Affton High School

Following up on Friday’s Speech and Debate post, our Cougars had an UNBELIEVABLE showing at the Capital City Classic in Jefferson City! For what we believe is the FIRST TIME EVER in school history, Affton brought home a team trophy, placing 5th overall in Sweepstakes!

Every single one of our 17 competitors placed in the top 10! Check out this incredible hardware lineup:

Novice Prose/Poetry
🏆 Champion – Lucy E.
🏅 4th Place – Natalie L.
🏅 5th Place – Lancy Y.

Varsity Prose/Poetry
🏆 Champion – Lea N.
🥉 3rd Place – Jade J.

Varsity Storytelling
🏆 Champion – Belma S.
🥈 2nd Place – Abbi S.
🏅 7th Place – Ava W.

Varsity Dramatic Interpretation
🏆 Champion – Joey W.
🏅 4th Place – Jackie R.

Radio Speaking
🥈 2nd Place – Joey W.
🏅 8th Place – Kevin W.

Extemporaneous Speaking
🏅 6th Place – Logan R.

Original Oratory (Novice)
🏆 Champion – Claire T.
🏅 4th Place – Cody W.

Informative Speaking
🏅 7th Place – Sumiya M.

Duet Acting
🏅 5th Place – Blake E. & Brayden R.

1 day ago, Affton High School

Speech and Debate season has started! Our Affton Speech & Debate team crushed it last weekend at the Parkway West Fall Classic.

Dramatic Interpretation:
2nd Place – Joey W.
6th Place – Jackie R.

Novice Prose/Poetry:
Champion – Lucy G.
2nd Place – Lancy Y.

So proud of your hard work, dedication, and talent! They head to Jefferson City this weekend to compete! Wish them luck!

5 days ago, Affton High School

Two smiling students stand together holding small potted succulent plants in front of a bright yellow handprint wall.

Four smiling students stand side by side holding small potted succulent plants against a colorful handprint mural.

Two students wearing black suits pose together while holding small potted succulents in front of a yellow handprint mural.

A group of seven students stand together smiling and holding small potted succulent plants in front of a graduation mural.

Affton High School was honored to welcomed a delegation from the Srebrenica Memorial Center. The Center's director, Emir Suljagic, led a conversation with Bosnian American Studies and Social Studies students about the history of Srebrenica, the work of the Memorial Center, the ongoing importance of preserving memory, and the importance of standing for truth.

5 days ago, Affton High School

Speaker Emir Suljagić presents "Notes to our grandchildren" on a screen before a seated audience in a library.

High school students sit in a library listening to a presentation by guest speaker Emir Suljagić.

Affton Superintendent Dr.Travis Bracht stands next to guest speaker Emir Suljagić in a library setting to welcome him..

Mark your calendars! We invite all Affton High School families to join us for Parent-Teacher Conferences on:

Dates: October 27 & October 29
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Class of 2027: Need assistance with college planning? Help with FAFSA and college applications will be available during conference hours!

We look forward to connecting with you to discuss your student's progress and success!

6 days ago, Affton High School

Affton High School Parent Teacher Conferences announcement for October 27 & 29 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with FAFSA and college app help available

Every object tells a story!

Seniors in Creative Writing recently participated in an Artifact Gallery Walk (think Show & Tell with an interactive twist!). Students brought in meaningful items—from favorite books and stuffed animals to keepsakes and memorabilia—to display for their peers.

During the gallery walk, classmates explored each exhibit and left curious questions on sticky notes. Afterwards, artifact owners read through the notes, answered questions, and clarified details. Every step of the way, students paused to write, reflect, and dive deeper into their storytelling journey.

6 days ago, Affton High School

Hands collaborate, placing sticky notes on a grey table covered in notes and objects.

Blue plush, green doll, and notepad on a desk with many fan-shaped sticky notes in a library.

"A Harry Potter book on a table with a plush dog, a couple figurine, a collar, and fanned sticky notes in a library.

Person with a bun in a green hoodie leans over a table, writing on paper next to a baseball cap and notes.

Friday 10/23- Senior Night Band, Cheer, Football vs Normandy

Admission- $5 for Adults, $3 for Students and Seniors, 6 and under FREE

There will be no one entering the game after the end of the 3rd Quarter. Any middle school students need an adult to enter.

PINK OUT THEME and AAHOF Inductee Recognition Night

6 days ago, Brian Boehm

History came alive for our Honors World History 3 students during a deeply moving visit to the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum. Beyond their textbooks, students engaged directly with original artifacts and primary sources. The most profound moments came from listening to the first hand testimonies of local St. Louis Holocaust survivors—turning history into a powerful lesson on resilience, empathy, and humanity.

