Attention students who will be taking the Keystone exams December 9 through the 11: Please remember that cell phones, headphones, AirPods, and smart watches are not permitted in testing rooms. Students who are in possession of these items will be asked to turn them in to the proctor until the conclusion of testing at the end of the day. Please remember to either leave these items at home, or store them in your locker. Thank you.
Attention girls in grades 9 through 12 interested in playing softball: There will be open gyms on Monday and Wednesday, December 9 and 11 at W&J from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please use the loading dock doors on 4th Street. Contact Coach Fasolo with any questions.
Calling all actors, musicians, dancers, artists, painters, builders, and costumers! If you are looking for an amazing experience this spring, come join our spring musical cast or crew! This year we will be performing Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and our journey under the sea is going to have quite a few surprises, including the opportunity to fly over the stage! Find out more at our informational meeting on December 9 after school in the Blackbox. The meeting should end around 3:30 p.m. Anyone in the high school is eligible to sign up – you do not have to be a member of the drama club or have previous experience, so grab your fins and come on board!
Attention Seniors: The Central PA Chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) is offering several scholarship opportunities for female students considering a career related to transportation such as CADD Specialist, Surveyor, Architect, Archaeologist, Construction, Public Relation are just to name a few. Stop by the Guidance office to pick up information from the literature rack. Application deadline is TOMORROW, December 6, so don’t delay.
Attention FBLA Members: All FBLA members must check Google classroom for important changes to the December meeting schedule.
Attention Students: The Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center is holding their fall open house on Tuesday, December 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All students, parents and guardians are invited.
Attention 9th Grade: The GACTC tour forms are due today, December 5. Please return to your homeroom teachers.
Hello Altoona High!!! Student Council is currently collecting canned food items for holiday baskets for our fellow students here at AAHS. Please join us by donating things like peanut butter, canned soups, mac & cheese boxes, pasta or even tissues to one of your teachers or to the student store!! These items will be made into baskets for our fellow AAHS Mt Lions who are in need this holiday season. Please be as generous as you are able!!
Attention students: Girls league is collecting Instant mashed potatoes and boxed stuffing now through December 13 for Jesi’s Christmas. All donations can be brought to Mrs. Yingling in the girls locker room.