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Since 2006, the American School Blog has kept students, parents and school officials up to date on what’s happening at American School. Below are our most recent blog posts. Visit the American School Blog Archive to read noteworthy blogs from over the years.
Today’s Anniversary: West Virginia
It’s June 20, and West Virginia became a state on this date in 1863. West Virginia uses the phrase “Almost Heaven, West Virginia” as a tourism slogan, and the phrase is also part of a famous song by John Denver from the 1970s, but over the years many of our students...
Father’s Day 2023
This Sunday is Father’s Day, and so today is a great day to thank fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles and anyone else who serves as a fatherly figure to American School students. We know that families have many educational options. Many schools and companies...
Today’s Anniversary: Arkansas
It’s June 15, and Arkansas became a state on this date in 1836. Arkansas is known as the Land of Opportunity, and in many ways American School might be called the School of Opportunity. That’s because we accept students of all ages from all parts of the country in...
Flag Day 2023
It’s June 14, and today is Flag Day. We encourage you to fly the flag today, learn more about the origins of Flag Day and perhaps visit the Betsy Ross House if you’re ever in downtown Philadelphia. It would be a nice way to make your online middle school courses,...
American School Closed Monday, June 19, 2023
American School will be closed Monday, June 19. We will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, June 20, and look forward to assisting you with your accredited middle school courses and accredited high school courses at that time. Thank you for making us your...
Today’s Anniversary: High School Graduation
It’s June 12, and the person who regularly writes this blog graduated from high school on this date many years ago. The day was a culmination of 13 years of hard work in elementary school, middle school and high school and a transition to the next phase of life. ...
American School and the French Open
It’s June 9, and the French Open tennis tournament concludes in Paris this weekend. As championship weekend approaches, it’s a good time to look back at the titles won by American School students on the red clay of Roland Garros. Andre Agassi won the men’s singles...
Testimonial Thursday
It’s Thursday, so let’s do another testimonial from one of our students. Hanadi from Illinois writes, “I found the textbooks and study guides very helpful. They let me understand things I didn’t understand when I was in a classroom and had a teacher. I liked the...
Used Textbooks and Study Guides
Today's blog is about used textbooks and study guides for our middle school and high school correspondence courses. When you complete a middle school or high school correspondence class, the textbook, study guide and all other printed course materials are yours to...
Today’s Anniversary: D-Day
It’s June 6, and on this date in 1944, the United States and its allies invaded Normandy Beach during World War II. The invasion marked a major turning point in the war and is today known as D-Day. The term “D-Day” can now stand for any occasion for making an...
2023-2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Today’s blog has some preliminary information about Advanced Placement (AP) courses for the 2023-2024 academic year. American School will only offer AP English Literature and Composition in the coming year. Click the links in this blog to learn when and how that...
Today’s Special Occasion: National Donut Day
It’s June 2, and today is National Donut Day. If you walk into a bakery or donut shop, you’ll probably see many varieties of donuts. You might see yeast or cake donuts. You might see donuts covered in granulated sugar, powdered sugar or sprinkles. You might see...
Today’s Anniversaries: Kentucky and Tennessee
It’s June 1, and Kentucky became a state on this date in 1792. Four years later, Tennessee followed suit became a state on this date in 1796. Having two states celebrate their statehood anniversaries on the same day is a good occasion to remind you that states can...
2023 HEAV Convention
American School is pleased to exhibit at the 2023 HEAV Convention next weekend at the Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia. Stop by and see us in booth 623 on Thursday, June 8, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; on Friday, June 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and on...
Today’s Anniversary: The Indianapolis 500
It’s May 30, and on this day in 1911, Ray Harroun won the very first Indianapolis 500. This year’s race, which was won by Josef Newgarden, occurred two days ago, and it got us thinking about the similarities and differences between a car race and earning an...
American School Closed Monday, May 29, 2023
American School will be closed Monday, May 29. We will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, May 30, and look forward to assisting you with your accredited middle school courses and accredited high school courses at that time. Thank you for making us your...
2023 The Woodlands THSC Called to Teach Convention
American School is pleased to exhibit at the 2023 THSC Called to Teach Convention from June 1-3 in The Woodlands, Texas. Visit us in booth 111 at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott on June 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; on June 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and on June 3 from 10...
What’s in a Name?
Today’s blog is going to talk about something simple but often confused: our name. We are incorporated as American School of Correspondence but do business as American School because we offer more than middle school correspondence courses and high school...
Today’s Anniversary: South Carolina
It’s May 23, and South Carolina became a state on this date in 1788. One of South Carolina’s mottoes is “Prepared in Mind and Resources” and that seems to describe the kind of education American School offers to those who wish to earn a high school diploma at home. ...
Today’s Birthday: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
It’s May 22, and author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born on this date in 1859. His best known character is Sherlock Holmes, and so today’s blog will attempt to debunk two mysteries and myths regarding homeschooling. One common mystery is if homeschool courses are...
Armed Forces Day 2023
It’s May 19, and Armed Forces Day is tomorrow in its usual place on the third Saturday in May. It’s a holiday to recognize all those serving in all branches of the military and to honor their families as well. Over the years American School has served many military...
2023 FPEA Convention
American School is heading to the Sunshine State next week and is proud to exhibit at the 2023 FPEA Convention. Join us in booth 1102 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando on May 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; on May 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and on May 27 from 10 a.m....
Today’s Anniversary: College Graduation
It’s May 17, and the person who regularly writes this blog graduated from college many years ago on this date. Graduating from an internationally relevant school was the realization of a lifelong dream, but it wouldn’t have been possible without first earning an...
2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest
The 2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest is now open to students in our accredited middle school program, accredited high school program or independent study program who are between ages 8 and 18 and are residents of Illinois. Click the link in this blog for more...
American School Holds 85th Annual Scholarship Meeting
Last week American School held its 85th annual scholarship meeting, during which three 2022 graduates were chosen to receive $2500 scholarships to help fund their educations at the college or university of their choice. Including this year, American School’s...