Communications Archive

The Communications Archive will host all past email blast and robocalls for ongoing reference throughout the school year.

Monday, November 27, 2023

Dear Allatoona Families,

As we look toward the last few weeks of our first semester, I want to provide you with a few updates. Our hope is for your child to finish strong and successfully gain their course credits, so they are on track entering second semester. We encourage you to monitor your child’s grades in ParentVue and stay in communication with your child’s teachers if any concerns arise. As always, our counseling department and administrative team are available to help with your student’s school-related needs.

Our Athletic department has shifted from Fall sports to Winter sports, and I hope that you will continue to support our Buc student-athletes. Our flag football team, wrestling team, basketball teams, and swim and dive team are in full swing. Our Fine Arts department has been busy as well. We have Winter concerts planned from chorus, orchestra, and band along with the annual Fine Arts Gala, which will take place on Tuesday, December 5th, at 7:00 PM. I encourage you to join us as this is always an excellent way to get in the swing for the holidays!

The district just released our commencement date, Friday, May 24th, at 9:00 AM in Buccaneer Stadium; senior families, please look for information on graduation as we move into second semester. Our Counseling department has plans for each of our grade levels as they work to support your students on their path to graduation. Please take note of the following:

12th Grade: Save the date Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024, the highly recommended Financial Aid Informational Night at 6:00 PM in the Theater.

10th and 11th Grade: PSAT scores are available to students who tested in October. Students should have received an email with directions for how to access their scores.

9th Grade: The Annual 9th Grade Advisement Schedule will be released in late January.

Over the next six weeks, please mark your calendars with important dates:

Monday, December 18th, 2023 – Early Release – 1st and 2nd block Final Exams
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 – Early Release – 3rd and 4th block Final Exams
Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, through Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 – Winter Break
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 – Student Holiday/Staff Workday
Thursday, January 4th, 2024 - First day of Spring Semester
Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 – Mandatory Dual Enrollment (DE) Virtual Information Meeting for any student interested in pursuing DE for next school year. More details will come by email from the counseling department.

Final Exams are scheduled for Monday, December 18th, and Tuesday, December 19th. The Final Exam Schedule is included with this message and posted on our school website. As mentioned above, both of those days are early release days, so all students will leave at 11:30 AM. If your child must miss a final exam for any reason, please note that exams may not be administered early per CCSD guidelines. Please email both your child’s teacher and Mr. Samuel Sanford to plan for the make-up exam date on January 3rd, 2024.

Allatoona is a busy campus with many events before and after school. Many times, we have not only our students and community on campus, but guests as well. We always strive to have a safe and orderly campus environment. One key element for a safe campus is courteous drivers who are cautious. Please encourage your student drivers to adhere to safe and cautious driving practices. The speed limits in our parking lot are 5 mph and 15 mph in our driving lanes. Our campus officers will be giving tickets to those drivers who create an unsafe environment for our pedestrians and other drivers. Parents, please talk with your child and encourage your young drivers to be safe drivers on campus.

As I close, I would like to ask you to stay connected with us. The Allatoona website is https://www.cobbk12.org/allatoona, and the Allatoona Athletics website is https://allatoonabucs.com/. You can find Allatoona on social media as well: Facebook (@allatoonahs and @allatoonabucs); Instagram (@allatoonahighschool); and X (Twitter) (@allatoona_hs and @toona_athletics).

We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

Candace Wilkes,

Principal

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

RE: Allatoona Principal Summer Greetings!

It has come to our attention that the links at the bottom of Mrs. Wilkes letter were not valid. Please use the following links instead:

School Nurse/Clinic: https://www.cobbk12.org/allatoona/page/8707/clinic

Counseling: https://www.cobbk12.org/allatoona/page/8766/counseling

Fine Arts: https://www.cobbk12.org/allatoona/page/594/fine-arts

Clubs & Organizations: https://www.cobbk12.org/allatoona/page/602/clubs-and-organizations

Thank you for your patience! See you soon BUCS!

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Allatoona Principal Summer Greetings!

Dear Allatoona Family,

The faculty and staff of Allatoona High School are looking forward to seeing all of our Buccaneers on campus on Tuesday, August 1st. Allatoona has the longstanding tradition of being “Anchored in Excellence,” and this year we continue to strive for excellence through academics, the arts, and athletics.

Student safety is a top priority on the campus, and I am happy to announce our district has added a second campus officer to our team. The campus officers are on campus each day monitoring our school and building relationships with students and staff. Students should know that when they come to school, they are safe. The safety protocols put in place by the Cobb County School District, which include regular safety drills, ensure no student or parent should need to worry about anything but learning during a school day.

We believe in high expectations for student achievement for all students. Our teachers and staff work each year to grow their professional knowledge and work with their colleagues to create engaging learning experiences that will prepare Allatoona students for success as they look toward college and a career. The district has offered all students a laptop to enhance their learning experience inside and outside the classroom. If your child has not accepted a CCSD laptop, we highly encourage you to go to ParentVue to opt in and give them access to this valuable learning tool. If you need help with your child’s CCSD laptop there are helpful links here for you. As a district, all classrooms will utilize the Cobb Teaching and Learning System (CTLS) for our students to access classroom tools and learning resources. If you are new to our school community, this link will help you become familiar with the CTLS system.

We believe that students should be rewarded when they have done well and face consequences when the rules of conduct are not followed. Student recognition is an important part of what we do at Allatoona, and we will continue to celebrate students when they shine in academics, the arts, and athletics. Consequences for those that violate the CCSD Code of Conduct, and the expectations of Allatoona High School will be handled through progressive discipline. For students who engage in behaviors that result in 5 or more cumulative days of out of school suspension (OSS), they will lose the privilege of parking on campus for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year. Links for the Allatoona High School Student Handbook and the Family Information Guide can be found on the AHS web site and will come home with your child on the first day of school.

Finally, we believe that your child should be well rounded, and many of these life skills can be gained outside the classroom. We encourage all students to join a club, select a fine arts group, or play a sport. In addition to finding friends, the lessons taught through participation in these activities last long after they have left the halls of Allatoona and will benefit them for many years to come. Allatoona offers a wide variety of opportunities for your child, please explore these at the Athletics and Extracurricular links on our web page.

An upcoming school event you don’t want to miss is the Buccaneer Bash on July 28th. The freshmen and new AHS students and parents should meet at 9 a.m. in the main gymnasium. At Buc Bash, you will be able to review your schedule, tour the school, meet teachers, join clubs, order yearbooks, obtain parking decals, purchase spirit wear, and purchase the all-access Buc Pass. We welcome our upperclassmen to campus in the afternoon from 12:00-1:30 p.m. to make purchases and walk their schedule for the upcoming year. Please note not all teachers may be available in the afternoon for a visit as we work to prepare for the first day of school.

We encourage you to come out to Open House on August 24th at 6:30 p.m. to meet your child’s teachers. We have added quite a few new faculty members that include several departments. We have new staff in English, Spanish, science, fine arts, physical education, special education, counseling, and a new assistant principal. Our fall Open House is a great time for you to connect with staff once your child has had a chance to experience their classes.

Included are some procedures and helpful links:

*Morning Car Rider Drop off- Please be aware morning traffic approaching the campus is heavy from 7:50-8:15. Please plan accordingly. As you enter the campus, car rider drop off is only in front of the school along the curb. Please do not drop students from the driving lane in the loop in front of the school blocking the flow of traffic or in the stadium lot. The front doors and the student parking doors open at 7:15. All students will wait in the cafeteria until the 8:00 bell.

*Afternoon Car Rider Pick-up- Our afternoon traffic has increased. We are now encouraging parents to enter the campus, park in the stadium lot in a parking space and text your child to let them know where to find you in the lot. You will be able to exit from the stadium entrance or the traffic light. When this method was used last year, it improved the flow of cars at the traffic light. You may also use the traditional car rider option at the curb in front of the school, but when doing so, please pull forward beyond the flagpole to take advantage of all the space.

*Tardy to School or Class- Students are expected to be in their block 1 class at 8:20 a.m. If a student is not, he/she must sign in tardy for school at the Attendance Office. In order for a tardy to be excused, the student must have a medical note or note with a parent signature stating the reason for the tardy. Attending class and arriving on time for each class are critical for student success; consequences are earned once students accumulate 5 tardies. See the student handbook for details.

*Phone calls: Please add Allatoona High to your contacts (770-975-6503) so when our staff makes a call you will recognize the number and take our call.

School nurse/medical procedures: http://www.allatoonahs.com/clinic/

Counseling: http://www.allatoonahs.com/counseling/

Athletics: http://allatoonabucs.com/

Fine Arts: http://www.allatoonahs.com/fine-arts/

Clubs & Organizations: http://www.allatoonahs.com/allatoona-clubs-organizations/

PTSA: https://www.ptsaahs.com/

The faculty and staff at Allatoona are here to guide your child to success and strive to always be Anchored in Excellence. Please reach out at any time. I know we are privileged to live and work in a wonderful community with outstanding students and parents!

