Altus Public Schools - Building Bulldogs

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

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!

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

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!

We love our school librarians! Take time out of your day to thank them for all they do for us!💙

School library month! Go check out a new book to read this month and support our school libraries!

April is the month of the military child! We love our military children and we thank them for the sacrifices they have made! 💜💜

April is Poetry month!! Find some new poems this month! 💙

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

Our Altus Public Schools Buzzing Bulldogs participated in the Jackson County Literacy Council Grate Spelling Bee this morning. We love our community partners! #AltusProud #BulldogDNA

Altus Public Schools Pre-K and New Kindergarten Enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year All families ready to enroll students in Pre-K or new-to-school Kindergarten students are invited to the Beginning Bulldog Bash on Tuesday, April 22 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Altus Public Schools offers two Pre-K and Kindergarten programs, Altus Early Childhood Center and Rivers Elementary. Children eligible for pre-kindergarten must turn four years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025. All Pre-K programs are full-day programs. Transportation is not provided for Pre-K students in the Altus School District. Kindergarten parents only need to attend, if their child has not previously attended school. To complete enrollment, parents must complete Online Registration at www.altusps.com and provide the following for each child. Documents can be uploaded electronically on the Online Registration or copies can be given to the school prior to school beginning in August. 1. Birth Certificate – an unofficial hospital record is accepted 2. Immunization Record 3. Social Security Number – optional 4. Proof of Residency – current utility bill, proof of payment of local or ad valorem taxes, property title, mortgage/lease agreement, rent receipt, or notarized affidavit verifying residency and custody of the student are accepted. For more information, call Altus Early Childhood at 580-481-2151 or Rivers Elementary at 580-481-2183.