champs, Best Ensemble, Best Technical Execution and All Star Cast - Emma Moore, Charlie Bunarek, and Kaedin Alvarez!

2021 Flag Football Champions for a Good Cause!

Members of the AHS Baseball Team named champions in winter flag football fundraiser.