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Candace Wilkes

Principal

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Allatoona Families:

We will be holding our Buc Bash on Friday, July 28th! Buc Bash is an orientation time for freshmen and students new to Allatoona. It is also an opportunity for our returning upperclassmen to walk their schedule and purchase needed items such as Buc Passes and Buc Spiritwear. This opportunity is optional for upperclassmen. Please have your Allatoona student download Synergy StudentVue to their phone prior to arriving on campus so they can access their schedule on the day of Buc Bash. Please review the attached Buc Bash schedule for times regarding each grade level. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Graduation Practice, please read!

Senior families: This is a reminder the mandatory graduation practices begin promptly at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, 5/24 and Thursday, 5/25. Please be sure your senior arrives early and attends the full practice each day (9-12:00). Practice is required in order to participate in the ceremony.

Thank you,

Candace Wilkes

Principal

Allatoona High School

770-975-6503

Friday, May 12, 2023

LAX State Championship Information

Lacrosse State Championship Information

Tomorrow night at 6:00 pm, our men’s lacrosse team will compete in the 6A state championship at Denmark High School. Below is general information about the game, as well as a Good Luck sendoff planned for the players and coaches, and the possibility for free tickets for students!

Team sendoff:

Allatoona High School, lower gym doors, Saturday, May 13; arrive by 1:50

Game time: 6:00 pm

Location: Denmark High School; 645 Mullinax Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004

Tickets: $15; Digital tickets only-available from GoFan

GHSA 5A-6A Boys Lacrosse State Championship | Lacrosse Tickets | GoFan

Denmark High School rules and policies:

Gates open one hour prior to game time
No designated seating for either team
Students ARE allowed to paint their bodies for the game
No confetti or baby powder allowed-those found in possession will be removed from the facility
No unauthorized personnel can be in the playing area at any time
No profanity or derogatory language allowed at any time
No outside food or drink
Failure to abide by the rules and polices at any time could result in removal from the facility and no refund will be issued

Students, the Lacrosse booster club is paying for the first 100 students to get in the game for free! Get on the Student Free ticket list by contacting Spirit Director Anslee Priest. Your name MUST be on the list to get one of the free 100 tickets. Message on Instagram @ansleepriest by 9pm today (Friday, 5/12) to be added to the first 100 free ticket list. The listed students will enter through the GHSA pass gate at Denmark HS.

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Candy Grams!!

Parents and Students:

Wish your student Good Luck on Finals!

Candy Grams on sale for $2. Several candy options to choose from

Buy before school in front of the media center (cash only)

OR buy on My Payments Plus and we will deliver the candy and good luck message to your student at school.

Friday, April 14, 2023

Senior Letters

3300 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, NW Acworth, GA 30101 Phone: 770-975-6503 Fax: 770-974-8855

Dear Senior Parents,

Each year we ask family, friends, and teachers to send in letters OR cards to honor our seniors. Letters or cards should include special memories or thoughtful messages you wish to share with your graduate.

The letters you submit will be distributed during our annual Starlight Senior Night event, which will be held the evening of May 19th in Buccaneer Stadium. Please note, this is a student ONLY event. Admission is free for Buc Pass holders and $25 for non-Buc Pass holders. More information on how to purchase tickets will be shared later.

Any senior that does not attend the Senior Starlight event will receive their letters at commencement practice. If your child does not plan to participate in the Starlight Senior Night or the Commencement Ceremony, you are encouraged to have family members mail letters and cards directly to your home.

LETTER/CARD GUIDELINES:

Use standard letter-size envelopes or smaller.
Do not include bulky enclosures or packages.
DO NOT include gifts, gift cards, cash, or checks.
ALL letters must be received by May 12th. This will give us enough time to sort and file them in each senior’s envelope for distribution.
Letters can be dropped off at Allatoona High School or mailed.

DROPPING OFF? Include the student’s first and last name on the outside of the envelope. Drop off to Mrs. Harmon in the Front Office.

MAILING? Please make sure letters are mailed early enough to be received by the May 13 deadline.

We DO NOT open letters or cards, so please address as follows:

Allatoona High School

c/o Mary Harmon

Attn: Senior’s FIRST & LAST NAME

3300 Dallas Acworth Hwy NW

Acworth, GA 30101

Additional information about commencement including practice times, arrival times, etc. can be found at https://www.cobbk12.org/allatoona > FIND IT FAST > SENIOR (CLASS OF 2023) INFORMATION

Questions: Email Monica Haney at monica.haney@cobbk12.org

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Dear Allatoona Families,

It is with great sadness that I share with you the passing of a sophomore who attended our school. Joelle Keili was an amazing young lady and had a great influence on us during the time she was at the school. She touched many of our students and faculty with her active involvement in the Allatoona High School chorus. Joelle was killed in a car accident on Monday evening. Please keep the Keili family in your thoughts.

When we learned of Joelle's death, we shared this information with her current teachers late this afternoon. Tomorrow morning, an announcement will be made regarding Joelle's passing to our student body. It was important for all the children to have the same information to avoid rumors which can start so quickly. Counselors will visit all of Joelle's classes and will be available to support students who need to process their grief throughout the day.

Your child may experience grief, and you may see some of the following emotions:

Tearfulness
Physical complaints - stomachaches, headaches, etc.
Bad dreams
Irritability
Clinginess
Inability to concentrate
A temporary dip in grades
More pronounced fears; of dying, of the dark, of you dying, of walking home alone, etc.

Here are some ideas to help your child with grieving:

Let your child talk about the death or draw pictures of what he or she felt happened
Let them express their feelings
Offer them loving, touching support
Allow them to be sad and to cry
Let your child ask questions and answer them as simply as you can. If you need to, it's okay to say; "I don't know how to answer that. Perhaps we can find someone who can help us."
Offer support and structure in completing homework.

If there are any questions or concerns about your child's behavior, please reach out to your Allatoona counselor for additional support.

Thank you for your support of the Keili family at this time. Our hearts and prayers are with the family.

Sincerely,

Candace Wilkes,

Principal

Monday, March 6, 2023

Prom Ticket Sales!!!

The last time to purchase prom tickets is Tuesday March 7th at 11:59 pm. THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR. Prom tickets may be purchased through MyPaymentsPlus.

Please email Monica.Haney@cobbk12.org if you have any questions.

Friday, March 3, 2023

COMMENCEMENT TICKETS – MAY GRADUATES – ALLATOONA HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation is fast approaching! To ensure that this is a smooth process for all involved please familiarize yourself with the process included in this communication. All guests must have a ticket for admission to the graduation ceremony at Allatoona. To comply with this requirement, the Cobb County School District has implemented a new procedure for allocating commencement tickets.

Guest tickets for commencement will be requested online by the graduate via the Student Portal. The graduate will request the number of tickets desired for their guests. However, the graduate is not guaranteed the number requested. Graduates and parents/guardians should discuss the number of tickets the graduate should request for the family.

Instructions to access the Student Portal and request tickets are included in the attachment labeled: Graduation Tickets Directions. The Student Portal for ticket requests by graduates will open on Monday, March 6. Graduates who do not submit a request will receive 2 tickets. The deadline for requesting tickets will be Friday, March 24. Once tickets are allocated, graduates and parents/guardians will be notified that the number of tickets granted may be viewed in the Student Portal.

Please note that all guests are required to present a ticket for admission to the ceremony. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We look forward to a great day and a wonderful commencement ceremony.

Chris Murray

Assistant Principal

Allatoona High School

770-975-6503

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Registration Information

Registration for the 2023-24 school year will take place the week of March 13th-17th. Tuesday, 2/28 and Wednesday, 3/1your student will be attending a class meeting where information and deadlines will be discussed.

Applications for the following special programs are due this Friday March 3rd:

Yearbook
Newspaper
Minimum Day/Minimum Morning
Dual Enrollment Intent
Mentorship
CVA/GAVS Contracts
Work Based Learning

All applications are available on the Allatoona website at the following link: https://www.cobbk12.org/allatoona/page/9918/course-registration

Course catalogs, registration timelines, and additional information about registration are all available online as well. We encourage you and your student to review this information prior to registration week.

Carrie O’Connor

Assistant Principal

Allatoona High School

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Happy New Year Allatoona Community!

We are excited to welcome our students back to campus tomorrow. We want to alert you, the Hwy 92 road widening project is underway. Trees are being cleared near campus resulting in delays and traffic. We encourage non-drivers to ride the bus to and from school. We also encourage our student drivers to plan for traffic.

See you soon!

