Parent/Teacher Conferences 2017

Twice a year we invite parents to come in to have a conversation with your student’s teachers.  The first conferences for this year are on October 5, 10 and 11.  Conferences are scheduled via an on-line scheduler system on a first come, first served basis.  This system will be open for you to set up conferences starting […]

GT Identification

Each year schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students in grades K-12 who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may therefore quality for Gifted/Talented educational services.  These students perform at least two years above grade level in their strength areas.   The […]

Back to School Night 2017 Video

Did you miss the video by Mr. LaCrosse and Mr. O’Hair at the beginning of Back to School Night?  If so, click here to watch it and see all of the important information that was shared.

Back to School Night 2017

Altona is hosting our Back to School Night on Wednesay, August 30th from 5:50 – 7:30 pm.  New parents to Altona, and all 6th grade parents, are encouraged to attend our “parent bootcamp” presentations by our amazing 6th grade staff team, which will run from 5:15-5:45 pm. They will be outlining how to use/access Schoology, […]

Student Drop Off and Pick Up

When coming to Altona to drop off or pick up students, please make sure to adhere to the follwoing guidelines  This ensures the safety of all of our staff and students! If you will be dropping off your student at school, please enter through the south entrance to the school on Clover Basin Drive ONLY. Proceed […]

Back to School FAQ’s

Where can I get my class schedule? Schedules are available on Infinite Campus. Problems accessing Infinite Campus? Contact Laurie Carter for help.   What is the first sport offered to students? Our first fall sport is girls volleyball, and practices begin on Monday, August 21st.  Signups are happening now and can be done by bringing […]

2017 AMS iPad Distribution Information

2017 6th grade distribution information 6th grade makeup iPad signup form (for Monday, August 14th) 2017 7th/8th grade distribution information

Safe Routes to School

Click here for a printable map that outlines the safe routes for students to take who walk or bike to school.

Altona’s Summer Enrichment Academy Registration is Open!

Altona’s Summer Enrichment Academy is currently open for enrollment for the 2017 summer courses.  There are TONS of options for students to choose from, and all courses have a description that provides information about each course.  Courses will run either sessions 1 & 2 (June 5 – 15, from 8-10am or 10:15-12:15pm), or sessions 3 […]

BolderBoulder 2017 Update

There will be a meeting on April 12th at 4pm in the Rattler’s Den for anyone who is interested in joining Altona’s team for the BolderBoulder.  The BB is a 10k ran on Memorial Day, which this year is May 29th.  If you would like to join our team at a discounted rate, please come to the meeting […]

State Assessment Schedule and Information

Beginning the week of April 10, Altona students will be taking important state assessments.  Please refer to this letter to learn more about the value of these assessments.  (English) (Spanish). The PARCC schedule is as follows:   4/10 Mon 4/11 Tues 4/12 Wed 4/13 Thur 4/14 Fri 4/17 Mon P1 8:25-10:25 ELA 8 ELA 8 […]

BolderBoulder 2017

The BB Racers 2017 season is back! Please follow the the following links if you’re interested in racing this season. Parents and other family members are also welcome to race. Registration is now open until May 1st for $35.00. Further, there is an early bird special going on until March 5th for parents/guardians for $50.00. Practice schedule […]

The Wizard of Oz is coming!

The Altona Spring Musical has returned!  You won’t want to miss Dorothy’s survival from the cyclone and her landing in Muchkinland.  Follow as she makes her way to The Emerald City to meet the great and powerful Oz; and the many adventures she encounters along the way. Tickets are available in the office starting today.  They […]

Altona Salutes Local Honor Guard Members

Students participating in our Washington D.C. class saluted local veterans today.  Veterans from Longmont’s Honor Guard met with these students in small groups to answer questions and share stories from their time serving in the U.S. Military.   Following these small round table conversations, the members were escorted into our Rattler Den to a standing […]

Student Elective Course Requests for 2017-18

All current 6th and 7th grade students will be requesting their elective courses for next year starting on Thursday, March 2nd.  The window to select their courses will remain open on Infinite Campus until the end of the day on Monday, March 6th.  Below you will find a link to the Elective Course description catalog […]

Altona’s Upcoming Rookie Rattler Events

Do you have a 5th grade student headed to Altona for the 2017-18 school year?  If so, we’d like to invite you to our upcoming middle-school transition events: Tuesday, February 28, from 1:45 – 3:00:  we’re inviting all Rookie Rattlers (students only) to visit Altona.  Mr. Lacrosse, our Principal, will give a welcome, the students will […]

Altona CyberPatriots Team Takes 1st Place!

Altona’s CyberPatriot teams wrapped up a successful season on Saturday as seven teams competed in the semifinal round. Congratulations to the Oswalds, the top team for this round. Members include from the left, Megan Lister, Paige Massey, Ashley Kim, Hannah Pierson, and Mae Ferry.  

Winter 2017 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Below is the link to sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences on February 13th and 15th, 2017.  Conferences will be 4:00 – 8:30 pm on both nights and teachers will have a dinner break from 6:00 – 6:30 on both nights.  If you are unable to schedule a conference with a teacher because their schedule is […]

Math, 3D Printing, Cookies and the IDEALab

Engaging, cross-curricular learning in the IDEALab.  Read more…

What Is Cyberpatriot?

What is CyberPatriot?  CyberPatriot is the a national education program that teaches secondary students about cyber ethics and cyber security..  At the center of CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. Acting as newly hired IT professionals tasked with managing the network of a small company, students work in teams of five on a […]

Student Survey on Homework

We asked our students a couple of questions about homework and this is what they told us.

How are Altona Students Sleeping?

Parents, We sent out a survey earlier this week asking students “what time do you go to bed during the week?”  We received 382 responses (survey results are below) and wanted to share this data with you, as well as some facts and resources around pre-teen/teenage brain development and sleep.  Here are a couple of […]

Altona’s 100 Mile Club Starting 10/25!

Altona will be implementing the 100 Mile Club on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays beginning on Tuesday, October 25th from 7:30 – 8 AM.   You must sign up to participate by going through the school’s online payment system, Revtrak. If you need help getting registered, email Mrs. Tina Mills ([email protected]) or Mrs. Jakobsen ([email protected]) The registration cost for 100 Mile Club […]