The 2026-2027 school year is officially underway, and what a great way to kick it off! We welcomed our amazing staff back this morning with drinks from Swirl & Swig, breakfast from Lindsey's Barbecue, words of encouragement from Dr. Crawford, and our annual back-to-school staff photo. Then came the surprise! 🚌 We loaded up the buses and headed to Walmart in Lufkin, where every staff member had the opportunity to shop for supplies and extras to help prepare for a successful school year. We wrapped up an incredible first day together with a wonderful lunch and fellowship at Cafe Del Rio. Here's to an amazing year at Alto ISD! 💛🖤

We apologize for any inconvenience and we'll be back this afternoon!

Practice 1: ✓

Every season begins with a first practice. Let's make this a season to remember.

A great school year starts with great people! 💛🖤 Our newest staff members reported today, and we enjoyed getting to know one another before the rest of the team arrives tomorrow. We're excited to have them as part of the Alto ISD family!

Mark your calendar! Several important dates are coming up quickly!

🏐💛🖤 The Lady Jackets hit the court yesterday for practice #1. The countdown to opening serve is on!

It has been a busy and productive summer at Alto ISD—take a look at Superintendent Dr. Zach Crawford's Summer Wrap-Up as we get ready for an exciting new school year!

Thank you to all of the Alto ISD parents who have already completed online registration for your returning students!

If your child attended Alto ISD last year and will be returning for the 2026-2027 school year, online registration is required for ALL returning students.

🖥️ Register here:
https://portals07.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=037901

Don't have a Parent Portal account? Follow the instructions below to create one. Your student's Portal ID is available from your campus office.
📄 https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5729/Aisd/0e62da99-347f-4c39-8577-d56337f290cc/Parent-Portal-Instructions.pdf?disposition=inline

Need help? We will have staff available to assist with online registration in the District Cafeteria on:

Friday, August 7: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, August 10: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Amber Middleton at amiddleton@alto.esc7.net or 936-858-7115.

Thank you for helping us get ready for another great school year!

Looking for a flexible job that fits your schedule? Enjoy working with children or teens? Want to be part of a fun and rewarding school environment?

Join us for Alto ISD Substitute Orientation on Monday, August 11, at 1:00 p.m. at the Alto ISD Administration Building and learn how you can become a substitute teacher. We'd love to have you on our team!

🚨 Attention Alto ISD Student-Athletes & Parents! 🚨
The UIL PAPF in Rank One is now required for all high school student-athletes (grades 9-12 only). Complete and submit your form as soon as possible to avoid delays in participation.
✅ Log in to Rank One: https://altoisd.rankone.com/Pro/Dashboard.aspx
✅ Complete the UIL PAPF Eligibility Form
✅ Review, certify, and submit

🚨 TOMORROW! 🚨

Football parents, please make every effort to attend tomorrow's parent meeting!

We'll be sharing important information about the upcoming season, including how to register your athlete in Rank One. Completing Rank One is required before your player can participate.

Can you believe we're only two weeks away from Lady Jacket Volleyball?! 🏐💛🖤 It's almost time to pack the gym and cheer on our Lady Jackets! Screenshot the schedule or download a printable copy here: https://www.alto.esc7.net/page/athletics

Peer pressure is powerful. Preparation is stronger.

One of the easiest refusal skills to teach a teen? A ready-made exit line:

💬 “I can’t. My parents check up on me.”

Simple, believable, and effective. When teens practice what to say before they're in a tough situation, they're more likely to make safe choices when it counts.

More prevention tips: angelinacoalition.org/resources

The Drug-Free Council program is funded by a grant from TxDOT to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes in Texas. #DriveLikeATexan#PreventionPlaybook #ParentingTeens #PeerPressure #TeenSafety #YouthDevelopment @thecoalition936

💛🖤 What an incredible blessing for our sixth graders!

The amazing staff at MyMD Select Nacogdoches has made sure our sixth-grade students are ready for the new school year by providing all of their school supplies! That means families will only need to purchase a backpack and pay the Chromebook insurance fee—everything else is covered.

We are so grateful for these community members who have chosen to invest in our students and help them start the year with everything they need to succeed.

This generous gift was made possible by:
⭐ Brittany Dowling
⭐ Ilse Arredondo
⭐ Jasmine Williams
⭐ Jazzmin Ayers
⭐ Laura Carrizales
⭐ Cindy McGinnis
⭐ Lupita Jimenez
⭐ Andrea Downey
⭐ Iwana Puryear
⭐ Kace Calan
⭐ Yesenia Espinoza

Your generosity, kindness, and commitment to our students will have a lasting impact. We truly appreciate your support of Alto ISD and our Yellowjackets! 💛🐝

📢 Dress Code Updates for the 2026-2027 School Year

As you prepare for the new school year, we'd like to share a couple of updates to the Alto ISD dress code. The full dress code is available here: https://www.alto.esc7.net/o/aisd/page/student-handbooks-code-of-conduct

*Jeans with holes or tears are now permitted as long as the holes are at fingertip length or below when the student is standing naturally.

*Beginning this school year, students in grades 5-12 may not wear leggings or yoga pants as standalone pants. They may still be worn under dresses, skirts, or other appropriate clothing.

Thank you for your support as we work to maintain a positive, respectful learning environment for all students. We appreciate your help in ensuring students come to school dressed for success, and we look forward to a great 2026-2027 school year!

📣 Meet the Superintendent! 🖤💛

While you’re between Meet the Teacher and Meet the Jackets, stop by the gym for a chance to meet Dr. Zach Crawford, Alto ISD’s new Superintendent!

📅August 10th
⏰ 5:30 - 6:30
📍 AHS Gym

Dr. Crawford is looking forward to getting to know our students, families, and community members. This will be a come-and-go opportunity, so drop by, say hello, and enter for a chance to win four season tickets to Alto Yellowjackets varsity football games! 🏈

Come introduce yourself, welcome Dr. Crawford to Alto, and help us kick off a great new school year! 💛🖤

A huge thank you to Annie’s Closet for their generous donation of backpacks filled with school supplies! Their kindness will help ensure that many of our students start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

Annie’s Closet is such a valuable resource for our community, and we are grateful for the support they continue to provide to our students and families!💛🖤

Back-to-School is almost here, Yellowjackets! 🐝💛🖤

Mark your calendars for these important upcoming events as we get ready for an amazing school year!

🏈 July 28 | 6:00 PM
High School Football Equipment Issue & Parent Meeting

📝 August 7 | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Schedule Pickup & Online Registration Help
Need help completing online registration? We'll be available in the cafeteria to assist.

🎒 August 10
8:00 AM–12:00 PM: Schedule Pickup & Online Registration Help
4:30–6:00 PM: Meet the Teacher
6:30 PM: Meet the Jackets

🍎 August 12
First Day of School! We can't wait to welcome our students back for another great year!

💻 Reminder: All returning students must complete online registration before the first day of school. If you need assistance, stop by during one of our registration help sessions—we're happy to help!

We can't wait to see everyone back on campus. Let's make it a great year! 💛🖤

🏈 High School Football Parent Meeting & Equipment Issue 🏈

📅 Tuesday, July 28
🕕 6:00 PM

👨‍👩‍👦 Parents: Please meet in the High School Cafeteria for the football parent meeting.
🏈 Players: Report to the Fieldhouse for equipment issue.