Hi, I want to write you to let you and your students know about West Point’s Summer Leaders Experience (SLE). At West Point we develop Leaders of Character, and we are looking for high-achieving young people who are in great standing with their school and community, and who want to challenge themselves. Please see the attached flyer to share with your students, educators, and parents!
What is SLE?
SLE is a one-week program for current Juniors (High School Class of 2025) to visit West Point in June.
Students in this program get to spend the week with our cadets, live in the barracks, and eat in the mess hall.
Learn about West Point’s world class academics by trying 5 of our 17 academic workshops.
Learn about military training and becoming a Leader of Character at West Point by completing two military days to include rappelling, Zodiac boats, combatives (like Jiu-Jitsu) training and more!
Challenge themselves physically by attempting the Candidate Fitness Assessment, conducting physical training, and sports.
Complete their admissions interview with a cadet.
Spend the week making friends with other students from all over the US who are applying to West Point.
All the students that I have spoken with have really enjoyed this program and they especially enjoy interacting with the cadets. Your students may sign up for this program now by using the QR code in the attached “2024 SLE FLYER” or directly at westpoint.edu Our priority application deadline for SLE is the following Friday on March 15th and we will accept applications until April 15th. SLE is competitive and not all who apply are offered to attend.
Learn more about SLE- https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program
Apply now- https://apply.westpoint.edu/portal/candidate
I appreciate all that you do for your students and thanks for helping us get the word out!
Sincerely,
Richard M. Simpson
Major, U.S. Army
Northeast Regional Commander
Directorate of Admissions
United States Military Academy
The Corps Starts Here!
UBtech will be at AHS on Friday, March 15th during lunch with corn hole and their mascot, Tek the Titan.
Wellness Wednesday Message- Social Connection
It was wonderful to be with our Sterling Scholars last night to honor them for the amazing students they are! They epitomize the portrait of a graduate in our county! Join us in wishing them well in the regional competition on March 12. Good luck!
Seniors, Duchesne County School District and Altamont High School are offering a scholarship to the class of 2024. Check your email or see the counseling center for more information. Deadline is April 10th.
Hats off to reading - Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Hats off to Reading
Congratulations to all the winners. Thank you to all of those who participated in our poster contest.
Juniors will be taking the ACT on Wednesday March 13th. Testing will start promptly at 8:00 am.
Skip school today, feel lost in class tomorrow.
If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend. Come join us at Union High School's Indoor Facility for the Boy's Tennis Team pickleball fundraiser.
https://sites.google.com/dcsd.org/uhsfundraiser/home
Seniors,
Our FAFSA night is quickly approaching on Feb 26th from 6-8pm. I have attached a few documents to help you and your parents prepare for the event. A few items to take note of:
1. Students and parents need to create their FSA-ID at least 3 days before completing the FAFSA. Your FSA-ID is used to pull tax information and as your electronic signature. If your parents have already created an FSA-ID for either themselves or another dependent, they will not need to create another one.
2. It is best if the student and parent/guardian are both present when completing the FAFSA. See the "checklist to complete the 2024-25 FAFSA" for a list of information needed.
3. Please review the attached documents and bring the required information for a quick and easy application process.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Juniors,
We will be participating in Utah Higher Ed Days (UHED) on March 7th at Union High School. The bus will leave at 11:50am and will be back by the end of the school day. This is a great opportunity to explore college options.
Wellness Wednesday
Seniors, just a reminder that the Moon Lake Electric Scholarship deadline is quickly approaching. They have not received any applications from AHS students yet. If you need help applying, let me know.
Students interested in ESports, the University of Utah is hosting a workshop on March 6th from 8-4pm. Check out the attached flyer to register.
*Important class of 2024 graduation information, please read.
Dear Students and Parents
Graduation is coming up fast. Congratulations on a really amazing time of your life! The deadline to order your graduation items (cap and gown, graduation announcements, senior swag, etc.) is quickly approaching. Please look at the options below and click on the link that works best for you, and place your order online before the deadline.
Order online by February 28th, if at all possible.
Option 1. Order your cap and gown as part of a graduation announcement and/or celebration package, click this link: GRADUATION PRODUCT click here
Option 2. Order your cap and gown unit, and/or other graduation items individually, click this link: CAP AND GOWN UNIT & INDIVIDUAL ITEMS click here
Option 3. To order your graduation class ring, you can click this link: CLASS RING click here
Option 4. Choose from several Letter Jacket options - customize and order your jacket by clicking on this link: LETTERMAN JACKET click here
*NOTE- all tassels and caps and gowns will be delivered in your custom school colors. Cap and Gowns will be delivered to the school in the spring closer to graduation. Other items will mail directly to you.
If you have any questions, please contact Jostens directly at durfeyoffice@jostens.com or 801-766-6754
Thank You and Congratulations
Self-Acceptance
Today's Resilience Theme is "Kindness is Contagious." We would like to thank Miss UBIC, Zoey Barney, for participating during lunch while promoting her platform "Stand up, Speak out!" Students were also able to "Stomp out Bullying."
We would also like to thank Samoana Matagi (the no-handed bandit) for his inspiring messages during our assembly.
AHS Juniors,
TriCounty Health offers a Students Working Against Tobacco Scholarship (SWAT). This is a great opportunity to secure some money for post-high education while also gaining leadership skills in advocating for tobacco free youth. In order to get the scholarship, you are chosen to be on the SWAT team as a leader and help TriCounty Health organize lunchtime activities at AHS.
The deadline is on April 19th and the scholarship is worth ATLEAST $1,000.
