News & Announcements

Our staff and students are proudly wearing their Bobcat Blue today!

On Saturday, two AES students interviewed Mary from Miller Farms Nursery as part of their science fair project. For a science project, and interview with an expert in the field is part of the Evidence of Knowledge on the scoring rubric.

Why is a science fair project such a great learning experience? Science projects involve so much more than science - there is research (library and computer), writing, math, planning skills, and if the student works with a partner, they develop collaboration skills. Preparing a science fair project is also an excellent example of what education experts call active learning or inquiry (also "hands-on" learning).

AES Science Fair Projects due Tuesday, February 26th. Winners will move on to the Humboldt County competition March 18 - 22.

Mrs. Kinyon's kindergarten class was in the computer lab today working on their mouse skills. All the kids had a fabulous time and worked on the tech skills!

You may not see her at school but she does so many things for our school. Jen works in the District Office and she helps with everything from managing Inter District Transfer requests to certifying families for free and reduced lunches to helping write grants. She is an amazing person and an incredibly hard worker. Thank you for all that you do!

Student representatives from our K-Kid program volunteered their time to help sort coats for the Coats for the Cold program. The Coats for the Cold program, founded by Robert Lohn, has been collecting coats and donations for 11 years. Our students help collect and distribute coats to those who need one during the winter months.

Our annual fundraiser for our arts program is coming up! Each year we co-host Bowl of Beans with the City of Arcata. We serve a delicious meal of rice, beans, cornbread and salad prepared by the Arcata High Culinary students and staff from Arcata Elementary volunteers at the event.
You can help support our school programs by buying raffle tickets for fabulous prizes! Raffle tickets are $1 each or 12 for $10. You do not need to be present to win.
The evening also includes performances by our choir and other local performing artists. Local businesses donate fabulous prizes for our raffle.
Admission is just $8/adults and $6/children and seniors.