Black History Month 2024

It’s February 1, and today is the first day of Black History Month.  Today is a great occasion to remind you that we gladly accept students of all ethnicities into our accredited middle school program, accredited high school program and independent study program.  We...

Today’s Anniversary: The First Soap Opera

It’s January 31, and the first soap opera premiered on television 75 years ago today.  The name of that show was “These Are My Children,” and although today there are only a few soap operas still airing on television, today’s blog is going to relate the titles of...

2024 Ambition Accelerator Competition

Today’s blog announces another competition for students in our accredited high school program or independent study high school program.  The Ambition Accelerator competition is open to innovative students between the ages of 16 and 26.  More information is available...

Today’s Anniversary: Kansas

It’s January 29, and Kansas became a state on this date in 1861.  Kansas’s motto is translated “To the stars through difficulties,” and that motto got us thinking about the path many American School students take to earn a high school diploma at home.  Not every...

Today’s Anniversary: Michigan

It’s January 26, and Michigan became a state on this date in 1837.  When people think of Michigan, they often think of music and cars.  American School has courses in both areas of study.  We offer a Music Appreciation course among our online high school courses and...

Testimonial Thursday

It’s a Thursday, so today is the perfect time for our first Testimonial Thursday of 2024.  Fredrick from Michigan writes, “Thank you, American School, for teaching me something new and giving me time to complete every assignment.  Thanks to you, I have all...