‘The Miracle of Life’: from ‘The Lorax’ Trufulla trees to the Earthkeepers BioBlitz
Earthkeepers club discovers natural world and competes in environmental activities.
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Madness is out: 59 teachers, one principal and four seniors finish March Madness competition
The annual March Madness tournament began on March 24. This year was the first time students joined teachers in the brackets. Principal Keri Harrington united biology teachers Stephanie McAleer, Julie Gardner and English teacher Alyssa Hetrick in 2023 to work to make this to become an annual tradition.
From fins to footsteps: Drama members use show previews to prepare for final shows
On March 31-April 2, the drama club performed previews for fourth and eighth grade classes, as well as high school students, in order to prepare for the spring musical “The Little Mermaid,” running April 3-5.
Altoona Student named Challenge Program finalist
Junior Ryker Scriver recently was named a Challenge Program finalist. On March 25, Scriver will be presented with a $2000 reward. This will be the first time an Altoona student has been granted this achievement.
Substitute teachers discuss motivations
For some, substitute teaching is a stepping stone; for others, it’s a fulfilling second career. Across different backgrounds and experiences, substitute teachers step into classrooms each day, driven by a variety of motivations—whether it’s flexibility, a love for learning or simply staying active after retirement.