The best prevention doesn’t start with lectures — it starts with listening 👂💬
When teens feel safe and not judged, they open up more.

Try curious questions like:
🔹 “Help me understand what’s working for you about this.”

This helps uncover the real reasons behind risky choices — stress, fitting in, or identity — and guide teens toward healthier options 💛

Teens who hear about drug risks from parents are up to 50% less likely to use 🚫
Build strong communication and grab your Prevention Playbook at 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. @thecoalition936 #DriveLikeATexan #PreventionPlaybook #ParentingTeens #TeenSafety #HealthyCommunication

The start time for this evening's baseball game in Frankston has been moved up to 6:00 p.m. Let's go, Jackets!

Mean Sting- Thank you for another WINNING week at Alto ISD!!☝️ I would like to share a few highlights of "Hard Work and Respect" from this week with you: 1. Alto Middle School 7th and 8th grade Boys sweep Mount Enterprise!! 7th finishes as 3rd place in district and 8th as the district runner up!!🏀 2. Enrollment stays close at 517 students. Attendance with a much improved 94.92% for the week. Alto Middle School at 100% on Wednesday!!📈✅ 3. Alto High School Boys and Girls beat New Summerfield on Tuesday!!🏆 4. Alto High School Softball starts the season with an impressive 3-1-1 record versus strong AAA & AAAA competition!! 🥎Alto Baseball with two strong scrimmage performances.⚾️ 5. Great week of academics with Alto Elementary 4th grade teachers, Mrs. Weatherford and Ms. McClendon receiving a Good News call from an appreciative parent.📚 6. Alto ISD students partnered with Rusk ISD and packaged 2,808 meals in support of Kids Against Hunger. 💛 It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝 Derrick Conley Superintendent Alto ISD

Middle School students celebrated their perfect attendance yesterday with a well-earned reward this afternoon— an AttenDANCE! 💃🕺

Our AES Students of the Week are Ava, Everlee, Jayla, Dior, Marely, and Jurgen! 🌟 These outstanding students consistently demonstrate what it means to be trustworthy, hardworking, and responsible. They come to school ready to learn, give their best effort, and set a positive example for their classmates.

Our Staff Member of the Month is Ms. Val Pope! Ms. Val is the true definition of a team player. She steps up wherever she’s needed, does whatever is asked of her, and never complains. Her positive attitude makes a huge difference at Alto Elementary!

Our first graders put on their scientist hats as they made predictions about whether candy hearts would sink or float in different liquids! 🧪🍬 After testing their hypotheses, they carefully recorded their observations.

What a sweet and engaging way to introduce the scientific method!

Alto ISD once again partnered with Rusk ISD to support Kids Against Hunger, helping provide packaged meals for children in orphanages along the United States–Mexico border.

Alto ISD students packaged an amazing 2,808 meals all on their own! 🖤💛

Most of the time, Mr. Conley is the one making the good news phone calls… but today, the tables were turned!

A 4th grade parent called to brag on Mrs. Weatherford and Ms. Mac for the incredible job they’re doing. We love hearing from parents who take the time to share appreciation for our teachers.

So, of course, Mr. Conley went right down to 4th grade to let them know how proud he is! 👏 Great things are happening at AES!

🎉 Congratulations to last week’s AES Students and Staff Members of the Week! 🎉
Veronica, Mercy, Harper, Gabe, Lilyana, and Leo have all worked hard, shown great behavior, and made a positive impact in our school. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟

Congratulations as well to our Staff Member of the Week, Mrs. Courtney Landrum! Mrs. Landrum teaches 3rd grade ELAR and Social Studies, and she is a fantastic teacher who makes a difference in the lives of her students. AES is lucky to have her! 👏

We are excited to announce that Lacey Stephenson will be signing to continue her softball career at Navarro College next Monday, February 23 at 11:15! 🥎 🖤 💛

Any visitors will be required to check in at the AHS office for a visitor badge.

Because the seniors have done a great job completing their FAFSA applications, the FAFSA assistance session scheduled for this evening has been canceled. Thank you to everyone who has already completed this important step! If you still need assistance, please contact Ms. Newbury at the high school office.

Big shoutout to Alto Middle School! Every single AMS student is at school today!

Thank you for making attendance a priority. When everyone is here, everyone wins!💛🖤

Last night, the Lady Jacket basketball team closed out their season with a big win! 🏀💛 Seniors Angelina and Kenya were recognized alongside their families as they played their final game.

While 12 wins was one short of securing a playoff spot, it marks the most wins in a season for the Lady Jackets in over a decade. That kind of progress matters—the future is bright for Lady Jacket basketball!

Alto Middle School students are invited to a Valentine's Dance hosted by AMS Student Council and National Junior Honor Society! ❤️

📣 Athletic Schedule Update

Please note the following changes to our athletic schedules:

This evening:
There will be no JV basketball game.
Varsity Girls Basketball will play at 5:00 p.m. — it’s their last home game and Senior Night! 🎉
Varsity Boys Basketball will follow.

Friday:
Varsity Boys Basketball will play at 5:00 p.m. at home — also their Senior Night! 🎉

Softball:
All home softball games have been moved to a 5:00 p.m. start time.

An updated softball schedule is available on the website:
👉 https://www.alto.esc7.net/page/athletics

Come out and support our Jackets! 🐝💛

AMS StuCo and NJHS are hosting blanket drive until February 19. Boxes are set up in the hallways for donations of gently used or new blankets (throw size is just fine). Please help us assist the Cherokee County Crisis Center who needs these blankets to provide comfort to the children they serve.

Today marks four years since we lost Devonte Mumphrey. Though time has passed, his impact has not. On this anniversary, we pause to remember his smile, his love for the game, and the way he showed up for others. We continue to hold his family, friends, teammates, and coaches close to our hearts.🖤💛

Mean Sting- Thank you for another AWESOME week at Alto ISD!!☝️ I would like to share a few highlights of "Hard Work and Respect" from this week with you: 1. Alto Middle School 7th grade Girls Basketball defeated Carlisle on Thursday, and our 7th and 8th grade Boys swept them!!🏀 2. Enrollment stays consistent at 519 students. ✅ 3. Alto High School Girls beat Overton on Tuesday. Boys and Girls beat Carlisle on Friday!!🏆 4. Alto High School Softball team with great scrimmages against Waskom and Lufkin. Baseball team competed well against Overton. 🥎⚾️ 5. Great week of academics with our Alto ISD students participating in a STAAR field test on Tuesday.📚 6. Recently, Alto FFA students Angelina Lindsey and Makenzie Soto represented us very well at the Fort Worth Stock Heifer Show, and Fifteen of our kids competed with Rabbits. 🐮🐰 It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝 Derrick Conley Superintendent Alto ISD

We'd like to give a big shoutout to our AllPath (TAME) students! Yesterday, middle and high school teams traveled to LeTourneau University for the 2025–26 STEM Regional Competition. We didn’t bring home first place this year, but every student lived our “Hard Work & Respect” motto and earned rave reviews from judges and local engineers. 👏