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9th November 2022
Greek Summer 50th reunion
It's a Wrap! Close to 200 Greek summer alumni gathered in New York to celebrate this amazing program which has influenced many lives! ...
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1st July 2022
Αποφοιτήσεις Αμερικανικής Γεωργικής Σχολής και Perrotis College
The month of June always features several celebratory occasions at the American Farm School! This year, in addition to the Elementary, High School and Perrotis College graduation ceremonies – the first ones post-pandemic – the School celebrated the first graduating class of the Haseotes Middle School. ...
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24th February 2022
Farewell to our beloved Honorary Trustee Edmund (Mike) Keeley
It is with profound sadness that we share with the American Farm School community the news of the passing of Honorary Trustee and lifelong AFS supporter Edmund (Mike) Keeley. ...
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28th January 2022
Farewell to our beloved Alumnus and Honorary Trustee Pantelis Panteliadis
It is with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to our beloved Alumnus, Honorary Trustee and longtime supporter Pantelis Panteliadis. ...
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11th August 2021
We support the community affected by wildfires in Greece
The American Farm School contributes to the fire relief efforts through the donation of products and the creation of a scholarship fund. ...
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15th July 2021
Distinctions for our Haseotes Middle School students and High School students
Distinctions for our Haseotes Middle School students and High School students ...
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6th July 2021
Iraqi Kurdistan’s Ministry of Education officials visit AFS
The leadership of the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq visited the School in late June and met with incoming AFS and Perrotis College President Dr. Jeff Lansdale and other members of the administration. ...
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1st July 2021
American Farm School has its own podcast!
A podcast studio inside a school library? YES! A modern "radio" by pupils, students and researchers has just started broadcasting from the American Farm School. ...
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1st July 2021
High School and Junior College (IEK) Virtual Commencement Ceremonies
The General High School, Vocational High School and Junior College (IEK) Class of 2021 bid a heartfelt farewell to AFS through simulation videos of the commencement ceremony. ...
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1st July 2021
Kindergarten and Elementary School Commencement Ceremonies
The Kindergarten and Elementary School graduations took place in person in late June, possible thanks to the small number and locality of the families – in the John Moscahlaides Square in front of Princeton Hall with all protection measures meticulously implemented. ...
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8th June 2021
Change of Leadership of the American Farm School and Perrotis College
Dr. Jeff Lansdale succeeds Dr. Panos Kanellis as President of the American Farm School and Perrotis College. The Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Lansdale as Interim President to continue the work of Dr. Kanellis, who is retiring in August 2021. ...
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18th May 2021
New AFS product alert: Strained yogurt!
Following the traditional yogurt production technique with completely natural drainage, the AFS Educational Farm has released a new product, the strained yogurt. ...
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26th February 2021
Experiential learning at the Haseotes Middle School Natural Sciences laboratories
The experiential program on Natural Sciences constitutes an important part of the Haseotes Middle School curriculum. ...
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22nd February 2021
Alumni Xpress: Vasileios Prassas, Class of 2010
From American Farm School student to Morgan Stanley analyst, Vasileios Prassas is considered one of the most successful alumni. ...
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22nd February 2021
Viband team meets with Minister of Education
The Viband smartwatch for people with hearing problems designed by AFS High School students and members of the Entrepreneurship Club, draw the attention of Greek Minister of Education Ms. Niki Kerameos, who asked to meet with the team online. ...
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12th February 2021
Little Green Farmers turned gold!
The Little Green Farmers program received the gold award in the Green Awards competition organised recently in Greece for the first time. ...
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12th February 2021
Greek Summer goes online!
After 50 years of hosting Americans aged 15-17 in Greece, Greek Summer has decided to offer a virtual program this summer. ...
