The AHS Visual Art department will be taking part in the return of the HCC High School Art Show. We will be highlighting some of our best work and are very excited to be a part of this great event.
Did you know AHS is offering mini-courses during flex periods starting in April? See Mr. Blain's weekly update for details.
Art students in Mrs. Osborne's classes have been adding to the rotunda showcases daily. The result is a profound display of black Americans' influence on our culture.
The class of 2025 is holding a fundraiser on April 4th.
Students from the class of 2026 listen as the AHS counseling staff present different options for after graduation.
AHS is appy to report that Abby Drumm won the State Finals for Poetry Out Loud today in Boston!! 17,400 students participated this year in schools in Massachusetts. There were 15 finalists competing today in Boston. She's been invited on a paid trip to represent Massachusetts in Washington DC in the first week of May for the National Finals.
AHS Senior, Hannah Parker, was asked by ACAA (Agawam Community Arts Association) to present her artwork and discuss her process at their recent meeting. Hannah is an exceptional artist, who works in a variety of media, including the woodwork/paintings shown here. She presented her craft alongside seasoned professional artists, and was well received by all in attendance.
Students at AHS were inducted into the French and Spanish Honor Society.
Denim Day at AHS!
The Save Club, NHS, and Agawam's Zero Waste Club are sponsoring a used clothes and book drive!
Students at AHS were treated to an entertaining Teacher Talent Show! Cudos to the teachers who participated and showed their amazing talents (some not pictured).
Celebrating Agawam's STEM Fair and Parent Conferences this week, high school students' outstanding art and research projects are exhibited in the AHS Library Media Center.
March is Youth At Month! You can view students' in k-8th artistic creations on display at the public library.
AHS students in Mr Stinson's Digital Photo and Ms Osborn's Drawing & Painting Classes collaborated to create experimental images, using Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), Light Painting, and Steel Wool Photography. Here are a few of the many impressive results.
Come support the Visual Art Department on April 6th at Murphy's Pub!
Frankie Disanti has been selected to receive the 2025 Boston Bruins-
MIAA Sportsmanship Award. This award is presented annually by the Boston Bruins and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) to one individual from each high school ice hockey league in the state who best exemplifies the highest standards of fair play and sportsmanship. Frankie represents the Fay/ Wright League.
The presentation of this award will take place on Monday, March 17 at the TD Garden during the Boston
Bruins game against the Buffalo Sabres.
Agawam High School 2025 Spring Sport Registration Closes Monday, March 10, 2025 Registration closes 1 week prior to tryouts to ensure eligibility is complete.
All Spring Sports/Tryouts: Monday, March 17, 2025
Please note: A current physical (done within 13 months) is needed to participate in athletics at AHS.
Uniforms from all previously-played sports MUST be returned before approval is given for spring season. Students must be in good standing.
Softball - Girls ** 8th grade middle level waiver approved
Tennis - Boys ** 7th & 8th grade middle level waiver approved
Practice Schedules will be released to registered athletes the week of March 10
On Thursday, a group of students and faculty from AHS took part in a student summit at Springfield College. The summit was a chance for students to connect with peers, share experiences, provide feedback, through student led focus groups. The groups were able to think deeply about the best ways for collaboration and co-design a reimagined future for AHS. It was a great day had by all involved!
On Tuesday, 80 AHS student volunteers participated in a field trip going to Agawam's Elementary Schools. Throughout the afternoon, AHS Students read stories, led activities at recess and helped in Kindergarten to 4th Grade classrooms. This ended up being a fun day for everyone: the grammar school kids loved their visitors and it was a great way for AHS students to gain volunteer hours and leadership experience.
AHS students helping out at James Clark helping with Amber Valdegas's Kindergarten class.
