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Due to ongoing cleanup and repair efforts, the Altoona Area Junior High School will continue with asynchronous remote learning days on Wednesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 12. Students should complete the Google Form from their 1st period teacher to verify attendance and check all Google Classrooms and email for asynchronous assignments. Teachers are available by email for instructional support or to answer any questions that you may have.

AAJHS administration will be communicating directly with students and families that may need to access the building to get any devices, materials, or items from the school during this time. The school offices are open from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Afternoon and evening activities will proceed as scheduled unless you are notified otherwise.

The academic building sustained significant damage that requires extensive cleanup. All life safety systems have been restored and staff are on sight for student support. Please call the AAJHS main office if they can assist you in any way (814-381-7500).

Thank you for your continued understanding and patience during this time.

Monday, February 9, 2026

Update:  5:30 PM

At approximately 8:45 this morning, the Altoona Area Junior High School experienced a major water break with the fire sprinkler system. The break led to flooding to a significant portion of the first floor of the academic building. Students and staff were rerouted to the high school as they arrived at school. Life safety systems, some power, and other utilities were off line as the break was addressed. The junior high school experienced significant damage that will require immediate clean up and repair.

10:30 AM

Below is an update to the current water break at the Jr. High School:

At approximately 8:45 a.m. this morning, the Jr. High experienced a significant break in the fire sprinkler system which caused extensive flooding on the first floor of the main academic building. Fire, safety, and maintenance are currently on scene to address the break.

In response, we rerouted AAJHS student arrival to the high school where student attendance was taken. All AAJHS students and staff are currently at the high school. Students will remain at the high school for the day and will be dismissed at the end of the day from the high school. We will continue to follow the regular school schedule for today.

Updates will be provided as available with plans for the Jr. High students for the remainder of the week.

Again, thank you for you patience and understanding as we navigate this situation.