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  Join us for a community-wide course designed to guide 6th grade families through activities and conversations around school, home, technology, and learning. When:  August 20th – September 24th (Please sign up by August 18th.) Each week we will release a new 60-90 minute module for your family to learn and explore.   How: Have […]

Altona Students and Parents, Welcome to the 2018-19 school year.  As you can imagine, the Altona crew has been busy all summer learning and growing so that we can ensure that we provide an excellent educational experience for you.   Our teachers have been engaged in a variety of classes, book studies and cohorts to improve […]

Mrs. Amanda Menihan taught at Altona prior to moving to West Virginia.  She is now a 7th grade math teacher back at Altona.  During her tenure in West Virginia, Mrs. Menihan was nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.  This summer Mrs. Menihan was informed that she […]

On June 14, our Superintendent, Dr. Haddad, presented the Superintendent’s Award for Excellence in Education to Altona Middle School for the innovative and excellent work of our whole learning community.  Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to Kendall Madine who has earned a spot on the United States Junior National Karate Team and has qualified to represent the United States in the Pan American Karate Federation ContinentalChampionships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  Kendall is part of an elite group of US Athletes who will represent our nation in the international competition.  Way to go, Kendall!!

Friday, May 18 and Monday, May 21 – iPad Check in during LEAD  Friday, May 18 – Silver Creek graduates walk through school to celebrate their accomplishments and our students and staff can wish them well and see what is in store for them in a few years. Monday and Tuesday, May 21, 22 – […]

Click here to view the presentation from Rookie Rattler Parent Night on 5/1/18.

Students, Have you ever wanted to learn about Quidditch, escape rooms, how to be a more creative writer, or just wanted to learn more about the technology in the IDEALab?  Do you like to argue and think you’d be good at debating?  If so, the Summer Enrichment Academy is the perfect place for you! The summer courses are […]

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 April, the Jared Polis Foundation accepts nominations for its annual Teacher Recognition Awards.  This program gives our community the opportunity to nominate exceptional teachers for recognition.  Information about the awards and the easy nomination process is below.  Nominations are due Friday, April 13.  If you have questions, please contact Hilary Sontag, Director of Competitive Grants and […]