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Earn a Free Ticket to see a Colorado Rapids Game!
We have partnered with the Colorado Rapids to reward and incentivize attendance here at Altona Middle school by giving students who have no more than 1 day missed and no more than 3 tardies, from February 18th – March 13th , a complimentary ticket to a Colorado Rapids match with a purchase of additional tickets.
The Rapids boast one of the most family-friendly and fun game day experiences in town. Students who qualify will receive a ticket link voucher to redeem their complimentary ticket with purchase of additional discounted tickets. Vouchers will be redeemable for select Spring dates..Please reach out to Lorinda Rodriguez with any questions!
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Hemos establecido una colaboración con los Colorado Rapids para recompensar e incentivar la asistencia aquí en la escuela Altona Middle, brindando a los estudiantes que tengan no más de 1 día perdido y no mas de 3 tardanzas, desde el 18 de febrero hasta el 13 de marzo, un boleto de cortesía para un partido de los Colorado Rapids con compra de adicionales.
Los Rapids cuentan con una de las experiencias de día de juego más amigables para la familia y divertidas de la ciudad. Los estudiantes que cumplan con los requisitos recibirán un enlace de voucher para canjear su boleto de cortesía con la compra de boletos adicionales con descuento. Los vouchers serán canjeables para fechas seleccionadas de la primavera.
¡No dudes en ponerte en contacto con Lorinda Rodriguez si tienes alguna pregunta!
Altona Mathcounts
On Saturday, February 22nd, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Altona is hosting the Boulder Chapter MATHCOUNTS Contest!! This is the third time we will have hosted this exciting annual event!
At this event, several teams from middle schools all over the Boulder area will be competing to be the top Math Teams in the region. Our Altona team traditionally advances to the State Contest held in March, and we’ve even sent students to the National Contest!
It takes volunteers to make this event run smoothly: setting up tables, setting out lunch, grading papers, etc. Would you be able to support us with your time between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM?? If so, please contact Sheryl at [email protected]!!
Altona Career Day
Attention 7th Graders:
Young RYLA for 7th-grade Students in Longmont Schools YRYLA is a leadership training program sponsored by Rotary International that promotes, encourages, and rewards emerging young leaders. Young RYLA is an all-expenses paid, five-day, overnight conference that brings together youth from Northern Colorado and Wyoming to share ideas about becoming better leaders. It offers an action-
packed program of activities that helps build confidence and leadership skills, such as problem-solving games, challenge course, zip line, skits, group discussions, and team-building activities.
Trip Tacker
2025 Silver Creek HS Volleyball Informational Meeting
Thursday, February 27th in the SCHS commons @ 6:45pm
We will present the following:
*weight and agility spring/summer training schedule
*open gym schedule for the spring/summer and what to expect
*summer team camp and tournament opportunities
*opportunities for incoming 9th grade students this summer
*off season program costs
*fall tryouts
Accessibility Night at the Innovation Center
Upcoming Parent University Session, February 20
St. Vrain’s Parent University program provides training, information, and resources to parents and caregivers to support the well-being and success of their children.
Join us on Zoom, Feb. 20 from 5-6:30 p.m.
Adolescent RISE with Nicholas Thompson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Adolescent RISE is a presentation that takes a fun and informative look at the developmental period of adolescence (ages 10-25). It includes debunking myths about adolescence, understanding the four qualities of adolescence (risk taking, identity formation, social reorientation, and emotional intensity), and learning about the tweenage brain. With this foundation established, ways to better support our kids will be discussed.
Please register online to assist with planning purposes.
Learn more about St. Vrain’s Parent University and register for upcoming events
Living With Dyslexia Workshop
This event is designed for our Silver Creek feeder to continue to foster community, education and action around dyslexia. Parents and students who attend should expect to have some tangible takeaways in their understanding of dyslexia and walk away with next steps in the areas of assistive technology, self advocacy, or transition to middle/high school.
Robotics Club:
The Code Zone Challenge
On behalf of the SVVSD Innovation Center, the Cyber Tech Team invites Altona Middle School to the 5th annual Python coding competition, The CodeZone Challenge. This event will take place at the SVVSD Innovation Center on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 from 1pm – 4pm. Please complete this form to let Mrs. Basile know your interest. For more information and training materials, please check out codezonechallenge.com.
The CodeZone Challenge is split into two divisions: a Novice Division for new Python coders and an Advanced Division for more experienced students. Students will compete in teams of 2-4 students from the same school. During the competition, each team will have about 25 problems to solve through Python programs. Email Stephanie Basile with any questions: [email protected]
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Meet our Counseling Team
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Recent Updates
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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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