(5/4-5/12) 2023 Yearbooks have arrived and will be distributed during the last week of school. We DID receive extra copies, you CAN still reserve your book by ordering online at Jostens.com or seeing Mrs. Tromm in Room 229. Yearbooks are $34.

(5/8-5/11) The Friends of Rachel club would like to express our gratitude to the maintenance department for hanging up our many links of kindness. On Thursday, May 11th during 8th period, Friends of Rachel students will be collecting ALL of the teachers’ materials for the kindness chains. Please include any completed links that you may have and both folders. If you are a Friend of Rachel club member and would like to help, please see Ms Dodge in rm 365 for instructions. Thank you everyone for filling our halls with kindness.

(5/9-5/10) Attention 8th graders:

An email from Mrs. Bronson is being sent out to those 8th grade students who are eligible for Roarapalooza. Please check your email as it will give you the details for Friday’s in school event. Remember, the only money you would need is if you plan on buying extra raffle tickets for chances to win any of the prize baskets.

(5/10)The Maroon baseball team was back in action yesterday and picked up 2 victories against Tyrone.

In game 1, Connor Pike pitched four solid innings and hammered out 2 hits, including a huge 2 RBI triple to lead the Lions in a 6-5 win.  Eric McAllister also had 2 hits and Montae Andrews picked up 2 RBI’s for the Lions.

In game 2, Brayden Pike followed his brother’s performance by pitching 3 scoreless innings and picking up 3 hits in a 10-0 win.  Spencer Akins added 2 hits and a pair of RBI’s.

(5/10) Attention all art enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce the Spring Art Show, showcasing the stunning works of talented Altoona student artists from grades K through 12. Join us tonight from 6 to 8 pm in the B building of Altoona Area High School to celebrate their creativity and hard work. Explore a diverse array of artwork, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and more. Don’t forget to invite your friends and family to join us. We can’t wait to see you at the Spring Art Show!

(5/10) Attention literary magazine club: There will be a meeting today in Mr. King’s room at 2:45. The meeting will last approximately 45 minutes.

(5/10) There will be an open gym this evening for any 7th and 8th grade boy interested in playing basketball next school year from 4:30 PM-6:00 PM in the AAHS Fieldhouse.  If you are participating in a spring sport or are ineligible to participate because of demerits, you are not permitted to attend.