parking lot and pick up drop off notes

A few notes about our student lot and picking up/dropping off students at ALHS.
First- When exiting the student parking lot, please exit at the top by the tennis courts only. Enter at the bottom, exit at the top.
Second- When dropping off or picking up students, please do this in the FACULTY Parking Lot.
Both of these things will help with the flow or traffic, in and out of the parking lots.
Thank you for your cooperation!!

School for all students begins August 17th

9th graders report at 7:50am until 2:50pm.
10th, 11th and 12th graders report at 11:50am until 2:50pm.
9th graders will be served lunch, 10th-12th grade will NOT be served lunch on the first day! Normal school schedule will begin on August 18th 7:50am-2:50pm.
Buses for 10th-12th will run 4 hours behind. 9th Grade buses will run as normal.

alhs softball team plays for a cause

The AL softball team hosted a pinkout game with TJ, Saturday, June 25. The AL softball team raised near $200 to send to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Judy Miller,Grandmother of AL softball player, Michaela Kennedy, a 9-year breast cancer survivor, threw out the first pitch. It was a special night for both teams. Thanks to all those who came out and supported both teams and this great cause!

ALhs student chosen for american history award

Sophomore Steven Monson was chosen for this award because of his excellence in the study of American History. The award is sponsored each year by Woodmen of the World. Steven is the son of David and Susan Monson of Council Bluffs. Pictured Steven Monson, American History Award winner for Abraham Lincoln High School with Principal Pat Mullen.

thank you from the abraham lincoln post prom committee to the following sponsors

Thank you to the following sponsors. Without your help, our Post Prom event would not be possible. Thank you so much! ~ AIB College of Business, AppleBee's, Arby's, Arnold Clark Photography, Arrow Towing, Augustana College,Bent Tree Golf Course, Black Hills State University, Blimpie, Boxer BBQ, Briar Cliff University, Broadway Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Buffalo Wild Wings, Buena Vista University, Burger King (Madison Ave.), CB Fire Fighters Association, Centris Federal Credit Union, Christy Creme, Clarkson College, College of St. Mary's, Drake University, EQ School of Hair Design, Fareway, Godfather's, Golden Corral, Gorilla Wash, Graceland University, Grand View University, Heartland Marketing & Communication, Hooters, HyVee (Madison Ave.), Iowa Central Community College, Iowa State University, Iowa Western University, Jonesy's, Lansky's, Max I. Walker, Memory Lane Studio, Menards, Mid-Continent Bottling Company, Midland University, Midwest Sports and Tee's (Mall of the Bluffs), Morningside College, Mouw Chiropractic, Nebraska Furniture Mart, No Frills SuperMarket, Northwest Missouri State University, Papa John's Pizza, Peoples National Bank, Pizza Counter, Pizza King, Quaker Steak and Lube, Quiznos, Red Giant Oil Company, Sam's Club, Simpson College, Spaghetti Works, South Dakota State University, Southwestern Comunity College, Stryuk Turf, Super Saver, Target, Treynor State Bank, United Credit Union, University of Iowa, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of South Dakota, Walmart, Wartburg College, Wayne State College, Wendell Stuntz DDS, Western Iowa Tech Community College, William Penn University, XENON~

Girls and boys alhs tennis teams are missouri river conference and city champs

The Boys and Girls Tennis team won the City Tournament April 27-28th. Then won the Missouri River Conference meet on May 3rd. Boys Individual Awards: Alex Crowl #1 1st in singles, Ryan Koontz#2 2nd in singles, Nate Stuart/Dan Hopper #1 1st place in doubles, Jordan Petersen/Jacob Ragland #2 2nd place in doubles. Girls Individual Awards: Amber Michael/Emily Koontz #1 1st in doubles, Suzanne Petersen/Taylor Volentine #2 2nd in doubles. Congratulations to both teams!!

ALhs students and nhs coordinate cystic fibrosis walk

The Council Bluffs’ Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis Walk will be held at IWCC’s athletic complex on Saturday, May 21st. Check-in and a free-will donation lunch is at 12pm. The walk begins at 1pm. Register online at www.cff.org/greatstrides
or call Hannah at 712-310-2219. Hannah Zimmerman, senior at ALHS and NHS president is the CB CF Race creator and coordinator. This will be the 2nd year for this race. This year, students Laura Capel and Jamie Smith are helping to organize this charity event, along with NHS students and countless other student and community volunteers. Last year, $5,000 was raised and given to research to help find a cure for this life threatening disease that attacks the body’s respiratory and digestive systems. Research is now so close to finding a cure, with your help to provide more funding, a cure may be within reach. Pictured from right to left are students: Jamie Smith, Laura Capel, and Hannah Zimmerman

Kevin Dickey receives ap scholar award

Kevin Dickey receives an AP Scholar Award from the College Board for excellence on the following AP exams: AP Biology, AP English Language and Composition, and AP World History. He joins other students recognized this year: Alexander Brown, Leah Campbell, Ashley Cross, Allison Evens, Natasha Konfrst, Melanie Krohn, Olivia Petersen, Katherine Reynolds, Jesse St. Clair, Lucas Thallas, and Katherine Kuntz, in receiving this impressive honor. AP Scholars awards are granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. About 18 percent of the more than 1.8 million students worldwide who took AP exams performed at a sufficiently high level to earn an AP Scholar Award. ALHS would like to congratulate Kevin and those students mentioned here on their demonstration of excellence and to also applaud the efforts of the AL students taking AP courses this year and exams this spring, May 2nd-18th. For information regarding AP scholars and how to qualify or details regarding AP coursework contact Lorraine Duitsman, AP Coordinator at lduitsman@cbcsd.org

