Senior High School
Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:
The data collected in the attached needs assessment will help the Ambridge Area High School Counseling Department plan the following for the 2017-2018 school year:
School counseling core curriculum grades 9-12: This curriculum consists of structured lessons designed to help students attain the desired competencies and to provide all students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for their developmental level. The school counseling core curriculum is delivered throughout the school’s overall curriculum and is systematically presented by school counselors in collaboration with other professional educators in 9-12 classroom and group activities. This can be through small group, individual or large group classroom guidance lessons.
School counseling core needs: The feedback provided will also help direct the school counseling department plan and structure the parent nights for all 9-12 students based on parent/student requests. The counseling department would like to continue working collaboratively with the community, the students and the district to ensure input is provided while meeting the academic, social/emotional and career goals of all the students and parents.
Please fill out the information in the school counseling needs assessment to help better direct the services for your High School Student for the 2017-2018 school year:
https://goo.gl/forms/IFide0F5QAjWWyFv2
This form is also located under our guidance tab under the High School Area.
Thank you, and we look forward to an amazing and successful school year ahead!
AAHS Guidance Department
August 6, 2017
Dear Parents/Guardians:
As you may already know, Kevin Hudac passed away Friday, after an unfortunate accident. Kevin was a recent graduate from the class of 2017. We know that this type of loss can greatly affect our children and our school community.
We will bring in our professionals and prevention specialists from the Prevention Network to help our children deal with their emotions and reactions to feelings of fear and loss. Services will be available in the High school office Monday August 7th from 9am to 1pm and by appointment as needed moving forward. Please contact the Guidance office at 724-266-2833 x2377
This type of death can produce many different responses to loss. There can be shock, fear, sadness, shame, anger, and guilt. Every individual is different. Some may not react at all while some children will display grief openly and want to talk about the death and their feelings. Talking can help children with their fears about their own possible losses.
Sometimes grief can be expressed in actions. Be aware of behavior changes such as crying, over-reacting to small stresses, complaining of stomach or headaches, or acting tired or withdrawn. If you become concerned about your child’s behavior, please call the school to ask for help.
Know that your teachers and counselors are here to help with any problem your child may encounter. Please call your school if you need assistance for your child.
Sincerely,
Ms. Janice L. Zupsic
Senior High School Principal
Ambridge Area School District
Studio Baden took fantastic photographs from graduation. Here is the link to order:
Congratulations to Ms Chelsea Benedict on her nomination for a Golden Apple Award from AAHS.
Her tireless dedication to our students above and beyond the school day is remarkable and with a very positive impact.
Ms Benedict was nominated for the 2016-2017 academic year award by Mr. Booher, Assistant Principal.
We look forward to May 27th when the winners will be announced by The Prevention Network at reception to honor all district nominees from the Beaver County Area.
On Thursday, May 18, the track team competed at WPIAL Championships. The top four athletes in each event qualified to compete at states. Only the top 24 athletes in each event in the region were allowed to compete at WPIALs. The athletes on the team who competed were Isaac Elliott, Samantha Giordani, Mica Hanish, Leuca Hanish, Ethan Trehar, and Harley Steubgen. Isaac placed first in both the 100 meter dash and the 400 meter dash. Mica placed third in the 3200 meter run. Ethan placed fourth in the javelin. Congratulations to those who competed and good luck to those who will move on to compete at states!
Ambridge Boys Volleyball advances to WPIAL Semi-Finals. The game is Monday, May 22, at 6pm. The game is against Deer Lakes at North Allegheny High School.
Sports Physicals will now only be held on July 27th at 12pm (all Junior high and High school student athletes). Phycials are $20 and athletes must have their physical packet and money (cash) on the day of the physical.
To view a printable version of the Physical Form plese Click Here.
For more information about physicals please visit the Ambridge Athletcs Webpage by Clicking Here.
Please click the link below to view the Class of 2017 End of the Year Schedule.
Congratulations to the cast, crew, and directors for the 14 nominations for the AAHS musical, Beauty and the Beast.
The awards ceremony will take place on May 20, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center.
The crew won the following nominations:
Best of Show
Lighting
Sets
Choreography
Costumes
Direction
Ensemble
Crew
Best Actor:
Dmytri Rakovan, Ryan Mikush
Best Supporting Actress:
Alyson Matthews
Best Supporting Actor:
Zak Ernst, Tommy Holcomb, Josh Peters
Click the link below to read the article on the Times Online