STCC is offering Sumer Camps (for rising 7th-11th graders). The program offers a week long camp in Airbrushing or Creating Mobile Apps free of charge. See flyer for detail.
For students attending STCC in the fall: check out this STEM Starter for current seniors. It offers incoming Freshmen a chance to take their first Math, Eng, & First Year Experience course free of charge and receive a $500 stipend when they finish. See the flyer for more details.
HCC Healthcare programs are hosting an open house event on Weds, March 8 from 4-7pm! 404 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Join to learn about the numerous programs offered like radiologic tech, vet/animal science, nursing, CNA, and more while learning about how to apply and financial aid!
Any students interested in attending the United States Military Academy at West Point: check out the information meeting on Thursday, 2/16/23 at 6:00pm at UConn!
The Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association has announced that the AHS Field Hockey program has been awarded the Mickey Sullivan Award for outstanding Student-Athlete achievement. Congratulations to the coaches and student athletes.
Today at AHS, Mr. Huestis’s welding class worked on making rings and cutting license plates that were donated by the Agawam Police Department. Way to make some sparks fly and create some heat!
Wait, is it cold today? The kids came bundled but our AHS admin staff showed up to spread all the beachy, balmy vibes! Thanks to Mr. Blain, Mr. Karetka, and Mr. Joyal for a fun Friday start to this frigid winter morning.
The order has arrived! Our AHS School store gear is available for pickup for staff and students starting tomorrow in Rm. 67. Anyone who is not an employee or student at AHS should contact Mr. Russo at grusso@agawamed.org to arrange a pickup time. Thanks!
The Agawam High School school store was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated and purchased items. The apparel will be shipped to Mr. Russo’s class and we will post an update when it is available for pickup. Thanks again! -Mr. Russo and the Entrepreneursip class
Two wonderful opportunities from the AHS Counseling office-
- free line-cook training classes from HCC https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hcc-offering-free-line-cook-training-classes/
College credits from Nichols College. Fully remote 7-week classes in Criminal Law & Procedure. You can earn college credits while still attending high school! $350/course. Check with your counselor before enrolling! https://docfinity.nichols.edu/docfinity/app/forms/#pu=U2FsdGVkX19RkPYzNqPGgbapGSJxgqUg%2FzMITWFp4vU%2BYR7RRcWwcf1Na5Zbq9gJgwdX6eojy2dKTEnbPS5zyYih9AQj%2FWLaL7wa6ed97sZzrU6cFgO8mRKc52xV4AIq
Students at AHS participated in the Poetry Out Loud competition today in the school auditorium. Mrs. Patterson leads the program each year for the students with the help of student MC's and faculty judges.
Update!! ‼️🚨‼️
AHS course selections are due by February 10, 2023, not February 2nd. Thank you and apologies for the mistype.
Agawam High School students grades 9-11 are reminded that their course selections need to be completed no later than Feb. 2, 2023 on Power School. All students have attended presentations by the Counseling Dept and are able to register for classes for 2023-2024 school year.
Agawam Night at the Springfield Thunderbirds
Do you like hockey? Saturday February 4th is Agawam Night at the Springfield Thunderbirds. Besides a great night to see them play, the Agawam High School Honors Concert Choir will perform. Tickets are $17, and a portion of the ticket price comes back to AHS.
https://springfieldthunderbirds.formstack.com/forms/agawamnight0204
Families of current 8th graders-
The AHS Program of Studies Night will be held on Thursday, February 2 from 6-7pm in the AHS Auditorium. We welcome you to attend with your 8th grader to hear about the diverse programs and courses AHS has to offer.
Hope to see you on the 2nd!
On Wednesday, members of the AHS Adventure Club traveled to Central Rock Gym for an awesome afternoon of climbing!
AHS Boys’ Basketball takes on Pope Francis… the Clifford Kibbe gymnasium is full of royals! We’ve always known our student section is unmatched!
Registration Reminder!
Agawam Night School/Adult Education will begin registration for the spring semester on Tuesday, 1/17 and Wednesday, 1/18 from 5-7 in the AHS guidance office.
For more information:
https://www.agawamed.org/o/ahs/page/adult-education-summer-school
Registration for Agawam Adult Education/Night School for the Spring 2023 semester will begin January 17th. More information can be found here:
https://www.agawamed.org/o/ahs/page/adult-education-summer-school
This program allows learners age 16+ to fulfill their course of studies to earn a high school diploma or to take classes towards a degree with AHS or other area schools.
History students from AHS spent yesterday on a “Gilded Age Walking Tour” through Manhattan. After starting at Vanderbilt’s Grand Central Station, students went to the NY Public Library, the Frick Mansion, through Central Park, and ended at Rockefeller Center (plus much more!)
