Category: Academics

Across the district, we have been championing a new motivational motto that is uniting our shared vision for excellence in learning and student advancement: We are taking public education by #StVrainStorm!  Every day, I observe countless examples of students, teachers, staff, and community partners exemplifying the highest levels of achievement and drive that represent the very best […]

Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, As we move closer to the end of another outstanding year in St. Vrain Valley Schools, I want to take a moment to recognize the achievements and growth we have seen across our system. In the coming weeks, we will be championing the thousands of students who will be transitioning […]

Each year schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students in grades K-12 who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may therefore quality for Gifted/Talented educational services.  These students perform at least two years above grade level in their strength areas.   The […]

Altona is hosting our Back to School Night on Wednesay, August 30th from 5:50 – 7:30 pm.  New parents to Altona, and all 6th grade parents, are encouraged to attend our “parent bootcamp” presentations by our amazing 6th grade staff team, which will run from 5:15-5:45 pm. They will be outlining how to use/access Schoology, […]

Do you have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5? If so, the Altona Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society would like to offer you the opportunity to become a member. The organization is well respected among administrators, faculty members, students, parents and residents of the school communities around the nation. Academic achievement is […]

Dear Parents and Guardians, To begin, I want to use this opportunity to thank each of you for sending your child(ren) to Altona Middle School.  Each day I am truly impressed with their character and work ethic, and how they represent our community exceptionally well.   I would also like to remind everyone that we […]

We will be holding our annual Open House and Parent Update night on Thursday, November 19th, from 6-7:30pm.  This is both an opportunity for parents and students interested in enrolling at Altona to gather information about our school and programs, as well as for our current parents to hear more information about our recent successes, ongoing […]

August 21st, 2015   Dear Parents/Guardians, As part of St. Vrain Valley School’s ongoing technology improvements, Altona will begin using Schoology, an integrated learning management solution that helps track and improve student outcomes as well as enhance student engagement. Schoology lets our class connect both at school and from home.   With Schoology, students can […]

Information about Altona’s 2015 summer school program is now available on the website!  Use the drop down menu links at the top of our homepage and select academics > summer school, or check it out by clicking here.