Dear Bulldog Families,
Like many school districts across Oklahoma, Altus Public Schools will make a small adjustment to the school day beginning with the 2026-2027 school year to comply with a new state law.
Senate Bill 1481 requires all Kindergarten through 5th grade students to receive at least 40 minutes of supervised, unstructured recess each day, which doubles the previous requirement. The law also specifies that 20 of those 40 minutes cannot count as instructional time.
To meet these new requirements while preserving valuable classroom instruction, the Altus Public Schools Board of Education has approved adding 10 minutes to the school day.
Beginning this school year, all Altus Public Schools campuses will follow the same schedule:
School Begins: 7:55 a.m.
School Dismisses: 3:05 p.m.
Morning bus routes are expected to remain on their current schedule. Afternoon bus routes will begin approximately five minutes later than in previous years.
While this is a small adjustment, it allows us to comply with state law while continuing to provide our students with the high-quality instruction they deserve each day.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students, staff, and the entire Bulldog community. We look forward to another outstanding school year.
Sincerely,
Roe Worbes
Superintendent
Altus Public Schools
Like many school districts across Oklahoma, Altus Public Schools will make a small adjustment to the school day beginning with the 2026-2027 school year to comply with a new state law.
Senate Bill 1481 requires all Kindergarten through 5th grade students to receive at least 40 minutes of supervised, unstructured recess each day, which doubles the previous requirement. The law also specifies that 20 of those 40 minutes cannot count as instructional time.
To meet these new requirements while preserving valuable classroom instruction, the Altus Public Schools Board of Education has approved adding 10 minutes to the school day.
Beginning this school year, all Altus Public Schools campuses will follow the same schedule:
School Begins: 7:55 a.m.
School Dismisses: 3:05 p.m.
Morning bus routes are expected to remain on their current schedule. Afternoon bus routes will begin approximately five minutes later than in previous years.
While this is a small adjustment, it allows us to comply with state law while continuing to provide our students with the high-quality instruction they deserve each day.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students, staff, and the entire Bulldog community. We look forward to another outstanding school year.
Sincerely,
Roe Worbes
Superintendent
Altus Public Schools
Attention, Freshmen and Parents! We’re excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to Freshman Orientation on Monday, August 3rd, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Students should arrive at the cafeteria by 8:00 a.m. for a fun-filled morning of meeting classmates, learning about high school, and getting ready for an amazing year. Orientation will wrap up with an exciting pep rally in the auditorium!
Parents, please plan to drop off your student at the beginning of orientation. This is a student-only event, allowing our freshmen to connect with their Link Crew leaders and classmates as they begin their high school journey.
We can't wait to see you on August 3rd—it's going to be a great start to an incredible year! Go Bulldogs!
Students should arrive at the cafeteria by 8:00 a.m. for a fun-filled morning of meeting classmates, learning about high school, and getting ready for an amazing year. Orientation will wrap up with an exciting pep rally in the auditorium!
Parents, please plan to drop off your student at the beginning of orientation. This is a student-only event, allowing our freshmen to connect with their Link Crew leaders and classmates as they begin their high school journey.
We can't wait to see you on August 3rd—it's going to be a great start to an incredible year! Go Bulldogs!
Join the Altus Public Schools Athletic Department as a Certified Medical Professional!
Do you have a passion for helping student-athletes perform at their best? We're looking for a dedicated professional to join our athletic department and make a difference every day.
In this role, you will:
• Teach care and prevention of athletic injuries at Altus High School
• Assess and determine treatment for injured student-athletes
• Oversee injury treatment and rehabilitation
• Manage and mentor our student athletic trainers
• Work alongside team doctor, coaches, and staff to promote the health and safety of our athletes
Applicant must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and hold a current certification/license. (RN, Physical Therapist, etc.)
This is an incredible opportunity to impact the lives of student-athletes while helping build a culture of excellence, education, and care.
Apply today at www.altusps.com or send a resume and cover letter to Athletic Director Dusty Davis at ddavis@altusps.com.
Do you have a passion for helping student-athletes perform at their best? We're looking for a dedicated professional to join our athletic department and make a difference every day.
