Alpharetta High School

08/04/2026

08/03/2026

We are back Raiders 👏🏴‍☠️🔔📆

07/23/2026

Welcome to Raider Nation, Coach Ben Smith! ❤️🖤

We are thrilled to welcome Coach Ben Smith to the Alpharetta High School family as a member of our Health & Physical Education Department and Head Boys Basketball Coach.

Coach Ben brings a wealth of experience as an educator, mentor, and leader who is passionate about helping students reach their full potential. Throughout his career, he has built programs centered on relationships, character, and excellence—values that align perfectly with our mission at Alpharetta High School.

Whether in the classroom, on the court, or in the community, Coach Ben is committed to developing young people into confident leaders and lifelong learners. His enthusiasm for serving students and fostering meaningful connections will make an immediate impact across Raider Nation.

Please join us in giving Coach Ben and his family a warm Raider welcome. We are excited to have him as part of our faculty and look forward to the positive influence he will have on our students and school community.

Welcome to Alpharetta High School, Coach Ben! ❤️🖤

07/23/2026

🎉 Welcome to Raider Nation, Jessica Emberton! 🎉
Alpharetta High School is excited to welcome Jessica Emberton to our team! Jessica earned her undergraduate degree from Indiana University and her master’s degree from Kennesaw State University. A proud baseball and football mom of four, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, relaxing at the beach, reading, walking, and exploring historical sites.
Jessica is passionate about building relationships with students, staff, and families, and she is looking forward to an outstanding year at AHS. Please join us in giving her a warm Raider welcome! ❤️💙

07/07/2026

Alona Shupe joins the Alpharetta High School team after 19 years as a Spanish teacher, including the last 16 years at Hopewell Middle School. Throughout her career, she has served in several leadership roles, including World Language Department Chair and Eighth Grade Level Chair. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia, her master’s degree from Michigan State University, and her Educational Leadership Certification from Georgia Southern University. In her free time, she enjoys a great cup of coffee, getting lost in a good book, and traveling to new places. She is excited to support students, staff, and families in her new role and is proud to be part of the Raider Nation.

07/07/2026

Please join us in welcoming James Minyard to the Alpharetta High School Raider Family! Mr. Minyard brings a unique blend of educational and industry experience, having taught mathematics and computer science for the past 10 years while also drawing from a professional background in Information Technology, including work at Georgia Tech. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Georgia and a Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Mathematics from Clayton State University. Mr. Minyard will teach Computer Science and serve as a Co-Sponsor for FBLA, helping students develop the skills, knowledge, and leadership experiences needed for future success. We are excited to have him join AHS and look forward to the impact he will make in and beyond the classroom!

06/17/2026

Raider Nation - please note that the
AHS campus and building are closed for the summer due to ongoing construction and improvement projects. We ask our community to limit access to campus to only scheduled athletic activities at this time.
For summer administrative support, AHS offices have temporarily relocated to Innovation Academy. Thank you for your patience and support as FCS continues investing in our campus for the future!

05/18/2026

Finals Week schedule! 🎉🏴‍☠️

05/18/2026

The final week of the 2025-26 school year ☀️🏴‍☠️🎉