Altamont Community High School

UPDATE! ACHS Baseball fans: Today's game (4/29/25), that we tried so hard to play, has been cancelled due to weather.

🏀 We're Hiring: JV Girls Basketball Coach! 🏀 ACHS Girls Basketball is looking for a passionate and motivated individual to lead our Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Team! If you love the game, value teamwork, and are ready to inspire young athletes, we want to hear from you! If interested, please email Jenifer Aldrich at jaldrich@altamontschools.org your letter of interest!

📣 Now Hiring: High School Cheerleading Coach 📣 We're seeking a dedicated and energetic Cheerleading Coach to lead our high school cheer program into its next chapter. If interested, please email Jenifer Aldrich at jaldrich@altamontschools.org you letter of interest.

🎉 Congratulations, Grace Lemke! 🎉 We are so proud to announce that Grace Lemke has officially signed to continue both her softball and volleyball career at the College of Lake County! 🥎🏐📚 Grace’s dedication, hard work, and passion—on and off the field and court—have led her to this incredible opportunity, and we can’t wait to see all she accomplishes at the next level. Way to represent, Grace! 💪

We were honored to welcome Congressman Mike Bost to ACHS today! Students in our TRIO program had the opportunity to share their experiences and highlight how TRIO is helping them prepare for college and beyond. Thank you, Congressman Bost, for taking the time to learn more about the impact of TRIO in our school community!

ACHS Boys Track Meet in Robinson has been cancelled for today, Friday, April 25th. There has not been a reschedule date set.

Due to weather, the ACHS vs Richland County baseball game today, Friday, April 25th has been rescheduled for the following: Date: Tuesday, April 29th Time: 4:30pm Type: Varsity only Bus time: 2:20pm Place: Richland County (Olney)

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🖤🧡Huge congrats to ACHS Softball superstar, Grace Lemke, on reaching an incredible milestone! 🤩 She has officially recorded 1000 CAREER STRIKEOUTS! 🥎 That is an absolutely phenomenal achievement and a testament to her hard work, dedication, and talent in the circle. We are so incredibly proud of you, Grace! 🎉 Let's all give her a massive round of applause! 👏 In addition, our softball team walked away with a 2-1 win over Vandalia! Congratulations to Grace and to the entire ACHS Softball team! 🥎 🖤🧡

🎉⚾ Congratulations, Dyson Wagner! ⚾🎉 We’re beyond proud to announce that Dyson Wagner has signed to continue his baseball and academic journey at Greenville University! 🐾📚 This is the direct result of hard work, dedication, and passion—on the field and in the classroom. Dyson’s love for the game is evident, and we can’t wait to see what he accomplishes in the next chapter as a Panther! 🖤🧡 Join us in congratulating Dyson on this exciting new chapter.

🥎ACHS softball fans—this is a moment you won’t want to miss.🥎 Our very own Grace Lemke is just 6 strikeouts away from reaching an incredible milestone: 1,000 career strikeouts! 🔥 That’s right—ONE. THOUSAND. Ks. A legacy built pitch by pitch, inning by inning, year after year. Come out and show your support as the ACHS Indians take on the Vandalia Vandals TODAY at 4:30 PM in Vandalia. Let’s pack the stands and cheer Grace on as she closes in on history! 💪 Bring your signs, your voices, and your energy—this is what hometown pride is all about. Let’s show her how much this community is behind her!

ACHS Baseball: Game time adjustment-JV will start us off at 4:30pm, followed by Varsity. In addition, we will have a signing after the JV game in the ACHS Tech Room.

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ACT test afternoon.

ACT Test afternoon.

After completing ACT testing the sophomore and freshmen students traveled through a variety of fun and life skill stations.

💙🥎 Special Game Announcement – ACHS Softball for Autism Awareness 🥎💙 This Friday, the ACHS Lady Indians will travel to Newton to take on the Newton Eagles in a game that’s about more than just softball. 💫 📍 Location: Newton High School 🕟 Game Time: 4:30 PM 🧩 Theme: Autism Awareness In support of this important cause, the host school, Newton, invites anyone who embraces Autism Awareness to join them on the field for the first pitch. It’s a meaningful way to unite our communities and show love, support, and inclusion. Bring your school and community spirit, and let’s stand together for something bigger than the game.

Robinson School District has asked that we share the parking information for the upcoming girls track invitational, see below: 🏃‍♀️💨 28th Annual Sam R. Bennett Girls Track Invitational! 💨🏃‍♀️ 📍 Location: Robinson, IL 📅 Date: Friday, April 18th 🏅 Field Events Begin: 10:00 AM 🏃‍♀️ Running Events Start: 11:00 AM 🚗 Please Note: Special parking instructions are attached—be sure to review them before arriving to help everything run smoothly.

ACHS Boys Baseball cancelled for today.

🚨 IMPORTANT TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! 🚨 📅Wednesday, April 16th 📅 Testing Day Reminders – Be Prepared, Be On Time, Be Your Best! ✅ CHROMEBOOKS MUST BE FULLY CHARGED – No exceptions. 📵 NO PHONES or SMARTWATCHES allowed in testing rooms – Leave them behind! ⏰ JUNIORS ONLY: • Eat breakfast first – starting at 7:55 AM • Leave campus immediately after testing 🍽️ All other students will eat after juniors finish, then will begin testing. 🧠 Get a full night’s sleep – It makes a real difference! 🧮 Bring your calculator (optional, but helpful). 📍 Attendance is CRUCIAL – Be here, be ready, be on-time! 📣 This is a major day. Show up prepared and show what you know! #WeHaveIndianIntegrity!