by | Sep 27, 2023 | New Blog
It’s September 27, and Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring was published on this date in 1962. The book led to a renewed focus on environmental awareness and eventually led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. American School offers...
by | Sep 26, 2023 | New Blog
It’s September 26, and fitness expert Jack LaLanne was born on this date in 1914. His food intake regimen and exercise plans helped him live to age 96, and his birthday got us thinking about physical education. Because we are a distance education middle school and...
by | Sep 25, 2023 | New Blog
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...
by | Sep 22, 2023 | New Blog
It’s September 22, and tomorrow is the first day of fall. When people think of fall, they think of falling leaves, football and cooler temperatures, but they might also think about going back to school. If you’re in the latter category but haven’t decided on your...
by | Sep 21, 2023 | New Blog
It’s September 21, and today is the International Day of Peace. It’s a United Nations initiative which promotes peace around the world. Today’s celebration got us thinking about our international students. We are proud to serve students in 65...
by | Sep 20, 2023 | New Blog
It’s September 20, and 50 years ago today a very famous tennis match took place at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Billie Jean King (a female) defeated Bobby Riggs (a male) in the “Battle of the Sexes” and that match got us thinking about the students we serve. It...
