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Following the school board’s latest meeting, the remote learning schedule has changed again. The new schedule gives students two half days every week for extra work time. "Administration...

On Jan. 14, the school board held an emergency meeting to discuss the return of students back to school on Feb. 1.  The meeting started with the school board taking calls...

Playing sports can be a big part of many students’ high school experience and even impact their lives. For some student athletes; however, they have the chance to enjoy...

With the school board’s decision to return to virtual schools, all students and teachers were affected in different ways. Students with Individualized Education Plans...

Governor Tom Wolf made a decision on Dec. 10, that all winter sports will be shut down for the following three weeks in PA. Different players state that they are disappointed...

On Dec. 7, the AASD school board voted to appoint a new assistant principal.  Keri Harrington, former AAJHS Instructional Literacy Coach, was appointed the position. "I...

Since students and teachers have returned to virtual learning, many classes, clubs and extracurricular activities have had to adjust or change their normal way of doing things....

As conversations about sustainability have increased, the shortcomings of the fashion industry have fallen under increased scrutiny. The term “fast fashion” was coined...

Beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 1, the school will return to a virtual format after only having in-person classes for a week. However, this new virtual setting is quite different...

On Nov. 24, the school board held an emergency meeting to vote on returning back to school after Thanksgiving break. In a five to four vote, the school board voted to go to...

On July 27, American History teacher James Lowe checked his school email for district related news. However, when he noticed an email with the subject line, “Congratulations!”...

During these times of uncertainty, teachers are faced with unfamiliar challenges and struggles with the new hybrid schedule, something that over time they must learn to solve--but...

Assistant principal Shane Cowher has made the decision to accept a position as principal at Tyrone Middle School. He will be leaving Altoona High School as soon as a replacement...

The girls’ soccer team came out with 10 wins and one loss throughout the season. This season was the first season that the team has gone undefeated during the regular season....