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September 29 – October 3, 2025 Weekly Newsletter

Hello Alta High Community!

Thank you for attending our Fall Parent Teacher Conferences! We hope you enjoyed your time with our fabulous teachers and gained more insight into your student’s academic progress here at Alta. Please continue to work and communicate with teachers to ensure your student has the best academic experience possible! A big thank you to our PTSA for providing our teachers with dinner and snacks during these two evenings. 

✔Teacher and Staff Recognition Link!
Did a teacher or staff member do something amazing? Do you want to make sure they know how much they are appreciated? If so, please fill out our Faculty & Staff Recognition form by clicking here: Faculty & Staff Recognition Form. You may also scan the attached QR code. Thank you!

✔UCAW (Utah College Application Week)
Hey, Seniors! UCAW is next week October 6th-10th. Wear your favorite College Gear on Monday, October 6th, on October 7th college representatives will be here to meet you and answer any questions you may have. On October 8-9th during ELA class, you will have the opportunity to fill out college applications. See the attached flyer for more details!

✔We Build Utah
Are you interested in a career in interior design, construction, or engineering? Salt Lake Community College is hosting their We Build Utah open house on Tuesday, October 7th from 9AM – 1PM. Lunch will be provided to everyone who attends. Sign up with Ms. Nelson in room 2117 if you’re interested!
✔AP Exams
Attention Parents of AP Students!  It is time to register and pay for your student’s AP exams.  AP exam fees are not included in student skyward accounts.  Please consult the attached letter, see the letters that were mailed home, or look up exam ordering instructions on Alta’s test website for instructions on how to register and pay for AP exams.  This process must be completed by the fall ordering deadline of Wednesday, November 12th. 

✔Freshman Class Officer Elections
Is your freshman interested in running for student government? There will be an informational meeting about Student Government Freshman Elections on Tuesday, September 16th during advisory, in the Library. Students will apply to run at schoolelections.canyonsdistrict.org . Applications are due on October 2nd. Campaigning will begin on October 13th. Please start thinking about campaign ideas now. For more information, you can contact Shaley Louder at shaley.louder@canyonsdistrict.org

✔Alta Social Media!
Follow Alta High School on social media for daily events, activities, updates, news and SO much more!
Facebook:  Alta High School
Instagram:  alta.hawks

Upcoming Events for September 29 – October 4

Monday, September 29
Teacher Professional Day (No Students)
Boys Golf Region Championship @ Rose Park GC
Girls Soccer @ Bountiful (V 3:30, JV 5)
Girls Soccer @ Brighton (F/S 5:00)

Tuesday, September 30
DECA Fall Leadership
Girls Volleyball @ Bountiful (V6:30, JV3:30, SO5)

Wednesday, October 1
Night Of Shakespeare (PAC), 6pm

Thursday, October 2
Freshman Election Applications Due
Girls Soccer vs Brighton (V 3:30, JV 5)
Girls Volleyball vs Brighton (V6:30, JV/F3:30, SO5)FB vs Bountiful JV 4PM SO 6PM

Friday,  October 3

Shakespeare Festival Theatre Competition, SUU Cross Country @ Region 6 Championships
FB @ Bountiful, 7pm

Saturday,  October 4
Shakespeare Festival Theatre Competition, SUU Girls Tennis State Playoffs, 9am
Marching Band @ Bridgerland Invitational (USU)Upcoming Events for Ocotber 6 – October 11 (Utah College Application Week, UCAW)

Monday, October 6
Wear College T Shirts!
Boys Golf 5A State @ Talon’s Cove GC, 9am
Tuesday, October 7
Boys Golf 5A State @ Talon’s Cove GC, 9amSenior Assembly (College Representatives), PAC 9am-10:30am. Donuts & Juice provided!

Wednesday, October 8
FB @ Viewmont JV 4PM SO 6PM
Fall Orchestra Concert (PAC), 6pm

Thursday, October 9
Girls Tennis 5A State, 9am
FB vs Viewmont, 7pm

Friday,  October 10
Girls Volleyball vs Woods Cross (V6:30, JV3:30, SO5)

Saturday,  October 11
Girls Tennis 5A State, 9am
Marching band @ Wasatch Front Band Invitational, 12pm
Sadie Hawkins Dance (Commons), 7pm

Make it a great week!
-Alta High Administrative Team