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30th January 2021
Viband - A smartwatch for the hearing impaired people by AFS High School students
Fifteen AFS General and Vocational High School students, members of the Entrepreneurship Club, have submitted an innovative research and educational project to the Virtual Business Competition organized by the Junior Achievement Greece Association. The project, titled Viband, is an innovative smartwatch that aims to help improve the life quality of people with hearing problems. ...
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30th January 2021
Completion of the Alternative Tourism program
The educational program for Alternative Tourism was designed and implemented by the American Farm School’s Strategic Project Management Office in Volos, Ioannina and Thessaloniki. ...
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30th January 2021
Elementary School students advertise AFS products
Taking on the role of director, screenwriter, copywriter and advertiser, our 6th grade students created advertisements for American Farm School products, in the state-of-the-art recording studio at the Dimitris and Aliki Perroti library. ...
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30th January 2021
Online Reunion for the AFS Class of 1997
The American Farm School Alumni Office recently organized another successful reunion, this time for the Class of 1997. ...
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15th January 2021
Primary and Middle School students return to campus
After almost two months of absence due to the pandemic, Pre-K, Kindergarten and Elementary School students returned to campus in mid-January. ...
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14th January 2021
Looking into the future with confidence and optimism – An interview with Elli Konstantinou, Director of Institutional Communications
Ms. Konstantinou, Director of Institutional Communications, referred to the challenges the new year brings to the American Farm School in an interview with Citymag magazine. She underlined that the institution is looking into the future with confidence, presented a historical timeline of its greatest moments, stressed the School’s extroversion in the last decade, revealed what Thessaloniki can expect from the School in 2021 and analyzed the characteristics which set it apart from other educational institutions. ...
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4th December 2020
AFS and Dr. Kanellis featured on Hellenic DNA
Hellenic DNA, a United States based online news platform, hosted AFS and Perrotis College President Dr. Panos Kanellis, who presented the history, the role, the services and the valuable contribution of the American Farm School. ...
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4th December 2020
AFS participates in the 4th Greek Media Literacy Week 2020
The American Farm School and the “Dimitris and Aliki Perrotis” library participated in the 4th Greek Media Literacy Week 2020, collaborating with the Peace Journalism Laboratory of the Aristotle University Department of Journalism and Mass Media and the head of the Digital Communication Network Global, Dr. Nikolaos Panagiotou. ...
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23rd November 2020
AFS Robotics Club receives distinction in the “Make your own seismograph” online competition
Members of the Robotics Club of the American Farm School General High School received a distinction for their participation in the “Make your own seismograph” competition, which was held online in November 2020. ...
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9th November 2020
Dr. Panos Kanellis speaks at the Thessaloniki Summit 2020
American Farm School and Perrotis College President Dr. Panos Kanellis made a presentation at the “Future of the Agri-Food Sector in Greece” session of the Thessaloniki Summit 2020. ...
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9th November 2020
Tawani Foundation grants Vocational High School scholarship to ROMA student from Lighthouse of the World organization
The 16-year-old Vangelis Theodorakis was granted a full scholarship from the well-known American Tawani Foundation to attend the AFS Vocational High School, starting this academic year. ...
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9th November 2020
Ten years of snail farming at the American Farm School
The AFS educational and demonstration snail farm has completed a decade of uninterrupted operation and training. ...
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27th October 2020
Farewell to former AFS President David Wesley Buck
It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to former American Farm School President David Wesley Buck, who passed away a few days ago. David served as president from 1999 to 2004 and will be remembered for his kindness and warmth by everyone who knew him at the American Farm School. ...
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26th October 2020
A new quad for the High School students
Α fully redesigned quad between James Hall and Massachusetts Hall is the new meeting and socializing spot for both the General and Vocational High School students. ...
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7th October 2020
New double carton packaging for the traditional AFS yogurt
The traditional American Farm School yogurt is now available in a fresh and modern double carton packaging. ...
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25th September 2020
Back to school guides including measures against the spread of COVID-19
On the initiative of the president of the American Farm School and Perrotis College, Dr. Panos Kanellis, “Back to School” electronic guides including actions and protection measures against the spread of COVID-19 were developed and distributed to students and parents of all educational divisions. ...
