As we head into May, students are focused on AP exams, SAT testing, and a strong finish to the 23-24 school year. We welcome back our DECA students from California. Nine of our DECA students had a wonderful experience at the International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, CA, alongside over 25,000 students from across the world. They attended workshops, built leadership skills, learned how to enhance our DECA chapter, competed in their categories, and made Apponequet proud.
The first annual Laker Film Festival was a blast! Six student films were viewed and the winners are presented below. A highlight was also the noir film featuring Mr. Solomon, Mr. Tully, Ms. Mordini, Mr. Levesque puppeteering, and Mr. Murphy as narrator.
The Art Department ARHS Annual Art Show will be held Thursday May 2nd, from
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. On exhibit will be works of art from students in Art 1, Art 2 Honors, Drawing & Painting, Color & Design, Art 3 & 4 Honors, Digital Art, Mixed Media, AP Studio Art, Integrated Art, and Art of Healthy Living. The event will be catered by Healthy Living with sweet and savory treats and our musicians will lend accompaniment.
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Core Value Recipients:
Caleb Ruest - Resilience
Shawn Wolffe-Nicolan - Honor
Jordan Joy - Resilience
Events and opportunities
We are so grateful for your support of the Laker Care Closet which stocks items for students with unmet needs or unexpected "situations" so that they may be able to better focus on school and achieve.
Please visit our regularly updated wishlist for needed items!
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Please check www.southcoastconference.org for all of our contest schedules and join us for exciting competition and please see the daily announcements on the ARHS website for shoutouts to our students.
Student dismissal: Please visit freelake.org and choose the Apponequet website. Click on the “ARHS Parent Dismissal button” and complete the form to dismiss your student.
Reminder of Driving Instructions for Parents/Guardians
Drop Off - The school opens at 7:00 am and students are supervised in the Cafeteria until the bell rings at 7:30 am.
Please note that both entrances are open for drop off this year. Vehicles must exit by the same side as they entered and are cautioned to drive carefully as our student drivers enter the building from the parking lot. Please contact the Main Office or SRO Bartholomew with any questions.
Pick Up - We continue to ask parents and guardians to park when arriving for pick up to ensure that cars do not block the bus lanes and Howland Road. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Main Office or SRO Bartholomew.
Upcoming Dates:
May 4 - Spring SATs
May 6 - 17 - AP Testing
May 18 - Jr. Sr. Prom
May 20 - NHS Cord Ceremony
May 21 - Spring Concert
May 27 - No School
A learning lesson from our own AP Spanish student, Logan Froio:
Cinco de Mayo this year marks the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, in which Mexico defeated the French army of Napoleon lll. The battle began because of Mexico’s declaration of a temporary moratorium (postponing of payment) on the repayment of foreign debts to England, Spain and France. After Mexico resolved its conflicts with both England and Spain, Napoleon decided that France needed to seize Mexico and reinstate France’s title of a once imperialistic country. The Mexican forces however, defeated the much stronger and better equipped French forces and were able to fend off, but later fell to the French. Mexico continued fighting and eventually France gave up their occupation of Mexico and it was on this day that Mexico finally was free again. It is a common misconception that Cinco de Mayo is the independence day of Mexico, however now you know that is untrue, and that it is a day of celebration for Mexico that celebrates the strength and perseverance of their people!!
Tengan un buen fin de semana!
-Logan Froio