2026 Convention #1: Missouri Homeschool Convention

American School’s first convention appearance of 2026 will occur next week at the Missouri Homeschool Convention in St. Charles, Missouri.  Visit us in booth 812 at the St. Charles Convention Center on Thursday, March 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; on Friday, March 27,...

Pi Day 2026

It’s March 13, and tomorrow is Pi Day.  Pi Day is traditionally celebrated on March 14 because the mathematical ratio pi can be abbreviated 3.14, and March 14 is sometimes abbreviated as 3-14.  Pi appears in several of our math courses, and any of them would be a...

2026 American School Conventions Preview

Today’s blog announces that later this month American School will begin its schedule of convention appearances.  You’ll have to wait a little bit longer to learn where our first stop will be, but please know how excited we are to get back on the road and meet...

Today’s Birthday: Lawrence Welk

It’s March 11 and bandleader Lawrence Welk was born on this day in 1903.  One of his trademark phrases after his band or singers performed well was “wonderful, wonderful,” and so todays’ blog is going to talk about some of the reasons why homeschooling students find...

Out of Stock Books Update

Today’s blog has an update about out of stock books.  American School believes students should learn in the manner that is most comfortable for them, and that is why we continue to offer paper-based middle school courses and paper-based high school courses to students...

Today’s Anniversary: Barbie

It’s March 9, and the Barbie doll debuted on this day in 1959.  We’re mentioning this today because many children and adults believe Barbie is a symbol of a woman who can do anything.  It’s appropriate that Barbie debuted the day after International Women’s Day, which...