SAVE THE DATE | Raise the Sails is 2/20/2026
Raise the Sails is underway—and we need our whole Viking community behind us!
Every contribution helps us support programs that reach every Amundsen student.
Donate an Auction Item
Experiences, tickets, services, vacation stays, gift cards, premium wine. You name it, we can use it.
Consider a Sponsorship
Family and business sponsorships truly move the needle. Your support inspires others and directly strengthens our school.
Join Us on February 20!
Tickets on sale now. $100 includes food, drinks, games, a lively auction, and a night out with our amazing community. Event will be held at Sarabande Chicago on Friday, February 20th from 6:30-10:30pm. Attire is date night casual.
Donate, sponsor, or grab your tickets here (https://RTS26.givesmart.com)
THIS WEEK | Parent Series: Navigating College Testing
Please join us for an online presentation from Joy Mollet of BEC Tutoring.
The session will cover SAT/ACT comparison, testing timeline, and parent strategies for supporting students. Here is the Zoom link to join 1/7/2026.
JOIN US | AAF Monthly Meeting
Join us for our Amundsen Athletics Foundation monthly meeting at Piccadilly Pub at 4749 N. Rockwell Wednesday, 1/7 @ 6p. Come hear about all things AAF and how you can get involved.
SUPPORT ATHLETICS | AAF Winter Sports Donor Box Drive
Winter sports at Amundsen are in full swing and being the giving season QR codes attached to your favorite sport. Any donation amount is greatly appreciated!
JOIN US! | Friends of Amundsen (FOA) January Meeting 1/12/2026
Friends of Amundsen’s first meeting of the new year will be held on Monday, January 12 @ Amundsen. Join Us!
VIKING VILLAGE | 2026 Monday Meetup
Let’s ring in the new year at Friends of Amundsen’s “Monday Meetup” @ Gio’s 4857 N Damen @ 7:00pm after our monthly meeting @ Amundsen on Monday January 12. Come out and meet fellow Viking parents. Let’s socialize and build a connected Amundsen Community!
CONGRATS | Class of 2026 Posse Recipients!
A BIG Congratulations to our Class of 2026 Posse Scholarship Recipients!
Madelyn G. - Whitman College
Mariana R. - University of Wisconsin-Madison, and
Isaac S.- DePauw University
all earning full tuition scholarship via the Posse Foundation! Congratulations!!!
ARTS | Free Photography Program for High School Youth
📸 FreshLens: Free Photography Program for High School Youth
✨ What you get:
🎓 Tuition-free 8-week course (starts January 24)
📅 Meets Twice a Week: Saturdays 9-1 pm + one weekday 4:30–6:30 pm
📷 Borrow a professional-quality camera during class
🎁 Earn a free camera to keep (≤2 absences)
🖼️ Exhibit & earn money selling your work at the final showcase
💻 Ongoing access to editing & printing labs
Plus, build life skills: teamwork, responsibility, goal-setting, & self-reflection
https://freshlenschicago.org
SUPPORT ATHLETICS! | Drag Bingo Night to Support AAF
Get your team together, get your bingo marker ready to go and join us for a great night out at Hamburger Mary's for Drag Night Bingo on Wednesday, 1/14 @ 7p. This is good for parent and kids and a portion of the evenings proceeds will go at AAF - Thank you Hamburger Mary's! View the flyer here.
HIGHLIGHTS | Key Info Shared in Previous Issues of the Newsletter
Erie Family Health Center at Amundsen presentation deck.
Amundsen School Counseling website
CPS Volunteer Programs website
Amundsen Donors Choose Projects
School Fees Website
Chicago North Hockey Club
2026 Raise the Sails Volunteer Interest Form
SPOTLIGHT | The Vikings Shop
Shop the Vikings Shop for AHS spirit wear! Orders are produced on the 15th and 30th of each month. Every purchase supports Friends of Amundsen (FOA), which funds academic and extracurricular programs for all Amundsen students. Thank you for showing your Viking pride and supporting our school community!
Important Dates
Monday, January 5 | Staff Development Day--No Students
Wednesday, January 7 | Parent Series: Navigating College Testing
Monday, January 12 | FOA Meeting 6pm
Thursday, January 15 | Staff Development Day--Early Dismissal for Students
Monday, January 19 | MLK Day--No School
Tuesday, January 20 | LSC Meeting 6pm
Tuesday, January 20-29 | ACCESS Testing
Thursday, January 22 | NHS Blood Drive
