Today’s Special Occasion: Earth Day

It’s April 22, and today is Earth Day.  American School has had a recycling program for many years, and we are happy to do our part to preserve the environment.  The phrase “going green” is often used when people or companies begin a project whose goal is to save the...

Today’s Special Occasion: Administrative Professionals Day

It’s April 21, and today is Administrative Professionals Day.  American School has many administrative professionals, and, while we appreciate them every day, today is a day to especially appreciate them.  Some help students enroll in an accredited high school program...

Extensions in Full-Credit Online Courses

Today’s blog has important information for students who take our online middle school courses and online high school courses from Edmentum.  Students who enroll in full-unit Edmentum courses are enrolled in the 1st semester for six (6) months. When a student finishes...

Today’s Anniversary: The Revolutionary War

It’s April 19, and the Revolutionary War began on this date in 1775 with the Battles of Lexington and Concord.  A little more than a year later, the war was over and Americans had their independence.  In New England, today is called Patriots Day, and this occasion is...

Today’s Anniversary: Natural Bridges National Monument

It’s April 16, and Natural Bridges National Monument in southeast Utah was declared a national monument on this date in 1908.  As its name implies, the monument consists of three large natural bridges of stone which span canyons below.  Although not as majestic as the...