Principal's Newsletter - March 2026

Message from Dr. Mitchell 

March is an exciting and important month for our school community. As we move closer to the final stretch of the school year, our focus remains on strong instruction, student engagement, and preparing our students for upcoming assessments and end-of-year milestones.

This month, you will see continued academic support in classrooms as teachers work to ensure students are confident and ready for testing. Please help us by encouraging your student to attend school daily, arrive on time, and stay focused on their goals. Attendance truly matters, especially during this critical time of year.

We are also looking forward to several student activities and celebrations throughout March. From athletics and fine arts performances to academic recognitions, our students continue to make us proud in so many ways. Thank you for supporting their involvement and celebrating their achievements.

For our senior families, graduation will be here before we know it! One the second page of the newsletter, there is a section dedicated to senior updates. Please read to ensure your student remains on track for all end-of-year activities.

As always, thank you for your partnership, encouragement, and trust. Together, we will ensure that March is a productive and positive month for every student.

With gratitude,

Angela Mitchell

Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Star Students 

It is with great pride and excitement that I share the wonderful news that the Valedictorian for the Class of 2026 is Claire Collins, the Salutatorian of the Class of 2026 is Arjun Mitra, and our STAR Students for the Class of 2026 are Claire Collins and Nathaniel Laing. We are so proud of their hard work and accomplishments! 

March 16 Early Release Bell Schedule

North Atlanta High School
HALF-DAY BELL SCHEDULE     Monday, March 16, 2026
Breakfast Transition	8:00AM 8:20AM	8:20AM 8:30 AIM
1B	8:30AM	9:22AM
Transition	9:22AM	9:30AM
2B	9:30AM	10:22AM
Transition	10:22AM	10:30AM
3B	l.0:30AM	11:22AM
Transition	11:22AM	11:30AM
4B	11:30AM	12:22PM
Grab and Go Lunch & Dismissal	12:22PM	12:30,PM

Dismissal is at 12:30 PM

Upcoming Events 

• College and Career Center Parent Meeting - 3/4/26 @4:30 PM in Auditorium 
• National Honors Society Induction - 10 AM in the theater 
• AP/IB Art Exhibition Reception - March 11, 2026 5 PM - 7 PM in the multipurpose room 
• ACT Day - Seniors are asynchronous - March 11, 2026 
• Early Release Day - March 16, 2026 @ 12:30 PM 
• Spring Musical Opening Night - March 20, 2026 @ 7 PM Auditorium 
• IB Showcase - March 24, 2026 4 PM - 6 PM in the Auditorium and Atrium 
• SAT Day - March 31, 2026 (The date has been changed from the original announcement.) All students are expected to attend school. Activities are planned for each grade level. 
• Spring Break - April 6 - 10, 2026 

Academic Decathlon

Please celebrate the NAHS Academic Decathlon Team on their incredible accomplishment of being invited to compete at the national competition in California! Only the top three teams in the country received this honor, and we are so proud to be among them. The students who are on the team are Zachary Wilson, Sophia Sethi, Skye Kelly, Jose Gachuz-Mendoza, Ryan Conley, Sophia Fahrni, Morgan Herb, Samuel Morris, Pace Willis, Ava Youd, and Triston Willis. Their advisor is Dr. Hasty. 

Athletics

Please celebrate our Region Coach of the Year, Ms. Krystal Wells. We are incredibly proud of our team and Coach Wells for all they have accomplished this season, including a second-place region finish and multiple All-Region selections.

Warrior Wellness - Message from the Nurse

During recent bag checks, we have confiscated several medications. Please remember that students may only carry EpiPens and prescribed albuterol/asthma inhalers. All other medications — including over-the-counter medicines and vitamins — must be kept in the clinic with a completed APS medication form signed by a doctor. Thank you for helping us keep our school safe. 

North Atlanta Foundation Gala and Auction

When: Friday, March 13, from 7–11 PM Where: Summerour Studio 

Enjoy a silent auction, great food, and a live DJ as we support North Atlanta High School. Tickets are $150. All proceeds directly support our students and school programs. To purchase tickets, please use the link below. https://e.givesmart.com/events/M0a/ 

Class of 2026 - The Home Stretch

Please check the senior website (https://northatlantaseniors.weebly.com/) and sign up for Remind (natl2026). Parents, please ensure that your child’s name is spelled correctly in Infinite Campus. That is how it must be printed on their diploma. Students, once graduation practice starts on May 11 , please plan to be present every day unless you are IB/AP testing or have a true emergency. th Attire for Visions & graduation Guys – Black dress slacks, white button-down shirt, black or silver tie, black dress shoes and black dress socks. Ladies – White dress or white blouse & skirt, with white or nude flats. Only APS approved cords and stoles are permitted during the commencement ceremony. 

2nd Semester Final Exam Policy

• 2nd semester: Applies to ALL courses with the exception of 1B classes that will not test this yaer(i.e. Year 1 classes)
• Students must have a weighted 90% or higher-grade average in the class.
• Students must be enrolled a minimum of 75% of the semester.
• An assignment of ISS or OSS voids the exemption for the semester of the incident.
• Any cheating/plagiarism behavior referral voids the exemption for the semester of the incident.
• No more than 4 late assignments.
• No more than 5 tardies and 0 class cuts
• (this is for all classes and not a specific class period).
• THIS POLICY DOES NOT APPLY TO ONLINE CLASSES.
• (FULL-TIME AVA, PHOENIX ACADEMY AND/OR DUAL ENROLLMENT)

Please check your attendance records for accuracy.
Email NAHSATTENDANCE@APSK12.ORG with any concerns.