Mentoring Matters thanks the Affton Education for the grant that enabled them to go on a year end field trip to a Gateway Arch Riverboat Cruise! Mentors and buddies explored 3 levels of the boat and heard about places and history as they went up and down the river. #afftonstrong
We have extra yearbooks to sell. See Mrs. Dreon in the office. Don't miss out!
Cost is $60 cash.
Please help us congratulate sophomore Alex W. for his solo at State Solo and Ensemble competition. Alex earned an Excellent Rating (Silver or 2 ratings) for his Mozart and folk song entry. #afftonstrong
Tenth grade English II student followed a passion, implemented a project that would give back to the community in some way and, on Friday, they celebrated their successes through TED-like talks for students, faculty and the community. #afftonlearns
Today, on May 1, we celebrate #decisionday2023 as seniors celebrate decisions about their next steps. Recently, seniors wrote their plans on a Game of Life game piece to declare their next step in life. We're excited to see their next steps, too! #afftonstrong
At the end of a semester of learning about and cooking a variety of world cuisines - specifically about the influence of French cuisine - International Foods class visited La Bonne Bouchée for authentic French cuisine. #afftonlearns
This week senior Jazmyne F. presented her capstone project about fighting childhood malnutrition to classmates and community partners to culminate her time in the CAPS program! #afftonlearns
Mark your calendars! The 5th annual Youth Football Camp with Markus Golden will be on June 17th. #afftonstrong
On Friday 4/28, 10th graders of the Honors Eng 2 classes will be sharing their year long 20% Projects - projects of their choice that serve a particular audience. If you are available during 6th and 7th hours that day - 12:30 -2:15, the community is invited to the auditorium to hear about how they made a difference in their community and experienced real-world problem solving skills.
During collaboration today, teachers got to hear from students about their AHS learning experiences
"Every student is different and learns differently. A fish isn't going to climb a tree, so teachers should get to know their students to know what works for them. " #afftonlearns
Class of 2023 celebrates at prom tonight! For the first time in recent memory, Affton had a Prom Court of 8 seniors nominated by senior advisory teachers. Tonight, attendees voted Ammar B & Max S as prom royalty.
The show WILL go on! AHS spring musical, The Adams Family is delayed due to the weather that has just passed through the area! We WILL start at 7:40 pm so please come support our students!
During today's Fine Arts Showcase, the full student body got to see the highlights of our fine arts department through photos of student art pieces, orchestra and choir performances, a film showcase and a spring musical preview. #afftonlearns #afftonstrong
AHS families, Mrs. Gyuriseck, AHS science teacher is working with EF an educational tour company to plan a trip to Costa Rica during the Summer 2024. She is hosting an info session next week. Use this link to register for the meeting: https://bit.ly/3mmNWwD
BEST DAY EVER - YEARBOOK CELEBRATION - MAY 3!!
The yearbook students have been working hard planning this celebration day! May 3, all AHS students who ordered a yearbook will receive their yearbook. They will be able to sign each other's yearbooks and make lasting memories. There are a few yearbooks still available for purchase.
Click the below link and enter Order Number: 8472
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/jobsearch/displayHome?clearSession
Sports Night has been an Affton tradition for more than 50 years. One of the highlights each year is the canned goods sculptures that are donated to Affton Christian Food Pantry after the event. This year 2,700+ items were donated!
Which one is your favorite? #afftonstrong
Today is class color day for Spring Spirit Week! 💙❤️️💚🖤 The cafeteria staff is clearly #teamsenior as they dressed in the class color -- black! The seniors thank you for the spirit points! #afftonstrong #afftonproud
Our students were so excited to meet AHS Alumni, Class of 1990 St. Louis mayor, Tishaura Jones in person! Thanks to University of Missouri for inviting Affton students to The Women in Politics Panel #WomensHistoryMonth
Help us give an #afftonstrong congrats to AHS award nominees and winners.
💜 Caitlynn Ward, Language Arts teacher & 2023-24 AHS Teacher of the Year, &
💛 Jennifer Snethen, teachers' assistant & 2023 AHS Distinguished Service Award winner! We're proud to call you colleagues.
Congrats to sophomore Ella F. who is currently competing at FCCLA State Leadership Conference at Lake of the Ozark. She beat 17 others to come in 2nd and qualified to compete at the national level in her event, Focus on Children, in Denver in July. #afftonstrong
