The initial goals for the Atwater High School Alumni Association are as follows:
- The raising of funds to support the Legacy Scholarships Program. Working with class reunion committees to follow the original model and include some fund-raising efforts as part of their programs. To develop external fundraising events and programs and to solicit memberships and donations from alumni and the community at large.
- To promote alumni communications and provide a forum for alumni to stay in touch and share information. To share updated information about the amazing things that continue to be accomplished by AHS students and staff.
- To aid and encourage class reunion efforts. To promote and aid in class reunion efforts. To establish and maintain a contact date base for use by the association to contact classmates about reunion and event activities.