Category: Community

For the third summer in a row, the Young Americans Center for Financial Education, a Denver-based pioneering nonprofit, will lead its award-winning, week-long Young Ameritowne on the Road Summer Camp, for students entering third through sixth grade, at Sunset Middle School. The traveling camp is a recent innovation, bringing the camp, which covers financial literacy, local […]

Dear Longmont Community: Have you seen the recent publication from St. Vrain called ST. VRAINNOVATION? You may have received one in the mail or noticed someone reading a copy at your local coffee shop. It celebrates the impact of public education in our community and focuses on how schools use quality educators, innovation and partnerships […]

Altona Students and Parents, Welcome to the 2016/17 school year.  We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of students to fill our walls with energy and excitement.   It has been a very busy and productive summer for our team dedicated to construction projects, taking professional development, enhancing our courses for students and hiring new staff. […]

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 […]

I’ve been reading a book by George Couros called “The Innovator’s Mindset.”  It has really helped stimulate and challenge my thinking on how to move forward with shaping a shared vision for Altona. He discusses 8 Characteristics of the Innovator’s Mindset.   The first characteristic he discusses is empathy.  As educators, we strive to provide […]

Altona will be hosting our annual fall social, themed “Science Fiction Universe,” on Friday, November 13th, 2015 from 4-6 pm.  Cost for the dance is $5 and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the Community Food Share.  Mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!