Cowan earns Coca-cola and Ozaydin scholarship

Anna Jo Cowan, ALHS Senior received a national scholarship from the Coca-Cola Foundation in the amount of $10,000 and was recognized as a Coca-Cola Scholar. Recently, Cowan attended the 23rd Annual Coca-Cola Scholars Weekend in Atlanta, GA from April 14th-17th. Cowan is also the recipient of the distinguished local scholarship, the Dr. I.M. Ozaydin Scholarship, which is awarded to graduating seniors annually, a scholarship provided in memory of Ismail Ozaydin a Council Bluffs Pediatrician. Friends and family of Ozaydin have organized this scholarship as a way of perpetuating Dr. Ozaydin’s life-long interest in young people. Ozaydin’s wife Robert Ozaydin was at the ALHS Senior Honor Night on Monday, May 9th and awarded the scholarship to Cowan who plans to also enter the field of medicine. Cowan plans next year to attend Creighton University and begin her studies by double major in Biology and Mathematics. ALHS would like to send out a special thanks to the Coca-Cola Company distribution representative Jamie Kinzie and Roberta Ozaydin for their special presence at our senior awards ceremony and we would like to congratulate Anna Jo on being selected for these prestigious scholarships.

fall greater omaha sports commitee award goes to daniel hopper

Senior Daniel Hopper was chosen for The Greater Omaha Sports Committee 2010 Fall Scholar Athlete Award Winners sponsored by Regal Awards. Daniel was one of two football players chosen from area High Schools honored for not only their contributions on the field but their academic accomplishments in the class room. For more than fifteen years the Greater Omaha Sports Committee has honored the Outstanding Scholar Athlete of that particular Sport and for the Year in the Omaha Metro Area. These students are judged not only for their accomplishments on the field but for their scholastic achievements in the class room. This Fall’s recipients were outstanding and many participated in other varsity sports. Congratulations to Daniel!!

senior jordan gillenwater earns Greater Omaha sports committee award

The Greater Omaha Sports Commitee is proud to announce the 2010/2011 Winter Scholar Athlete Winners sponsored by Regal Awards. Eleven High School Seniors, 6 boys, 5 girls, representing 9 different area high schools were honored for not only their contributions on the field but their academic accomplishments in the classroom. Students of this caliber are "the cream of the crop" says Jo Dusatko (Greater Omaha Sports Committee sun-committee chair). Senior Jordan Gillenwater was one of 3 girls chosen this year for basketball. For more than 15 years, the Greater Omaha Sports Committee has honored the outstanding scholar athlete of that particular sport and for the year in the Omaha Metro Area. This Winter's recipients were oustanding and many participated in other varsity sports. Congratulations Jordan! Pictured are AL Athletic Director Jeff Novotny, Senior Jordan Gillenwater and AL Head Girls Basketball Coach Chad Schaa at awards luncheon.

April alhs students of the month

The following AL students were selected as Students of the Month for April 2011
Listed Top to Bottom, left to right. Nate Stuart, Grayson Harvey and Jose' Castaneda.
Chelsea Acosta and Sarah Murray.
Nick Decker and Jaidlyn Bookout. Not pictured Kevin Bettcher
Congratulations!

Abraham Lincoln Orchestra Tours Los Angeles

During spring break, March 12-16, 35 members of the Abraham Lincoln Orchestra took a trip to Los Angeles. Ten chaperones also went and the group is under the direction of Mrs. Stephanie Krijan. While on the trip, students participated in many activities. They included the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mann's Chinese Theatre, Universal Studios, Santa Monica Pier and Beach, Chinatown, the Farmer's Market and the Getty Center. Students also had a clinic at UCLA under the direction of professor Neal Stulberg, director of the UCLA Symphony and they performed in a concert at Sony Studios.

MArch ALhs Students of the month

The following AL students were chosen as Student of the Month for March 2011.
Listed Top to bottom, left to right: Cory Brietzke,Derek Gilman and Chris Spurgin.
Lauren Rommel, Eric Thurber, and Amber Michael, Chritsian Kennedy and Hope Philbrick. Congratulations!

DECA Members Place at State Competition

AL Senior Taylor Powers Signs with SWCC

On Saturday, January 15th, ALHS Senior Taylor Powers signed her letter of intent to play softball at Southwestern Iowa Community College. Taylor will be a four-year ALHS varsity softball starter and a three-time 4A honorable mention all-state honoree, three-time all-district west class selection, two-time all western Iowa, two-time all-conference, two-time all city, and five-time letter winner. She is also a 3 year varsity starter and letter recipient in basketball. In addition to playing softball, Taylor will start her studies working towards a Sports Psychology or Athletic Training degree while at Southwestern Community College.

Senior Jordan Gillenwater Signs with Briar Cliff

On Tuesday, March 1st, ALHS Senior Jordan Gillenwater signs her letter of intent to play basketball at Briar Cliff University. Jordan is a four-year ALHS varsity basketball starter and has been on the All-City team for three years. She is also a state qualifier for both track and volleyball. In addition to playing basketball, Jordan will be majoring in the healthcare field while at Briar Cliff. Congratulations! Pictured: Jordan Gillenwater, with parents Lori and Rocky Gillenwater, Chad Schaa (AL Varsity Girls Basketball, Head Coach) and Mike Power (Briar Cliff University, Head Girls Basketball Coach).