Congratulations to our May Students of the Month! 7th: Ruth Partin and Emmett Grayson 8th: Adrianna Flood & Sawyer Barnett
Altus Public Schools will participate in the Summer Food Service Program from 05/27/2026 to 06/18/2026.
Meals will be provided to the children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, at the following site and times:
Altus Intermediate School Cafeteria, 1221 N. Howse Street, Altus, OK
05/27/2026 - 06/18/2026.
Monday - Thursday - 14 days total meal service
Breakfast (07:20 - 08:30 am)
Lunch (10:15 - 11:00 am)
*Please contact Sabina Garrett, Child Nutrition Program Director, Altus Public Schools at 580-481-3092 with any questions.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Meals will be provided to the children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, at the following site and times:
Altus Intermediate School Cafeteria, 1221 N. Howse Street, Altus, OK
05/27/2026 - 06/18/2026.
Monday - Thursday - 14 days total meal service
Breakfast (07:20 - 08:30 am)
Lunch (10:15 - 11:00 am)
*Please contact Sabina Garrett, Child Nutrition Program Director, Altus Public Schools at 580-481-3092 with any questions.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
YEARBOOK LAST CALL! We have 11 yearbooks left to sell to be officially sold out. If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, please stop by the Altus Jr. High office to claim yours today! Cost is $45.
The AJH Academic Assembly will be held on Monday, May 18th at the Altus High School auditorium at 6:00 PM. We will recognize our fall honor roll recipients listed below:
Superintendent’s Honor Roll 8th Grade: Paylor Adams, Sawyer Barnett, Aiden Benitez, Emily Benitez, Avery Cunningham, Evelynn Farrell, Ayden Fells, Adrianna Flood, Ford Freeman, Levi Gatch, Lillie Gilbert, Devlen Gonzales, Charlotte Gonzalez Vergara, Bowen Grubaugh, Oaklee Hagy, Taylor Halverstadt, Areli Hernandez-Martinez, Tangy Ho, Turner Holder, Alma Ixtamer-Garcia, Armani Jenkins, Riley Jones, Macaria Krider, Kaidyn Light-Rodriguez, Jhonny Lopez, Caden Marchman, Jesse Moon, Rachel Ragon, Cooper Roberts, Ellie Solis, Claira Stafford, Elizabeth Tobias, Adalynn Valence, Adrian Villegas, Alexander Waldo, Jeffrey Wilmes, Hannah Xu, Isabella Young
Principal’s Honor Roll 7th Grade: Drake Abernathy, Nella Allen, Patricia Arambula, Antonio Benitez, Avery Benitez, James Blackford, Carsyn Cantu, Vanessa Centeno, Tru Collingbourne, Jacey Davis, Abigail Diaz, Callie Easter, Alex Flores, Lucas Fonseca Cruz, Maryha Gaines, Ava Garcia, Brantley Garcia, Fernando Guerra, Yaretzi Gutierrez Mendiola, Vhallina Rose Hager, Mateo Hernandez, Joseph Horn, Jayce Jackson, Livia Julian, Kinsler Lamb, Javani Lemus, Sophie Lorah, Emmitt Lucio, Wyatt Mattarazzo, Mason Miller, Dalayla Naff, Tadeo Nunez Vazquez, Zaliya Oliver, Emit Ortiz, Henry Paxton, Kaydence Pitts, Malik Rivas, Braylen Robertson, Victor Rosas, Alannah Ruth, Kynlie Santana, Aubree Seddon, Dylan Smith, Caiden Taunton, Sierra Thayer, Jocelynn Vermillion, Alejandro Villegas, Jacinda West, Amelia Whitaker, Kayden Whitworth, Abigail Wigington, Julissa Ybarra, Kylin York, Kainan Young, Tarya Young
Principal’s Honor Roll: 8th Grade:
Mila Adams, Lukas Alvarez, Caden Amore-Lorah, Seth Behrens, Leah Bittner, Destanie Brock, Kelly Brown, Lillian Bryant, Isaac Butterbaugh, Rosalio Chavez, Daniel Cheek, Tessa Cibils, Nyssa Cornett, Eva Cotton, Braylin Delgado, Talon Eick, Dylan Furtick, Alexis Garcia, Diego Garcia, Tessa Garrison, Greenli Gifford, Isaac Gomez, Valeria Gonzalez-Garcia, Joslyn Hill, Jaxon Hodge, Jacob Johnson, Brantley Jones, Chelsea Jones, Seth Jones, Taliyah Jones, Maverick Jumper, Jackson Lee, Forever Lindsey, Raylan Murphy, Samiah Oliver, Nathaniel Picazo, Jamarion Ruble, Kyrah Ruble, Gavin Runyon, Isaiah Saavedra, Mason Saldana, Alizay Saldivar, Brylee Sapp, Teegan Sisk, Brynlee Solis, Blake Swanson, Dylan Tyson, Ramona Vargas, Mylee Vega, Ava Wallace, Derrianna Williams, Baylee Woods.
