News & Announcements

Join us for a virtual panel discussion for current Amundsen parents with current Amundsen parents.
The Parent Initiative Team (PIT) is a subcommittee of the AHS Post Secondary Leadership Team. PIT represents parents of all of the following AHS Parent groups: *PAC, BAC, FOA, FOAA, LSC Reps
PIT’s purpose is to streamline communication and events across all parents on campus and to collaborate with the AHS staff to leverage overall communication.

*PAC - Parent Advisory Council *FOA - Friends of Amundsen *FOAA - Friends of Amundsen Athletics *LSC - Local School Council

Congratulations to Senior Magali Perez for winning the FOA’s Senior Shirt Contest! She describes her design as “I think it’s a good representation of all the struggles we have gone through and how we have developed as a new generation.” Thank you to all students who submitted a design. The shirt can be purchased through the FOA Vikings Shop at https://customapparelwear.com/amundsenhs/shop/home.

Please click on the link above to read the latest information from the Chicago Public Schools regarding Local School Council elections to be held this November. This document provides that for the first time ever, parents, guardians, and staff will be able to vote by mail for LSCs. Community members will still vote in person at schools on November 18th (Elementary) or November 19th (High Schools). Please read the CPS press release for details.

Friends of Amundsen Athletics (FOAA) operates as a partner under Friends of Amundsen as a charitable 501(c)(3) and dedicated to promoting school and community support for the Amundsen High School athletics program. FOAA is funded through initiatives made possible through our Amundsen Allies and support of volunteers and community members. Proceeds go towards student-athlete programs and supplies, and events that promote family and community awareness of Amundsen High School Athletics. If you are interested in volunteering for athletic events moving forward, please complete the volunteer form on our website: https://www.friendsofamundsenathletics.org/ (follow the link above!)

Please see the above letter for important information regarding Amundsen LSC elections and click on the link for detailed information, candidate statements, and ballot information.

On Thursday, October 8 at 1 p.m., the Amundsen High School Local School Council Election Coordinator and Principal will host a webinar where we will be drawing names to determine order and placement on the Amundsen High School Local School Council ballot. If you are interested in observing this process, please click on the above link and enter the Access Passcode: !37W&nmm. Thank you! (The live link has now been replaced with the recorded video as the webinar has concluded effective 10.8.20)

Amundsen will be hosting a virtual Movie night on Friday 10/30 with streaming starting at 3:30pm. Click the title for the link.

Thanks to the generosity of our Viking community, The Friends of Amundsen exceeded their original goal of $10K and raised $15,959 to purchase Chromebooks for Amundsen!!! 💻❤️🖤

Since the need for technology is ever growing, FOA will accept donations at any time to continue to help fund tech needs for Amundsen students. Click on the link above to connect with FOA and keep making great things happen for Amundsen students!

Thank you FOA!

We invite you to join us for a Freshman Parent Night on October 7th from 6:00-7:00 pm. Please fill out the parent night registration form (linked above) to indicate which session you plan to attend. You may sign up for multiple nights if you have multiple students.

Attention parents and guardians of Amundsen student athletes! Please read the letter (linked above) from AHS Athletic Director, Adrian Jackson, concerning the new CPS health screening requirement for student athletes participating in programs at CPS facilities. All students must complete a health screener prior to arriving to the school each day and will also have their temperature checked upon arriving at school. Please see the letter for details and reach out to Mr. Jackson if you have any questions regarding the requirement. Thank you!