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02/16/2026

🩸 Altamont High School Blood Drive 🩸

Hope begins with you. ❤️
Join us for the Altamont High School Blood Drive, sponsored by National Honor Society, and help make a difference in our community.

📍 ACHS Gym
📅 Friday, February 20, 2026
⏰ 8:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Every donation can help save lives—and by donating at this drive, you’re also helping graduating seniors earn scholarships.

📞 Schedule an appointment: 1-800-RED-CROSS, or contact an NHS member
🌐 RedCrossBlood.org

01/27/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE + GAME TIME EXCITEMENT! 🚨

Just a heads up, everyone — THE GAMES ARE STILL ON as scheduled! 🙌🔥

📣 Fan Reminder:
On evenings with a 5:00 PM game start, fans will be allowed into the gym and bleacher area starting at 4:40 PM. Thanks so much for your cooperation and understanding!

🎉🏀 Let the fun begin… Boys NTC Week kicks off TOMORROW! 🏀🎉
Best of luck to all the teams — let’s go!! 💪👏

01/27/2026

Due to current road conditions, Altamont CUSD #10 schools will be CLOSED Tuesday, January 27th.

After-school activities WILL resume as scheduled Tuesday evening. School will be in session on Wednesday.

We're hopeful that with warmer temperatures arriving, road conditions will improve significantly by the end of the day. Stay safe and we'll see you soon! ❄️→☀️

01/26/2026

01/17/2026

🏀🔥 NTC TOURNAMENT BRACKET IS SET! 🔥🏀

Altamont High School is proud to once again host the 90th Annual National Trail Conference Boys Basketball Tournament! The bracket is complete and we’re ready for a full week of great basketball.

📅 Dates: Monday, January 26 – Saturday, January 31
📍 Location: Altamont High School Gym

Top seeds, tough matchups, and a championship atmosphere await as NTC teams battle through both the winner’s and consolation brackets, all leading up to Championship Saturday.

🎟️ Admission Information:
• Reserved Black Chair: $7 per session / $49 all sessions
• All Adult - Bleachers (Mon–Sat afternoon): $5
• Students: $2
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: ALL general admission is $5

📌 Reminder: The top team listed on the bracket is the home team.

Come out and support NTC basketball, pack the gym, and be part of a long-standing conference tradition! 🏀💪

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Wear Your Purple!

01/09/2026

Altamont CUSD #10 would like to send a HUGE Thank You to Schumacher Orthodontics and their Smiles 4 Schools program. As a part of their program, Schumacher gives back to our district for every patient that is treated in their office. We grately appreciate their continued support of our school and community!

01/09/2026

🎉 ATTENTION ALTAMONT SENIORS! 🎉

🏀💥 BIG NIGHT. BIG PRIZE. BIG OPPORTUNITY! 💥🏀

Lake Land College is giving ONE lucky Altamont Senior the chance to win a TUITION WAIVER at the February 2 basketball game vs. Neoga! 🙌🎓

👉 Here’s how it works:
✔️ Be a senior
✔️ Attend the game
✔️ Get a raffle ticket at the door
✔️ Be present at halftime when the winner is announced

📣 That’s it! Come support Altamont Basketball, bring the energy, and you just might walk away with free tuition from Lake Land College!

🔥 Don’t miss out — we want to see ALL seniors in the stands on February 2! 🔥

12/05/2025

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12/05/2025

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