🎉 A big thank you to everyone who came out for Altamont Community High School’s Financial Aid Night!
We had a great turnout with over 50% of seniors in attendance, working hard to prepare for their futures. 💻📚
A special thanks to Lake Land College for giving such an informative presentation and supporting our students on their next steps. 👏
We’re proud of our seniors for taking this important step toward their future success! 🎓✨
Altamont Boys Golf Team shot a 189 at Kaskaskia Country Club in Arcola, which got them third place. Mason Schaub and Harrison Lash both lead the team each shooting a 45. Evan Elam was not to far behind them as he shot a 47. Henry Niermann, Hunter Grobengieser, and Carter Boehm each shot a 52.
Altamont Girls Golf Team competed at Fore-Way Golf Course at the St. Anthony Girls Golf Invitational. Leading the team with a 49 was Cecilia Pearcy and Meghan Goeckner shot a 64.
Altamont Boys Golf Team shot a 250 at Charleston Country Club, which got them tenth place at the Charleston High School Trojan Scramble. Leading the team, with a 78, was Kamryn Wolfert and Joel Bauer. Evan Elam and Henry Nierman shot an 84. Mason Schaub and Carter Boehm shot an 88.
🏐🧡🖤 CHAMPIONS! 🧡🖤🏐
What. A. Battle. 🙌
Our JV Lady Indians left it all on the court in the Home Tournament Championship, taking down Teutopolis in a nail-biting 3-set thriller!
🔥 Final: 18-21, 21-18, 15-8 🔥
The energy, the fight, the heart — UNSTOPPABLE! Proud of our girls for digging deep and bringing home the win! 🏆
What. A. Battle. 🙌
Our JV Lady Indians left it all on the court in the Home Tournament Championship, taking down Teutopolis in a nail-biting 3-set thriller!
🔥 Final: 18-21, 21-18, 15-8 🔥
The energy, the fight, the heart — UNSTOPPABLE! Proud of our girls for digging deep and bringing home the win! 🏆
The Altamont Boys and Girls Varsity Golf Teams hit the course for their home match against Dieterich and Shelbyville — and it was a special one: Senior Night!
We were proud to honor our five incredible seniors: Joel Bauer, Dayton Tabbert, Emma Sphar, Kamryn Wolfert, and Brock Wendling. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and all the memories you've made on and off the course. Congratulations on a great season — finish strong, and best of luck in all that lies ahead. You’ll always be part of the Altamont Golf family!
The boys shot a 186 as a team, which they tied with Dieterich, and the tiebreaker went to Dieterich. Leading the boys team with a 41 was Chase Pals, which earned him second place. Hunter Grobengieser was not far behind, as he shot a 43, which earned him third place. Joel Bauer and Evan Elam both shot a 46, Harrison Lash and Henry Niermann both shot a 47, Mason Schaub, Cooper Hankins, and Carter Boehm each shot a 49, Dayton Tabbert shot a 50, Brock Wendling shot a 53, Grant Suckow shot a 54, Kamryn Wolfert shot a 56, and Garrett Flood shot a 58.
Leading the girls team with a 57 was Cecilia Pearcy, which earned her third place. Emma Sphar shot a 64, and Meghan Goeckner shot a 71.
We were proud to honor our five incredible seniors: Joel Bauer, Dayton Tabbert, Emma Sphar, Kamryn Wolfert, and Brock Wendling. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and all the memories you've made on and off the course. Congratulations on a great season — finish strong, and best of luck in all that lies ahead. You’ll always be part of the Altamont Golf family!
The boys shot a 186 as a team, which they tied with Dieterich, and the tiebreaker went to Dieterich. Leading the boys team with a 41 was Chase Pals, which earned him second place. Hunter Grobengieser was not far behind, as he shot a 43, which earned him third place. Joel Bauer and Evan Elam both shot a 46, Harrison Lash and Henry Niermann both shot a 47, Mason Schaub, Cooper Hankins, and Carter Boehm each shot a 49, Dayton Tabbert shot a 50, Brock Wendling shot a 53, Grant Suckow shot a 54, Kamryn Wolfert shot a 56, and Garrett Flood shot a 58.
Leading the girls team with a 57 was Cecilia Pearcy, which earned her third place. Emma Sphar shot a 64, and Meghan Goeckner shot a 71.
⚽️🍽 A huge thank you to Renegade Barber for sponsoring the Indians Soccer team meal tonight! Your support fuels our players both on and off the field.
The team is ready to hit the pitch tomorrow morning at 10am vs. Greenville – let’s go, Indians! 🧡🖤
Class of 2027 is doing a Laundry Detergent Fundraiser that includes liquid or pods along with other products!!! Please contact a Junior or Mrs. VanBlaricum if you'd like to order!! Orders need to be in by September 26th! Get your detergent order in today!!!
Altamont JV Boys Golf Team shot a 189 at Fore-Way Golf Course in Effingham at the St. Anthony Boys JV Invitational. Leading the team with a 44 was Carter Boehm. Cooper Hankins shot a 47, Nate Lurkins shot a 48, Chase Pals shot a 50, Garrett Flood shot a 52, Brock Wending and Dayton Tabbert each shot a 54, and Grant Suckow shot a 56.