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22nd September 2020
Alumni Xpress: Panagiotis Kontos - Class of 1951
For Panagiotis Kontos, the American Farm School was his “home”. From the moment he walked through the gate back in 1948 until the last day of his life last April, he never stopped being thankful for everything this institution offered him. ...
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21st September 2020
Participation in the E.U. Program “TERMINET” on agricultural IoT
The American Farm School’s Strategic Project Management Office participates in the European program TERMINET (nexT gEneRation sMart INterconnetEd ioT) – part of the HORIZON 2020 program – aimed to develop the next generation of agricultural Internet of Things. ...
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11th September 2020
Little Green Farmers: program for the proper nutrition of children
The program supports proper nutrition for children, through the creation of a platform that helps minors and adults to develop gardening activities at home, school, neighborhood, etc.. ...
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11th September 2020
High School students’ article published in Open Schools Journal for Open Science
Seven General High School students who are also members of the Robotics Club co-authored the article “Study and creation of a seismograph for educational use" which was published in the scientific journal "Open Schools Journal for Open Science". ...
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28th August 2020
The U.S. Ambassador and the new Consul General in Thessaloniki visit the School
The U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic Mr. Geoffrey Pyatt and the new U.S. Consul General in Thessaloniki Ms. Elizabeth Lee visited the American Farm School on Thursday 27/08. ...
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10th July 2020
Honoring Stavros & Loretta Constantinides
Mrs. Loretta Constantinides and Mr. Constantinos Constantinides, wife and son of late Honorary Trustee Stavros Constantinides, were presented with a resolution voted by the Board of Trustees in his memory, during their recent visit with President Dr. Panos Kanellis. ...
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2nd July 2020
New High School facilities through a generous gift from the Panteliades family
The construction of new facilities for the Secondary Program under the name "P. Panteliadis High School" is expected to be completed in September 2021 thanks to a donation by the Panteliades family. ...
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1st July 2020
Commencement Ceremonies for the Class of 2020
The General High School, Vocational High School and Junior College (IEK) Class of 2020 bid a heartfelt farewell to AFS through simulation videos of the commencement ceremony, while traditional graduations were held for the Kindergarten and Elementary School. ...
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29th June 2020
General High School Students in the European Science Olympiad - EUSO 2020
After winning the Panhellenic Student Natural Science Competition, three AFS General High School students will represent Greece at the 18th European Science Olympiad - EUSO 2020, which will take place in the Czech Republic from 13 to 19 September. ...
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29th June 2020
F1 in schools competition: AFS General High School team wins the rising star award
The VeloCT team, consisted of General High Schools students Konstantinos Markopoulos, Louisa Dimtsoudi, Thanos Syntrivanis and Dimitris Graikos, participated in the national final of the "F1 in schools" competition and won the rising star award among 28 participating teams. ...
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16th June 2020
AFS & Perrotis College Scholarship Program: the timeless contribution of donors
"Education, just like fertile land, brings all good things." Nearly 2,500 years ago, Socrates translated into a few words everything that the American Farm School has represented and supported for more than a century. ...
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15th June 2020
Training completion for breeders in Kalampaka
The second, free training cycle for breeders was completed on Friday 12thof June by the School of Professional Education of the American Farm School. The seminar titled "Experiential training and counseling program for professional breeders" was conducted by the Library of Kalampaka in cooperation with the American Farm School. ...
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12th June 2020
Alternative Tourism activities under the New Agriculture for a New Generation program
The participants of the “Alternative Tourism” program visited alternative tourist facilities in Ossa, Thessaloniki and Metsovo. The program is conducted under the "New Agriculture for a New Generation" program funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. ...
