Weekly Eagle News 01/26/2026 - 01/30/2026

Posted Date: 01/25/26 (07:00 PM)

Good Evening Eagle Families,

Weekly Eagle News Spring 2026, 3rd Edition, 01/26/2026 - 01/30/2026 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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Speech and Debate Results

The Arroyo Grande Speech and Debate team competed in the Tri-County Forensics League Open Debate tournament on January 17th at Hart High School. Our team competed in the World Schools Debate category. Through four rounds, with both prepared and impromptu motions, our students discussed the merits of banning private health insurance, the ethics of consuming meat and whether you should act as a deity to a tribe that cannot be convinced of your mortal status.

Being recognized for Superior Performance (3-1 record) was team Cerulean (shade of blue) comprised of Orion Schmidt, Mordred Morgan and Colin Martel. Part of the team for research and preparation were Lyla Fairweather and Marleigh San Diego. Speech and Debate will next compete on January 24th at the TCFL Spring Congress Tournament.

Cash prizes and scholarship money can be yours by competing in speaking contests beginning in January. Two separate contests are open to student entry:

Lions Club

Topic: "Youth Mental Health: Overcoming Barriers To Well-Being”

Students entering the contest shall prepare a talk to be as close as possible to, but not over, ten minutes, nor less than five minutes delivery time.

Contact Coach Chris Ryan (chris.ryan@lmusd.org) for more details.

Optimist Club

Topic: "The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community"

Students entering the contest shall prepare a speech that will be not under 4 minutes or over 5 minutes.

Contact Coach Chris Ryan (chris.ryan@lmusd.org) for more details.

Clubs should know in order to advertise for your club's special events, please turn your announcement into room #205 for posting. Going forward, flyers will be hung in Eagle Hall, on the tri marquee and blue board in the quad, on the Softball Shed wall, outside room #912, and in the admin building window. All other posters will be removed.

UPCOMING SPORTING EVENTS: See WEEK OF SPORT

Welcome Eagle Families,

Students can purchase an ASB discount card for free entry to all non CIF playoff events online at the AGHS Webstore or at the student business office on campus.

Purchase your digital ticket here: GoFan

How to Purchase Ticket Help Video: click here

City of Arroyo Grande Volunteer Opportunities

5cities Homeless Coalition Community Service Opportunities

Student Service Community Service Opportunity

Five Cities Youth Baseball Community Service

Reminder Eagles, donations of items do not qualify for community service as noted at the bottom of the community service form.

Attention 9th Graders and 9th Grade Families: Counselors met with our 9th graders last week. We will be meeting with 9th graders again this week to review their course selections and make note of any special plans. Please ask your student about the counselor meetings!

Attention Seniors and Senior Families…FAFSA Days at AGHS! The Counseling department will be meeting with all seniors to help with the FAFSA/CADAA. Completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or CADAA (California Dream Act Application) is a California State Requirement. You must either complete the application or formally opt out. The FAFSA/CADAA is the only way to qualify for the Cuesta Promise and is the only way to receive federal or state financial aid. We will meet with seniors on February 3rd and 4th. To ensure a smooth application process, please have the following items ready: fully charged Chromebook and charger, fully charged phone & charger.

PSAT 9 and PSAT 10: We will be offering the PSAT 9 and 10 on April 22nd. We will begin the registration process for these tests in March. More information will be provided in the newsletter in March.

Welcome to the Nest! Please save the date for Monday, March 16th for our annual Welcome to the Nest event. We will be welcoming our incoming 9th grade families with an evening dedicated to showing off all the AGHS has to offer! We look forward to seeing any current or incoming families! Please see the flyer in the newsletter for more information.

AGHS Science Tutoring Labs

Need help with your Science classes, check out the tutoring labs on campus. Need a private tutor, see the counseling office for a paid tutor list.

AGHS Math Tutoring Labs

Need help with your Math classes, check out the tutoring labs on campus. Need a private tutor, see the counseling office for a paid tutor list.

Make Sure to Clear your Absences

Clear Absences by 4pm Tuesday, 01/27/26. Please make sure that the Attendance Office is informed of the reason for any still unverified absences for 01/12/26 - 01/23/26. After that date, we will not be able to make any changes.

College & Military Visits

Seniors and Juniors planning a college/military visit should stop by the Attendance Office to pick up an Excused Absence Request form ahead of their visit. If approved, up to two days may be excused. Visits that will last longer than two days would require a Short Term Independent Study Contract to excuse the absence.