Candace Wilkes,

Principal

Monday, December 5, 2022

Allatoona Angels Holiday Assistance Needed

Holiday Assistance: Become an Allatoona Angel

We have received requests from 36 families for assistance this year.

This is different from Shop with a Buc and specifically benefits our Allatoona students and their families.

If you would like to sponsor one of our students, please sign up using the link below.

HOW TO HELP:

Go to www.bit.ly/AllatoonaAngels to sign up to purchase a gift card or you may make a monetary donation through MyPaymentsPlus or bring to the Counseling Office.

Drop Off Information/Deadline:

Deadline: Monday, December 12th (preferred)

This will give us time to sort the gifts and arrange a pick-up date/time with the families.

Drop Off Location: Allatoona School Counseling Office

IMPORTANT: Please notate the amount on your gift card

OTHER WAYS TO HELP: Throughout the year, we are often called upon to help families with specific needs of clothes, food, yearbooks, school dues, etc.

If you would like to make a monetary donation to the Allatoona Angels fund or donate gift cards for places like Target, Kroger, Walmart, Publix, etc. we are happy to accept them and distribute them as needed.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS: Your student will receive 1 hour of community service for their donation.

QUESTIONS: Contact Allyson Rich at allyson.rich@cobbk12.org

Allatoona Wilkes Letterhead

December 2, 2022

Dear Allatoona Families,

I want to provide you with a few updates on this school year as we wrap up first semester. We encourage you to monitor your child’s grades in ParentVue. Our goal is for your student to finish this semester strong, so they can begin the new year in good academic standing. Please stay in communication with your child’s teachers if any concerns arise. As always, our counseling department and administrative team are available to offer assistance with your student’s school related needs.

We have had a change in staffing on both our counseling team and administrative team this fall. Our counselor who served last names A-D, Ms. Neely has gained a promotion at another school. Ms. Kristin Anderson will serve as our new counselor for this section of the student body for the remainder of the school year. Our Assistant Principal, Mr. Barnes also gained a promotion and is now a principal in Rome, Ga. Our new assistant principal will be named at the district’s December 8 board meeting. We are excited to welcome new staff members, and we appreciate your patience during our transition.

Our Athletic department has shifted from Fall sports to Winter sports, and I hope that you will continue to support our Buc student-athletes. Our Ladies Flag Football team plays Monday, December 5th in the final four of the GHSA State Tournament, and we are so very proud of their undefeated season. Our Fine Arts department has been busy as well. We are thrilled to congratulate the One Act Play who brought home a State Championship Win just a few weeks ago. The annual Fine Arts Gala will take place on Wednesday, December 7th at 7:00 PM, and I encourage you to join us as this is always an excellent way to prepare for the holidays!

Over the next six weeks, please mark your calendars with important dates:

Tuesday, December 6 – Digital Learning Day (Students work from home)

Thursday, December 15, 2022 – Early Release Final Exam

Friday, December 16, 2022 – Early Release Final Exam

Monday, December 19, 2022, through Monday, January 2, 2023 – Winter Break

Tuesday, January 3, 2023, and Wednesday, January 4, 2023 – Student Holidays/Staff Workdays

Thursday, January 5th, 2023 - First day of Spring Semester

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - Dual Enrollment Virtual Information Meeting

Final Exams are scheduled for Thursday, December 15, and Friday, December 16. The Final Exam Schedule has been shared by our teachers with your student and posted on our school web site. As mentioned above, both of those days are early release days, so all students will leave at 11:30 AM. If you child must miss a final exam for any reason, please email both your child’s teacher and Ms. Carrie O’Connor to schedule the exam on the make-up date January 4th, 2023.

Sincerely,

Candace Wilkes,

Principal

October 19, 2022

PTSA Fundraiser 10/22/22

Please see the attached! 20% of your purchase will come back to Allatoona High School! Don't forget to mention Allatoona High School PTSA!

See Resources section below for attachment.

Allatoona Wilkes Letterhead

October 19, 2022

Dear Allatoona Families,

Last week, we began our second quarter of the 2022-2023 school year, and as always at Allatoona High School, we are incredibly busy!

Teachers of nine-week courses such as Economics, Personal Fitness, and Health have finalized grades, and these are available for you to access in ParentVue. As we know, the second nine weeks will go more quickly than we realize. Please encourage your student to finish the semester strong and continue to stay in communication with your student’s teachers if any concerns arise.

We strive to prepare our students for life after high school, and our Counseling Department is hard at work getting our Bucs ready. A little over a week ago, the entire Junior class met with our counselors to learn about Junior Advisement, and now the counselors have started their individual meetings with each junior and their parents to look at their progress toward graduation and plan for college and career. Counselors are also providing an opportunity for colleges and military representatives to visit our students during the lunch hours and/or virtually at 5:00 PM. These visits can be found in Naviance and on our website calendar. AP testing registration is also open, and all information about this process can be found at the AP link on our website.

Our Athletic Department is transitioning from Fall to Winter sports seasons with region tournaments wrapping up and some teams advancing to the early rounds of state tournaments. Please come out to support our Buccaneer student-athletes. Our Fine Arts Department has been busy as well preparing for their GHSA One Act Play. They will perform Wiley and the Hairy Man from Wednesday, October 19th, to Friday, October 21st, followed by the 6AAAAAA One Act Play competition hosted here at Allatoona on Saturday, October 22nd, during which Allatoona performs at 9:40 AM. The last week of October will be our annual Superhero Week charity event to benefit Turner’s Heroes culminating in our Varsity Football game that Friday, October 28th, against Sequoyah, and I hope you will continue to support that wonderful organization begun in honor of one of our own.

Our goal is to do our best to communicate with our school community. We update our website weekly and have added our daily morning announcements, which can be found under “Find it Fast.” Prior to Winter Break, we will have two hybrid PTSA-sponsored Coffee Talks with the Principal, Friday, November 4th, and Friday, December 2nd, both at 9:00 AM. If you would prefer to attend from home, a Zoom link will be available on the PTSA website, or you can join us in person in the Media Center Reference Room. I always enjoy this opportunity to meet with all of you!

The vast majority of families have opted into the student laptop initiative, and we have distributed over 1,600 to students. It is NOT too late for your student to receive a laptop before school any day in the Media Center. We do want every student to bring their laptop every day so students and teachers can take full advantage of its tools in the classroom. The student laptops are a great asset in our classrooms for both our teachers and students. While you may have a laptop for your student, we want you to opt-in through ParentVUE so they can take advantage of the online learning opportunities Allatoona teachers are planning. The new student laptops easily access school programs and provide a safe and secure portal for all online learning. In addition, these safety precautions are in place when your student logs on at home. There is a repair kiosk in place in our Media Center for any issues, and we are fortunate to have a technician who efficiently repairs laptops.

Over the next weeks, please mark your calendars with holidays and Early Release days :

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 – Student Holiday/Staff Workday (Election Day)
Monday, November 21, 2022 to Friday, November 25, 2022 – Thanksgiving Holidays
Thursday, December 15, 2022, and Friday, December 16, 2022 – Early Release for Final Exams
Monday, December 19, 2022 through Monday, January 2, 2023 – Winter Break
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 and Wednesday, January 4, 2023 – Student Holidays/Staff Workdays

As I close, I would like to make you aware of exciting news for one of our administrators and bittersweet news for the Allatoona Community. Mr. Christian Barnes has accepted a position as the new Principal for Rome Middle School in Rome, Georgia. He has been a blessing to our community, and we will miss him, but we wish him the very best in his future endeavors. We know that once a Buc, always a Buc!

Please stay connected with us. The Allatoona website is https://www.cobbk12.org/allatoona, and the Allatoona Athletics website is https://allatoonabucs.com/. You can find Allatoona on social media as well: Facebook (@allatoonahs and @allatoonabucs); Instagram (@allatoonahighschool); and Twitter (@allatoona_hs and @toona_athletics).

Sincerely,

Candace Wilkes,

Principal

@principalwilkes

A PDF copy of this letter is available in the Resources section below.

Monday, October 3, 2022

National PTA Reflections Art Program

National PTA Reflections Art Program

A PDF of this image is available in the Resources section below.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Cap and Gown Information Update

Exciting news for 2023 graduation!!

Your Herff Jones partners have a new name…..