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12th June 2020
American Farm School chickpeas: a new product on the market
The chickpeas produced at the AFS Educational Farm with the active participation of students are now available in the small retail market of Thessaloniki and Athens, as well as the “Thanopoulos” supermarkets in Athens. ...
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10th June 2020
AFSeeds: a newspaper by the Haseotes Middle School students
The first grade students of the Haseotes Middle School have successfully completed their project, part of the innovative class “Career & Learning Academy”. They studied, planned, wrote and edited the “AFSeeds” newspaper published just a few days ago. ...
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9th June 2020
SPMO organizes NextFOOD annual meeting online
The Strategic Project Management Office (SPMO) organized the second annual partners meeting of the NextFOOD project, which was held online on 3-5 June 2020 with the participation of representatives from 19 Universities and agri-food research centers 13 countries and 3 continents. ...
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26th May 2020
In memory of AFS Family Member David Willis
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29th April 2020
Updates on COVID-19
Following an announcement by the Ministry of Health, schools reopen as of May 11th. ...
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24th March 2020
Strategic Program Management Office (SPMO) offers distance learning courses
The Strategic Project Management Office offers distance learning to farmers in an effort to continue the smooth operation of the training seminars. ...
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24th March 2020
Dimitris & Aliki Perrotis library provides online support
The “Dimitris & Aliki Perrotis” library staff work tirelessly to be able to provide online services to students across all academic divisions. ...
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24th March 2020
Student Services Center goes digital
The Student Services Center continues to offer its valuable services to students during this challenging times. ...
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24th March 2020
Educational farm and production
The operation of the American Farm School Educational Farm has not been affected by the arrhythmias caused by the coronavirus. ...
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24th March 2020
Distance learning: primary education
Pre-school and Kindergarten teachers were quick to respond to the need of keeping their students busy even at home! ...
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19th March 2020
Distance learning: secondary education
Middle School and High School students continue to learn away from the classroom thanks to the moodle online educational platform. ...
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16th December 2019
Farewell to our beloved Trustee Stavros Constantinides
With a heavy heart we bid farewell to our beloved Trustee Stavros Constantinides. ...
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21st June 2019
2019 Graduations
June is always a busy time at the American Farm School. This year, in addition to the High School and Perrotis College graduation ceremonies, the School celebrated the graduation of the first class of 6th graders from the Elementary School. ...
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19th June 2019
Bruce Lansdale Commemorative Ceremony
The American Farm School recently honored its third President, the late Bruce M. Lansdale, at a ceremony commemorating his life and the 10th anniversary of his passing, with a presentation of the book, The Sower: Bruce M. Lansdale. ...
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17th May 2019
AFS Alumnus Featured in the New York Times
AFS ’95 Alumnus and celebrated vintner, Christos Zafeirakis, recently had two of his wines feature in the New York Times. ...
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4th February 2019
American Farm School and Perrotis College in the 11th Zootechnia
AFS and Perrotis College had another successful attendance at the 11th Zootechnia. Always focused on innovation, research and entrepreneurship, members of the faculty and staff were there to inform visitors about our educational programs and projects of the School. ...
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31st January 2019
Private lunch with the leadership of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food
On Thursday 31st, the President of the American Farm School, Dr. Panos Kanellis and the Academic Dean of the MSc Program of the Perrotis College, Dr. Athanasios Tsaftaris attended the private dinner given by the Agro-Technology Committee of the Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce to honor the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Mr.Stavros Arachovitis. ...
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29th January 2019
Four more scholarships for the Vocational High School and I.IEK students
Another four scholarships have been added to the AFS Scholarship Program for Vocational High School students and Institute of Technological Studies (IIEK), with the generous support of the dairy companies EPEIROS SA and DOMOKOS SA. ...
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26th January 2019
Participation in the international physics competition
Students are continuing their training at a feverish pace to take part in the International Physics World Cup competition. In addition, the students participated in the two-day seminar and workshop: 1st Hellenic Young Physicists & Young Naturalists Tournament. ...
