Industry-based certifications represent industry valued skills that lead to employment and act as a springboard for higher levels of achievement to ensure students’ independence and success in life beyond high school.
The TCFA Feedyard Technician Program is a program led by Texas Cattle Feeders Association in cooperation with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service that provides high school juniors and seniors the knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for a potential career in the cattle industry. The Feedyard Tech in Cattle Care and Handling testing components include a written test, six skills tests (including administering injections and operating heavy equipment), and a formal interview with industry representatives.
Alto ISD is proud to recognize our newest TCFA Feedyard Technicians, Angelina, Michelle, Lizbeth, Betsy, Brylee, Jakiya, and Brianna (not pictured). Thank you to Mrs. Laine Carpenter for preparing these students!
The TCFA Feedyard Technician Program is a program led by Texas Cattle Feeders Association in cooperation with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service that provides high school juniors and seniors the knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for a potential career in the cattle industry. The Feedyard Tech in Cattle Care and Handling testing components include a written test, six skills tests (including administering injections and operating heavy equipment), and a formal interview with industry representatives.
Alto ISD is proud to recognize our newest TCFA Feedyard Technicians, Angelina, Michelle, Lizbeth, Betsy, Brylee, Jakiya, and Brianna (not pictured). Thank you to Mrs. Laine Carpenter for preparing these students!
Alto ISD will have school tomorrow. All buildings have been thoroughly cleared by law enforcement and are safe for students and staff.
Students who were still testing at the time of the evacuation will resume testing tomorrow.
We are incredibly proud of our staff and students for responding calmly and exactly as they were trained.
We are grateful to all responding law enforcement agencies and our evacuation sites for their swift response, care, and support. Alto, Texas is a special place, and we are blessed to be part of this community.
Apologies for the delayed post! At each board meeting, we take time to honor one outstanding student from each campus, and a student group leads the pledges.
At the March meeting, we had a full house as our recognized students—Chase S., Cohen J. , and Makenzie L.—were joined by their proud families, along with members of Alto FFA who led the pledges. Chase, a Pre-K student, stole the show with an impromptu speech!
At the March meeting, we had a full house as our recognized students—Chase S., Cohen J. , and Makenzie L.—were joined by their proud families, along with members of Alto FFA who led the pledges. Chase, a Pre-K student, stole the show with an impromptu speech!
Third and fourth graders ended the day yesterday shaking it out before STAAR! No need to stress--they are ready to show what they know!
Coach Castillo’s 7th grade Texas History classes brought history to life while learning about the cattle industry of the 1880s! 🤠
Students explored what life was really like on the open range—studying the famous cattle trails such as the Chisholm, Western, Goodnight-Loving, and Shawnee trails. They also learned about the daily routines of cowboys, the sights they would have seen along the way, and the challenges they faced on the trail.
In addition, students researched different cattle breeds and the advantages each brought to the long cattle drives. They wrapped up the unit by trying their hand at roping! A special thank you to Landon Cook for allowing students to use his roping dummy to enhance this experience!
Students explored what life was really like on the open range—studying the famous cattle trails such as the Chisholm, Western, Goodnight-Loving, and Shawnee trails. They also learned about the daily routines of cowboys, the sights they would have seen along the way, and the challenges they faced on the trail.
In addition, students researched different cattle breeds and the advantages each brought to the long cattle drives. They wrapped up the unit by trying their hand at roping! A special thank you to Landon Cook for allowing students to use his roping dummy to enhance this experience!
AHS students enjoyed a memorable night at prom on Saturday! 🎲✨This year’s casino-themed celebration was full of fun, style, and great memories.
👑 Prom King & Queen: Kheenan and Nevaeh
💃 Best Dressed: Kenya and Jarmarkez
From the decorations to the dance floor, it was a night to remember for our Yellowjackets! ♠️♥️♣️♦️ Thank you to the AHS staff who planned, decorated, and chaperoned to make the night so special!
👑 Prom King & Queen: Kheenan and Nevaeh
💃 Best Dressed: Kenya and Jarmarkez
From the decorations to the dance floor, it was a night to remember for our Yellowjackets! ♠️♥️♣️♦️ Thank you to the AHS staff who planned, decorated, and chaperoned to make the night so special!
The Jackets are headed to the Area Track Meet with 27 athletes competing! Come out and support our athletes as they compete for a spot at Regionals!
📍 West Rusk High School
📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ Field Events: 10:00 AM
⏰ Running Events: 3:30 PM
📌 10705 Main St., New London, TX 75682
🎟️ Admission: FREE
📍 West Rusk High School
📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ Field Events: 10:00 AM
⏰ Running Events: 3:30 PM
📌 10705 Main St., New London, TX 75682
🎟️ Admission: FREE
STAAR testing continues this week!
Our Yellowjackets have been working hard all year, and now it’s time to show what they know.
Testing reminders:
✅ Get plenty of rest
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Come to school ready to focus
✅ Take your time and do your best
We are proud of our students and can’t wait to see them succeed!
Our Yellowjackets have been working hard all year, and now it’s time to show what they know.
Testing reminders:
✅ Get plenty of rest
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Come to school ready to focus
✅ Take your time and do your best
We are proud of our students and can’t wait to see them succeed!
Game time update! 🥎 Tomorrow’s game in Douglass has been moved to 4:30 PM due to a shortage of umpires. It’s the last week of district play—let’s go, Lady Jackets!
