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Spring Break

On behalf of the AHS Administration, we would like to wish our entire school community a relaxing and rejuvenating Spring Break.  For those who are traveling during this time, we wish you safe and happy travels and we look forward to welcoming you all back to school on Monday, March 30th. Go Vikings!
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Local School Council Election Results Featured Photo

Local School Council Election Results

Please click on the link above to see the results of the Amundsen Local School Council Elections that took place on Wednesday, March 18th and Monday, March 16th (students). Winners will take office beginning with the July organizational meeting.
Amundsen Academic Decathlon Team wins 3rd place at state! Featured Photo

Amundsen Academic Decathlon Team wins 3rd place at state!

Congratulations to the Amundsen Academic Decathlon Team for winning 3rd place in the state of Illinois this past weekend at UIC. Some notable accomplishments include Niki K., who took 3rd place (Honors) in Science and Essay and Jackson J, who took 2nd Place (Scholastic) in Science and Social Science.
The team has been invited to participate in the United States Academic Decathlon National Competition in Garden Grove, California on April 23 - 25, 2026! Congratulations to all! We are so proud of you!
The AHS IB Arts Showcase is Thursday March 5th! Featured Photo

The AHS IB Arts Showcase is Thursday March 5th!

Join us for our annual IB Arts Showcase on Thursday, March 5th from 5-7pm! This event is open to the community and all are welcome to join us in celebrating the amazing curated artworks and one of a kind musical compositions created by our IB Senior Class. We hope to see many familiar and new faces there!
Order your yearbook today! Featured Photo

Order your yearbook today!

Relive the moments that made this school year unforgettable! From spirit days and big wins to everyday memories with friends, this year’s yearbook captures it all.—order your yearbook today!
Parent Series Book Club in Person April 7 at 6pm! Click to Sign Up Featured Photo

Parent Series Book Club in Person April 7 at 6pm! Click to Sign Up

FOA Book Club
We hope you can join us for our April Book Club, which will be Tuesday, April 7 at 6 PM at Amundsen. We will discuss Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy. This book is a guide to transforming parenting from control-based, punitive methods to connection-focused, empathetic, and resilience-building strategies. Feel free to join even if you have not read the book. We will discuss parenting teens in general!

Upcoming Events

  • Level 1+Neighborhood High School
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  • U of C 5EssentialsWell-Organized for Improvement
  • 25+Athletic Teams
  • 1+Neighborhood High School
  • 100%of IB Diploma Graduates Earned Early College Credentials
  • U of C 5EssentialsWell-Organized for Improvement
  • 25+Athletic Teams