We also have a new website for ordering …. www.atlgrad.com

**Orders can still be placed with an $80 deposit and then can be paid off by 1/31/23

**Orders need to be placed by 11/18/22. After that date, prices and packages change

**Students will receive some of the soft goods and grad items (listed on website and on order form) in the mail after they order so they can enjoy them through the year

** We will be contacting the schools in early January for your accessory orders and faculty orders

Amanda Bolls

Honors British Literature & AP Literature

AP & Gifted Certified

Senior Class Co-Sponsor

Allatoona High School

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Homecoming Activities Update

Good afternoon Parents and Staff,

We have 3 important updates for this weeks Homecoming Activities:

1. The bell schedule has been adjusted for the Homecoming Pep Rally - please notice class start times are impacted. (Bell schedule available at https://sbcobbstor.blob.core.windows.net/media/WWWCobb/medialib/bell-schedule-pep-rally.2d46f873777.pdf)

2. The Friday HOCO PTSA sponsored Tailgate has been moved to the courtyard due to predicted rain. Please enter the tailgate through the bus port. If you are a PTSA member, admission is free.

3. Students attending the Homecoming Dance must present a photo ID to be admitted along with their ticket. If your student is a Buc Pass holder, they must present it with their ticket. Students will be admitted to the dance through the theater entrance.

Coffee Talk is Coming Up!

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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Friday - September 2, 2022 - 9 AM to 10 AM

Please join us for PTSA Coffee Talk with Principal Wilkes to discuss exciting upcoming events and general updates. Also, this meeting will serve as our first PTSA General Membership Meeting where we will vote on the Auditor’s Report and proposed Budget for the 2022-2023 school year.

If you can join us in person, we will be meet at the AHS Media Center. You may also join us virtually via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86392271208

Thank you.

Go Bucs!

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Tailgate T-Shirts On Sale!

The PTSA will be selling Homecoming Tailgate T-Shirts in the cafeteria during all lunches tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 24th.

T-Shirts are $12 and can also be ordered on line at www.ptsaahs.com

The PTSA Homecoming Tailgate is Friday Sept. 9th from 5-7 PM.

Come join us!

Allatoona Welcome Letter SY 2022-23 (Updated Links)

July 19, 2022

Dear Allatoona Family,

The faculty and staff of Allatoona High School are excited to welcome all our Buccaneers back on campus on Monday, August 1st. Each school year brings the promise of new beginnings, rekindling knowledge, and exploring new pathways. This year we plan to focus on our school vision of being “Anchored in Excellence” and want to share some of our beliefs for the upcoming year.

We believe that our number one priority is student safety. Students should know that when they come to school, they are safe. The safety protocols put in to place by the Cobb County School District ensure that no student or parent should need to worry about anything but learning during a school day. One critical element for school safety is our campus officer who is on campus each day monitoring our campus and building relationships with students and staff.

We believe in high expectations for student achievement for all students. Teachers will continue to build their professional knowledge and work with their colleagues to create engaging, highly rigorous lessons so that students are secure in knowing they are receiving a top tier education. As a district, all classrooms will utilize the Cobb Teaching and Learning System (CTLS) for our students to access classroom tools and learning resources. If you are new to our school community this link will help you become familiar with the CTLS system.

We believe that students should be rewarded when they have done well and face consequences when the rules of conduct are not followed. Student recognition is an important part of what we do at Allatoona, and we will continue to celebrate students when they shine in academics, the arts, and athletics. Consequences for those that violate the CCSD Code of Conduct, and the expectations of Allatoona High school will be handled through progressive discipline. For students who engage in behaviors that result in 5 or more cumulative days of out of school suspension (OSS), they will lose the privilege of parking on campus for the remainder of the 2022-23 school year. Links for the Allatoona High School Student Handbook and the Family Information Guide can be found on the AHS web site.

We believe in being a community school of excellence. Students at Allatoona earned more hours of community service last year than any other school year. Multiple programs and opportunities are offered to earn community service hours throughout the school year. We encourage students to participate in these opportunities and realize the importance of giving back while a part of the Allatoona family.

Finally, we believe that your child’s education doesn’t stop when the school bell rings. We encourage all students to join a club, fine arts group, or play a sport. In addition to finding friends, the lessons taught through participation in these activities last long after they have left the halls of Allatoona and will benefit them for many years to come. Allatoona offers a wide variety of opportunities for your child, explore these at the Athletics and Extracurricular links on our web page.

An upcoming school event you don’t want to miss is the Buccaneer Bash on July 28th. The freshmen and new AHS students and parents should meet at 9 a.m. in the main gymnasium. At Buc Bash, you will be able to review your schedule, tour the school, meet teachers, join clubs, order yearbooks, obtain parking decals, purchase spirit wear, and purchase the all-access Buc Pass. We welcome our upperclassmen to campus in the afternoon (12th : 12:00-1:00, 11th & 10th : 1:00- 2:30), to make purchases and walk their schedule for the upcoming year.

Included are some procedures and helpful links:

*Morning Car Rider Drop off- Please be aware morning traffic approaching the campus is heavy from 7:50-8:15, please plan accordingly. As you enter the campus, car rider drop off is only in front of the school along the curb. Please do not drop students from the driving lane in the loop in front of the school blocking the flow of traffic or in the stadium lot. The front doors and the student parking doors open at 7:15. All students will wait in the cafeteria until the 8:00 bell.

*Afternoon Car Rider Pick-up- Our afternoon traffic has increased. We are now encouraging parents to enter the campus, park in the stadium lot in a parking space and text your child to let them know where to find you in the lot. You will be able to exit from the stadium entrance or the traffic light. When this method was used last year, it improved the flow of cars at the traffic light. You may also use the traditional car rider option at the curb in front of the school, but when doing so please pull forward beyond the flagpole to take advantage of all the space.

*Tardy to School or Class- Students are expected to be in class at 8:20 a.m. If a student is not, he/she must sign in tardy for school at the Attendance Office. For a tardy to be excused, the student must have a note or a parent signature stating the reason for the tardy.

*Phone calls: Please add Allatoona High to your contacts (770-975-6503) so when our staff makes a call you will recognize the number and take our call.

School nurse/medical procedures: https://web.cobbk12.org/allatoona/page/8707/clinic
Counseling: https://web.cobbk12.org/allatoona/page/8766/counseling
Athletics: https://allatoonabucs.com/
Fine Arts: https://web.cobbk12.org/allatoona/page/594/fine-arts
Clubs & Organizations: https://web.cobbk12.org/allatoona/page/602/clubs-and-organizations
PTSA: https://www.ptsaahs.com/

The teachers and staff are here to help you and your child be successful in everything that they do, and we can’t wait to watch them show us how they are Anchored in Excellence. We are so fortunate to live and work in an amazing community with outstanding students and parents! As always, thank you so much for your support! We are looking forward to a fantastic year.

Regards,

Candace Wilkes

Principal

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Deadline For Course Extension Approaching!

Good afternoon,

If your child is requiring course extension (60-69%), please be sure to complete the registration form sent by your child’s teacher and make your payment via MyPaymentsPlus. The deadline for registration for course extension is Friday, May 27th at 12pm.

Thank you,

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

AHS State Championship Baseball Game at Truist - Early Check-Outs

Early Checkouts for AHS State Championship Baseball Games at Truist Park, Thursday, May 19 and Friday, May 20:

Notes MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING/EMAIL NO LATER THAN 4 HOURS BEFORE CHECKOUT TIME!
PRE-ARRANGED CHECKOUTS are preferred to Theresa.bennett@cobbk12.org
When you prearrange a checkout – you do not need to come in – you can meet your student out by the big anchor!
If you know your student needs to checkout early on Thursday or Friday, to go to the baseball game - DON’T WAIT – SEND IT IN NOW with correct time to leave the building!
Checkouts END at 3:00 on 5/19 & 5/20!

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Attention Allatoona Families,

As you know our year is speeding to a close and there are a lot of events still remaining for our students.

Please review all of the highlights below as some dates and times have changed.

Wednesday, 5/18 - Yearbooks will be distributed 4th block to all students who pre-purchased with a “Yearbook Signing Event” to follow from 2:15 until 3:15.
On Thursday, 5/19, we are excited for the Allatoona baseball team who will play at the Atlanta Braves stadium for the 6A State Championshipagainst Pope HS in a best of 3 game series.
- Gates open at 4 pm at Truist Park Thursday. Game 1 starts at 5 pm with the 2nd game to follow 30 minutes after game 1 is completed. (Doubleheader)
- If a 3rd game is needed, it is scheduled for noon on Friday, 5/20.
- Bags are not permitted except for small 5 x 9 clutch handbags.
- Tickets are $20.00 + processing fee on GoFan.com
- Our team will be in the 3rd base dugout. Our Coach has requested the game be a “white out” since that was successful against Lassiter! Go Bucs!
If you elect to have your student check out early to go to a game, you will need to plan ahead by sending in a note/email in advance to Theresa.bennett@cobbk12.org Requests turned in well in advance are appreciated, and must arrive 4 hours prior to the requested checkout time.
Thursday and Friday are normal school days for underclassmen. We will run our regular bell schedule Thursday and Friday all day.
Senior exams will still be given as communicated during block 3 and 4 on Thursday and during block 1 and 2 on Friday.
IMPORTANT- The mandatory senior meeting has been reschedule from Friday 3rd block to Thursday 2nd block. Please be sure your senior attends.
- We want to support our baseball team, but not at the expense of the students’ success in the classroom. We encourage as many seniors as possible to take their exams at the scheduled time to avoid the possibility of having to take three or four exams on the make-up date.
- If a senior exam is missed, they must be made up on Monday, 5/23 at 8:20 am.
- All make-up senior exams must be completed by noon on Monday if your student plans to walk at graduation on Friday, 5/27.
Underclassmen exams are Tuesday, 5/24 (blocks 1 & 2) and Wednesday, 5/25 (Blocks 3 & 4) as communicated.
All 3 days the last week are early release days. 8:20- 11:30 with no homeroom. See the detailed exam schedule on our web site for more information.