ACHS Sports 9/22-9/27
🏐 Digging for a Cure 🏐
Join us on Thursday, October 2nd as the Altamont Indians take on the Dieterich Movin Maroons in a special benefit volleyball game for our very own Karly Brummer, who is courageously fighting leukemia.
📍 Altamont High School Gym
🕔 Fresh/Soph – 5:00 PM
➡️ Followed by JV and Varsity
🎟️ Night Highlights:
✨ Basket Raffle
✨ 50/50 Drawing
✨ Free-Will Donations
Let’s pack the gym, wear your “Digging for a Cure” shirts, and show Karly the power of our community standing behind her.
👕 Get your shirts here: https://diggingforacure2025.itemorder.com/
Together, we can dig deep and fight for a cure! 💕
Altamont Boys Golf Team shot a 178 at Oak Glen Golf Course in Robinson, which got them second place. Leading the team and winning the match was Evan Elam with a 39. Mason Schaub and Joel Bauer both shot a 45, Harrison Lash shot a 49, Henry Niermann, Hunter Grobengieser, and Chase Pals all shot a 50, and Garrett Flood shot a 68.
Altamont girl golfer Cecilia Pearcy competed at Oak Glen Golf Course in Robinson, where she shot a 58.
Calling All Pizza Fans!!!!
ACHS Senior Class is having a Little Caesar's Fundraiser. New this year is that you can get Little Caesar's In Store Meal Deal Codes. Support the ACHS Class of 2026 while also getting fresh Little Caesar's Pizza and Crazy Bread.
Go to http://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/buyer
At the top of the screen, it asks for a Fundraiser ID, ours is 44729. Once have chosen your items, proceed to checkout where it will ask you the name of the student you are buying it from. That will track who is delivering what items. If you do not have a specific student, you can put ACHS down for the seller.
The online store is open until this Sunday, 9/21 so GET YOUR ORDERS IN NOW!
ACHS Senior Class is having a Little Caesar's Fundraiser. New this year is that you can get Little Caesar's In Store Meal Deal Codes. Support the ACHS Class of 2026 while also getting fresh Little Caesar's Pizza and Crazy Bread.
Go to http://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/buyer
At the top of the screen, it asks for a Fundraiser ID, ours is 44729. Once have chosen your items, proceed to checkout where it will ask you the name of the student you are buying it from. That will track who is delivering what items. If you do not have a specific student, you can put ACHS down for the seller.
The online store is open until this Sunday, 9/21 so GET YOUR ORDERS IN NOW!
This message is to alert you of a special and exciting event that will be taking place at our school on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025! A helicopter from Effingham Air Evac Lifeteam will be landing on our school grounds as part of a PBIS reward experience for our students. Please do not be alarmed if you see the helicopter approaching or on school property on this day.
☀️ ⚽ Weekly Sports Schedule Notice ⚾ 🏃
As we head into another week of action, please note: all outdoor sporting events are dependent upon the WBGT (Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature).
👉 The WBGT is a safety measurement that combines temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle, and cloud cover to determine how hot it feels and the level of heat stress on athletes.
Our priority is keeping athletes safe, so schedules may be adjusted if conditions reach unsafe levels. Thank you for your understanding and support! 🧡🖤
As we head into another week of action, please note: all outdoor sporting events are dependent upon the WBGT (Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature).
👉 The WBGT is a safety measurement that combines temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle, and cloud cover to determine how hot it feels and the level of heat stress on athletes.
Our priority is keeping athletes safe, so schedules may be adjusted if conditions reach unsafe levels. Thank you for your understanding and support! 🧡🖤
Altamont Girls Golf Team competed at their home match against Windsor and Dieterich. Leading the team with a 52 was Cecilia Pearcy, which earned her first place, and Emma Sphar shot a 62.
Altamont Boys Varsity Golf Team shot a 180 at their home match against Windsor, Centralia (Christ Our Rock Lutheran), and Dieterich, which earned them second place. Leading the team with a 39 was Evan Elam, which earned him first place. Mason Schaub shot a 44, Harrison Lash shot a 48, Joel Bauer shot a 49, Henry Niermann shot a 50, Kamryn Wolfert shot a 52, Cooper Hankins shot a 47, Hunter Grobengieser shot a 53, Carter Boehm, Grant Suckow, and Dayton Tabbert all shot a 56, Brock Wendling shot a 57, and Garrett Flood shot a 64.
Jeff Rogers from Illinois Press Foundation and Julie Stephens from Effingham Co. Illinois Farm Bureau visited Mr. Long's Photojournalism class today. They talked about their respective agencies and presented a $1,500 check to the program to help purchase camera equipment.
🧡🖤 THANK YOU, KUHNS CONSTRUCTION! 🧡🖤
On Sunday, our Indians Soccer Team was treated to a delicious meal from Andrew’s Eats, generously sponsored by Kuhns Construction. 🙌
The team is fueled up and ready to bring their "A" game TUESDAY NIGHT under the lights against Teutopolis! ⚽️✨
We are so grateful for the continued support of our athletes and community. Let’s go, Indians! 🔦🧡🖤
On Sunday, our Indians Soccer Team was treated to a delicious meal from Andrew’s Eats, generously sponsored by Kuhns Construction. 🙌
The team is fueled up and ready to bring their "A" game TUESDAY NIGHT under the lights against Teutopolis! ⚽️✨
We are so grateful for the continued support of our athletes and community. Let’s go, Indians! 🔦🧡🖤
