(2/28-3/7) Reminder to students that they must obey crossing guards at all times and adhere to rules to safely cross the streets. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

(3/7) The Altoona Area Junior High School Drama Club is proud to present Willy Wonka, Jr. March 10th at 7:00 P.M. and 11th at 1:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Veruca Salt is the second child to find a Golden Ticket and Mr. Salt’s daughter. Her parents spoil her and give her everything she wants, most of which she demands by shouting. She gets a Golden Ticket because Mr. Salt, who owns a peanut factory, makes his employees unwrap Wonka bars instead of shell peanuts until they find one for her. During the tour, whenever Veruca comes across something wonderful or interesting, she shouts to Mr. Salt that she wants it. Her behavior eventually escalates to the point where she throws a tantrum.  She gets herself so worked up that….well, you will just have to come to the show to see what happens to Veruca and her father. All performances will take place in the Altoona Area Junior High School Auditorium. General admission tickets will only be on sale at the door and will cost $8 for adults and $5 for students. Doors open approximately 1/2 hour before each show.   Take a chance on winning a prize by finding a Golden Ticket in a Wonka Bar or send a Candy Gram to your favorite cast or crew member – both for sale at the show for only $1! Come and observe for yourself the spoiled Veruca, her indulgent father, and the rest of the cast in Willy Wonka, Jr.!!! We hope to see you there!

(3/7) The helpdesk is closed this morning and will re-open at 11:45am.

(3/7-3/9) Attention Track Athletes,Members of the track team are reminded that they are to remain in their 8th period class until the 2:40 walker bell.  

(3/7-3/9) Attention Lady Lion Basketball Fans: On Friday night, your Lady Lions will host a State Playoff Game. The team tips off against WPIAL foe Mt. Lebanon at 6 pm and the team NEEDS YOUR HELP. We NEED everybody to FILL THE FIELDHOUSE Friday night. Tickets can be purchased online and the first students will get a free t-shirt! Oh and one more thing, we need you to be loud! Come out, get a free t-shirt and cheer the Lady Lions on in the State Playoffs.

(3/2-3/9) Attention 8th grade students: applications for the GACTC are due March 13. If you need help applying please reach out to your school counselor, Miss Koehle or Mrs. Stroh.

(3/7) Attention students:  Here is today’s math question:  A third of it is a half.  What is it?  Mathcounts is meeting on Wednesday after school until 3:30.   Please have a ride ready at 3:30.  Please see Mrs. Abbott in C275 for details or email.

(3/7) This Month’s School counseling tip Tuesday topic is Coping skills. Coping skills are effective techniques to help us regulate our emotions and reactions to feelings. Coping skills are not “one size fits all.” You must find the coping skills that work for you! For more information, see your school counselor or English teacher.