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25th January 2019
Mr. Phil Kafarakis of the “Specialty Food Association” in the American Farm School
Mr. Phil Kafarakis, president of the "Specialty Food Association,” visited the American Farm School where he introduced the opportunities opening for Greek food products in the US market. ...
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21st January 2019
The olive oil company Altis and the supermarket chain Masoutis, will provide the opportunity for a young person to study at the Institute of Technological Studies (IIEK)
The olive oil company Altis and the supermarket chain Masoutis, will provide the opportunity for a young person to study at the Institute of Technological Studies (IIEK). ...
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14th January 2019
Dr. Ioannis Baziotis talks to students about his experience with NASA
On January 13th, AFS High School students had the honor of meeting Dr. Ioannis Baziotis, Professor of the Agricultural University in Athens and heard about his experience as the first Greek to participate in an organized mission of the US Space Agency (NASA) to locate meteorites. ...
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14th January 2019
Four more AFS General High School students to fulfill their dreams and study on U.S. Universities
Four more AFS General High School Seniors were added to the long list of successes from our Study USA program and will continue their studies next fall in American universities. ...
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11th January 2019
AFS High School students continue their distinctions in competitions
This year's student's success of the AFS General High School's made us all very proud. Their continued efforts in all competitions were met by the faculty's support, and have surpassed our expectations about the high level of learning and education at the AFS HS overall. ...
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11th January 2019
Tasos Papanastasiou: Not an ordinary teacher
Mr. Tasos Papanastasiou, the new Primary School Principal, gave an interview for the web newspaper “AthiNea”. Amongst other things he talked about the educator’s mission and challenges, his vision, and the main reason he chose to become an AFS staff member. ...
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7th January 2019
Students and graduates speak to the national media about their studies at the American Farm School & Perrotis College
Six students and graduates of the American Farm School and Perrotis College have been in the news over the past few months talking about their studies at the School and their professional aspirations. ...
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3rd January 2019
Snowy scenery at AFS
The dense snowfall on Friday, January 4, named "Sofia," turned AFS into a fairy-tale landscape. A white veil covered every inch of the campus creating idyllic images from another era. ...
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27th December 2018
AFS Alumni visit the School to talk about their studies in USA
Eighteen graduates of the General and Vocational High School of the American Farm School invited by the Student Services department visited the School and met with current students who showed interest in studying in the US. ...
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20th December 2018
American Farm School and Passias collaboration already in the supermarkets
American Farm School is moving to a strategic partnership with the well-known northern Greece deli meats company PASSIAS. The launch of the two new products, boiled and smoked turkey Passias, has already started under the School’s quality seal. ...
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14th December 2018
Visit of Rutgers University Senior Executive
The Executive Dean of Rutgers University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Robert Goodman visited the American Farm School. ...
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7th December 2018
The famous music artist Foivos Delivorias at AFS Elementary School
On Friday, December 7th the 2nd class students of the Elementary School, welcomed Mr. Foivos Delivorias and together read his book "Tell me your name." Under the guidance of their music teacher Alexandra Karamoutsiou and with a lot of fun and smiles, the students created verses, listened to and sang the well-known "Elephant" and “It was a city” and talked to the creator. ...
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4th December 2018
Christmas Tea charity event
"Saint Barbara Christmas Tea" charity event is organized every year by the Association of Friends of the American Farm School and the ladies of Group of Student Services. This year the event was held on Wednesday, December 4, 2018, at 18:00 at the Aliki Perroti Student House. ...
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3rd December 2018
Interview with the President of the American Farm School, Dr. Panos Kanellis for LIFO magazine
Dr. Panos Kanellis, President of the American Farm School and Perrotis College, smiling and cheerful, is sitting opposite me holding his dog, Ginger, offering a hot coffee. His office is an attractive space on the first floor of the imposing Princeton Hall. The whole campus is so carefully maintained that it makes you wonder if you are in Greece or in a major educational institution in Europe. ...
