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AASD uses the Skylert Emergency Notification system to inform parents of important information such as weather updates, transportation delays or emergency notifications. Parents can control their contact preferences and are encouraged to review their contact preferences in the Skylert system found within Skyward Family Access to be sure the information is correct for this year.

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If your student is wishing to be considered for the Altoona Cyber Academy for the 2022-2023 school year and are not yet scheduled to start ACA, you need to submit an application for enrollment.

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.

Parents are reminded to update their contact preferences in the Skylert Emergency Notification System. Emergency messages as well as snow delays and cancellations will be sent out through the Skylert system.

Skylert – Emergency Notification
Family Access is also the location where you will find Skylert, our family emergency notification system. With Skylert, families have the ability to change and add contact numbers and email addresses for emergency notifications. Once logged into the Skyward Family Access, click on Skylert on the General Information menu on the left navigation bar. Your Skylert settings will display. If you wish to make changes, click on Edit on the right of the screen. Please be sure to verify your information in order to ensure you receive messages related to emergency notifications, school delays and school cancellations.

If you are interested in applying for a work permit, please complete the application and e-mail, along with a copy of the student’s birth certificate, to Kara Shaffer at [email protected].

You will then be contacted to set up a time to obtain the child’s signature.

The Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA) is a statewide alternate assessment designed for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.

Beginning March 1, 2018, the Safe School Helpline is available for AASD students, families and community members to report any concerns that might threaten the safety and welfare of students and schools.