12 days ago, Affton High School

A guide speaks to a group of students gathered around historical wall displays and photos.

A student looks closely at artifacts inside a glass display case in a museum exhibit.

Students view informative wall panels titled 'Evolving Hatred' in an museum exhibit.

A speaker at a podium addresses a group of students seated in a modern auditorium

Students sit on tiered wooden benches in a dimly lit museum theater watching a presentation.

Students listen attentively while standing in a museum gallery featuring historical Holocaust exhibits.

Huge congratulations to our Affton High School singers for earning a spot in the 2026 Honor Choir!

Out of more than 600 auditioners, these incredibly talented students blew the judges away with their solos and sight-reading skills. We couldn't be prouder to have them representing Affton!

Shoutout to our selected students:
👏 Louisa S. (SSA Choir) – Celebrating her 3rd year in this prestigious ensemble!
👏 Will S. (SATB Choir) – Returning for his 2nd year!
👏 Edna B. (SSA Choir) – Earning a coveted spot as a freshman!

Mark your calendars! They will perform at Pattonville High School on November 7, 2026.

23 days ago, Affton High School

Huge shoutout to our incredible Advanced Marketing students!

Our Office Staff is proudly rocking their new custom matching shirts, designed and created right here at Affton High School by students in the Advanced Marketing class under the guidance of Mr. Laue.

Not only do these shirts look amazing, but they also feature the core values our office team brings to work every day: Empathetic, Calm, Friendly, Helpful, Kind, and Reliable.

Thank you, DECA, for keeping our staff looking sharp and representing the best of AHS! And thank you, office staff, for keeping us functioning!

26 days ago, Affton High School

Five female school office staff members standing in a line wearing matching black "OFFICE STAFF" t-shirts and jeans.

We are looking to fill a JV Cheer coach position for this upcoming winter season. Anyone interested should apply using the following link.

https://affton.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5927816

30 days ago, Brian Boehm

The Affton School District Board of Education will vote on the 2026 tax rate on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. during the annual scheduled tax rate hearing. This year’s proposed rate is $4.5489 per $100 assessed valuation, a $0.0399 decrease from the 2025 rate, which was $4.5491, and maintaining a voluntary tax rollback of 35-cents first introduced in 2017.

The tax rate hearing will begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed immediately by the Board of Education's School Improvement Workshop in the Library at Gotsch Intermediate School (8348 S Laclede Station Road, 63123). The public is invited to attend all meetings of the Board of Education. Click here to view the agenda: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/index.aspx?S=435

about 1 month ago, Affton Schools

2026 Public Hearing Notice to set property tax rates

AHS VB Camp Flyer

4 months ago, Brian Boehm

The 2026 Yearbook Spring Supplements have arrived. If you purchased a yearbook, you may come to the office (M-F 6:30-3:00) and see Ms. Dierker or Mrs. Anderson to pick yours up.

5 months ago, Mary Dreon

✈️ Where in the world is the Affton community this summer? From backyard BBQs to bucket-list vacations, we want to feature your summer memories in our annual #AfftonAroundTheWorld series!

Show us your summer in 3 easy steps:
📸 Snap a photo of your adventure.
📧 Email it to communications@afftonschools.net.
✍️ Include student name(s), upcoming grade(s), and a brief description.

Keep an eye on our pages all summer to see where your classmates and neighbors roam! 💜💛

5 months ago, Affton School District

collage of students in various locations doing summer activities like fishing, hiking, and going to the beach

Thank you to Daniel Stolarski for his Eagle Scout project that came in clutch today for our Special Olympics event today. Well done

6 months ago, Brian Boehm

Varsity Baseball at Parkway Central is still on for today.

6 months ago, Brian Boehm

Boys Volleyball Tryouts will be held at Center of St. Louis today due to weather conditions. Transportation will take them and return them to the high school around 5pm.

8 months ago, Brian Boehm

Spring Sports Tryouts are Monday March 2nd. Students must have all documents completed prior to being allowed to participate. Golf, Track, Baseball, Girls Soccer, Boys Volleyball

8 months ago, Brian Boehm

Thank you to Dr. Suggs for stoping by the high school to eat and talk with our students today.

9 months ago, Brian Boehm

Cougar Wrestling continues to dominate on the mat by winning the Brentwood Tournament. Elijah,Toby,Kyle,Drew,Blake,Daniel-1st place Jeron,Patrick-2nd Place Andrew, Bao-3rd Place

10 months ago, Brian Boehm