Visitor Information
Main Entrance
Address: 110 Cherry Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
The student entrance is located on Cherry Ave should be used only during arrival and dismissal. The visitor entrance is on 1st Street and should be used from 8:20 AM to 2:40 PM.
Parking
Please use the public parking on the streets around the building
School Security Officer
Upon entry, visitors will be greeted by the school security officer. The officer is there to ensure the safety of students and staff within the building, as well as greet and walk visitors through the steps for entry. All visitors will need to check in by using the school gate guardian system.
If you are picking up a student, we ask that visitors remain in the vestibule. The student will be called down to be signed out.
If you are visiting for a meeting, you will be asked to walk through the metal detector before being allowed through the second set of interior doors after receiving your badge.
If you are picking up a student, we ask that visitors remain in the vestibule. The student will be called down to be signed out.
If you are visiting for a meeting, you will be asked to walk through the metal detector before being allowed through the second set of interior doors after receiving your badge.
School Gate Guardian
The School Gate Guardian is in every building across the Altoona Area School District. Upon arriving at the McAuliffe Heights Elementary office entrance, please buzz the secretary to be let into the first set of doors. You will then be directed to scan your driver's license through the red School Gate Guardian security box. All visitors to the McAuliffe Heights Elementary building must bring a valid driver's license to enter. Once you scan your driver's license, a peel-and-stick name badge will print from the machine. Please wear this name badge at all times throughout the building