Please encourage your student to finish strong and wrap up a successful year!

Candace Wilkes

Principal

Allatoona High School

770-975-6503

Monday, March 21, 2022

Virtual Graduation Info Meeting

Good evening,

We will have a VIRTUAL Graduation Information meeting this Thursday, March 24th at 6:30pm via Microsoft Teams. You may need to download the Microsoft Teams app to access the meeting. This meeting is for parents, but students are welcome to join.

Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/ahsgrad22

Topics:

Graduation Ceremony Overview

Ticket Request Process

Senior Letters

Upcoming Senior Events

Please DO NOT respond to this email! Questions should be emailed to your assigned counselor.

Counselors are assigned based on the first letter of your last name.

Dawn Neely (A-D) dawn.neely@cobbk12.org

Robin Rohrbach (E-K) robin.rohrbach@cobbk12.org

Kristi Turner (J-Ri) kristi.turner@cobbk12.org

Haley Welch (J-Ri) haley.welch@cobbk12.org

Melody McAllister (Ro-Z) melody.mcallister@cobbk12.org

Friday, March 18, 2022

Dear Allatoona Families,

As we enter the final quarter of this school year, I want to provide you with a few updates.

Teachers with quarter courses finalized grades earlier this week, and those grades will soon be accessible in ParentVUE. For semester courses, we are halfway through the second six weeks. Please encourage your student to finish this semester strong and to stay in communication with your student’s teachers if any concerns arise.

As you have likely heard in the news recently, social media challenges have become an issue in many schools, and we too face these challenges at Allatoona. Many of our students frequently use Instagram and Snapchat for communication. Many times, our students are using this platform to send video messages, images, and messages they would never say to someone in person. They pass along disparaging, inaccurate, and inappropriate messages which create negative relationships between students thus impacting student learning and the climate on campus. My current position on social media it that it is doing more harm than good for our students and school community. I would like to encourage you to take time to have conversations with your student(s) about these disturbing trends and your student’s appropriate use of social media. I am also asking that you closely monitor your student’s social media usage. Public safety can assist you with social media issues that occur outside of the school’s discipline code. For more information on talking to your student about dangerous trends on social media, Common Sense Media offers a great deal of insightful information. This is a critical topic for our students and families, and I value the partnership between home and school that allows us to create a safe and positive school environment.

With a focus on student learning, we are glad most of you have elected to allow your student to take advantage of a CCSD student laptop. Currently, we have distributed over 1,300 student laptops. It is NOT too late for your student to receive a laptop. The student laptops are a great asset in our classrooms for both our teachers and our students. While your student may have a personal laptop, it will not connect as easily to the CCSD network, so we want you to opt-in through ParentVUE so they can take advantage of the online learning opportunities Allatoona teachers are planning. The new student laptops easily access school programs and provide a safe and secure portal for all online learning. In addition, these safety precautions are in place when your student logs on at home. There is a repair kiosk already in place in our Media Center for any issues, and our technology staff is always willing to assist.

The extracurricular events on campus are in full swing, and our Buccaneers are doing an outstanding job. Our Athletics department’s Spring sports are going strong, and events are taking place on campus on a daily basis. Please remember that all practices are closed for the safety and security of our student-athletes, but we welcome you to attend games and support our athletes and teams. All tickets are available on GoFan. Our Fine Arts department is also quite busy. Allatoona Band has their annual All That Jazz auction and dinner coming up on March 31st, and tickets are available on allatoonabands.org. Drama is preparing for its next performance in mid-April. All music courses are currently preparing or participating in their Large Group Performance Evaluations (LGPE) over the next couple of weeks in March.

As Senior parents know, graduation is quickly approaching on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 9:00 AM, and we will host graduation on our campus this year. The optional Baccalaureate service hosted by PTSA will take place at Cedarcrest Church on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 3:00 PM. A timeline for spring senior events was provided to your seniors in February at a class meeting, and we sent a parent copy via CTLS a couple of weeks ago. There are many other events scheduled, and more information can be found on the Seniors Resource page on the website.

Our dates for Spring Break are Monday, April 4, 2022, through Friday, April 8, 2022. The weeks following spring break will pass quickly for our students. Teachers of End of Course classes, as well as, AP courses are diligently preparing them for their upcoming assessments. Our goal is for students to keep their academic focus through the end of the semester. Please reach out to our counselors, teachers, and support staff with any questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Candace Wilkes,

Principal

@principalwilkes

Saturday, March 5, 2022

Important Prom Information - Please Read

Parents,

The Allatoona prom will take place tomorrow evening at Zoo Atlanta from 8:00-11:00 pm. We want to remind you to have a conversation with your student and explain that all Cobb County School District rules and polices apply at this event. It is our practice at Allatoona High School to charge and prosecute students when laws are broken at Allatoona High School events. Security will be provided by City of Atlanta police officers, therefore, if an arrest occurs, you will be called by a representative of the city of Atlanta to address your students’ issue. We don’t anticipate anything happening, however, we would be remiss if we did not make sure all parties were aware of the consequences well in advance. We look forward to a wonderful event and are so happy we get to provide our students with this opportunity after being unable to this past year.

All students and guests need to bring a photo ID. If driving to prom and parking, there is a $6 parking fee that can be paid with credit card or through the park mobile app on their phone.

Thank you!

Friday, March 4, 2022

Important Prom Information - Please Read

Parents,

All students and guests need to bring a photo ID. If driving to prom and parking, there is a $6 parking fee that can be paid with credit card or through the park mobile app on their phone.

Thank you!

Friday, March 4, 2022

Join Us For Coffee Talk at 9 AM Today!

If you are planning to attend in person, please sign in at the front office before heading to the media center.

If you would like to join us on-line, click here.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

AP Exam Registration Deadline Approaching

Parents,

Our deadline for AP exam registration AND exam payment is March 8th. There will be no extensions beyond this date. Please be sure your students are aware of this.

They must register for the exam through AP Classroom and pay for the exam (s) through My Payments Plus by March 8th.

Questions regarding AP Exam registration can be emailed to christian.barnes@cobbk12.org.

Regards,

Christian A. Barnes | Assistant Principal | Allatoona High School

3300 Dallas-Acworth Hwy, NW Acworth, Ga 30101 | P: 770-975-6503 | F: 770-529-7744

Monday, February 28, 2022

Course Request Profile 2022-2023

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All students should have a copy of their course request profile for the 2022-2023 school year. If any changes need to be made, please do so on the form and return it to the Allatoona counseling office by Friday, March 4.

Friday, February 25, 2022

Student Parking Notice - Please Read

All STUDENT PARKING IS SOLD OUT.

Parents please understand that county policy states all vehicles parked on Allatoona Campus must be registered and have a parking decal affixed to the windshield. Please confirm your student driver has purchased a parking decal and placed it on the vehicle. Please recall this has been communicated throughout the year. In fairness, students who have followed the parking procedure should not have their space taken by another student who has not followed the expectations for parking on campus.

Starting Monday February 28th we will be towing unauthorized vehicles from campus. Allatoona student parking lot is assigned parking by space number. If your student drives, they have been assigned a spot and must park only in the space assigned.

We understand unexpected needs come up. To address this, our parallel spots are for emergency 1 day parking. To use one day parking, the student must park and enter the building prior to the beginning of the school day to purchase a $1-daily parking pass. That is good for 1 day and you cannot purchase more than 7 in a semester. If students park in the one-day spots without a one day permit they can possibly receive ticket or could be towed.

It is never appropriate for students to park on the football stadium side of the school during the day. That is reserved for faculty only.

Thank you for your understanding.

Candace Wilkes, Principal

Allatoona High School

770-975-6503

Friday, January 21, 2022

AP Exams and My Payments Plus

Students taking the 2022 AP exam can now go on MPP to pay for their exams. MMP payments will end on March 8, 2022. Exams ordered after March 8th will incur a $40 late charge. Please remember:

Students must join AP Classroom

Then pay for their exam through MyPaymentsPlus.

