At a Glance
Character Core Unit (Music and Communications)
STAR assessments are still ongoing
New Language Arts unit starting Monday, the 16
Special Virtual Service Event March 27 at 1:00 PM
2026-27 parent webinar MARCH 13, 11:00 am (MT)
Youth Retreat early bird discount ends March 16
Character Core Units: Music & Communications
Upper Elementary and Middle School
We’re excited to introduce our upcoming Communications Counts course for upper elementary and middle school! In this course, students will build practical skills to listen well, speak with confidence, and strengthen relationships at home, school, and with friends.
Through fun activities and a “Gab Lab” journal project, students will practice starting conversations, showing kindness and inclusion, setting healthy boundaries, and handling difficult conversations with respect. They’ll also learn strategies for resolving conflicts and using positive self-talk. By the end of the course, students will have a toolkit of communication skills they can use every day.
As a reminder, we’ll be following the standard flipped class format for the rest of the year, so please encourage your student(s) to review the lesson material before class. See you next Monday!
Click here to access the student workbook.
Lower Elementary
In Unit 1 of Music in a Beautiful World, a music appreciation course, lower elementary students will hear a little music every day to nurture their divine sense of beauty through four centuries of musical genius. From the timeless melodies of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms to the stirring classical guitar of Rodrigo, students will immerse themselves in sounds that inspire and uplift. By exploring the history of Handel’s Messiah and the magic of Mary Poppins, children will discover that every creature, including them, has a vital place in the world’s choir.
Download the Unit 1 Student Workbook here.
Language Arts
STAR Assessments are open for one more week! This is your final opportunity to complete testing before the window closes on March 13. STAR provides valuable insight into student progress and helps guide instruction for the months ahead.
Be sure to sign up for a monitoring time, or log in and complete your assessments soon—we don’t want anyone to miss out!
Please reach out to Melanie Norman at mnorman@ahsworldwide.org if you have any questions or have not received your students’ test reports.
Language Arts Level 4 students:
We hope you are enjoying The Secret Garden!
On Monday, March 16, we will begin a new unit and start reading Extra Credit by Andrew Clements.
You can order a copy here: https://a.co/d/0cjlmqbu to be ready for the first day!
Virtual Service Event
Join us on March 27 at 1:00 PM for a special Virtual Service Event!
Here’s how it works:
Kids will complete a simple act of service right from home — things like writing uplifting letters, drawing pictures for seniors, putting together mini hygiene kits, or doing a kind act for someone in their own house.
Afterward, we’ll hop back on Zoom and let students share what they did and why it mattered. They can show photos, short videos, or the finished project.
Want to be featured in our “Kids Making a Difference” slideshow? 📸
Have a parent help you upload a photo of you serving here by March 24: https://we.tl/r-iRyl8uyoWz
We’ll wrap up the event by showcasing all the amazing acts of kindness submitted.
It’s going to be a meaningful, gratitude-filled hour where our kids get to see how even small acts can make a big difference. We can’t wait to see you there!
Upcoming Webinars
2026-27 Parent Webinar
Are you beginning to plan for next year? We are too!
Mark your calendars for the following two important webinars this month:
MARCH 13th, 11:00 AM (MT) Join us for a brief webinar previewing the enhanced programs coming in 2026–27. You won’t want to miss this!
Webinar Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5459187070
AHS Online High School Webinar
Incoming 9th Graders: MARCH 26th, 4 PM (MT) join American Heritage Online High School for a live informational webinar designed especially for incoming 9th graders and their families!
Webinar Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87339461596?pwd=AnZhwBu0arKWC1r8YxL2FPAuxh9hGa.1
Youth Retreat Early Bird Discount Ends March 16
The AHS 2026 Youth Retreat is coming May 26–29, 2026, and it’s shaping up to be our best retreat yet—the perfect mix of spiritual growth, unforgettable friendships, and nonstop fun.
Registration is now open exclusively to AHS Worldwide families, and for a limited time, you can take advantage of our Early Bird Special: 20% off through March 16!
- Regular price: $449
- Early Bird price (20% off): $359
Click here to register or to learn more about keynote speakers and activities.
We Love to Hear from You
Let’s stay in touch. Here are three great ways to reach us:
- Schedule a consultation for current virtual school families here.
- Email us at familyschool@ahsworldwide.org
- Chat with us from 9 AM – 2 PM (MT) from Family School or the chat button on our website.
