Coming to Atholton?

Here is where you'll find a great deal of information about the school and about being involved. Browse the site, let us know if there is something you can't find at news@atholtonptsa.org, because we want to be the best school website in Maryland.

Also be sure to check out www.theraidernews.com for news and information throughout the school year.

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Reflections PTSA Arts Submissions Due by Dec. 19:
"Diversity Means..."

The Atholton PTSA is proud to submit our student's art, in the areas of photography, dance, literature, musiccal composition, and visual arts, to the National PTA Reflections program. Award winners are recognized school wide, state wide, and then nationally, including financial awards for the top winners, and their art will be exhibited on the Raider News website when possible. We look forward to seeing what you do this year, Atholton Students!

New this year,
The entry form can be filled out online and then printed and turned in with your entry.
Submission forms are at: http://www.mdpta.org/documents/StudentEntryForm2011.2012.pdf Forms are also available from arts teachers at Atholton and at the front office; just ask for the Reflections Packet.

Please note that all submissions must be titled. "Untiltled" is not an acceptable title for any work.

In those cases where a person's voice or image appears such that the person could be recognized, a consent form is required. If the person is under 18, a parent's signature is required; otherwise their own signature is required. The consent form is available here: http://www.mdpta.org/documents/PTAReflections2011-2012ConsentForm.pdf

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PTA Howard County Responds to Proposed Curriculum Adjustments

It has come to our attention that the school system is anticipating that the new Common Core State Curriculum will have a direct impact on the Middle School program offerings and they are proposing some changes which we think as parents we need to have some input on before they are implemented in the Fall of 2012.  TO READ MORE CLICK HERE.
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SAT/ACT Prep Class Opportunities at Atholton

Click Here for information on  SAT and ACT Prep Classes and practice tests at Atholton High School. 

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It's Staff Appreciation Time at Atholton

Each year the PTSA hosts several catered events for our fantastic AHS staff to show them how much they are appreciated. Please consider sending a donation (any amount) to support this scrumptious effort. Click here to contribute by  mail or online!

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Driver's Ed at Atholton

Click here for information about upcoming Driver's Ed classes at Atholton High School.

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PTA Council COAT DRIVE
Please donate your new or clean, gently used coats, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, vests to needy families in Howard County. A collection bin is in the front lobby. If you need to receive these items, they will be distributed at the following locations / dates:
Nov. 5, 9AM - 1PM, Lisobon United Methodist Church (Lisbon)
Nov. 12, 10AM - noon, North Laurel Community Center
Nov. 19, 8AM - noon, Roslyn Rise Community Center (Columbia)

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Parents, Teachers, Students: Join the Atholton PTSA Today!

Join the AHS PTSA Today!  The Parent Teacher Student Association uses membership monies to support activities like Cultural Arts Programs, HC Drug Free Programs, Career Night, and the After Prom.  The AHS PTSA offers financial support to numerous student activities and clubs, coordinates the Snack Shop and POPS Volunteers, publishes monthly newsletters and an annual directory for the Atholton community, and provides many thank you treats to our outstanding teachers and staff throughout the year. Memberships and Donations are the primary fundraisers for the PTSA.


There are now two ways to join the AHS PTSA:                                 

1. Mail:  Return this completed form and dues to AHS Front Office.

2. *NEW!* Join On-line:  You can join the PTSA using PayPal or credit card below.

Yes! We want to join the Atholton PTSA!

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List Additional Members (and grades where applicable) Below. If members are Atholton Alumni please include their graduation year.

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PTSA Officers for 2011-2012 School Year

President: Ellen Makar
1st Vice President: Judy Bruce
2nd Vice President: Lisa Walker
Treasurer: Mary Acker
Recording Secretary: Amy Bagley 
Corresponding Secretary: SherrieTatum
PTA Council Representatives: Kathy Faber, Carol Zimmerman