AO High School

Please be reminded - there is no student attendance tomorrow, Monday, September 20, 2021 due to our scheduled school improvement day. # WEareAO

Juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 13. Click https://5il.co/yez2 for more information and go to AOHS > Guidance Counseling > Testing for more information on statewide College Board testing at AOHS.

AOHS Senior Night for Band, Bomberettes, Cheer, Cross Country, and Football. THANK YOU SENIORS AND PARENTS! #WEareAO #BOMBERPRIDE

We were able to schedule a last-minute college lunch for Tuesday 9/14 with Eastern Illinois University. Email Mrs. Mendez if you're interested in having lunch with EIU or any of the other colleges listed!

The agenda for the school board meeting scheduled for September 13, 2021 can be found at the following link. - https://5il.co/yonl

Juniors & seniors have opportunities to have their lunch with a college admissions rep. Stay tuned for more virtual lunches! Location TBA.

Catch AOHS Volleyball Vs Meridian live from Bomber Gym tonight. JV starts at 6:00 and Varsity follows. https://youtu.be/EOp8CyBLeN0

Visit the AOHS testing page for more information on College Board exams. https://www.argenta-oreana.org/o/ao-high-school/page/testing--115

Seniors: Mark your calendars for the virtual Financial Aid presentation with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. It's a 45 minute presentation on the types of college financial aid available and how to apply. A link will be sent out closer to the event.

Seniors: Mrs. Mendez posts available scholarship applications on the counseling website at AOHS > Guidance Counseling > Scholarships. The first scholarship for the fall has been posted. https://www.argenta-oreana.org/o/ao-high-school/page/scholarships--426

Thank you to everyone who helped make our first day of school a success! Students, Parents, Teachers, Counselors, Aides, Custodians, Kitchen Staff, Administrative Assistants, Nurse, Bus Drivers and Administrators all worked together. #WEareAO #ThankYou 2021-2022 is going to be a great year! Our teachers all watched the video below earlier this week. It is worth five minutes of your time. #Valueineveryone https://twitter.com/AlabamaFTBL/status/1425592614686838789?s=20

AOHS Open House is tonight from 5:30-7:30 PM. Students - please be sure to stop by and say hello to your teachers! We are looking forward to having all of our BOMBERS back in the building! Please be reminded that masks are required to be worn in the building. #WEareAO

Hey, Bombers! I'm Mrs. Peachey and I'm beyond excited to begin as choir director for A-O. If you are thinking about taking an elective, why not join choir? We'll sing songs, make friends, and have a great time together. And if you're already in choir, why not bring a friend? Join us and make choir part of your school memories! See you soon!

Students taking dual credit classes this fall: Please check your email for messages from Mrs. Mendez and/or Kelly Schoonover on textbook information and orientation if applicable.

Hey girls, are you interested in a career in energy? Ameren offers careers in engineering, technology, linework, various business areas, welding, and more. They are hosting an online career exploration event for young women on August 11. Link to register: https://5il.co/ve3r

Delivered today - Congratulations AOHS Softball! #WEareAO #BOMBERPRIDE

AOHS is currently looking for a PE / Weights Teacher and Varsity Football Coach. Please share and encourage anyone interested to contact us. The district application can be accessed at the link below https://bit.ly/3vMek28

Happy Father’s Day! #WEareAO

If you have not returned school property including Chromebooks, chargers, uniforms, textbooks, novels, etc., bills will be going out to cover these items. If you have any items to return, the office is open until 2pm Monday-Thursday and until 12pm on Friday.

2021-22 Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors: Please check your email for a message from Mrs. Mendez that was sent on Thursday 6/10. Students interested in Plant and/or Animal Sciences should consider taking advantage of this opportunity.