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1st December 2018
AFS semi-hard yellow cheese available on the supermarkets
Consumers of Thessaloniki can now buy the AFS semi-hard yellow cheese from the supermarket AB Vassilopoulos. For this collaboration, a two-day taste event was held around AB Vassilopoulos stores in Thessaloniki. ...
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28th November 2018
Vocational High School students discuss with experts about fake news
The dangers and ways to prevent the spread of fake news were at the heart of an informative discussion with students of the first grade of vocational high school as part of their afternoon program. It was the initiative of Student Services, the "Dimitris and Aliki Perrotti" Library, the Europe Direct of the SPMO and the Enrollment and Communication Department ...
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23rd November 2018
Thanksgiving 2018
True to the tradition of Thanksgiving, the leadership of the American Farm School organized on Friday, November 23rd lunch for the AFS staff, with the "traditional" turkey as its main course. In his brief greeting, the President of the School and Perrotis College, Dr. Panos Kanellis thanked the staff and gave them his wishes. ...
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23rd November 2018
17th United Nations Model of Thessaloniki
The American Farm School hosted once again this year’s 17th TMUN, on November 23rd-25th, where students from several schools in Thessaloniki participated assuming the roles of "diplomats" and "country representatives." The US Consul General in Thessaloniki, Mr. Gregory W. Pfleger, Jr., was also present at the event, which was held at the Seth Frank amphitheater of Aliki Perroti Residence Hall at Perrotis College. ...
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21st November 2018
Donation from the company P. Papadopoulos A.E./Husqvarna
Technicians of the company P. Papadopoulos A.E./Husqvarna visited the American Farm School to present the new machinery for gardens and green care systems to the students of the Vocational High School and Institute of Vocational Training. ...
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20th November 2018
Visit of the Professor G. Tsiakalos about the International Children’s Rights Day
The students of the 2nd and 6th grade welcomed the professor of the Pedagogical Department of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Dr. Giorgos Tsiakalos, who had an interesting conversation with them about their rights. ...
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13th November 2018
Feast of St. John Chrysostom
As it has in years past, the American Farm School celebrated the memory of its patron, Saint John Chrysostom, on Tuesday, November 13th, at the eponymous church on campus. ...
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9th November 2018
Event about aromatic and medicinal plants organized by AFS and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
The prospects for the exploitation of aromatic and medicinal plants were the center of conversation during the event held on Friday, November 9, 2018. The event was co-organized by the Department of Agriculture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the American Farm School under the "Evdokimi Gi" project. ...
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7th November 2018
Educational curriculum presentation for the new Vasilios S. and Aphrodite B. Haseotes Middle School of the American Farm School
Preparations for the new Middle School at the American Farm School are continuing at an accelerated pace. Construction of the brand new building is progressing steadily and remains on schedule to be completed in the Summer and welcome the first incoming class in September 2019. ...
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2nd November 2018
American Universities visit AFS under the Study U.S.A. Program
Over the past two months, more than 20 universally recognized American Colleges and Universities have visited the American Farm School as part of the Study U.S.A. Program. ...
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31st October 2018
Halloween 2018
Nearly 440 small witches, vampires, and skeletons were seen walking at the American Farm School during the Halloween 2018. More than 20 different activities were organized, involving the children with a lot of fun and liveliness, while the younger ones filled their bags during a Trick or Treat tour. ...
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23rd October 2018
Blood donation at the American Farm School
The School – in collaboration with Hippokration General Hospital – successfully organized the 12th annual blood donation, held at the Aliki Perroti Student Residence on campus for the needs of AFS and Perrotis College faculty and staff. ...
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20th October 2018
The School's library hosts the first sleepover for young students
Educational games, walks around the campus, cooking, reading and sleeping at the library, form the new program offered to Elementary School students by the American Farm School. ...
