Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School

Dear Knight Families,

Happy Thursday!  One thing you can always count on in high school is that there is never a dull moment! This week has certainly been a reminder of that. With tomorrow being a no school day, I thought I would get our weekly update out a little early so everyone can head into the long weekend knowing what is happening around ALAH.

About 14 of our FFA students left at 5:30 on Wednesday morning for Indianapolis to attend the  National FFA Convention.  They have been able to participate in the largest FFA meeting possible, attend multiple sessions, and even to a concert and will return on Friday afternoon.  We are looking forward to their return and hearing about their adventure. 

Our Journalism Class is moving towards a new platform instead of a printed school newspaper.  They are in a trial phase of this new format to help tell the story about ALAH HS.  Check out their web-site for your latest Knightly News!  Remember it is a work in progress.

Our Student Council never rests!  They are currently planning their annual Halloween Costume Contest for Friday, October 30th at 8 am in the gym.  This year’s categories are scariest, funniest, best duo and most creative.  Winners will receive a $10 Casey gift card.  Costumes MUST be school appropriate.  Have your student check their email for more details. 

On Wednesday, our juniors will take an official ACT practice test.  You may wonder why this matters.  Think about the things we practice in everyday life… playing the piano, shooting free throws, delivering a speech, or preparing for an important performance.  We practice because we know preparation matters, and the ACT should not be different.  The ACT is an important milestone in a student’s K–12 education, and taking a practice test gives students an opportunity to become familiar with the format, build confidence, and identify areas where they can improve before taking the actual test.  If we want our students to perform at their best, we need to give them opportunities to prepare.  The question isn’t why we practice, but why wouldn’t we?  Juniors should finish testing around lunchtime.  They will have a break before returning to their 6th hour.  Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Has your student misplaced a sweatshirt, belt, brush, water bottle, lunch box, back pack, soccer cleats  or something similar?  Our Lost & Found pile is HUGE!  Encourage your student to stop by the table and take a look.  Mid-week we will be donating the items left. 

Next week, we are in school ALL five days!  We are cooking up a few surprises along the way to keep our week interesting and then it will be November. #timeflieswhenyouareinhighschool

Have a great three day weekend, and as always, #GoKnights!

Mrs. Seegmiller

#GoKnights

Additional notes:  

• Our attendance average this week was 92%! 

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This Week at ALAH: 

Saturday, October 24, 2026

• Volleyball - F/S Tournament @ Unity (Tolono), game times 9:00/10:00/12:00, activity bus AGS 7:40 am, AHGS 7:50 am

• Cross Country Regionals @ Sullivan, Girls 10:00 am, Boys 10:45 am, bus time 8:00 am

• Marching Band @ Newton, call time 7:00 am, performance at 10:45 am

• Special Board Meeting regarding Superintendent Search 1:15 pm at District Office

Monday, October 26, 2026                    

• Juniors meet with Mrs. Hart

• Principal’s Advisory Board applications are due by Friday, October 30th. 

• Film Club meeting during study hall

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 

• All School Assembly during Flex

• Picture Retakes in library, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

• Art Club meeting during study hall

Coming Soon

November 3 - Election Day, No School

November 11 - Veteran’s Day DRAFT SCHEDULE 

November 12 - School Improvement Day, Noon Dismissal

November 18 - Food Trucks during the lunch hour!  Food Truck Menu 

November 18 - Winter Sports Pictures

November 23 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break, No School