Interview with Principal Marshall Nienstedt

By Eva Brecheisen How long have you been working here? This is my 9th year.  What motivates you to do a good job every day? I think what motivates me to do a good job is the town and the school. I never want to let students and staff down by not giving it myContinue reading “Interview with Principal Marshall Nienstedt”

Robot Babies Giving Students a Taste of Parenthood

By Kylah Stoy In Mrs. Corley’s Family Studies class, students are taking home a robotic baby to experience the struggles and joy of being a mom or dad. The responsibility of parenthood is an important life lesson that Family Studies teaches. Some students had an easier time of it than others. Sophomore student Jaelyn LeyserContinue reading “Robot Babies Giving Students a Taste of Parenthood”

What are Students Reading for Fun?

By Addison Kettler According to Mrs. Velvick, the top two checked-out books in the library are currently “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and “Dork Diaries”. The most popular genres in the library are currently humor and graphic novels.  Freshman Hailey Gregory is reading “They’ll Never Catch Us” by Jessica Goodman. She picked this book becauseContinue reading “What are Students Reading for Fun?”

Why Don’t High Schoolers Use Lockers?

By Cambree Miller It’s the age-old question at ACHS. Why don’t high school students use their lockers?  There are a few exceptions, including Freshman Vivian Riblet. Riblet said she uses a locker because ¨I just needed a place to store extra stuff, ¨ such as pencils, extra notebooks, and snacks. However, she has only usedContinue reading “Why Don’t High Schoolers Use Lockers?”

Front Office Staff Interview: Mrs. Ernest and Mrs. Ratliff

By Eva Brecheisen Mrs. Ernest How long have you worked here? Started September 2021, so 4 years.  What time do you have to be here in the morning? 7:15 Do you like working here? Yes, I do. What is your motivation to do a good job every day? It is my job to do aContinue reading “Front Office Staff Interview: Mrs. Ernest and Mrs. Ratliff”

Fall Sports Awards Ceremony

Students and coaches who participated in fall sports this year were recognized at the Fall Sports Awards Ceremony last night, November 11, at 6 p.m. at ACJSHS. Cross Country Coach Mike Sibley and Assistant Coach Everett Cox recounted their last season as coaches (they are both retiring). They acknowledged that it had been an honorContinue reading “Fall Sports Awards Ceremony”

English 12 Students Build Homeless Shelters

Mrs. Elliott’s English 12 students have been building homeless shelters in the courtyard. This project is designed to help students connect with the text, The Glass Castle (by Jeanette Walls). The memoir touches on homelessness, and students have been exploring the multiple definitions of homelessness. For their project, students had to build a shelter largeContinue reading “English 12 Students Build Homeless Shelters”

Meet the Lunch Staff

By Eva Brecheisen An Interview with Lora Sumner Why did you choose to work here? “I transferred when the old elementary school got torn down.” How long have you worked here? “Since 2012.” What task do you prefer most, food prep, serving, or cleaning? “l like prepping the food.” What motivates you to do aContinue reading “Meet the Lunch Staff”