The Altamont School

Altamont math students earned top state rankings for their grades in the annual Math Kangaroo competition! Adwitha Bellam and Manasvini Chava were ranked #1. Aditi Bellam and Jagguth Gutti were ranked #2. Rama Al-Balas was ranked #3 and Charlie Yancey was ranked #5.

Congratulations to these students and all of the Knights who took up the challenge!

Numbers hardly suffice for Altamont’s Class of 2026, but the numbers are still pretty impressive!

These 51 graduates were accepted to 137 colleges and universities. 15 will attend state colleges and 36 will attend out of state colleges, including three abroad.

To date, they have earned $8,424,064 in scholarship offers, and have accepted more than $1,989,820.

They include four National Merit Finalists and earned an average ACT score of 28 and an average SAT score of 1321.

Congratulations on all of your amazing achievements, Knights!

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations has honored graduating Altamont School senior Eden Moody for her work to advance racial equity. She is among more than 2,000 U.S. high school students who, through action and service, have demonstrated leadership in advancing racial equity or promoting racial understanding in their schools and communities. “We continue to learn and gain hope from these young leaders as they advocate for and amplify the voices and lives of those who have been marginalized,” award organizers wrote in their announcement of the honors.

Moody has distinguished herself in numerous community leadership positions, including her tenure as president of the Youth Philanthropy Council and secretary of GirlSpring, a national platform that amplifies the voices of girls. Working in Altamont’s C. Kyser Miree Ethical Leadership Center, she developed a self-love curriculum specifically tailored for young Black girls and published as Bold, Black, and Beautiful: 12-Month Guided Affirmation Journal, filled with powerful affirmations and thoughtful prompts that encourage confidence, self-love, and pride in one’s identity.

Early in her life, Moody observed-and experienced-that young Black girls often face a lack of representation, which creates self-esteem issues. Her affirmation journal aims to raise young Black girls’ self-esteem, allowing them to say and live out affirmations that have been written by someone who looks like them. She also led a small group of girls in her community, engaging them in conversations about their lives and troubles. She plans to continue her advocacy work in college and pass on her small group to another Altamont student. She is also considering creating a nonprofit organization dedicated to the cause.

The Princeton Prize is the second recent honor for Moody. The YouthServe, Inc. organization presented her with its Youth in Service Award for Advocacy after her selection by a panel of peer judges in the Birmingham area.

“Eden Moody is a powerful example of what it means to lead with purpose,” said Beth Dille, Director of Altamont’s C. Kyser Miree Ethical Leadership Center. “Through her work in the Miree Center and the publication of her book, she is reaching hearts both locally and globally. It is only fitting that her impact has been recognized with the prestigious honor of the the 2026 Princeton Prize in Race Relations for the state of Alabama.”

Today, we celebrate Altamont's amazing Eighth Grade students! Congratulations on your commencement, Knights!

May Day! They earned it!

The Altamont School has selected Dorothy Ewing as its new Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management.

Ewing has extensive experience in independent education leadership and is well known to many Birmingham-area families for her service to local Montessori education. She served Birmingham’s Hilltop Montessori School as Admissions Director and Interim Head of School, and was Head of School for the Hillsboro School in Helena. Most recently, she has served as the innovative, data-driven Membership Development and Operations Manager for the American Montessori Society. She demonstrates exceptional skill in communicating educational value, guiding families through the admissions process, and creating experiences that drive enrollment growth and long-term retention. As an Altamont Middle School parent, Ewing is already invested in the life of the school, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2026.

"I couldn't be more excited to join the team at Altamont,” Ewing said. “This school has an incredible story to tell, and I look forward to sharing it with families in and around the Birmingham area. My focus will be on building authentic relationships and ensuring that every prospective family experiences the warmth and excellence that define the Altamont community."

“For 50 years, The Altamont School has shaped minds, built character, and inspired purpose,” said Altamont Head of School Cecil Stodghill. “Now, as we honor our Golden Anniversary, we pivot boldly from celebrating all that Altamont has been to imagining all that it will become over the next 50 years—a future defined by integrity, courage, and a collaborative spirit. We’re thrilled that Dorothy Ewing will help lead us there.”

Ewing joins Altamont’s administration as alumnus, parent and longtime Director of Admissions Thomas Goldsmith answers the call to serve as Executive Director of Creative Montessori School in Homewood starting in June. “We are proud of Thomas Goldsmith’s professional achievement, and for his dedication to Altamont in so many roles,” Stodghill said. “We know he will bring the same insight and energy to his new role and remain active in the life of our school.”

Ewing’s new role for Altamont began May 14 to ensure a seamless transition for current applicants and families joining the Altamont community this fall.

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After repeating as the 1A-3A Section 2 golf champions, the Altamont Girls Golf team finished the season as #2 in the state, just 2-strokes behind the leader! Ella Hart, Megan Wetta, and Jenevieve McNeil made history as the first Altamont Girls Golf Team to advance to the state tournament, and now bring home the first “map” trophy in Altamont Golf history.

Our Boys Golf Team also made history at the State Tournament, with two players advancing from substate. Ben Lebensburger and Ben Wetta finished 5th and 7th respectively in the individual competition. This finish actually represents the 3rd and 4th best individual State finishes in Altamont Boys Golf history.

Congratulations on a truly great season, Knights!

Sarah Marshall retains her crown as the Alabama Cycling Association’s state champion in varsity mountain bike! She won five out of six series races this season. Congratulations, Sarah!