Volume 3, Issue 18: February 16, 2020

Welcome to The Mt. Lion Roar where you can read about some of the things happening in the Altoona Area School District. With nearly 8,000 students, AASD is the area's top choice for Academics, Arts and Athletics.

The Altoona Area School District is now currently enrolling children that will attend Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year. Children must turn 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020 to be a candidate for Kindergarten. Register now so your child can participate in the transition events scheduled at each of the elementary schools. For more information on registration and dates and times of transition events go to Kindergarten Registration Details

Schools and Offices Closed Monday, February 17, 2020

Kamika Helsel, Reporter: Talent Show Judges set to see Students Perform On Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. a talent show will be hosted for students to display a talent of their choice in front of their peers. The students will be judged by members of the staff and a special guest. Talent Show Judges set to see Students Perform

AAJHS Livewire

Congratulations to Sufana Hamid for receiving her second best of SNO award this year from the Student Newspaper Organization. The article was Dancers Share Love of Art Form.  Dancers Share Love of Art Form

AAJHS Scholastic Scrimmage Team The AAJHS Scholastic Scrimmage Team took part in its first competition at IU08. The team finished the day 2-2, defeating Tussey Mountain twice and losing two close games to Hollidaysburg. Standout competitors were Logan Walter and Jacob Ceglar. It was a great first competition and the team is looking forward to their next competition next week.

10,000 Bags = 1 Park Bench

AAHS Students in Mr. Mathias' class recently collected 10,000 plastic grocery bags and donated the bags to Martin's grocery store on Chestnut Avenue as part of GIANT's "Bags to Benches" program. In exchange for the grocery bags, GIANT will donate one park bench made of recycled materials that will be placed in the courtyard of the high school B-Building. 10,000 Bags = 1 Park Bench

100 Days of School Woohoo! 100 days of school celebrations were so much fun at Juniata Elementary!  Kindergarten, First Grade and a few other classrooms planned counting activities, crafts and games as a fun way to celebrate. Mrs. Steiner and Mr. Farabaugh had everyone laughing by switching roles for the day. She was the 100 year old man and she was the 100 year old woman!

Kindergarten students at McAuliffe Heights Program at Irving Elementary were excited to showoff their Vowel Shields!

District 6 Basketball Championships – Online Tickets Now On Sale Friday, February 21 Mount Aloysius College 6:00 PM - Altoona Lady Lions vs. State College Little Lions 7:30 PM – Altoona Mt. Lions vs. State College Little Lions Advance tickets ($5) available for purchase online at  District 6 Online Ticketing Tickets also available at the door for $7.00

Altoona Area High School Alumni

Did you know .... The two highest ranking NCO (Non Commissioned Officers) in the PA National Guard are both from Altoona and both AAHS Alumni? Congratulations to CSM (Command Sergeant Major) Harry Buchannan '78 (highest - senior enlisted adviser to The Adjunct General (TAG)) and CSM Tim Hileman '87 (second highest, advises the Deputy TAG-Army). Thanks to AAJHS teacher Jeff Shultz '86 for submitting this information and for his service to our country! Pennsylvania National Guard Leadership

AAJHS and AAHS student athletes interested in participating in spring interscholastic athletics are required to report for physicals. Physical forms can be found on the Athletics Page on the AASD website or picked up in the Athletic Office or AAJHS Main Office. Spring Athletic Screening Schedule

AASD Quick Links District Calendar School Board Meetings AASD Website AASD Athletic Schedules

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