On Thursday, Feb. 25, the high school held a Cornerstone Ceremony, celebrating the installation of the time capsule in the new B building.  The time capsule consisted...

On Dec. 14, 2020, the Altoona Public Library was forced to close due to an accident at the high school construction site. This accident caused major flooding on the ground...

In the Jan. 26 school board meeting, a decision was made to return to in-person school. A plan was created to have students and teachers return hybrid until a two-week of...

With the return to school on Feb. 16, students and parents question basic things about the new school such as how the nurse's office will work and where to take student excuses....

In May 2020, Seth Brunnhuber and Alex Thaler virtually auditioned for the NafME/PMEA All-East Honors Ensemble. Audition clips were submitted to All-East and All-State coordinators...

During this school year, many student artists have found it difficult to showcase their art to other people. However, seniors Lily Porter and Julia Lane have made the best...

The girls’ swim team celebrated a historic win against Hollidaysburg 82-81, winning against the team for the first time since 1997. The boys’ swim team suffered their...

With Joe Biden winning the presidential election on Nov. 3, 2020, many people have openly expressed their opinions. Although students can’t vote yet, they still are able...

On Jan. 11 the Junior and Senior Executive Committees held a meeting to discuss possible prom themes and colors. After brainstorming possible ideas, the committees voted in...

On Jan. 26, the school board held a special meeting to revise the return to school plan voted on Jan. 14. The meeting began with a presentation from Blair County’s Director...

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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...