Mean Sting-
Thank you for another AMAZING week at Alto ISD!!☝️
I would like to share a few highlights of "Hard Work and Respect" from this week with you:
1. Alto Varsity Girls Track wins the 2026 District Championship with a dominating 176 points!!🏆
2. Alto Varsity Boys Track finishes as 2026 District Runner Up by a very close 12 point margin!!🏅
3. Enrollment stays consistent at 520 students. ☑️
4. Alto Softball beats Mount Enterprise 21-0 to stay undefeated in District play!!🥎
5. Congratulations to Coach Blagg for accumulating her 100th career coaching win!! 💯
6. Alto Middle School students with an excellent week of effort and encouragement in the beginning of this year's STAAR tests!! 📚
Thank you for choosing to change the world in Alto, Texas. 🌎
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
--
Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
Alto ISD Early Learning Center is now accepting enrollments for the 2026-2027 school year! At this time, we only have openings for three-year-old students.
Alto ISD Early Learning Center is fully licensed as a childcare facility by the State of Texas and accepts children 6 weeks - 3 years old. The center follows the Alto ISD calendar and is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students experience a fun and engaging learning environment, including an early childhood curriculum and outdoor play.
If you are interested, please fill out the short form online. After your child's basic information is received, Mrs. Griffith will contact you with a complete admission packet and handbook.
https://www.alto.esc7.net/departments/early-learning-center
Alto ISD Early Learning Center is fully licensed as a childcare facility by the State of Texas and accepts children 6 weeks - 3 years old. The center follows the Alto ISD calendar and is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students experience a fun and engaging learning environment, including an early childhood curriculum and outdoor play.
If you are interested, please fill out the short form online. After your child's basic information is received, Mrs. Griffith will contact you with a complete admission packet and handbook.
https://www.alto.esc7.net/departments/early-learning-center
🎮 Gaming addiction and substance use activate the same brain reward system. Teens who struggle with one are more vulnerable to the other.
🧠 Gaming primes the brain for addiction — dopamine plays the same role in gaming, gambling, and substance use.
📊 Research shows boys are nearly 3x more likely to develop a gaming addiction, often alongside depression, anxiety, and academic struggles.
💬 When parents understand this connection, they can set healthy boundaries and support the emotional needs behind these behaviors.
🔗 Learn more 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. #DriveLikeATexan #PreventionPlaybook #ParentingTeens #TeenSafety #MediaInfluence
#PreventionPlaybook #ParentingTeens #GamingAwareness #TeenSafety #HealthyChoices
🧠 Gaming primes the brain for addiction — dopamine plays the same role in gaming, gambling, and substance use.
📊 Research shows boys are nearly 3x more likely to develop a gaming addiction, often alongside depression, anxiety, and academic struggles.
💬 When parents understand this connection, they can set healthy boundaries and support the emotional needs behind these behaviors.
🔗 Learn more 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. #DriveLikeATexan #PreventionPlaybook #ParentingTeens #TeenSafety #MediaInfluence
#PreventionPlaybook #ParentingTeens #GamingAwareness #TeenSafety #HealthyChoices
Coach Soto was selected as AHS Teacher of the Month by his colleagues! They describe him as a “team player” who goes above and beyond for students, staff, and campus programs. Coach Soto builds strong relationships and pushes students to reach their full potential. He also holds his athletes accountable and emphasizes that “grades matter!”
We also congratulate our AHS Students of the Month—Saul, Victoria, Laila, and Alanys! These students are exemplary Yellowjackets who represent the very best of AHS. 💛🖤
Fourth graders are stepping up to the plate for a baseball STAAR review. We know they're going to hit a HOME RUN on STAAR! ⚾
Hospice in the Pines is honored to once again host the 2026 Lizzie Wallace Memorial Children's Grief Camp beginning June 8th thru June 11th. Our goal is to help children recognize their feelings due to the death of a loved one by providing them with skills necessary for healthy coping, and allow them to connect with other children who are also experiencing grief. Through this camp experience, we desire to have fun, reduce stress, and restore hope.
Participants will be supported and supervised by trained staff members as well as volunteers of Hospice in the Pines, including first aid support to provide care if the need arises. The camp is free of charge, and snacks and lunch will be provided. Please see the flyer for contact and registration information.
Participants will be supported and supervised by trained staff members as well as volunteers of Hospice in the Pines, including first aid support to provide care if the need arises. The camp is free of charge, and snacks and lunch will be provided. Please see the flyer for contact and registration information.
Thanks to Nurse Dover, our first graders enjoyed a fun and informative dental presentation yesterday, learning all about healthy habits and caring for their smiles!
Mr. Conley is at it again — spreading encouragement when students need it most! Every STAAR tester received a personal note to help boost confidence before testing. A little positivity goes a long way — families, please help us continue the encouragement at home !
The Lady Jackets shut out Mount Enterprise this evening 21–0, earning Coach Blagg her 100th career win in only five years! Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment! 💛🖤
STAAR testing begins this week! ✏️📚
Help your student feel confident and ready with these testing tips:
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Arrive at school on time
✅ Do your personal best
We know our students are prepared and ready to shine!
Help your student feel confident and ready with these testing tips:
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast
✅ Arrive at school on time
✅ Do your personal best
We know our students are prepared and ready to shine!
Lady Jacket softball will make up last week's rained out game tomorrow, April 6 at Mount Enterprise.
On Friday, the Lady Jackets will be in Buffalo at 6:00 PM. 🐝
