General Information Announcement–Duchesne County School District
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall, According to a FEMA press release found on its official website.
The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests will begin at approximately 12:20 p.m. MT on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. This is only a test with the purpose of ensuring that systems continue to be an effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level.
Schools will attempt to keep the interruption at a minimum while maintaining a focus on engagement and learning.
AHS parents, the Counseling Center would like to hear from you! The following survey is designed to assess the needs of our school and how the Counseling Center can best offer support to our students, parents, and teachers.
Please click on the link below to complete the Needs Assessment Survey. We appreciate your feedback.
https://www.ctesurveys.com/CTESurvey?PointerId=394&SchoolId=99
Sign up now for Jr. Cheer
Parent Teacher Conference Thursday, Sept. 28th 3-6:30pm
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest is back! Its open to all public school teachers in grades 6-12. You could win a $100,00 grant for your classroom. Deadline is Oct. 27th
The 7th-8th grade Field-trip is quickly approaching. We are going to STEMfest this coming Wednesday, September 20th. The bus leaves at 7:50am and we will be back around 4:30pm. Students will need a ride home from the school after the field-trip. If your student doesn't plan on attending, they need to be parent excused for the day.
SENIOR REMINDER: The Daniels Scholarship is due in 2 weeks. Get your application in asap!
The Daniels Scholarship Program helps make college possible for motivated students from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, allowing them to attend the college of their choice. Daniels Scholars receive financial and personal support, plus a new laptop computer. Scholarships range from $30,000 over four years to a full ride, depending on college choice.
Application Deadline: October 15th.
Apply today at: DanielsFund.org/scholarships!
Parent teacher conference
Upload our new DCSD App.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duchesne-county-sd-ut/id6445924735
Click schools and add Altamont High School
Click the menu button to view Feed, Events, Athletics, Staff, Dining and Documents.
All sports times can be found in the events tab.
School Picture Day
Alumni Luncheon
Homecoming Week of Events
A Letter to AHS Parents
The staff and students of Duchesne County School District are simply the best in the world!
Altamont High School: Thank you for this excellent example of kindness!
Parents and Guardians,
https://5il.co/2341c
Here is a video going over the new DCSD app. We are still working on the implementation of classes throughout the district. Please be patient with us, we will notify you when we are ready.
Join us to watch these beautiful ladies try out for Homecoming
Altamont High School Families,
Welcome Back to the 2023-2024 School Year! Here is what we have planned for the first week of school!
Monday, August 21: 7th Grade Orientation Day from 8:00 -10:00am. Students will go through their class schedules and prepare you for your first day of Middle School. Meet in the Commons Area.
Tuesday, August 22: First Day of High School
Wednesday, August 23, B Day Classes
Thursday, August 24, A Day classes
Girls Volleyball Tabiona at Altamont 5pm, 6:15p, 7:30pm
Friday, August 25, B Day
Homecoming Pageant 6:00pm Auditorium
DCSD August 2023 Calendar
It is hard to believe that we are here already. Here are the registration dates for this year.
Teachers, on August 2nd, every donation to teacher requests on DonorsChoose will receive a 50% match from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, while funds last.
Submit your request today! https://www.donorschoose.org/teachers
