Commencement for the Class of 2021 will be held at Mansion Park Stadium on Friday, June 11, 2021 with a rain date of Saturday, June 12.

The Commencement Newsletter sent to seniors and their families last week, provided detailed information on important upcoming dates and information needed as the school year comes to a close.

To read more click HERE

Fifteen AAHS students were inducted into the National Art Honor Society at a ceremony held in the AAHS Learning Commons on May 12, 2021.

Film Editor Steve Hoover served as the guest speaker for the event. As an editor and director, he is known for Blood Brother (2013), Almost Holy (2015) and Out of the Blue (2020), Mr. Hoover shared his journey in film making and spoke with the students about the importance of staying true to themselves and following their passion. Mr. Hoover is the brother of AAHS Art instructor Eric Hoover.

This year's inductees included: Elise Abbott, Angela Ammerman, Lauren Antonik, Ashlinn Batten, Grace Brown, Samantha Chestnut, Karen Duffy, Elizabeth Frank, Isabella Frank, Holly Imler, Alyza Lamborn, Jaleyna Martino, Vanessa Roman, Nick Schimminger, Julia Veneziano.

An emergency evacuation drill was recently held at Ebner Elementary School as part of Ebner's Safe Schools Emergency Plan and the District's ongoing school safety planning. The drill was conducted in collaboration with Logan Township Emergency Management, Logan Township Police Department, Logan Township United Fire Department, Pennsylvania State Police, AASD Police Services, and Logan Township Public Works.

"This type of drill takes a lot of preparation and planning," said AASD Police Services Director Bill Pfeffer. "The feedback and expertise of our emergency services departments is vital to the process of keeping our students safe in the event of an emergency. Dr. Douglas-Kline did a great job preparing all those who were involved." The District plans to conduct similar full-scale evacuation drills in addition to the regular drills held throughout the school year.

As school begins to wind down for the year, we would be remiss in not recognizing the outstanding efforts of the Mt. Echo staff. In spite of the challenges of COVID, they continued to report on a variety of engaging topics covering all areas.

Congratulations to advisor Wanda Vanish and her Mt. Echo staff for their accomplishments this year which included several SNO awards, selection and participation in the Josten's monthly podcast for May, Josten's May Podcast, senior week activities, six staff members inducted into the National Scholastic Press Association Honor Roll, and a Silver Crown (one of 8 in the country) Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

Check out the Mt. Echo HERE.

Summer Camps are just around the corner. Beginning the week of May 24, camp brochures will be listed on the AASD Athletics webpage or for more information call the Athletic Office at 814-946-8289.

Lady Lion Biddy Basketball Camp

June 14^th, 15^th, and 16^th

Pleasant Valley Elementary

1:00 – 3:00

Grades 1^st – 3^rd

Lady Lion Basketball Camp

June 21^st, 22^nd, and 23^rd

Altoona Area High School Fieldhouse

1:00 – 4:00

Grades 4^th -9^th

June 28th - 30th

Grades 4-6 ...9-12 ... Grades 7-9...1-4 pm

Altoona Area Junior High School

July 6th - 8th... Grades k-3...9-12

Altoona Area Junior High School

June 14-16

9 AM - Noon

Roosevelt Field