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17th October 2018
AFS Robotics Club in the final of the CanSat competition
The Robotics Club of the High School of AFS achieved significant distinction among other schools participating in the CanSat competition in Greece and will compete in the finals in April 2019. ...
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12th October 2018
Project-based learning at the Elementary School
American Farm School Elementary School students and teachers experienced an innovative and creative two-day event, during which classrooms turned into real workshops and ideas transformed into original educational products. ...
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28th September 2018
Inauguration of the new Institute of Technological Studies (I.IEK)
The new Institute of Technological Studies of the American Farm School opened its doors with high expectations. ...
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27th September 2018
Promoting sustainable animal farming in the greater Kalambaka region
The American Farm School announced a collaboration with the Kalambaka Library for the development and implementation of training programs aimed at livestock and dairy farmers in the wider region of Kalambaka. ...
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17th September 2018
AFS & Perrotis College at the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair
In mid-September, the School and Perrotis College participated in the 83rd Thessaloniki International Fair honoring the United States. ...
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10th September 2018
The Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Greece visits AFS
On September 10th, the Head of the Representation for the European Commission in Greece Mr. Giorgos Markopouliotis visited the School’s European Information Center-Europe Direct. ...
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10th September 2018
New Agriculture for the New Generation program funded by Stavros Niarchos Foundation
The “Recharging the Youth: New Agriculture for a New Generation” program – spearheaded by Rutgers University in partnership with the American Farm School and the Agricultural University of Athens – has been officially launched. ...
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7th September 2018
The new Middle School
Construction of the new Vasilios S. and Aphrodite B. Haseotes Middle School is now well underway. Demolition of existing structures has been completed and the foundation has already been laid, with construction due to be completed by summer 2019, in time to welcome students in September 2019. ...
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6th September 2018
Institute of Technological Studies at the American Farm School
The new Institute of Technological Studies (IEK) of the American Farm School offering studies in multiple disciplines in the agri-food sector opens its doors in October 2018. ...
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6th September 2018
New AFS Fellows on campus
In early September, the American Farm School and Perrotis College welcomed the new American fellows for the Academic Year 2018-2019. ...
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3rd September 2018
High Performances by our High School students
Another successful year was completed for the General and Vocational High School students. ...
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31st August 2018
Newly Appointed U.S. Consul General in Thessaloniki visits the School
American Farm School & Perrotis College President Dr. Panos Kanellis welcomed the newly appointed Consul General of the United States in Thessaloniki, Mr. Gregory W. Pfleger, Jr. on August 13, 2018. ...
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30th August 2018
Road Scholar program participants share their stories
Thousands of tourists visit Greece every summer – most heading for the bright lights of Athens center or popular Cycladic islands and beaches. But this summer two very special groups of US visitors began their unique journey at the American Farm School… and all took a big piece of Greece back home with them. ...
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1st August 2018
Greek Summer 2018
In July, AFS welcomed 16 high school students from nine U.S. states, Bulgaria, and Saudi Arabia for the 48th annual Greek Summer program. Over the course of their month-long journey across Greece, each participant was challenged to step outside their day-to-day comfort zone and engage with something bigger. ...
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18th July 2018
Long Live the Milk!
Maintaining its purity, its flavor and its unparalleled quality, the American Farm School milk shelf-life has been expanded to 7 days! ...
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16th July 2018
First phase of the Thriving Land completed
The "Thriving land" program is an initiative implemented by TAP as a "Pipeline of Good Energy" in all three of the Northern Greek regions. ...
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12th July 2018
Dance under the Stars Benefit 2018
This year's annual benefit “Dance Under the Stars” took place on July 11 at the John Moscahlaidis Plateia, in front of Princeton Hall on the AFS campus. ...
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26th June 2018
Institute of Vocational Training at the American Farm School
The new Institute of Vocational Training (IEK) of the American Farm School offering studies in the agri-food sector opens its doors in October 2018. ...