In this role, you will:
• Teach care and prevention of athletic injuries at Altus High School
• Assess and determine treatment for injured student-athletes
• Oversee injury treatment and rehabilitation
• Manage and mentor our student athletic trainers
• Work alongside team doctor, coaches, and staff to promote the health and safety of our athletes
Applicant must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and hold a current certification/license. (RN, Physical Therapist, etc.)
This is an incredible opportunity to impact the lives of student-athletes while helping build a culture of excellence, education, and care.
Apply today at www.altusps.com or send a resume and cover letter to Athletic Director Dusty Davis at ddavis@altusps.com.
We can't wait to meet our 26-27 Bulldogs!
See you on TUESDAY, AUG. 11!
#ALLIN
See you on TUESDAY, AUG. 11!
#ALLIN
School starts in less than a month.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates!
#ALLIN
Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates!
#ALLIN
Join the BULLDOG TEAM today!
#ALLIN
#ALLIN
Altus Public Schools, a 5A district in Southwest Oklahoma with highly competitive compensation, is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer for the 2026–2027 school year.
Applicants must hold an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate or be willing to obtain one.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Altus Athletic Director Dusty Davis at ddavis@altusps.com.
Applicants must hold an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate or be willing to obtain one.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Altus Athletic Director Dusty Davis at ddavis@altusps.com.
THANK YOU just isn't enough!
We appreciate everyone who went ALL-IN on Saturday to make physicals a success!
#AltusPorud #ALLIN
We appreciate everyone who went ALL-IN on Saturday to make physicals a success!
#AltusPorud #ALLIN
🤞🏽 REMINDER
Student Physicals
🗓️ Saturday, July 11
AHS Cafeteria
Student Physicals
🗓️ Saturday, July 11
AHS Cafeteria
Summer Pride resumes on Monday!
Let's make it a great 2nd half of the summer.
Let's make it a great 2nd half of the summer.
Parents, Students, Community Members:
Check out the APS Refurbished iPad Sale!
https://cbb.edtechsupply.com/cbb-2026-altus-ok
*Proceeds support your school
*Affordable pricing
*Professionally tested and securely data-wiped
*90-day warranty included
*Orders over $50 ship free; expedited shipping available
Need help navigating the site, making a purchase, or getting support with your order? Contact our team at cbb@securedtech.com or call 1-833-787-1861.
Check out the APS Refurbished iPad Sale!
https://cbb.edtechsupply.com/cbb-2026-altus-ok
*Proceeds support your school
*Affordable pricing
*Professionally tested and securely data-wiped
*90-day warranty included
*Orders over $50 ship free; expedited shipping available
Need help navigating the site, making a purchase, or getting support with your order? Contact our team at cbb@securedtech.com or call 1-833-787-1861.
Altus Public Schools is seeking certified teachers ready to go ALL-IN for kids! We are a 5A school district in southwest Oklahoma with a hometown feel! We offer competitive salary steps and extra-duty salaries.
Join our team today!
Apply at www.altupss.com
Join our team today!
Apply at www.altupss.com
Congratulations to the 2026 Frances Herron Award winner - Elysa Miranda. This annual award goes to the top all-around student at Altus High School.
Senior, Jane Socha was coined this morning by Lt. Col. Sheehan of the Civil Engineering squadron at AAFB after presenting her design for a new outdoor pavilion.
Jane has been an intern with the CE squadron as part of Altus High School’s new Class to Career Internship Program. She will attend the University of Oklahoma's School of Architecture in the Fall.
Jane has been an intern with the CE squadron as part of Altus High School’s new Class to Career Internship Program. She will attend the University of Oklahoma's School of Architecture in the Fall.
Congratulations to the Altus High School Top Ten Seniors!
Joshua Cossey
Katie Davis
Kendall Dodson
Melissa Fioritto - Salutatorian
Heidi Hartgraves - Valedictorian
Madelyn Halpain
Foster Tischler
Elysa Miranda
Emily Gutierrez (not pictured)
Madilyn Whittaker (not pictured)
Please join us tomorrow evening as we celebrate student-athletes who will continue their sport at the collegiate level!
Day 4 of Teachers Appreciation Week, and we were woken up with donuts and coffee donated by Starbucks! A sweet treat and caffeine that we are so thankful for!
Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! We are forever grateful for the work you put in for our students at AHS!
