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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: Utah
It’s January 4, and Utah became a state on this date in 1896. More than half of Utah’s residents are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes abbreviated LDS or named Mormons), and so today’s blog is going to talk about American School’s...
Today’s Anniversary: Alaska
It’s January 3, and Alaska became a state on this date in 1959. Alaska is known as The Last Frontier, and perhaps for some of you American School is your last frontier when it comes to earning an accredited high school diploma. Maybe you think you missed your...
Today’s Anniversary: Georgia
It’s January 2, and Georgia became a state on this date in 1788. It’s just two days into 2024 and we’re already thinking about all the homeschool conventions we plan to attend in the new year. Among the states we plan to visit is Georgia, and we always enjoy meeting...
American School Closed December 25-January 1, Reopens January 2
Today’s blog contains one last reminder that American School will be closed all of next week and January 1 and will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. This closure gives our employees extra time with their families at the end of the year,...
Today’s Special Occasion: The First Day of Winter
It’s December 21, and today is the first day of winter. Winter is often associated with snow and cold, so if you’re stuck inside during the next three months, why not work to earn a high school diploma at home with American School? Homeschooling families enjoy the...
Reminder About Our FAQ Page
Today’s blog has a reminder about our FAQ page. It contains the answers to many frequently asked questions, and we encourage you to visit it if you have questions about our accredited middle school program, accredited high school program, independent study program or...
2023 Word of the Year
This is the time of year when various organizations announce year-end honors in a variety of fields. Merriam-Webster recently announced the 2023 Word of the Year. That word is authentic, and that word got us thinking about the type of services we provide to...
Today’s Anniversary: New Jersey
It’s December 18, and New Jersey became a state on this date in 1787. New Jersey is the most densely populated state, which means that a lot of people live in a relatively small area. American School can be the complete opposite for you after you become a student in...
American School Celebrates 126th Anniversary
It’s December 15, and American School is celebrating its 126th anniversary this coming Sunday. We were founded in Boston on December 17, 1897 by R.T. Miller and his friends and spent the first few years of our existence there before moving to Chicago in 1902. We’ve...
Today’s Anniversary: Alabama
It’s December 14, and Alabama became a state on this date in 1819. The city of Huntsville, Alabama is home to Space Camp, and the anniversary of Alabama becoming a state is a good occasion for us to remind you about extracurricular activities such as Space Camp which...
American School Closing at 12 Noon on Friday, December 15
Today’s blog announces that American School will close at 12 noon on Friday, December 15, for a staff event. We will reopen with regular business hours on Monday, December 18, and look forward to assisting you with your accredited middle school program, accredited...
Today’s Anniversary: Pennsylvania
It’s December 12, and Pennsylvania became a state on this date in 1787. This anniversary is a good time to remind you that each state has its own homeschooling requirements. Pennsylvania’s requirements are among the most unique, so wherever you live, please...
Today’s Anniversary: Indiana
It’s December 11, and Indiana became a state on this date in 1816. Indiana is known for many things, including the annual Indianapolis 500 car race. In the Indy 500, cars go as fast as they can around the track, and the first car to complete 500 miles wins the...
Yet Another Year-End Schedule Reminder
Today’s blog is another reminder about our new year-end schedule which will go into effect this December. Starting this year and going forward, American School will always be closed from Christmas Eve (December 24) through New Year’s Day (January 1). In 2023, that...
Today’s Anniversary: Delaware
It’s December 7, and Delaware became a state on this date in 1787. This is noteworthy because Delaware was the first state in the United States, and that fact got us thinking about other firsts. American School was the first home study school to be recognized by the...
Today’s Special Occasion: Saint Nicholas Day
It’s December 6, and today is Saint Nicholas Day. In many countries, children put out shoes on the evening of December 5, and when they wake up on December 6, their shoes are filled with treats. In some houses, even adults put out their shoes on December 5 and wake...
About Sending Gifts to American School
Today’s blog is about sending gifts to American School employees. Sometimes our students will send us tokens of appreciation for proving a service to them. It can be for sending a record or transcript of their accredited middle school courses or accredited high...
Remembering Pearl Harbor
It’s December 4, and in three days we will commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the date which will live in infamy. That is how President Franklin D. Roosevelt described the events of December 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor was attacked. If you are ever in Hawaii, we...
Remembering Rosalynn Carter
It’s December 1, and earlier this week funeral services were held for Rosalynn Carter. She was the wife of President Jimmy Carter and served as First Lady from 1977-1981. While American School is always politically neutral, we’ve always encouraged students to visit...
Testimonial Thursday
It’s Thursday, so let’s hear a testimonial from one of our students. Mary from Illinois writes, “I loved how I get my exams mailed back so I can see what I need to work on. I liked that the teachers write comments on my flaws as well. Whether I did the exams well...
Today’s Birthday: Louisa May Alcott
It’s November 29, and author Louisa May Alcott was born on this date in 1832. She is best known for her novel Little Women, but she also wrote a novel titled Little Men. The titles of those books got us thinking about age requirements for our accredited middle...
Giving Tuesday 2023
It’s November 28, and today is Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is always the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and it’s a popular day for people to donate to their favorite charities or non-profit institutions. American School has been a non-profit institution for...
Cyber Monday 2023
It’s November 27, and today is Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday is always the Monday after Thanksgiving, and it’s a popular day for online shopping. Many people go online on Cyber Monday to look for great retail deals, but the best deal you’ll find anywhere online today...
American School Closed Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, 2023
American School will be closed Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24. We will reopen with regular business hours on Monday, November 27, and look forward to assisting you with your accredited middle school courses and accredited high school courses at that...
Today’s Anniversary: North Carolina
It’s November 21, and North Carolina became a state on this date in 1789. When people think of North Carolina, they often think of the state’s two premier college basketball programs, North Carolina and Duke, which have combined for 11 national championships and both...