Hey AAHS! Our biggest basketball game is TONIGHT (MONDAY) against Hollidaysburg (Boo!) Both the girls AND the boys varsity teams will be in action in the Field House – girls at 5 p.m. and boys at 6:30 p.m.! The theme is Christmas Vacation – same as Monday’s theme in school. So pair up a Hawaiian outfit with a Santa hat, Elf ears, or a Rudolph nose. Let’s pack the field house TONIGHT!
Attention current 10th grade students interested in pursuing a degree in Education after graduating High School: Penn State University will once again be hosting their annual Summer College Opportunity Program in Education. This 4-week program runs from July 1 through July 25. To be eligible, students must be from a diverse background, a current 10th grade student, enrolled in a college-prep curriculum, be interested in Education careers, and have a 3.0 GPA or better. Applications are available in the Counseling Office and are due January 13, 2025. Please see your school counselor for more information.
Attention Students: Unleash your holiday spirit and creativity. The Friends of Rachel Club is sponsoring a card drive for the Mountain Lion Backpack Program. Stop by the Friends of Rachel table at lunch to make a card for one of our elementary students. Cards will be placed in backpacks on December 19. Please help us promote kindness and help us to meet our goal of 1050 cards.
Attention girls in grades 9 through 12 interested in playing softball: There will be open gyms tonight 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 tonight 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 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.
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.
