Today’s Anniversary: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

It’s April 13, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in New York City on this date in 1870.  The Met, as the museum is known, receives millions of visitors each year and contains works by some of the world’s finest artists.  American School students...

Today’s Birthday: Beverly Cleary

It’s April 12, and author Beverly Cleary was born on this date in 1916.  You may have heard about her last year because she died in March 2021 at age 104, but she left behind a legacy of children’s and young adult books.  Perhaps you, your siblings or even your...

Today’s Anniversary: The Apple Computer 1

It’s April 11, and on this date in 1976, the Apple Computer 1 was released.  It was Apple’s first product, and it’s safe to say that Apple has come a long way in the last 46 years.  In addition to computers, Apple is known for iPads and iPhones, and...

New Middle States Accreditation Profile Link

As you know, American School takes accreditation very seriously.  We are proud to offer an accredited middle school program and accredited high school program, and one of the groups which accredits us is the Middle States Association-Commissions on Elementary and...

Today’s Anniversary: The World Health Organization

It’s April 7, and the United Nations established the World Health Organization on this date in 1948.  The World Health Organization, often abbreviated WHO, has been in the news more than usual during the last 2 years during the pandemic, but the 74th anniversary...

Today’s Anniversary: The Tony Awards

It’s April 6, and the first Tony Awards were presented on this date in 1947.  The Tony Awards recognize the best in live theater in a number of categories ranging from best play and best musical to best actor and best actress all the way to awards in technical...