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With winter just around the corner, AASD may at times utilize Flexible Instruction Days when there is a weather or emergency related situation where children must stay home to learn virtually for the instructional day. Read more by clicking.

AAHS Physics students participated in hands-on lessons taught by Penn State University Engineering Student Ambassador on Friday, November 12. The ambassadors worked with students in Mr. Borst’s, Mr. Rupeka’s and Mr. Geis’ classes on lessons related to designing wind turbines, building a tennis racquet and designing artificial limbs.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused all of us to change our daily schedules.  We found ourselves spending more time at home, many of us not going out much at all.  For students, school temporarily transitioned to online learning.  There was a lot of time spent on mobile devices and not a lot of activity for us to get involved.
Inspired and motivated by his teacher Tom Palfey, McCloskey used this time to improve his fitness.

Bill Neugebauer, a former AASD elementary teacher, was recently elected as State President of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees Association.

The Lady Lion soccer team won its third consecutive District 6 title by defeating Mifflin County 3-1 and now advance to the sub-regional game.

Enrollment for accident protection for the district's technology initiative has been extended to Friday, November 5. Helps to protect you from the cost to repair or replace a district-issued device.

AAHS 2021 Homecoming Queen Brooke Harrington presented a check for $1,000 on behalf of the AAHS Homecoming Committee to representatives of the Central PA Autism Society on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

School climate refers to the quality and character of school life, and is based on patterns of student, parent, and staff experiences and perceptions of school life. We are looking for your input as a parent to assist us as we expand our existing efforts to improve student achievement and equitable outcomes by linking those efforts to strategies proven to build positive school climate.

School climate refers to the quality and character of school life, and is based on patterns of student, parent, and staff experiences and perceptions of school life. We are looking for your input as we look to expand out existing efforts to improve student achievement and equitable outcomes by linking those efforts to strategies proven to build positive school climate.

The Altoona Area School District has involved many school and community personnel in developing the components of the Comprehensive Plan. These groups include representatives of the community, businesses, parents, staff, administration and the School Board.