The Altoona Area School District has established a reputation for innovation and excellence. With a student population of nearly 8,000, Altoona Area is one of Pennsylvania's largest school districts. It encompasses 60 square miles and includes the city of Altoona, Logan Township and a small portion of Tyrone Township.

We encourage you to learn more about our outstanding educational program and facilities by perusing our home page. If you need additional information or would like to arrange a tour of our schools, please contact

Paula Foreman, Community Relations Director 1415 Sixth Avenue Altoona, PA 16602 Telephone: (814) 946-8424 E-Mail: pforeman@aasdcat.com FAX: (814) 946-8565

Experience the Altoona Area School District!

Watch our video for an overview of the district, get directions to the Administrative Offices or send us an e-mail.

Attention Parents of Those Living within the Boundary of
Wright Elementary School

~ Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program ~

Important Information Affecting Children at
Wright Elementary School

The Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program provides scholarships to eligible students to attend a participating public or nonpublic school of their choice.

Click here to read the Parent Notification for Opportunity Scholarships.

Click here for an Overview of the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program.

For more information call 1-866-466-3972 or
Rhonda Hill @ 1-717-346-8005.

2012-13 School Choice

Attention: Parents of students attending Ebner, Logan and Washington-Jefferson Elementary Schools!

Click here to view 2012-13 School Choice Information and Forms

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2012-13 Supplemental Education Services (SES) Tutoring Available

Attention parents of Logan students: because Logan Elementary School is in their second year of School Improvement and as a result of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, students in Grades K-6 attending these schools who receive free/reduced lunches are eligible to receive free after-school tutoring.

Click here for 2012-13 SES Information.

Human Resources
   -Payroll Information
   -Employment
   -Contact Info & Resources
   -Benefits

Education / Instruction

Public Records

Transcript Requests

Secondary Schools Athletic Website
- GPS Addresses to AASD Home Athletic Contests

No Child Left Behind

AASD Online Alumni Directory
   -Take a tour of the campus!

AASD Foundation
   -Make a Donation
   -Purchase Merchandise
        >AAHS Alumni Items
        >Mt. Lion Logo Gear

AASD Tax Office

ProgressBook Login
  -Parent Access User's Guide

PSSA Update

Parent / Student Handbooks & Forms

Title IX
Notice of Nondiscrimination / Harrassment

AASD Bullying Policy

Parent Involvement Policy

AASD Career Preparation Website

AAHS Graduation Project

Breakfast / Lunch Menus
   -Elementary Day Schedule

AASD Library Website

Free Online Tutorials
AASD has partnered with GCN (Global Compliance Network), a training and compliance tutorial service, and is pleased to share these tutorials with our parents and community members. 

Career Preparation Website
The AASD Career Preparation web site is designed for students to have knowledge and resources that allow them to transition into the workforce.

BookFlix
Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource for children in grades PreK-3.

Check with your child's teacher for the username and password.

TrueFlix
TrueFlix™ is the only online resource that leverages the award-winning True Books content to help students hone literacy skills, build knowledge of subject-area content, and cultivate 21st Century skills through the inquiry process.

Check with your child's teacher for the username and password.

Q-SITE - Quality Schools Involving Teams for Excellence

ESL - English as a Second Language

AASD Volunteer Website

PA's CHIP Insurance Program

Youth Rules
Through the YouthRules! initiative, the U.S. Department of Labor and its partners seek to promote positive and safe work experiences that help prepare young workers to enter the 21st Century workforce.

Penn*Dot Monthly Safety Tips

WebMail

ProgressBook

AESOP Online

1-800-94-AESOP (3767)

   -HUM-P008
      Aesop Procedures

SchoolDude

Study Island

Discovery Education

NEW FREE Digital Media Service PBS LearningMedia
Sign up today at www.pbslearningmedia.org
NOTE:  Even though you have a PBS TeacherLine account, you will need to follow the steps to create a new account for PBS LearningMedia.

Educational WSebsites

Professional Educator Discipline Training Module

   Dib Dab Doo and Dilly Too

   Kids Click!

   Ask Kids

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Employment Opportunities

Instructors certified in Special Education to fulfill long-term assignments and day-to-day assignments.

Metz Culinary Management is looking for Cafeteria/Food Service Employees For the Altoona Area School District