On Thursday Sept. 12, the Altoona Area School District alerted parents and students to an investigation into an alleged threat that was posted...
With the new school year, changes have been made to the administration and policies at the school. Kelsey Lantz joined the high school staff...
The Altoona Cyber Academy (ACA) is undergoing significant changes as part of a revamp aimed at better integrating the program into the daily...
![Chemistry Champion. Chemistry teacher Christine Falger was designated a comic book superhero during the 2023-2024 school year. She poses with her seventh period honors chemistry class, accepting the award. This is a result of the Climate and Culture squads' work around the school, which focuses on building teacher morale. "[Being part of a squad] is a big time commitment. We as a squad are required to give one hour of time a month, I am probably anywhere from eight to 12 hours a month," Krug said. "[But the squad's work] can make the high school a better place. I am really lucky to work with a number of teachers who also feel the same way. Even if we are doing more than some squads at the high school, we still feel like what we're doing is really important." (Courtesy of James Krug)](https://aahsmountainecho.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Chrissy-Falger-Comic-Book-Superhero-Honors-Chemistry-1-e1712174011111.jpg)
On Sept. 6, 275 past band members returned to their roots to participate in Alumni Band. For many, the night was an opportunity to meet up with old friends, play some band...
College is expensive. Most college graduates spend 20 years of their lives paying off their student loans...
It began as just an idea. Senior Sarah Saylor was the driving force in having music classes be weighted. “I...
The pickleball club, advised by music teacher Kelly Sipes, is in full swing. Students and staff have...
With over $100 million in the General Fund Budget for the 2023-2024 school year, the district created...
On May 28, roughly 250 juniors and seniors will embark across Altoona with 31 teachers to clean up Altoona....
On this show we learn more about the female student athletes of AAHS.
In this episode I sat down with girls basketball players Kendall Cogan, Samantha Harpster, and Lanie Wilt. After coming off of successful seasons for the past two years, the girls plan to improve for the seasons to come.
Join us on the To Be Frank podcast where host, Lincoln Frank, and co-host, Cider Ayala, discuss the ins and outs of the Altoona Area High School. We will talk about issues we see inside the school and how different solutions could apply to the situation.
In this episode, senior Camryn MacAlarney joins Lincoln and Cider where she discusses her experience at the high school and shares her plans for after graduation.
In this episode of ”From the Locker Room” hosts Miley Naugle and Ash Carini talk with Freshman Andy Adams about her Tennis career.
In this episode of “From The Locker Room” host Ash Carini and guest host Madison Aboud talk with Sophomore Tanner Stroup about his baseball Career.
Podcasting with Liv & Lily
With graduation on the horizon, Lily and Liv delve into the challenges of staying motivated amidst the allure of impending freedom. From procrastination woes to battling the temptation to slack off, they share personal anecdotes and strategies for overcoming the notorious senior slump. Tune in as they reflect on the bittersweet journey of their final year and offer advice for fellow seniors navigating the rocky road to commencement.
Sophomore Akira Kenawell is making her move by trying to start a girls’ wrestling team. “I want to start a girls’ team because I have an interest in wrestling, and...
Summer is right around the corner which means so are summer sports. The sports program is widely recognized by people, but summer sports aren’t...
Merriam Webster defines pep rallies as “an event before a school sports event that is meant to get students and fans excited and to encourage the team to win.” With...
On Thursday May 16, the Justice Department formally moved to reclassify marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act from a Schedule I drug, the most dangerous type to a...
Welcome to the first Book of the Month of the school year! This is my third year writing Book of the Month, and I hope it will be the best yet. For the first edition...
Giving any student the proper education is dependent on the uniqueness of the individual. When it comes to education, one method does not work...
