Thank you, Steve Hartgraves and the JCMH Clinic, for opening your doors to our bus drivers this week! We appreciate you! #AllIN
The 14th Annual All-Star Olympics has been MOVED!
Join us at Hanger 36, 5333 N. Main, Altus!
This is the only change!
Friday, May 2
Registration - 8:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies - 9:00 a.m.
1st Event - 9:15 a.m.
A BIG Thank-You to the City of Altus Parks and Rec for helping make this happen!
Join us TONIGHT!
We can't wait to meet our newest Bulldogs!
ATTENTION SENIORS & PARENTS:
TOMORROW IS THE DAY!
Please create an online account before you come and bring your 2023 tax information!
Join us as we welcome That Altus Band Directors Adam and Eryn Pool to our Bulldog family! #ALLIN #BulldogDNA #AltusProud
Please help us welcome Eryn Pool, band director of Altus Junior High for the 25-26 school year.
Eryn Pool studied at Arkansas Tech University and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music Education. Mrs. Pool is a woodwind specialist with saxophone being her primary instrument, and she has had extended study in clarinet and oboe. Mrs. Pool has served as the associate director at Muldrow Public Schools, where she oversaw all aspects of the junior high bands, conducted the high school concert band, and taught beginning woodwind classes. Mrs. Pool is an experienced colorguard instructor and led the guard in Muldrow’s back-to-back state marching band championships. Outside of her career, Mrs. Pool loves spending time with her husband, Adam, and their two children, Addison and John David. She also loves being a member of her church and playing in the church’s worship team. She enjoys disc golf, discovering new music, attending concerts, and reading a good book! Mrs. Pool can’t wait to discover what is in store for “That Altus Band”.
Altus Public Schools is excited to welcome Adam Pool as the Director of That Altus Band!
Adam Pool is a graduate of Arkansas Tech University, where he received his Bachelor of Music Education. Mr. Pool has previously served as Director of Bands at Cedarville, AR, Waldron, AR, and Muldrow, OK. While at Muldrow, Mr. Pool’s bands have received many honors and awards, including winning back-to-back Oklahoma Bandmasters Association State Marching Band Championships in 2023 and 2024. Mr. Pool was honored as Muldrow Public School’s Teacher of the Year in 2024 as well as Masonic Teacher of Today. In 2025, Mr. Pool was honored by the Oklahoma Alliance for Arts Education in conjunction with the Oklahoma Department of Education with an Oklahoma Education Award for Arts Excellence. Mr. Pool’s professional affiliations include Oklahoma’s Eastern District Band Directors Association, where he served as President, Oklahoma Bandmasters Association, Oklahoma Music Educators Association, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. In his free time, Mr. Pool enjoys spending time with his wife and fellow director Eryn and their two children, Addison and John David, being an active member of his church’s worship team, and playing disc golf whenever he gets the chance. Mr. Pool and his family are excited to join their new Bulldog family and continue the long history of excellence of “That Altus Band”.
Don't forget to wear your purple tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15!
Let's show our support for our military students.
Post your pictures and tag us in your photos!
We are celebrating our military students throughout the month of April.
Rivers' students enjoyed a little change of scenery this morning.
#MonthoftheMilitaryChild #AltusProud #PurpleUp
Seniors and Senior Parents,
Did you know completing the FAFSA is a graduation requirement?
Kennedy House with GEAR UP is here to help! Stop by on April 23 and let her simplify the process for you. Can't make it on April 23?
Email Mrs. House at khouse@altusps.com to schedule a meeting.
#ALLIN #BulldogDNA #AltusProud
Grab your book this week for national library week!
Altus High School Blood Drive is Tuesday, April 8 from 8:00am-2:30pm in the gym lobby. Make an appointment or walk in to give blood!
School library month! Go check out a new book to read this month and support our school libraries!
Is April 22 on your calendar? If your kids are starting Pre-K or Kindergarten for the first time, make plans to attend the Beginning Bulldog Bash! #BeginningBullgogs #BuildingBulldogs #BulldogDNA
We love our school librarians! Take time out of your day to thank them for all they do for us!💙
April is Poetry month!! Find some new poems this month! 💙
April is the month of the military child! We love our military children and we thank them for the sacrifices they have made! 💜💜
Today is World Autism Awareness day! 💙💙
Altus Public Schools is a thriving K-12 school district surrounded by fertile agriculture land, connected to Altus Air Force Base, and immersed in the middle of the community of Altus. These work together to create a diverse population and the rich heritage of Altus Public Schools.
Our current certified openings include:
Altus Hight School
Math Teacher
Spanish Teacher
Altus Junior High
Geography teacher
Math teacher
English teacher
Title I Reading Teacher
Altus Intermediate School
SPED Teacher x 2
PE Teacher
Speech Pathologist
Rivers Elementary
Pre-K Teacher
Kinder Teacher
Altus Elementary School
3rd Grade Teacher
Altus Primary School
2nd Grade Teacher x2
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Dear Bulldog family:
This afternoon, a student made a threat to Altus Junior High after the school day had ended. Altus Public Schools Resource Officers and the Altus Police Department were swiftly notified. Officers responded quickly and began an investigation. No credible threat was found.
School will continue as normal on Wednesday, April 2.
Student and staff safety are our top priorities. Please talk with your student about the serious nature of threats, as well as his or her concerns or fears about the situation.
Thank you for your support of Altus Public Schools.
Sincerely,
Roe Worbes
Superintendent
Altus Public Schools
