Altus AFB School Liaison & STEM Office

08/06/2026

2026-2027 Elementary and Secondary School Times

07/29/2026

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

07/27/2026

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!

07/15/2026

📚 Back-to-School Events at ACA 🎉
The start of a new school year is almost here, and we have several important dates to help your family get ready!

👕 Summer Uniform Sale
Wednesday, July 22
🕙 10:00 AM–1:00 PM & 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Shop gently used uniforms at great prices and stock up before school starts!

Tuesday, August 11
🍎 Meet the Teacher
Come meet your teacher, see your classroom, and get excited for the new school year!
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Orientation
🕔 Begins at 5:00 PM (Parents only)
Join us as we share important information about the upcoming school year before heading to your child's classroom to hear directly from their teacher about classroom expectations, routines, and more.
🤝 New Parent Orientation (following Parent Orientation)
🕕 Begins at 6:00 PM
New to ACA? We'd love to welcome you! Meet other new families, learn more about our school, and get your questions answered. Light refreshments will be provided.

🎒 First Day of School: August 13
🎉 First Coffee & JAM: August 14

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another incredible year of learning, growing, and building God's Kingdom together!

07/01/2026

🤠 Saddle up for a successful school year! 🤠

Join us for the FREE Back-to-School Round Up on Thursday, July 23, from 1:00–3:00 PM at the Freedom Community Center (Bldg. 148) on Altus Air Force Base!

Come meet local schools and community organizations, explore educational resources, enjoy family-friendly activities, and pick up FREE supplemental school supplies while they last!

Open to all families with base access. We can't wait to see you there and help your family start the school year off strong! 💙

2026

06/16/2026

06/10/2026

🌿🐞🦋 Join the 2026 Altus AFB BioBlitz! 🦗🌻🌱

Have you ever wondered what insects, plants, and wildlife call Altus AFB home? Now's your chance to help discover them!

Join the Altus AFB Environmental Team and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service as we work together to document the biodiversity of Altus AFB using the iNaturalist app. This year's BioBlitz is focused on finding and identifying INSECTS throughout the installation!

📅 Wednesday, June 17th
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Altus AFB Community Garden

This is a great opportunity for families, nature lovers, homeschoolers, students, scouts, photographers, and anyone interested in exploring the outdoors while contributing to citizen science.

🔍 Discover local wildlife
📱 Learn to use iNaturalist
🐛 Help identify insects and pollinators
🌿 Explore the natural habitats right here on base

Check out the flyer below for QR codes and additional information.

We hope to see you there! 🌼🦋🐝

05/16/2026

💜 Congratulations to Altus Christian Academy and Altus Public Schools!

Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure military families feel welcomed, supported, and valued in our community. Your dedication makes a lasting difference in the lives of military kids every single day.

Thank you Oklahoma State Department of Education for partnering, creating, and supporting the Purple Star School Program!

Rounding out our list of schools recognized for Purple Star Designation is Altus Public Schools. Pictured here, Altus Public Schools was recently honored for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and families.

A local news station even came out to cover the event: https://www.kswo.com/2026/04/20/altus-public-schools-receives-purple-star-award-second-time/

We are proud to recognize all schools across Oklahoma that achieved Purple Star status in the Fall application cycle:
• Altus Christian Academy
• Grove Valley Elementary (Deer Creek)
• Knights Ridge Elementary (Deer Creek)
• Tinker Elementary School (Mid-Del)
• Enid Public Schools
• Lawton Public Schools
• Mid-Del Public Schools
• Altus Public Schools

04/16/2026

It's that time of year. Time for parents to enroll for next school year. Let us know if we can help you by answering questions, giving tours or guide you with the process.