Dear AKHS Families,

Parent-teacher conferences are November 23 and 24, from 2:30–7:30 p.m. Students will have early release on both days.

Your student's advisory teacher will be reaching out to schedule a time for you to come in. This is an important opportunity to connect with the school, celebrate what is going well, and work together to problem-solve any barriers that may be getting in the way of your student's success.

We will also spend time talking about your student's plans after high school and identifying resources, connections, and opportunities that can help them reach their goals.

We look forward to seeing you and partnering with you to support your student's future.

AKHS students have several exciting opportunities this fall and winter to explore career pathways, connect with professionals, and experience learning beyond the classroom.

During field trips, students participate in hands-on learning experiences alongside their teachers and complete assignments connected to their experiences. These activities provide opportunities to earn credit while building real-world knowledge, exploring career interests, and making connections between classroom learning and future opportunities.

We had picture day with New Leaf in October, and each student who was present received a student ID. For families interested in ordering school pictures, students received an order form this week with ordering information.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Families will be receiving their students final grades next week. We are beginning quarter 2 on Monday. If your student is signed up for Crew or Quamish on Wednesday or Friday they may have a longer day on those days as both end at 3 pm. Early release will continue for all other students as 1 pm on Wednesday and 11 am on Friday. 

At AKHS, students who attend at least 90% of the time are considered regular attenders. Students who attend consistently are more likely to experience academic success, build positive relationships, and feel connected to their school community.

This quarter, we will be sharing individual attendance information with students so they know where they stand in reaching their 90% attendance goal. Information is powerful! When students understand their progress, they can make informed decisions, set goals, and take ownership of their attendance. We want students to practice the employability skills they will need to be successful in their future career pathways: showing up, being accountable, setting goals, and working collectively toward a shared goal. 

Together, we can increase the time students spend learning, growing, and building connections within the AKHS community. Every day matters!

As we head into the winter holiday season, we want to make sure families know about the resources available in our community. Click here for the 2026 Winter Holiday Resource Guide which includes information about local food boxes, holiday meals, gift programs, and other forms of assistance for families. If your family could use a little extra support this season, or you know someone who might benefit, please take a look at the guide. We want every family to feel connected to the resources they need.

Kirstin Sadiq

Principal AKHS