Hello Alta High Community!
Please see below for important announcements and dates to note.
Valentine’s Day Surprises!
Do you want to send your student a Valentine surprise at school? Alta’s Peer Leadership Team is selling lip suckers for only $1.50. These will be sent to your student during their Advisory class period on Wednesday, Feb 11th. Please add a separate candy gram to your cart per student. Go to the following website to purchase: bit.ly/hawkcandygrams
ACT Info
Attention Juniors! The ACT will be administered at Alta High School on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The March ACT at Alta is provided free to Juniors, and all Juniors are already registered. Sycamore Learning will conduct an informative seminar on March 7th, 2026, to help students prepare for the exam. Details on how to register for the seminar are enclosed and can be found in Alta’s Student Services Center.
Please contact Jodene Jensen at jodene.jensen@canyonsdistrict.org if you have any further questions.
Job Shadow Day
Job Shadow Day is around the corner! Job Shadows are an awesome way for students to see a professional excelling in their field, and we have a huge variety of options this year! From Criminal Defense Attorneys to Chefs, if you want to explore your career options, we’ve got a professional for you! If you are interested in attending a job shadow on February 11th, fill out this form and talk to Ms. Nelson in room 2117 to guarantee your spot! Interest Form
Asphalt ConferenceIf you’re interested in a future in engineering, auto/diesel, or construction, join us for the Utah Asphalt Conference on February 19th! To sign up for this field trip, fill out this form or talk to Ms. Nelson in room 2117!Interest Form
SheTechCalling all girls interested in STEM! If you have a passion for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, join us at the SheTech explorer day on February 24th! Fill out this form to sign up! Interest Form
Meet The ProsOur Meet the Pros speaker series is back with Jennie Tanner! Jennie Tanner has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry and her company Tanner Glass & Hardware is a leading trade partner in the construction industry! She will be speaking on her education and experience in the construction field and answering any and all of your questions about how to build a career in construction. Join us on February 10th in the library during Advisory to hear more about her experience and have your questions answered! Register Here: Interest Form
Report CardsReport cards have been processed and are posted to your Skyward.
PTSA Hawk Hero
Congratulations to our February 2026 Hawk Hero winners! Gia Austin, Arin Hagi Manoukian, Santiago Munoz, Treyton Hardman, Peyton Elison, Zoey Harman, Rebeca Fontes, and Oliver David Salvador Quito! See the link below for their bios. Hawk Hero recipients are chosen from nominations made by Alta faculty, students, and parents. They are recognized for such things as doing good in our community, engaging in their schoolwork, going the extra mile, enduring hardship, or helping students and/or teachers. Eight award recipients each month receive a gift bag full of Alta swag, freebies, and goodies. Juniors and Seniors also receive a reserved parking spot in the student lot for a month. Many thanks to Robek’s, Menchie’s, Einstein Bagels, and Arctic Circle for their community support of this program! Way to go Hawk Heroes! Thanks for helping make Alta great! February Hawk Hero
Upcoming Events for February 2 – February 7
Monday, February 2
Prom Nominations (Advisory)
Tuesday, February 3
Boys Basketball vs Skyline (VAR 7:00, JV/FR 5:15, SO 3:30)
Girls Basketball @ Skyline (V 7:00, JV 5:15, SO 3:30)
Wednesday, February 4
Canyons District Unified Basketball Tournament @ AltaJostens Graduation Announcement Pickup – Both Lunches, Commons
Thursday, February 5
Boys Basketball FR @ Olympus, 6pm
Friday, February 6Speech & Debate @ Tooele
Girls Basketball @ Olympus (V 5:15, JV 3:30, SO 7:00)Boys Basketball @ Olympus (VAR 7:00, JV 5:15, SO 3:30)
Saturday, February 7
Speech & Debate @ Beaver HS
Winter Guard @ Herriman (TBD)
Swimming @ Region 6 Championships (S.Davis Rec)
Sweethearts Dance (Commons), 8pm
Upcoming Events for February 9 – February 14
Monday, February 9
First Round of Prom Voting
9th Grade PCCR
Tuesday, February 10
Boys Basketball @ Highland (VAR 7:00, JV/FR 5:15, SO 3:30)Drill Showcase, 6pm Gym
Wednesday, February 11
Thursday, February 12
Boys Wrestling 5A State @ UVU
Girls Basketball vs Bountiful (V 7:00, JV 5:15, SO 3:30)
Friday, February 13Teacher Professional Day (No Students)
Boys Basketball vs Bountiful (VAR 7:00, JV 5:15, SO 3:30)
Saturday, February 14
Boys Wrestling 5A State @ UVU
Make it a great week!– Alta High Administration
