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...