Laker Nation is entering the last week of the year full of spirit! The spirit continues with Holiday Sweater, Heat Miser vs. Snow Miser, and Holiday PJs day this coming week, following a very spirited week which culminated with a Holiday Concert, Pep Rally, and Homecoming. This week, future Lakers should be looking out for the ARHS choir to carol in their halls.
Holiday Spirit Week:
Wednesday, December 21st - Wear a holiday Sweater
Thursday the 22nd - Heat Miser vs. Snow Miser (Wear blue or red, winter clothes or summer clothes)
Friday the 23rd - Holiday PJs
This week’s Core Value Recipients:
Katie Janczura - Honor
Logan Conlon - Random Act of Kindness
Weekly Punctuality Award: Brayden Perkins
Congratulations to Eoin Gallagher, honored for the South Coast Collaborative Francis Gallishaw Memorial Award as top student of the class of 2023. Eoin traveled to BSU with his family, principal, and superintendent to receive his award.
Also coming up:
Auditions for the spring musical, The Little Mermaid were held December 12th and 13th. We have a very large and excited cast who will be beginning their rehearsals for three performances and mini performances at the four other district schools.
As we advertised last week, the school nurse and counselors are collaborating on a project we call "The Care Closet" in which they stock items for students with unmet needs or unexpected "situations" so that they may be able to better focus on school.
Thank you, parents! You have responded with such enthusiasm and generosity!
Please visit our regularly updated wishlist for needed items!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EJ3DPB697U1O?ref_=wl_share
The Laker Athletic Development Program is underway! Anyone who wishes to participate, sessions will be held after school in the fitness room on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays. You MUST have a ride to pick you up by 3:45 pm. If you'd like more information, email Coach Fyfe or stop by Room 217.
Yearbook, yearbook, yearbook! Don't forget to pre-order your copy of the 2023 Yearbook while supplies last. The link to order is posted in your Laker Locker. See Ms. Lima in room 109 with any questions!
Our School Store is mobile while under construction. Come see us after school every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to purchase a snack, drink, or candy. We'll be in the cafeteria hallway!
Clubs continue to be a great way to get involved in Laker Nation. Meeting each week:
Green Team
AST- Art, Share, Travel club
Game Club
Math Team
Student Council
Book Club
Need a little fitness in your life? Prepping for the spring season? Join the Laker Athletic Development Program!. Please reach out to Coach Fyfe in Room 217 or at zfye@freelake.org.
The Winter athletic season is underway! Please check www.southcoastconference.org for all of our contest schedules and join us for exciting competition.
Varsity Winter Sports Standings: Boys Basketball 0-1-0, Girls Basketball 0-1-2 , Boys Swim 0-1-0, Girls Swim 1-0-0, Boys Ice Hockey 1-0-0, Girls Ice Hockey 1-2-0, Boys Indoor Track 0-0-0 and Girls Indoor Track 0-0-0.
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 Lecture Hall 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.
Follow ARHS on Instagram - Arhs.lakernation - where we celebrate every day Laker life, events and our Core Value Award recipients. We have honored multiple students for their achievement, honor, resilience, self-advocacy and random acts of kindness.
Upcoming Dates:
December 16: Grade release
December 16: Pep Rally
December 16: Homecoming/Winter Ball
December 21: Holiday Bingo
December 23: Early Dismissal @ 10:57 am
December 26 - January 2: Winter Vacation