Welcome to Altoona Area High School

About AAHS

Altoona High is one of the state's best-equipped high schools with a comprehensive curriculum to match. Honors and academic curriculum clusters provide students with a rigorous education designed to meet individual needs. The applied academics curriculum cluster combines the rigor and theory of an academic program with hands-on learning activities, career exploration and occupational experiences. College credits can be earned by taking any of 13 Advanced Placement courses which include English, calculus, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, American history, European history, comparative government, American government, French, German and Spanish. A Career Education Center, a School-to-Work program and a Service Learning program help students make important post high school choices. An extensive list of extracurricular activities is available to all students.

Swine Flu
In the spring of 2009, a new flu strain (known as pandemic influenza A/H1N1 or swine flu) appeared and quickly spread throughout the United States. Schools in Pennsylvania were impacted and a number had to close briefly due to the virus spreading so quickly. With the cooperation of our parents, we were able to minimize the overall impact of the flu virus.

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Secondary Sports Site

Get the latest results for your favorite AAHS team. This sports-focused site is updated regularly with schedules and results. Visiting fans will also find directions to various AASD venues, including Mansion Park stadium and the AAHS Fieldhouse.

Searching for Scholarships?
Be sure to visit the AAHS Scholarship page to obtain a list of current scholarship opportunities.

Attention Parents:
If a student will be home because of an illness for 3 or more days, homework may be requested from the counseling office. Please allow at least 48 hours notice, so educators have an opportunity to gather the assignments and textbooks. Teachers are instructing from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Students who are out sick for a short period of time may request work from their teachers when they return to school or check progress book for class updates. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

End of the Year Events:
Junior Prom: Saturday May 15, 2010

Senior Prom/After Glo: Friday June 4, 2010

Commencement: Tuesday June 8, 2010

Important Dates:
PSSA Reading/Math: April 7, 2010 - April 16, 2010

PSSA Writing: April 19, 2010 - April 23, 2010

PSSA Science: April 26, 2010 - April 30, 2010

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