
🎓✨ Altamont High School National Honor Society Members ✨🎓
Check out the 2024-2025 members of the Altamont High School National Honor Society (NHS)! L-R: Emma Sphar, Abigail Weishaar, Hope Roedl, Noah Stanley, Kaylee Lurkins, Makaylee Splechter and Sophia Pearcy. These outstanding students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character—values that are at the core of the NHS.
A huge congratulations to these dedicated individuals who continually strive for academic success and contribute positively to our community. We’re so proud of all your hard work and achievements! 🌟
Stay tuned for more updates on their amazing accomplishments and community service projects!


Come out to Chili's and support the ACHS Post Prom on February 18, 2025 from 5:00-9:00 PM. 15% of proceeds will go to ACHS Post Prom.


There will be an informational Trap/Skeet Meeting for grades 7-12 on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 @ 6:00 PM in the ACHS Cafeteria. Students from both AGS & ALIS are invited to attend.


ACHS Student Council and counseling department are excited to invite businesses to participate in our upcoming High School Career Fair on March 10th. Businesses will have the opportunity to connect with bright, eager students ready to explore various career paths. This is a unique chance for your business to showcase the roles and opportunities you offer to the next generation of professionals.
We believe that your presence at the fair will make a lasting impact on these students and help shape the workforce of tomorrow.
If you would like to present, reach out to Mrs. Elam (relam@altamontschools.org) by February 2nd.


This last Friday, AGS wore purple to shine a light on Moebius Syndrome and show our support for our good friend Kolson! 💜




CONGRATULATIONS to the ACHS Students who had Perfect Attendance in the Fall semester:
Alyson Alwardt, Blake Berg, Calvin Bouas, Hayden Bridges, Bailey Crain, James Durbin, Eli Elam, Charlie Goeckner, Jacob Hazlett, Isaac Kuenstler, Sophia Long, Torey Overbeck, Cooper Pals, Kolton Robison, Chesney Roose, Kinzie Scholes, Robert Shonk, Noah Stanley, Jillian Tappendorf, Katie Tedrick, Anneke Verdeyen, Dyson Wagner, and Landon Woods.
THANK YOU Jefferson Street Storage and Joe's Pizza and Pasta for providing a lunch special for these students!


Fun learning is happening at AGS today! Our first graders are diving into the fascinating world of penguins, while our second graders are sharpening their skills with literary predictions. And let’s not forget our fourth graders, who are zooming ahead with a thrilling math racing game!





After spending the week reading stories about snowmen, kindergarten students made melting snowmen cookies for their snack!











Two weeks of basketball fun coming right up!
First up, the girls NTC Tournament January 20th-January 25th.
Next we will have the 89th Annual NTC Boys Tournament January 27th-February 1st.
Both brackets are below!



Teachers at ACHS had fun this Friday by dressing like students! And in some cases, they depicted the students' demeanor.
Congratulations to our winner for this Fun Theme Friday, Mrs. Nelson! Mrs. Nelson won a $10 gift card to a local business, sponsored by Dr. Huey.





Altamont FFA is partnering with the Mulberry Grove FFA to collect items for individuals still affected by the Hurricane Helene disaster! Items will be collected now through Friday, January 17th. Students who bring items will be entered into a drawing for two $50 gift cards! Bring donated items to Mr. Walden’s classroom.


During math, Mrs. Miller's class practiced writing letters in the snow with pencils, and, for their morning greeting they took turns "ice skating" to greet a friend.




When it snows all day and you can't go out and play in it, you bring the snow inside to play with.
Mrs. Miller's class had a blast playing with snow to end their Friday! ❄️











Begging the pig dissection in the Anatomy Class!


Due to the current poor weather conditions, all extracurricular activities scheduled for Friday, January 10, 2025, have been CANCELLED. We appreciate your understanding and will provide information on rescheduling these events at a later date.


Mrs. Miller's Kindergarten students wish you a happy and safe 2025!










A HUGE Thank You to Schumacher Orthodontics for your continued partnership with the Altamont School District! We greatly appreciate the generosity of your Smiles 4 Schools program.


AGS Boys Basketball for Tues. Jan. 7, 2025 has been rescheduled for Tues. Jan. 14, 2025. We will recognize 8th grade Cheer and Basketball!


Due to poor road conditions there will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, for all Altamont CUSD #10 Schools.


First grade would like to send a BIG thank you to Effingham Starbucks for donating cups for our hot chocolate day! The students absolutely LOVED drinking, as they said, their "coffee" in Starbucks cups!! You made our day extra special with your generous heart! 💚


