Updates for Mar. 14, 2023

Upcoming Events:

• Mar. 15 - Student Job Fair, 2:00-5:00 pm
• Mar. 20-24 - No School, spring break
• Mar. 30 - Community Meeting for selection of new Principal
• Apr. 10 - Parent Meetings - PTSA, GT, Music Boosters
  • PTSA & Accountability, 5:00 pm
  • GT, 6:00 pm
  • Music Boosters, 6:15 pm
• Apr. 12 - SAT for 11th graders. No school for other grades
• Apr. 13 - PSAT for 9th & 10th graders. No school for other grades
• Apr. 18 - CMAS Science test for 11th graders. Regular school day for other grades
• Apr. 21 & 22 - Spring Musical, "School of Rock"
• Apr. 28 - Prom and After-Prom party

News and Reminders:

• More than 20 companies will be available at our Spring Job Fair on March 15 from 2:00-5:00 pm and they will be hiring for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. Encourage your student to attend and bring a resume if they are interested in employment.

• We are beginning the process to select a new principal for next year and we need your input. Please complete this 5 minute survey to let us know what skills and attributes you feel are important.  Parents and guardians are also encouraged to join us for a community meeting on March 30 at 5:00 in the library to learn more about the process and give their input.

• The Academy Time period on March 31 will include sessions on careers in the Electrical Contracting field and How to Buy your First Car. Students can sign up for these sessions through their Bulldog Time class.

• If you are interested in planning for the Arvada Articulation Area's future, join us on April 17 at 6:00. Area principals, parents and district representatives will meet to share experiences and plan strategies for the Arvada Articulation Area's future. See this flyer.

Standardized Testing:

• SAT for 11th graders - April 12, 8:10 am. Students can leave after testing is complete at approximately 12:30 pm. Note that students with accomodations for additional testing time will finish later. Lunch will be available and buses will run on their regular schedule. There is no school for 9th, 10th and 12th graders on April 12.

• PSAT for 9th and 10th graders -April 13, 8:10 am. Students can leave after testing is complete at approximately 12:00 pm. Note that students with accomodations for additional testing time will finish later. Lunch will be available and buses will run on their regular schedule. There is no school for 11th and 12th graders on April 13.

• CMAS Science test for 11th graders - April 18, 8:10 am. 11th graders will take the CMAS Science test during the morning and are expected to attend their afternoon classes unless excused by a guardian. All other grades will have regular classes on April 18.

12th Grade & Graduation:

• Wondering what's up with graduation and senior events? Check the Class of 2023 page on the AHS website where all relevant information is collected.

• Reminder! If you have not yet ordered your student's cap and gown for graduation, we encourage you to do so soon. Orders can be placed online here or you can call 1-800-JOSTENS (567-8367). The only item required for graduation is the basic cap and gown unit (which also includes a tassel) for $39. All other items are optional. Caps and gowns will be given out shortly before graduation in May. Other items, like announcements, will be distributed at school before Spring Break. If purchasing a cap and gown presents a financial difficulty, please talk to Assistant Principal Mark Abling about options (303-982-0253).

Health Information:

• Winter illness season is here. These guidelines can help you determine if your student is too sick to come to school. (Spanish version)

Useful Links:

• Arvada High School website
• School-year Family Calendar (printable)
• Arvada HS Parent Handbook
• Arvada Athletics website
• Arvada Parent Echo - for monitoring grades & assignments
• Follow us on Facebook