For questions please contact our AP Coordinator, Christian A. Barnes at 770-975-6503.

Friday, January 21, 2022

Dual Enrollment Information Night

DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION NIGHT: If your child is interested in taking college classes through dual enrollment next summer (2022), fall (2022) or spring (2023), we will hold a Virtual Dual Enrollment Night scheduled for January 25th, 2022 at 6:30 pm via Teams. (You may need to download the Teams app to participate) Please use the following link:

Click here to join the meeting

Thanks so much!!

Robin J. Rohrbach, M.Ed.

School Counselor

Allatoona High School

Phone: (770) 975-6503 x0

Fax: (770) 974-8855

Be sure to check out our latest newsletter: https://www.smore.com/6nv9x

Counseling webpage: https://web.cobbk12.org/allatoona/page/8766/counseling

AHS Dual Enrollment website: http://allatoonacounseling.weebly.com/

"Refuse to be average. Let your heart

soar as high as it will." - A.W. Tozer

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Spring Open House 1/24/22

We are excited to welcome you to spring open house Monday, January 24th from 6:30-7:30 pm.

When you arrive at Allatoona, please visit with the teachers that you would like to meet at your own pace, as we will not follow a set schedule for this open house. For those unable to attend or that wish to view open house virtually, teachers have posted their welcome videos, including what you child needs in terms of supplies and an overview of their course, to their CTLS home page. Teachers are available via email to answer questions, and they are looking forward to hearing from any parents who have questions.

Friday, January 7, 2022

Please join us for Coffee Talk @ 9 a.m. this morning

Once again, it's Coffee Talk with Candace Wilkes, today at 9 a.m.

You may join us in person or via zoom by clicking here!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Graduation Date Announced!!!

We are so proud to announce that the Class of 2022 graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, May 27th at 9 a.m. in Buccaneer Stadium at Allatoona!

You may feel free to make your graduation travel plans with family members.

Have a wonderful week!!!

Candace Wilkes,

Principal

@principalwilkes

Friday, December 3, 2021

Join us for Coffee Talk this morning!

Good morning Allatoona families!

Coffee Talk will begin at 9 a.m. If you plan to join us via zoom, click here.

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Friday, November 12, 2021

Join Us For Coffee Talk This Morning!!!

Join us in person or on line at 9 a.m.!

We will meet in person in the media center reference room.

Click here to join on line.

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Senior Tribute Ads

Now is the time to create a senior tribute ad for your special senior! Got to yearbookordercenter.com and enter order # 10511 to see the prices and options. The deadline to complete your ad is Tuesday, November 30th!!

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

The Counselor Crow's Nest

Please click here to read the November edition of The Counselor Crow's Nest.

Monday, November 8, 2021

Virtual Financial Aid Night is Coming!

AHS will host a Virtual Financial Aid Night Tuesday November 16th at 6:30-7:30pm presented by our Community Outreach representative from Ga Student Finance Commission. This virtual meeting will help Senior parents and students understand the financial aid process, learn more about Hope Scholarship, and answer specific questions they may have when filling out the FAFSA form.

This is the link to join on 11/16/21: https://bit.ly/FA2night21

Mrs. Robin J. Rohrbach, M.Ed.

School Counselor

Allatoona High School

Phone (770) 975-6503 ext.022

Fax (770) 974-8855

Students with E-K last names and KSU Dual Enrollment

"Refuse to be average. Let your heart soar as high as it will." - A.W. Tozer

Be sure to check out our latest newsletter: https://www.smore.com/evsc3

Counseling webpage: https://web.cobbk12.org/allatoona/page/8766/counseling

DE website: http://allatoonacounseling.weebly.com/

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Senior Tribute Ads

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Coffee Talk Rescheduled

Since the Superintendent is allowing us to celebrate our World Series Braves on Friday with a county wide school closing, we will postpone our Coffee Talk until Friday November 12th.

Thank you for your patience!

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Student and teacher holiday to celebrate the World Series Champion Atlanta Braves!

In celebration of the hometown team’s World Series Championship, and in partnership with surrounding districts, all Cobb schools will be closed on Friday, November 5.

The Atlanta Braves parade and celebratory events will occur in Cobb County during the day and this holiday will also keep anticipated high traffic, throughout Cobb County, as manageable as possible for everyone who lives in Cobb.

Friday will be a student and teacher holiday while all annual and hourly staff will receive direction from their direct supervisor.

After-school program (ASP) will not be available and Friday night athletic activities will remain as scheduled.

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Fall 2021 Principal Letter

November 2, 2021

Dear Allatoona Families,

As we enter the final six weeks of this first semester, I want to provide you with a few updates on this school year.

Teachers are finalizing grades, and you will soon be able to access your student’s 2nd six-week report card in ParentVue. Please encourage your student to finish this semester strong. Please stay in communication with your student’s teachers if any concerns arise. There are only a few short weeks left to this semester, and as we know, they will seem to fly by!

Our Athletics department is transitioning from Fall sports to Winter sports, and I hope that you will continue to support our Buc student-athletes. Our Fine Arts department has been busy as well, with the One Act Play just concluding this past week, earning Region Champion at the competition on Saturday, October 29th. Our Fine Arts Gala will take place on Thursday, December 2nd, at 7:00 PM, and I encourage you to join us as this is always an excellent way to prepare for the holidays!

Prior to Winter Break, we will have two hybrid PTSA-sponsored Coffee Talks, Friday, November 5th, and Friday, December 3rd, both at 9:00 AM. If you would prefer to attend from home, a Zoom link will be available on the PTSA website, or you can join us in person in the Media Center Reference Room. I always enjoy this opportunity to meet with all of you!

We are making great strides in distributing the student laptops with over 1,000 students opting-in and receiving their laptops thus far. It is NOT too late for your student to receive a laptop. At the beginning of second semester, we want every student to bring their laptop every day so students and teachers can take full advantage of its tools in the classroom. While you may have a laptop for your student, we want you to opt-in through ParentVUE so they can take advantage of the online learning opportunities Allatoona teachers are planning. The new student laptops easily access school programs and provide a safe and secure portal for all online learning. In addition, these safety precautions are in place when your student logs on at home. There is a repair kiosk already in place in our Media Center for any issues.

As you have likely heard in the news, social media challenges have become an issue in many schools. I would like to encourage you to be aware of these and to monitor your student’s social media usage and have conversations with them about these disturbing trends. The most notable examples have come from TikTok with challenges such as September’s “devious licks” where students were encouraged to steal items from schools and post about them and October’s where students were encouraged to slap their teachers and post videos of those assaults. Please be aware that these challenges can lead students to behavior that could result in school discipline consequences or even criminal charges. For more information on talking to your student about these dangerous trends, Common Sense Media offers a great deal of insightful information.

Over the next six weeks, please mark your calendars with holidays and early release days:

Monday, November 22, 2021 through Friday, November 26, 2021 – Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, December 16, 2021 – Early Release/Final Exam
Friday, December 17, 2021 – Early Release/Final Exam
Monday, December 20, 2021 through Friday, December 31, 2021 – Winter Break
Monday, January 3, 2021 and Tuesday, January 4, 2021 – Student Holidays/Staff Workdays

Final Exams are scheduled for Thursday, December 16, and Friday, December 17. The Final Exam Schedule has been shared by our teachers with your student and posted on our school web site. As mentioned above, both of those days are early release days, so all students will leave at 11:30 AM.

Sincerely,

Candace Wilkes,

Principal

@principalwilkes

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Students Taking AP Exams! Important!

Students taking AP exams MUST change the exam registration status from “Undecided” to “Yes”. If the decision status remains “Undecided,” the AP exam WILL NOT BE ORDERED. Any change in status after the deadline of November 8th will incur a $40/exam late fee.

Please email Christian A. Barnes at christian.barnes@cobbk12.org if you have further questions or concerns.

Friday, October 29, 2021

ED-SPLOST VI Referendum Tuesday

Good morning, #BucNation! The ED-SPLOST VI voting referendum is Tuesday, November 2, 2021 - in case you need some information on what @cobbschools is proposing, check out the videos they have prepared at this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ3LDNHg8nlkVrOFiTKNZn_XHdCYTNBvP #GoBucs #AnchoredInExcellence

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Don't Miss Out!

Donate to Turner’s Heroes!

Today is the last day to purchase t-shirts and capes on MyPaymentsPlus to support Turner’s Heroes and earn community service hours. All orders can be picked up at the HELM desk tomorrow during all lunches. In person sales will continue through tomorrow during lunch and on Friday at the football game.

There is still time to donate toys for cancer patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Please bring in your new, unwrapped toy to the front office at Allatoona or bring it to the game on Friday. Students who wish to earn community service hours need to include their receipt, name, and homeroom with their toy.

