Please see the DRAFT copy of the AASD plan Here. 

Comments or questions can be directed to Paula Foreman, AASD Community Relations Director at pforeman@aasdcat.com

Students in grades 6-8 became investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board. On day one they were presented with two of Dale Earnhardt's NASCAR crashes, given an investigation notebook, and tasked with figuring out why Earnhardt walked away from the first crash unharmed, but was tragically killed in the second crash.

Throughout their investigations, students visited classes in physics, math, ELA, chemistry, and life science. They learned about Newton's laws of motion, momentum, and impulse. They practiced solving equations in speed, velocity, momentum, and force. They measured volume, set up proportions, read chemical equations, and built air bags for experimental data and predictions. They learned the anatomy and physiology of brain regions, dissected a sheep brain, and examined neck anatomy. They practiced their ELA strategies while reviewing scientific knowledge, participated in a scavenger hunt, and escaped from a physics escape room.

They participated in a zoom with NASCAR driver David Ragan and discussed safety and careers in NASCAR. Both the students and the teachers had a great time investigating this week!

Altoona Area Junior High School was the location for this year's Blair Media Blood Blitz. Thanks to community support, 254 units of blood were collected, exceeding the goal of 243 and surpassing the number of units collected last year!

The blood products collected at the drive will make a big impact to the blood supply especially with their being a blood shortage.

This was the 2nd year AAJHS has been the host site.

Students who ordered a yearbook, may pick the yearbook up Wednesday July 28 from 12:00-4:00 PM. 

Please come to the AAHS Main Entrance for pick up.. If unable to pick up on Wednesday, a second pick up day will be set after the start of the school year.  

There's a lot yet to do this summer at the Mt. Lion Observatory at the historic Fort Roberdeau!

Legends of Atlantis will be offered Friday, July 30 at the Mt. Lion Observatory beginning at 8:30 PM. Tickets are $5/adults and $3/students. For more information click HERE.

Looking for some FREE family fun? Check out the National Treasure or Space & Time Discovery Trail scavenger hunt. If you can find the treasure at the end of the scavenger hunt, you win free prizes in the Fort's Gift Shop!

Don't miss out on these great opportunities right here in our own backyard!

Join us at the Alumni Band Day 2021 – Homecoming 2021 on Friday, October 1, at beautiful Mansion Park Stadium when the Mt. Lions play the Harrisburg Cougars.

 

In order for this event to be a huge success, register ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1 by completing the online registration at www.aahsalumni.org. No refunds will be given after September 1. Registration will include a white Alumni Band T-Shirt which will be worn by Band members at the event. 

For the past 22 years, the Mt. Lion Tennis Classic has been a community fixture that has drawn over 100 participants annually. The tournament is great for all players of all levels and abilities and event scheduling is very flexible. Your participation in this year’s Classic will help support the Altoona Girls’ and Boys’ Tennis Teams. There are 17 events for this year’s tournament. To see a complete list of events and for information on registering click HERE.

Looking for a part-time job that fits your child's school schedule? Take a look into the opportunities available through Metz Culinary and STA of America.