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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.
2023 Champions Classic
It’s November 14, and tonight the Champions Classic takes place at the United Center in Chicago. It’s an annual event at the start of the college basketball season, and tonight’s matchups are Duke vs. Michigan State followed by Kentucky vs. Kansas. The Duke-Michigan...
Do Not Reply to Automated Emails
Today’s blog is about replying to automated emails sent from studentcenter@americanschoolofcorr.com and donotreply@americanschool.org. These emails are automated which means they are automatically sent by our system and usually are sent in reference to online student...
American School Closed Friday, November 10, 2023
American School will be closed Friday, November 10. We will reopen with regular business hours on Monday, November 13, and look forward to assisting you with your accredited middle school courses and accredited high school courses at that time. Thank you for making...
Today’s Anniversary: Montana
It’s November 8, and Montana became a state on this date in 1889. Montana is known as Big Sky Country, and so today’s blog is going to be about reaching for the sky. We all have dreams and aspirations for what we want our lives to be like ten, twenty or even fifty...
2023 National Distance Learning Week
It’s November 6, and today is the first day of National Distance Learning Week. As a leading distance education middle school and distance education high school, you’re probably not surprised we’re celebrating this week. It’s a chance to celebrate all the benefits...
2023 MSCA Conference
American School is pleased to attend the 2023 Michigan School Counselor Association Conference next week at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center in Kalamazoo. Visit us in booth 12 on Monday, November 13, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and on Tuesday, November 14,...
Today’s Anniversaries: North Dakota and South Dakota
It’s November 2, and North Dakota and South Dakota became states on this date in 1889. One of North Dakota’s nicknames is the Roughrider State, and we are aware that some students in the Dakotas and elsewhere have had rough rides when it comes to their educations. ...
2023 INSCA Conference
American School is pleased to exhibit at the 2023 Indiana School Counselor Association Conference next week at the Indianapolis Marriott East. Visit us in booth 55 on Thursday, November 9, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Friday, November 10, from 8 a.m. to 12:30...
Today’s Anniversary: Nevada
It’s October 31, and Nevada became a state on this date in 1864. Nevada is known as the Silver State, but it doesn’t take a lot of silver or gold to pay for American School’s accredited middle school courses or accredited high school courses. That’s because we keep...
2023 ISCA Conference
American School is pleased to attend the 2023 Illinois School Counselor Association Conference next week at the Tinley Park Convention Center in nearby Tinley Park. We will be in booth 17 on Thursday, November 9, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Friday, November 10,...
American School Staff Completes Annual Harassment Training
Today’s blog announces that all American School staff members recently completed harassment training as required by Illinois state law. The training is done on an annual basis and ensures that our workplace is pleasant for everyone who works here. All of us want you...
2023 WSCA Conference
American School is pleased to attend the 2023 Wisconsin School Counselor Association Conference next week at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Stop by and see us on Wednesday, November 1, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.; on Thursday, November 2, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.;...
Another New Year-End Schedule Reminder
Today’s blog is a 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 means...
American School Trustees Hold Fall 2023 Meeting
It’s October 24, and today American School trustees are holding their fall meeting. American School trustees meet periodically to help School leadership address concerns of the day and plan for a brighter future. Over the years, American School trustees have come...
American School Holds 126th Annual Meeting
It’s October 23, and today American School is holding its 126th annual meeting of trustees and corporate members. The annual meeting is a yearly chance to review the challenges and opportunities of the past year and to plan for an even better future. For the first...
Today’s Anniversary: The Sydney Opera House
It’s October 20, and the famous Sydney Opera House opened in Australia 50 years ago today. The opera house is best known for its unique architectural design, but it’s also been the home of some amazing musical performances in the last 50 years. This famous...
Testimonial Thursday
It’s Thursday, so we have a testimonial from one of our students. Hannah from Arkansas writes, “Everything is easy to understand. I think you can’t get much better with a homeschooling program. It is very flexible and can work for just about anyone.” We thank...
Today’s Anniversary: Moby-Dick
It’s October 18, and Herman Melville’s novel Moby-Dick was published on this date in 1851. Herman Melville was a great American writer, and you can read works by more of them when you take our American Literature course. We are happy to offer it among our high...
Today’s Anniversary: The Department of Education Organization Act
It’s October 17, and President Jimmy Carter signed the Department of Education Organization Act on this date in 1979. You might think that Cabinet-level departments are all quite old and have been a part of American government since 1776, but some of them are newer,...
Boss’s Day 2023
It’s October 16, and today is Boss’s Day. It’s a great opportunity for us to look back at the people who have served as THE boss here at American School, namely our presidents. R.T. Miller founded American School in 1897 and served as president until 1945. He was...
Today’s Special Occasion: Friday the 13th
It’s October 13 and it’s a Friday, so today’s blog is going to talk about Friday the 13th. For many people this date is unlucky, but it doesn’t have to be. You can make your own luck by enrolling and becoming an American School student. Studies have shown that...
Testimonial Thursday
It’s Thursday, so let’s hear another testimonial from one of our students. Nicole from Michigan writes, “American School was nothing like what I expected. It was indeed better.” We thank Nicole for those concise but powerful words. Sometimes people enter into new...
Semesters of Online World Language Courses
Today’s blog is about semesters of our online world language courses powered by Rosetta Stone which are great additions to an accredited high school program or independent study program. Rosetta Stone’s courses are divided into levels, and each level is the...
American School Staff Completes Mandated Reporter Training
American School staff recently completed mandated reporter training. By law our staff is required to report suspected instances of child abuse, and the mandated reporter training helps us do that. Although we may not see visible signs of child abuse or neglect...
American School Closed Monday, October 9, 2023
American School will be closed Monday, October 9. We will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, October 10, 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...