Thank you-

Amie Howard

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Allatoona High School

3300 Dallas-Acworth Hwy

Acworth, GA 30101

770-975-6503 ext:701014

www.allatoonabucs.com

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Senior Tribute Ads

Senior Parents

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

PTSA Reflections Art Contest Deadline is THIS FRIDAY!

Students can share their plans for our future by submitting artwork illustrating the theme, “I Will Change the World By….”

The categories are:

Visual Art
Photography
Literature
Film Production
Music Composition
Dance Choreography

Last year, AHS had more entries than any high school in our area! Bucs, let’s share your vision with the world. Find rules and entry form at www.ptsaahs.com. Turn in your artwork to the front office by this Friday, October 29th.

Friday, October 22, 2021

Community Service Opportunity - Super Hero Night is Coming!

Super Hero night is coming, and Athletic Leadership is asking all Allatoona students and parents to be a part!

In 2018, Allatoona High School alum Turner Cockrell lost his courageous fight against cancer while attending college at Vanderbilt. In his honor, a nonprofit was started, Turner’s Heroes, whose purpose is to raise funds for discovery grants to fight pediatric cancer. Next week you have a chance to be a part of this fight and for students to earn community service hours.

Students have a chance to earn hours three different ways:

Purchase a Turner’s Heroes t-shirt on MyPaymentsPlus or at the HELM desk for $10 for 1 hour of service*
Purchase a Turner’s Heroes cape on MyPaymentsPlus or at the HELM desk for $10 for 1 hour of service*
Donate a new, wrapped toy to be delivered to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for pediatric cancer patients for up to 4 hours**

T-shirts and capes will be sold in person and online through Wednesday, October 27th. After that, they must be purchased the night of the game at the pirate in the stadium. Toys are accepted the entire week in the front office and the night of the football game at the pirate in the stadium. A receipt with the student’s name must be included with the toy (s) to be given credit for hours earned.

All students and fans should wear their capes and shirts to the game on Friday, October 29th, as the Bucs play host to Lassiter. That evening students will be collecting change at the game for donations, so make sure to bring some cash to donate to this worthy cause. Don’t like to bring cash to game? Don’t worry-you can donate via credit card at this link https://bit.ly/Allatoona4Turner.

See any member of athletic leadership for more details on this event and for information on how you can help be a part of the fight against pediatric cancer.

*a maximum of six hours can be earned from the purchase of capes and t-shirts

**donated toys must be from the suggested items sheet attached- $1=1 hour for a maximum of 4 hours earned

Thanks,

Amie Howard

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Allatoona High School

3300 Dallas-Acworth Hwy

Acworth, GA 30101

770-975-6503 ext:701014

www.allatoonabucs.com

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Scott Bursmith Impact Award nominations needed

Nominations for the Scott Bursmith Impact Award are now being accepted. This award began in 2017 to honor the founding principal of Allatoona High School, Mr. Scott Bursmith, by selecting a member of the Allatoona family for recognition as having a positive impact on Allatoona students, staff, and community. Nominations are open through October 22 with recognition occurring during pregame of the November 5th football game vs. Pope High School. Please fill out this form to nominate a deserving individual. https://forms.office.com/r/m6v9qfBYKp

If you have questions, please email Amie.Howard@cobbk12.org

Thanks,

Amie Howard

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Allatoona High School

3300 Dallas-Acworth Hwy

Acworth, GA 30101

770-975-6503 ext:701014

www.allatoonabucs.com

Monday, October 11, 2021

Scott Bursmith Impact Award nominations needed

If you have questions, please email Amie.Howard@cobbk12.org

Thanks,

Amie Howard

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Allatoona High School

3300 Dallas-Acworth Hwy

Acworth, GA 30101

770-975-6503 ext:701014

www.allatoonabucs.com

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Frey Elementary Presents Octoberfast!

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PDF available in Resources section below.

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

PTSA SAT Prep Course 2nd session

The second session of the PTSA sponsored SAT Prep course will begin on Monday, October 25th and will be held VIRTUALLY from 4:30 – 6:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks. Registration is currently open and spots are filling up fast!!! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to prepare for the SAT or to improve your score! You can pick up a registration form from Mrs. Edwards (room 1212) or by visiting the PTSA website (https://www.ptsaahs.com/). Please contact Mrs. Edwards (amanda.edwards1@cobbk12.org) if you have any questions.

Amanda M. Edwards, Ed.S.

Allatoona High School

Mathematics Teacher

Varsity Baseball Diamond Doll Sponsor

Math Team Sponsor

Beta Club Sponsor

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Hybrid Coffee Talk this Friday Oct. 8

Please join us this Friday at 9 a.m. for our monthly Coffee Talk with the Principal, Candace Wilkes. Once again, we will have both a zoom link and an in person option to join.

To join via zoom on Friday, please click here. If you plan to attend in person, please be sure to check in at the front office.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing all your faces on Friday!

Monday, October 4, 2021

Action! Student Laptops

Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to share that student laptops are in and ready for distribution. The student laptops will be a great asset in our classrooms for both our teachers and students. While you may have a laptop for your child, we want you to opt-in through ParentVUE so your student can take advantage of the on-line learning opportunities our teachers are planning. The new student laptops easily access the school programs and provide a safe and secure portal for all on-line learning. In addition, these safety precautions are in place when your child logs on at home. There is a repair kiosk in our media center for any issues.

FAQ’s

Will classroom instruction change to mostly on-line? No
Will it give my child an advantage to have a laptop in class? Yes
What are examples of how it will be used? Online Delta math practice, on-line quick assessments, research, composing papers/assignments in class, etc.

We encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for your child to have a laptop until they graduate from Allatoona High School. To receive a laptop, the enrolling adult must login to ParentVUE and select Student Device Liability Agreement from the menu on the left. If you have issues accessing your ParentVUE account, please contact Allatoona High School.

Candace Wilkes

Friday, September 10, 2021

Homecoming Tickets Go On Sale Next Week!

Homecoming tickets will officially go on sale Monday morning!! HELM students will be manning the desk during all lunches. See additional information regarding ticket sales below:

Homecoming Tickets Sales

Students can pay through MyPaymentsPlus, cash, check or use their Buc Pass (free admission)
Students paying with cash, check, or using their Buc Pass MUST come to the HELM desk during lunch to sign a behavior contract and pick up their tickets
1. If using a Buc Pass, you must show your Buc Pass to be checked off the list
If students are bringing a date, they MUST have a guest approval form signed and ready to turn in before they can receive their tickets. Those forms can be found at the HELM desk during lunch and in the front office.
WE DO NOT HAVE CHANGE AT THE HELM DESK. Single tickets are $30 and double are $50. Please pay in exact change or the rest will be considered a donation.
Any other questions, please email Meredith.Carter@cobbk12.org

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Senior Parent Video

Senior parents,

Students received important information in Buc Block about purchasing Cap and Gowns. Please see the video below and purchase your cap and gown by December 2nd at www.herffatlanta.com.

Senior Parent Video - https://vimeo.com/586822874

Thanks,

Amie Howard

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Allatoona High School

3300 Dallas-Acworth Hwy

Acworth, GA 30101

770-975-6503 ext:701014

www.allatoonabucs.com

Friday, September 3, 2021

Coffee Talk

We are experiencing technical difficulties but we will be on-line shortly.

Thank you for your patience!

Friday, September 3, 2021

Coffee Talk starting soon!

Please join us on line or in person this morning at 9 a.m. for our first Coffee Talk of the school year.

To join via zoom, click here.

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Community Letter re: Close Contacts

Parents and Guardians,

At the August CCSD School Board meeting the Covid guidelines for students were adjusted. The summary is below.

When any student tests positive for COVID-19 they will be required to isolate for 10 days according to the GA Department of Public Health guidelines.

The day symptoms begin is day zero. Then the student should observe ten days of isolation with a return to school on day eleven, if the student is fever free for 24 hours and symptoms have improved.

Students who are identified as a close contact at school and are asymptomatic, will be required to isolate at home for the first three days from the date of close contact with the positive person and return to school if they remain asymptomatic. (Since the new guideline has been in place, many close contacts have not been directed to isolate 3 days due to several days passing since exposure to the positive person and delayed test results.)

Upon return students will need to wear a mask while on school district property for an additional seven days after exposure.
If a close contact exhibits any symptoms, they should stay home and be monitored by their parent or guardian.

Please be aware as symptoms occur and parents determine covid testing is needed, the return of test results can be delayed. We understand that timely notification to our families is important. Unfortunately, we can only notify you once the parent/guardian has called or emailed the school test results. While we have asked families to notify our nurse immediately, that is one element we can’t control.