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26th June 2018
New Principal appointed to the Elementary School
Anastasios Papanastasiou, an experienced and inspiring educator is the new principal of the Elementary School at the American Farm School. ...
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22nd June 2018
AFS Commencement Ceremony 2018
On June 22, friends, parents, faculty, and distinguished alumni filled the Moscachlaidis Plateia in front of Princeton Hall to watch the Class of 2018 bid a heartfelt farewell to AFS. ...
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15th June 2018
Wine Marketing Workshop at AFS
The American Farm School, the Region of Central Macedonia, Wine of Northern Greece, the Consulate General of Germany in Thessaloniki and the Synergia Association were the co-organizers of a successful event for wine marketing on campus. ...
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13th June 2018
V.P. Johnson's visit to the School in 1962
Rare footage of the historic visit of U.S. Vice President Johnson to the American Farm School back in 1962. ...
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11th June 2018
Mr. Margaritis Schinas at the AFS Commencement Ceremony
The European Commission's Chief Spokesperson, Mr. Margaritis Schinas, will be the keynote speaker at the High School and Vocational High School Commencement Ceremony to be held on 22 June. ...
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6th June 2018
Treeplanting in memory of Charlotte P. Armstrong
The memory of beloved Charlotte P. Armstrong, who served as chairman of the Board during the period 2007 – 2013, was honored by Trustees during their recent annual visit to the School. ...
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4th June 2018
Graduation of DELTA scholars
The Commencement Ceremony of the 25 young breeders that received training by the School of Professional Education on scholarships offered by Delta, was held on May 29. ...
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30th May 2018
AFS at a Balkans and Black Sea forum
The American Farm School, represented by the Dean of the School of Professional Educational Dr. Evangelos Vergos, participated in the international conference “Rail, Road, River Connectivity to the EU via the Balkan Region" held in Athens. ...
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30th May 2018
The Zappeion School of Constantinople visits AFS
Students of the historical Zappeion School of Constantinople visited the School and had a campus tour. Zappeion School is one of the oldest schools in the center of the city, offering education to Greeks for 143 years. ...
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26th May 2018
SPMO: Rebranding Elatohori
An innovative and interesting two-day event titled “Rebranding Elatochori” took place on the 26th & 27th of May in Elatochori, Pieria. The relevant actions were inspired, designed and organized by the forty students of the program “Recharging Youth” and particularly the Alternative Tourism sector. ...
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20th May 2018
Alternative Tourism program in collaboration with Rutgers
The American Farm School, in collaboration with Rutgers University, is offering a unique training program on Alternative Tourism as part of the “Recharging the Youth: New Agriculture for the New Generation” project funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. ...
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16th May 2018
Sports Spring Day 2018 for AFS High Schools
On Wednesday, May 16th, approximately 170 students participated in the Sports Spring Day, as part of the Secondary Schools’ sports activities. ...
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15th May 2018
BalkanRoad: Sustainable Management Strategies in Agriculture
BalkanRoad is a project funded by the European Union and implemented by the School’s Strategic Projects Management Office. It aims to develop a road map towards the creation of farms with a zero carbon, zero waste, low water consumption, and a small footprint. ...
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8th March 2018
Lights...camera...action!
Congratulations to our high school Cinematography Club for their first-place win (their eighth accolade in the last six years!) at the student short film competition organized by the Jewish Museum of Greece and the Ministry of Education. ...
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23rd May 2017
Archbishop Anastasios comes to the Farm School
In May of this year, Archbishop Anastasios, the Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and All Albania visited the Farm School as part of the growing collaboration between the School and the Archdiocese. ...
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27th October 2016
New U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt Visits AFS
Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt toured the American Farm School on his first visit to Northern Greece on October 27, accompanied by U.S. Consul General in Thessaloniki, Ms. Rebecca A. Fong. ...
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1st January 1970
Academic Achievements
Students from the Secondary Education program continue to impress their peers, teachers, and staff. ...
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