SAVE THE DATE | AHS Career Fair
Inspire Viking students by sharing your professional journey! We are seeking experts from all fields to expose students to diverse career paths. Each presenter will host a table for rotating small group discussions. For information, contact Rosanna Suh at [email protected].
RSVP Deadline: March 6th
Event Date: March 19th (9:00 - 11:30 AM)
Sign Up: http://bit.ly/42tmccV and view the flyer here.
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)
RESOURCE | Self Compassion group in the Erie Clinic!
Do you struggle with self criticism, perfectionism, high expectations of yourself, or anxiety? Are you wanting to learn how to treat yourself with more compassion? Join the Self Compassion group in the Erie clinic this semester!
This group will help you learn to
- be kinder to yourself
- handle tough feelings more calmly
- encourage yourself instead of criticizing yourself
- face stress with more care for yourself
What - free 8 week therapy group
Who - open to any Amundsen student
When - Wednesdays January 21 to March 11, during rotating class periods
Where - in the Erie clinic, rm 307
How - journaling exercises, mindfulness practices, and supportive group discussion
Stop by the Erie clinic and ask to speak to Emma Healy to learn more details and sign up. This group will be limited to 8 students due to space, so sign up quickly! View the flyer.
CONGRATULATIONS | Academic Decathlon Round 1 Results
Please congratulate our Viking Decathletes on a successful start to the official competition season for Academic Decathlon!!! On Wednesday 1/7/2026, each student completed 335 questions ranging from math, science, economics, literature, social science, art, and music. The theme this year is the Roaring Twenties (1920s). City of Chicago Round 1 - Regionals Score - 1/7/2026 - 7 Objectives Results
Summary: We will take home 6 overall trophies and 40 subject medals
Overall (Name-Place-Division) (6)
Amundsen High School won 1st Place in the Speakeasy division. We beat Chicago Ag, Lindblom, Curie, and Mather High Schools.
Niki K. - 1st Place - Honors Calvin B.A. - 2nd Place - Honors William R. - 3rd Place - Honors Jackson J. - 1st Place - Scholastic Colin M. - 2nd Place - Scholastic Jonah F. - 2nd Place - Varsity
Please wish us luck as we move onto the Chicago Public Schools Round 2 City Championship Competition on 2/7/2026 at Whitney Young High School.
For a full list of results, click here.
Sincerely, Coach Zhu
Amundsen Academic Decathlon Team
ATHLETICS | AHS Water Polo Informational Meeting
Interested in trying out for water polo? There will be an informational Meeting on January 28th at 3:15pm. Meet on the pool deck. Pool deck doors are located in between the boys and girls locker rooms on the 1st floor. Contact Coach Poulos at [email protected] (or in room 316) for more details. View the flyer here.
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!
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 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
