Volume 4, Issue 25: May 15 , 2021
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.
AAHS Auditorium Opens for Public Performances
The AAHS Auditorium is a special part of the new B-Building. With easy access from the school’s front entrance, the auditorium boasts a state of the art performance stage with seating for nearly 1200 people.

The Performing Arts groups have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to perform live in front of an audience, which has been limited by COVID-19 restrictions.

The AAHS Drama Club was the first group to officially use the stage for their spring musical, "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown." This past week the AAHS Music Department held their first public concert in the Auditorium with performances from Orchestra, Concert Choir, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble.

To read more, click HERE
Scenes from You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. Courtesy photo: Claire Terese Photography
Orchestra and Concert Choir perform in the AAHS Auditorium.
AASD Offers Summer Campst
Camps for Kids
Summer Vacation Voyage
AASD is offering a variety of FREE summer camps for elementary students. Camps are scheduled throughout the summer and are sure to be a big hit!! Check out the different options and find a camp that fits your child's summer schedule. Don't miss out on all the fun!

To Register or for more information, Click HERE.
Summer Skills Speedway
Summer Speedway @ AAJHS
A summer skills refresher program for kids attending AAJHS.

This program will run from July 12-16 from 9am until 1 pm. It is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student in the Altoona Area School District. Lunch will be provided.

We will explore the science behind NASCAR while brushing up on mathematics, language arts, physical and chemical science, and life science.

School changes structure of Keystone testing



Maddie Cowfer, Reporter
May 7, 2021

This year, all Keystone testing will work little differently than previous years. Changes to testing allow students to take the Keystones and remain following social distancing.
To read the full article, click HERE.
Where Are They Now?
JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, announces that Joe Kleiner has been named regional vice president for the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada.

Joe Kleiner was a 2003 graduate of AAHS and the quarterback of the Western Final Mt. Lion football team that lost to Woodland Hills at Mansion Park Stadium in 2002.

To read more about Kleiner's new position, click HERE

Just one more example of how an AASD education helped lay the foundation for success!

Congratulations Joe!
AASD Recruiting event
Looking for a new job opportunity? Join us on May 26, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, at the Altoona Area High School to learn about current job opportunities.

Chemistry Instructor * Biology Instructor * AAHS Guidance Counselor * Hearing Impaired Instructor * Cert. Library Media Specialist * Certified School Psychologist * Math Instructor * Elementary Instructors * Technology Assistant * Part-Time Security & Greeters * Teacher Aide (Lifeguard Cert) * Special Education Aides * Custodial/laborer Subs * Cafeteria (Metz) * Bus/Van Drivers (STA) * Substitute Teachers (ESS).

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the careers available at AASD!
Metz Employment Poster
STA Recruitment