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We hope everyone enjoys a relaxed and restful Winter Break!
Our building will be closed starting Friday, December 20th.
We look forward to starting a new year with our students on Tuesday, January 7th.
SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND TEENS
DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON


Calling all aspiring designers! Altona is hosting the Middle School Vex Robotics State Championship and we want your student artwork on the official t-shirts for the event. Create a unique design that captures the spirit of this year’s competition: ”High Stakes.” Email Emma Graham for more information.
Future Raptors!
January 9: Registration Night – learn about programming and how register for classes |6:00 – 7:30 | Large Gym l Bring your iPad
—January 9 – 23: Course registration window | student register for classes in Infinite Campus
—January 16 & 22: Registration help at Creek | 5:00 – 7:00 | held in C107- bring your iPad
—January 22: IEP Registration help at Creek | 5:00 – 7:30 | held in C109 – bring your iPad
*Do you have interest in RaptorTech or SCHS CyberSecurity? Click on the button below for more information!
Dawson Summer Initiative
Theme for Summer 2025: Action! Designing Opportunities
Dates: June 3- July 3
Application due date: February 3, 2025
Dawson Summer Initiative (DSI) offers a free summer academic program that follows a thematic approach and is geared for high-achieving, independent students who are currently in Grade 6 and Grade 7.
Over the past several summers, scholars have enjoyed working with students from Altona and over 30 different schools predominantly in the St. Vrain, Boulder Valley, and Adams 12 School Districts. The program is geared toward high academic achievers who are effective collaborators. They are seeking students who would benefit from an opportunity to work with peers from other schools, sharing like-minded goals.
Contact Us
We know that staying connected with our administrative team plays a vital role in ensuring a successful educational journey for your student. Don’t hesitate to reach out, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Your active involvement is key to creating the best environment for your middle schooler’s growth and development.
Meet our Counseling Team
Meet Altona’s counseling team. They’re here to support your student’s well-being and academic journey. Reach out anytime – we’re here for you!
Recent Updates
View our latest news and announcements.
From Classrooms to Careers: The P-TECH Advantage
The moment is thrilling: high school seniors standing at the edge of the stage, their eyes set on the long-awaited moment when they’ll cross and receive their diplomas — a symbol of countless hours of perseverance, dedication, and growth. In the Spring of 2024, 44 Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) students crossed […]
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Altona Middle School and Flagstaff Academy recognized as 2025 Colorado Trailblazer Schools to Watch
Altona Middle School and Flagstaff Academy have been recognized by Colorado Association of Middle Level Education (CAMLE) as 2025 Colorado Trailblazer Schools to Watch. The middle schools are two of five selected in Colorado and will be recognized nationwide at the National Schools to Watch Conference in June 2025 in Washington, DC. Selection is based […]
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Silver Creek High School to Host 15th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
Silver Creek High School in partnership with the Asian-Pacific Association of Longmont (A-PAL) invites the community to its 15th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Silver Creek High School (4901 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO). This free and public event runs from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., with doors opening at 1:30 […]
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