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Upcoming / Take Note

February 23rd: Track Registration OpensRegister Here

February 25th: Wrestling Dual @ Erie MS: 3:30p.m.

February 27th & 28th: Robotics States Tournament @ Altona

6th Annual Code Zone Challenge

On behalf of the SVVSD Innovation Center, the Cyber Tech Team is excited to invite your school to participate in the 6th Annual CodeZone Challenge, a middle school Python coding competition designed to expand coding opportunities for students across St. Vrain Valley.

The event will take place on Saturday, April 4th, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the SVVSD Innovation Center. Our goal is to provide students of all backgrounds and experience levels with a fun, engaging, and memorable learning experience.

The CodeZone Challenge features two competition divisions:

  • Novice Division – for students new to Python
  • Advanced Division – for students with more Python experience

Students will compete in teams of 2–4 students from the same school and may choose both their teammates and division.

During the competition, each team will work through approximately 25 Python-based problems, with difficulty varying by division. Teams earn points for each correctly solved problem, and the team with the highest score in each division will win a trophy and medals. Second-place teams will also receive medals.If interested please complete this form. Mrs. Basile, [email protected], will help create teams based on student ability by March 9th.

Altona Spirit Wear

Don’t miss your chance to stock up on Altona spirit wear before winter wraps up. Save $25 on orders of $100+ or $15 on orders of $75+. Shop now for hoodies, tees, hats, and more for the entire family while these savings last! Use code SPIRIT308 at checkout.

Promotional image for Altona Spirit Wear with discounts on purchases and featured apparel items. Free shipping over $85.

Silver Creek Drama Presents Newsies- The Broadway Musical

Poster for "Newsies" by Silver Creek Drama, with performance dates, ticket prices, and QR codes for ticket purchase.

Altona MS Author Visit

Event flyer for author Jennifer Nielsen on March 4, 2026, at Altona Middle School, featuring her new book "Magnitude."

YEARBOOK- LAST DAY TO ORDER!!

FEBRUARY 20th is the last chance to order a book and guarantee your child has one when they are delivered. After this date, we will only order a few extra books that will be sold while supplies last.

Ordering is quick and easy through Jostens, and families can choose from a selection of flexible payment options available at checkout, making it simple to fit a yearbook into your budget.

A collage of students enjoying time together, promoting yearbooks with the text "Memories" and payment options.

Yearbook Needs Your Pictures

Parent Leadership Team Corner:

K Cup donation request for tea, coffee, and cocoa. Drop-off on February 27th with volunteers in the lobby. Thank you!

The Parent Leadership is collecting K-Cup Donations for teachers and staff! We are accepting all styles (tea, coffee & cocoa). Volunteers will be out front Friday, February 27th at morning drop-off and a box will be set up in the lobby.

Thank you!

Click below to support the Parent Leadership Team!

Donations will go toward activities supported by the Parent Leadership Team, which includes but is not limited to: staff appreciation week, staff meals during conferences, holiday treats for staff, and chalk the walk for back to school.

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!

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