Viking News: April 2025

This is the 40th edition of Viking News. We'll show you how it all comes together. Many students have a parent working at the school. How do those students feel about that? We'll show you who won Atlantic High's weightlifting competition and preview the fastest runner on the girls track team. Plus what's the meaning behind a students' tattoos? And finally, students look ahead to spring break.

Public Safety Academy at Atlantic City High School Expands in 2025, Offering More Career Opportunities to Students

Originally launched in 2019 and temporarily paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the academy gives students direct access to professionals from the Atlantic City Fire Department, Police Department, Beach Patrol, and Emergency Medical Services.

FAFSA Workshop

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💭 Ask questions and get answers from financial aid experts

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International Mother Language Day

Last week, Atlantic City High School celebrated International Mother Language Day. Did you know that 41 languages and dialects are spoken at ACHS?

A huge thank you to those presenters which included students Dorothy Adu-Pomaa ’26, Tawsif Azmain ’28, Lesly Lopez ’25, Farhan Mizba ’26, Josh Sorto-Ramos ’25, and Bao Tran ’28.

January Students of the Month

Congratulations to our January Students of the Month.

⭐ I’Briyah Butler ‘25
⭐ Manuel Magallanes Barboza ’25
⭐ Marciyra Bailey ‘26
⭐ Alexis Vasquez Cholula ‘26
⭐ Kiyana Landrum ‘27
⭐ Le’Rei Moore-Washington ‘27
⭐ Ngan Hoang ‘28
⭐ Isaiah Vazquez ‘28

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JANUARY VIKING NEWS

In this edition of Viking News, we'll preview the Battle by the Bay basketball tournament which takes place January 31st-February 2nd plus show you a halftime show you don't want to miss. We'll show you the new hi-tech monitors at the gym, tell you about the blood drive at the school, and you'll find out what students will be giving their loved ones on Valentine's Day.

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Stockton FAFSA Completion Workshop

Stockton University will be hosting a FAFSA completion workshop January 29th from 8:30 - 10:30 AM. The workshop is open to ACHS students and their parent/guardians. Please make sure you have the appropriate documents prior to the workshop.

November Students of the Month

Congratulations to our November Students of the Month!

⭐ Hannah Gaskill ’25
⭐ Griselda Zuniga Reyes ‘25
⭐ Kha’liq Dorsey-Crew ‘25
⭐ Robert Eichenberg ‘25
⭐ Sumaiya Tabassum ‘26
⭐ Khang Quach ‘26
⭐ Tomorrow Macon ‘27
⭐ Keshad Reynolds Hook ‘27
⭐ Deidre-Kaye Fullerton ‘28
⭐ Matthew Burroughs ‘28

Horror Contest Winners Announced

The winning submissions for the writing and art categories for the Horror Contest ran by Mr. Tinkler were announced.

📝 Writing
"The Head of the Game" by Maryjane Hernandez ‘28

🎨 Art
Collage by Fajar Bano ‘26
Painting by Jomarie Mejia ‘25

Hope 4 AC Thanksgiving Food Drive

Congratulations to Ryan Gao ’25 who donated the first bag for the Hope 4 AC Thanksgiving Food Drive. Bags are due November 20th. Click to learn how you can create a “Meal in a Bag.”