Mrs. Upchurch's health class received a visit from Altus Fire/EMS Paramedics. They were taught life-saving techniques such as how to perform CPR and the Heimlich as well as how to properly stop bleeding using a tourniquet and more.
Limited supply of yearbooks! Get yours while supplies last! Stop by the office to purchase one. Cost is $45.00
A big congratulations needs to go to our outstanding archers who placed 3rd at NASP National Tournament last week in Louisville, Kentucky. Our Dawgs competed against archers from 36 states and 249 other schools. Thank you archers, parents and coach Avila for a great season!
The AJH Choir Dawgs received a superior rating at the Heartland Music Festival over the weekend. Congratulations!
Mark your calendar for AJH end of year events!
This week, the AJH faulty and staff have felt the love and support during Teacher Appreciation! Thank you to the AJH Clubs and Parent Group for all of the yummy treats, drinks, breakfast, and lunch!
Happy School Nurses Day!
Today we celebrate, Mrs. Pickett, she's the heart of our school’s care and compassion. Thank you for every bandage, every kind word, and every moment you spend keeping our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn.
Today we celebrate, Mrs. Pickett, she's the heart of our school’s care and compassion. Thank you for every bandage, every kind word, and every moment you spend keeping our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn.
Students: Join us for the End of Year Dance at AJH on May 12th from 6pm-8pm. $5 entry | AJH Students only | Dress Code Applies
Congratulations to our April Students of Month! 7th: Faith Barnett & Jay Jonas | 8th: Taylor Halverstadt & Johnny Lopez
Let's Spotlight our amazing principal here a AJH! Behind every great school is a principal who leads with heart, vision, and dedication. Thank you for everything you do—today and every day!
Beyond the thousands of meals every week, these ladies provide a friendly smile and the energy to get through the day. Shoutout to the hardest working crew that keeps us fed and happy! Mayra Bueno, Lucy De Villegas, Elizabeth Torres-Diaz, Allison Smith-Ori (not pictured: Debbie Nunez)
TODAY IS THE DAY!! The AJH Blood drive is from 10:30AM to 1:00 PM in the AJH Gym Lobby. Sign Up or Walk In!
AJH is so thankful for our wonderful administrative assistants. We hope you felt appreciated today and everyday!
Our 8th grade Academic Team had a great season and competed in State this past weekend! We are so proud of you all!
Please help us congratulate our AJH Tennis Team that competed in Elk City!
Girls
2S Krosby Wigington 1st place
1D Oaklee Hagy/Adrianna Flood 1st place
2D Tangy Ho/Kameron McAlister 3rd place
Boys
1D Tru Collingbourne/Grayson Wilmes 2nd place
1S Steven Holder 3rd place
Braylen Robertson/Wyatt Mattarazzo 5th place
Girls
2S Krosby Wigington 1st place
1D Oaklee Hagy/Adrianna Flood 1st place
2D Tangy Ho/Kameron McAlister 3rd place
Boys
1D Tru Collingbourne/Grayson Wilmes 2nd place
1S Steven Holder 3rd place
Braylen Robertson/Wyatt Mattarazzo 5th place
The 7th grade Academic Team represented AJH well at the State Academic Meet this past weekend! Congratulations for qualifying for STATE!
