Volume 4, Issue 5: September 27, 2020 |
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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.
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Pleasant Valley Elementary Receives Donation |
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Pleasant Valley Elementary teachers received a surprise virtual visit from Burlington district manager Julie Roar and Altoona store manager Jamie Peterson announcing Burlington's gift of $5,000 in recognition of the exemplary work of Pleasant Valley teachers. As a part of the Adopt-a-Classroom program, teachers will be given the opportunity to purchase items for their classrooms. Burlington has made it a practice to recognize schools in the communities they serve.
The new Altoona store will celebrate their grand opening on October 2.
Thank you to Burlington for recognizing our teachers!
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Support AASD Foundation through AmazonSmile |
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Shop at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to the Altoona Area School District Foundation.- no fees, no extra cost. You get the same Amazon shopping experience, same products, same prices, same services.
For more information or to begin shopping go to AmazonSmile.
The AASD Foundation promotes and finances educational programs, activities and projects for the District. Since 1989 more than $1.2 million has been awarded to teachers through the Teacher Grant Program.
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Virtual Learning Information |
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Virtual learning information is provided for students and parents on the AASD website.
Secondary information, grades 6-8, can be found by clicking Grades 6-8.
Secondary information, grades 9-12, can be found by clicking Grades 9-12
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ALTOONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT NOW HIRING!
The Altoona Area School District is looking to fill the following positions:
Substitute Teachers – For more information or to apply, please visit aasdcat.com or contact Lynn Weakland, at Lweakland@ess.com or 814-515-3894.
Ameri Corp – To provide small group literacy intervention/enrichment to K-6 learners in an AASD Elementary school. Active and valid PDE Instructional Certificate - Early Childhood, Elementary or Special Education preferred. To apply please contact Mrs. Tina Swineford at 814-946-8753 or tswineford@altoonasd.com.
Bus Drivers – For more information or to apply, please visit aasdcat.com or call 946-8220
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The Mountain Lion BackPack Program is available to all Altoona elementary students (Kindergarten – 5th Grade) who may benefit from supplemental food over the weekends. Mountain Lion BackPacks work hard to help those children and families in need of supplemental food over the weekends. No personal or financial information is required to enroll in the program and receive this food.
For more information, an application, and distribution dates for this year click HERE. |
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Parents are reminded to update their contact preferences for the Emergency Notification System (SKYLERT). The SKYLERT link is found within SKyward Family Access.
This system will be used to advise of school closings/delays, emergency notifications and any other important information.
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Tippett-Wertz takes leave after jaw surgery
Jocelyn Fetter, Reporter
As if having school completely online wasn’t challenging enough, Heather Tippett-Wertz and her students were thrown a curve ball.
To read the complete article, click HERE
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Congratulations to the 2020 Horseshoe yearbook staff!
The Horseshoe yearbook earned a silver award from the Pennsylvania School Press Association. Silver publications demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of journalism.
The judge said: "Building 20/20 Vision is a great fit for the year considering the new school going up around you. The staff did a good job getting photos of students in class as well as activities and sports. The small staff of 15 in a large high school got lots of angles including the boat launch in the pool, labs in science and art classes, and student plays. Great job on coverage and having photographers at so many events."
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Available for Purchase!
A newly created book of an important chapter in both Altoona and world history is now available for purchase. The final product of a school project, the 700-page book includes the stories of those from Altoona who died during their service in World War II.
The book began as student-created projects that were then edited and refined for publication in a professionally bound paperback book. It is over 700 pages in length and includes multiple images with each biography as well as an index of names.
For more information click HERE
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District Champion
Sophomore Morgan Stevens won the District 6 Singles Title on Saturday!
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Coach Hovan, Morgan Stevens,
AASD Athletic Director Phil Riccio
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There was a lot to celebrate on Friday night! Coach Nedimyer and the Mt. Lions opened the season with a 28-14 victory over Cumberland Valley. The game included performances by the AAHS Marching Band and Lioneers, as well as cheers lead by the AAHS Cheerleaders and loyal fans who were more than ready to see a game under the lights at Mansion Park Stadium! |
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