As a result, the school may not receive test results for a few days, this will impact the timeline for close contact notification from our school staff. As always, if your child is sick please keep them home from school and monitor their health.

Thank you for your patience as we work through this process.

Monday, August 30, 2021

PTSA Coffee Talk

Hey, Buc families! This Friday, please join us for PTSA's first Coffee Talk of the school year. We'll host a hybrid version of our monthly meeting at 9am, both virtual and face to face. We'll vote on our 2021-22 PTSA budget and Mrs. Wilkes will share all the Allatoona news.

You can find the Zoom link on our website at ptsaahs.com. If you'd like to attend in person, just sign in at the office and head for the Media Center. Hope to see you all there!

Allatoona PTSA Board

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Allatoona Bus Updates

PM Routes: STARTING TODAY until further notice:

Bus# 1815 in lane 13 will take bus# 2191.

Bus# 1772 in lane 15 will take bus# 2167 (May make double runs).

AM Routes: LATE BUSES until further notice:

Bus# 1815 will pick up bus# 2191 (will be approx. 25 mins late depending on traffic).

Bus# 1772 will pick up bus# 2167 (may make double runs).

Bus# 2142 may possibly be late due to double elementary loads.

Bus# 2190 will continue to pick up bus# 1650 and may possibly be late.

* We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Monday, August 23, 2021

New Covid Guidelines

Parents and Guardians,

The CCSD School Board met last Thursday, August 19, 2021 and adjusted the Covid guidelines for students. The summary is below.

When any student tests positive for COVID-19 they will be required to isolate for 10 days according to the GA Department of Public Health guidelines.

The day symptoms begin is day zero. Then the student should observe ten days of isolation with a return to school on day eleven, if the student is fever free for 24 hours and symptoms have improved.

Students who are identified as a close contact at school and are asymptomatic, will be required to isolate for three days at home and return to school if they remain asymptomatic.

Upon return students will need to wear a mask while on school district property for an additional seven days after exposure.
If a close contact exhibits symptoms, they should stay home and be monitored by their parent or guardian.

Please be aware as symptoms occur and parents determine covid testing is needed, the return of test results can be delayed. As a result, the school may not receive test results for a few days, this will impact the timeline for close contact notification from our school staff. As always, if your child is sick please keep them home from school and monitor their health.

Thank you for your patience as we work through this process.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

PTSA TAILGATE!!!!

If you're going to the PTSA tailgate before the Harrison game, you must pick up a wristband for admission during lunch today, tomorrow, or Friday. Wristbands are free for PTSA members, but you can still join for only $10. You may also pick up your pre-ordered tailgate t-shirt. There are some extras tees available in limited sizes for $10. Be aware, wristbands are for entry into the tailgate only. Game tickets are sold separately at gofan.co.

Monday, August 16, 2021

PTSA First Annual Tailgate Party!!!

Hey Buc Nation! We cannot wait! Less than a week away from Friday Night, Lights OUT for the Hoyas at PTSA's first annual tailgate party! Meet us behind the school at 5pm for music, food, free face painting, games, giveaways and all we need to get primed to cheer our Bucs to victory. (Game tickets are sold separately at gofan.co.)

Look for PTSA volunteers at all lunches Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. We'll hand out pre-ordered tailgate tees, wristbands for PTSA members' free admission, plus wristbands for free food for those who purchased family memberships.

Thanks to all of you who have joined PTSA. Not a member yet? Go to ptsaahs.com before you miss out on the fun! GO BUCS!!!

Friday, August 13, 2021

Senior Letters are Coming!!!

Dear Senior Parents,

In the next few days, you will be receiving information in the US mail regarding your child’s remaining graduation requirements. Your child’s transcript and information about upcoming senior meetings will also be included. Please review these materials and do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s counselor if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

Sincerely,

The AHS Counseling Department

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Buc Passes

Buc Passes will be distributed during lunch tomorrow, Friday the 13th. All passes that were purchased before 8/12 can be picked up (and their spirit shirt) at the HELM desk.

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

PTSA SAT Prep Course Now Available!

The PTSA sponsored SAT Prep course will begin on Monday, September 13th and will be held VIRTUALLY from 4:30 – 6:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks (no classes held during September break). Registration is currently open!

COST: $175 for PTSA Members

$200 for Non-PTSA Members

You can pick up a registration form from Mrs. Edwards (room 1212) or by visiting the PTSA website (https://www.ptsaahs.com/). This is a great way to prepare for the SAT or to improve your score! Please contact Mrs. Edwards (amanda.edwards1@cobbk12.org) if you have any questions.

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Purchase Your T-Shirt Now!!!

Buc Nation: Only ONE DAY LEFT to pre-order your tailgate t-shirt! Get decked out for PTSA's Friday Night Lights Out Tailgate, August 20th at 5pm. Join us for the party of the season... music, food, games, face painting and more. $10 admission, but PTSA members get in free! You can buy t-shirts and memberships right now in our online store at ptsaahs.com. Online t-shirt sales end tonight at midnight! GO BUCS! A picture of the shirt is below:

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Teacher's Lunchbox

Allatoona Teachers and Parents,

Teacher's Lunchbox, through Marietta Daily Grind, is available again this year for purchase and delivery to Allatoona.

This is a great way to thank a teacher or staff member who may have your child in class or has helped them out in a special way.

Please see attached flyer (in Resources section below) for additional information.

Thank you!

Friday, August 6, 2021

Senior Parent Night!!!

Attention Senior Parents! Please join the Allatoona High School Counselors for Senior Parent Night!

When: Thursday, August 19 at 7:00 PM

Where: The Allatoona High School Theatre

Who: All Parents of Seniors in the Class of 2022!

What: Counselors will be presenting information about post-high school planning and the college application process. Students will be receiving the same information in a separate meeting during the school day.

We hope to see you there!

Friday, August 6, 2021

Communication From Allatoona HS

Parents, please add Allatoona High School as a contact in your phone, 770-975-6503.

This will allow you to see when the school is calling and you can respond accordingly.

It is our practice to send general school announcements out at 4 p.m. or shortly after each day.

Thank you and have a great weekend!!!

Friday, July 30, 2021

Senior Walk! Please read for Monday!!!!

Hello Senior Families!

We are starting a new tradition this year and it begins Monday, August 2nd! Please read the attached and spread the word to all your senior friends!!!

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Buc Bash Update!

Allatoona Families:

We are looking forward to seeing you this Thursday, July 29th at Buc Bash! Please have your Allatoona student download Synergy StudentVue to their phone prior to arriving on campus so they can access their schedule the morning of Buc Bash.

9th Grade – Parents and Students, please meet in the main gym at 9:00 a.m.

10th Grade & New Students – Parents and Students, please meet in the main gym at 10:30 a.m.

Activities Include:

Class meeting in Main Gym
Meet Homeroom Teacher to learn the 1st day information
Walk Schedule and meet teachers
Clubs Expo
Join PTSA and sign up for Aug. 20 tailgate Allatoona High School PTSA (ptsaahs.com)
Purchase Buc Pass Buc Pass (cobbk12.org)
Purchase Buc gear from school store

11th & 12th Grade – Drop in between 1:00-2:00

Begin in the media center where you will be able to do the following activities:

Purchase parking parking-application-with-cover-page-fall-2021-updated-7-27-2021.fdc5f950207.pdf (windows.net)
Get fitted for letterman jackets (order early for fall/winter due to supply delays)
Purchase Buc Pass Buc Pass (cobbk12.org)
Buy Buc gear from the school store

We are looking forward to an outstanding year!!

Go Bucs!!

Candace Wilkes

Principal, Allatoona High School

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Letter Jacket Sizing

Balfour will be at the school this Thursday, July 29th, from 1-3:30 pm in the Media Center to size students for letter jackets.

Flyer is attached. (See Resources section below)

Monday, July 12, 2021

Parent and Student Welcome Letter

The Allatoona High School staff and administrators are anxious to welcome our new and returning Bucs "Back to School"!

Please mark your calendar for our annual Buc Bash on Thursday, July 29th!

Freshman report at 9 a.m.

Sophomores and New Students report at 10:30 a.m. and

Upper Classmen report from 1-2 p.m.

Additional details are provide in the attached welcome letter from your principal, Candace Wilkes. (See Resources section for download.)

Looking forward to seeing all of you soon!

Go Bucs!

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Urgent Graduation Update

Dear Allatoona Family,

Although tonight’s graduation will continue to proceed as scheduled, in preparation for rain, we are asking that those who attend tonight’s graduation ceremony be prepared for possible pauses in the ceremony.

We know that such interruptions can be frustrating, and hope they do not occur. However, in our efforts to celebrate our graduates well and not inconvenience parents and guests, we intend to hold graduation tonight even if it is interrupted by weather.

Thank you for your patience.

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