Altamont CUSD #10

FCCLA, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, wrapped up the school year with the annual Pizza Party last Wednesday. New officers for the 2025-2026 school year were installed. Graduating seniors were celebrated and recognized and we handed out the Most Points Award. Seniors pictured include Emily Allen, Emma Tappendorf, Cole Burrell, Rayna Duncan and Olivia Flach. The Most Points Award was earned by Kaylee Lurkins. We're already looking forward to plans for next year!

Thursday, May 1st was the Fine Arts Show for grades 4th-8th. Here is a snippet of the artwork on display. During art classes following the art show some students participated in a scavenger hunt to answer questions about a variety of artworks on display.

Big Thank You to all who made Teacher Appreciation Week special at AGS! Thank You teachers for doing all you do!

The Spring Band Chorus Concert was enjoyed by many on Thursday night. Wonderful performances by the jr high and high school bands, as well as both chorus groups. Well done students and Mrs Berg and Mrs Lawler!

Come give blood!!! Here is some information about our upcoming blood drive.

The French Club at ACHS held the End of Year Soirée in Madame Schafer's classroom. Members enjoyed watching Chef's Table: France and making chocolate strawberry crepes. We learned a lot in the first year of French Club and we're looking forward to more enriching activities next year!

Last week the 1st graders got their jump on at The Arena trampoline park and then enjoyed a picnic lunch and more fun at the Lake Sara pirate park!

ACHS Baseball fans! Today's baseball tournament at Flora has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

ACHS students participated in Law Day. (Pictured left to right) -Ellie Flach, Effingham County Health Department with Jeff Workman -Ben Osterholtz, Sheriff's Department with Paul Kuhns -Rayna Duncan, County Board with Josh Douthit -Brayden Schnarre, Coroner with Kim Rhodes -Katie Tedrick, State's Attorney with Aaron Jones

🌺Update to the FFA Greenhouse Sale Because of the forecasted rain, we are going to reschedule our Greenhouse sale to Tuesday, 5/6, and Wednesday, 5/7, from 4-7pm. Please join us next week for our final greenhouse sales. We still have a good selection of plants available! We will NOT have a sale this Saturday 5/3!

FCCLA members from ACHS enjoyed a fun filled day at Scovill Zoo and Hickory Point Mall in Decatur this week. This was a Reward field trip for members that earned 100+ points this year by attending meetings, participating in service projects, doing fundraisers and bringing in snacks. It was a great way to wrap up the school year!

We had a great turnout at the last FCA Dodgeball and Donut Huddle of the year. More than 25 high school students showed up for fun, food and fellowship in the ACHS gym last Thursday. Next Thursday we'll be celebrating our graduating seniors!

Second grade enjoyed a field trip to Aikman Wildlife Adventure.

We hope to see all 6-8th graders who participated in Jr. High sports there! Parents / Guests are invited to attend with their athlete.

Now's your chance! Become a baseball coach at AGS. See image for more details!

Congratulations to our Bikes for Books raffle winner, 4th grader Brenly McClellan. Enjoy your new bike! Thank you to Jim Denton, Randy Malone, Kendal Balding, Bob Denton, and the Masonic Lodge for sponsoring and promoting academic success through reading. Great job to all of the students as we had a total of 1,722 books read. 📚

🌺2025 Altamont FFA Greenhouse Sales🌺 Our Landscaping students have been working hard in the greenhouse! Our opening day is this Saturday, April 26th from 9am-12pm! We will be open May 3rd, 9am-12pm, as well! We have a nice selection of annual flowers and greenery, and a few vegetables as well! Make plans to come see us! *If our scheduled times do not work for you, email awalden@altamontschools.org to arrange an appointment.

Help us support our ACHS athletes! Sports Boosters are needing volunteers to help at track meets in May. Information found in flier