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...