Back in March 2025, Jennifer Marganski gave students a real-world assignment: write about a personal hero and explain why that person or group deserves a monument or memorial. The project encouraged students to use their voices and connect learning to the world around them. One student, Eniola Taiwo, wrote about the Los Angeles firefighters who battled the devastating January 2025 wildfires. 

AMSO student Nava Ismail-Beigi, won the Jr. Scholastic Map Man Competition. This is a national competition that challenges students to demonstrate a variety of geography and artistic skills.

One of the highlights of this year has been the school play, Shrek Jr., which showcased the incredible talents of over 50 student actors, stage crew members, technical crew, and makeup helpers.