Alto High School students had a great time yesterday with ThinkFast Interactive – Teen Driver Safety Edition! Jackets learned important lessons about safe driving and smart decision-making through a fun, high-energy interactive program — and even had chances to win great prizes!
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Congratulations to Makenzie, Eli, Jesus, Michelle, and Derek for achieving success on the TSI assessment! 🎉
Students, don’t forget—your last chance to take the TSI on campus this year will be April 10th. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
AMS StuCo and NJHS recently hosted a successful Blanket Drive to benefit the Cherokee County Crisis Center. Thanks to the generosity of our students, staff, and community, 75 blankets were collected to help comfort children during difficult times. We are proud of our students for showing compassion and making a difference for others in need. 💛
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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 Girls Track wins the Jasper Cockrell Relays!!🏆
2. Alto Boys Varsity Track runner up at Jasper Cockrell Relays, and Varsity/ JV teams combined for a total 103 points!!🏅
3. Enrollment stays consistent at 516 students. Attendance with 2nd, 4th, and 9th grades all over 98%. ☑️
4. Alto Softball with a comeback victory versus Huntington!!🥎
5. Alto Baseball beats New Summerfield 15-0 to start district 1-0!!⚾️
6. Great week of academics at Alto High School with 21 testers on Friday for TSI. 📚
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
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Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
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 Girls Track wins the Jasper Cockrell Relays!!🏆
2. Alto Boys Varsity Track runner up at Jasper Cockrell Relays, and Varsity/ JV teams combined for a total 103 points!!🏅
3. Enrollment stays consistent at 516 students. Attendance with 2nd, 4th, and 9th grades all over 98%. ☑️
4. Alto Softball with a comeback victory versus Huntington!!🥎
5. Alto Baseball beats New Summerfield 15-0 to start district 1-0!!⚾️
6. Great week of academics at Alto High School with 21 testers on Friday for TSI. 📚
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
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Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
Many thanks to author and poet Devondra Banks for visiting our elementary students and reading several of her children’s books! This special experience was a wonderful way to end Read Across America Week . 📚✨
Please help us congratulate our AHS Students of the Month for February — Feleena, Erick, Ayralea, and Makenzie! These students have demonstrated hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication both in and out of the classroom. We are proud of the example they set for their peers!
We also want to recognize our February Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Laine Carpenter, who teaches Animal Science at AHS. Mrs. Carpenter was selected by her peers for the incredible impact she makes every day on our campus and with her students. Colleagues shared that she "consistently goes above and beyond for her students", even during the busy spring season filled with Ag events, always ensuring her students are supported and successful. They also noted that she is a strong, positive presence on campus who earns the respect of her students through her hard work and commitment.
We also want to recognize our February Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Laine Carpenter, who teaches Animal Science at AHS. Mrs. Carpenter was selected by her peers for the incredible impact she makes every day on our campus and with her students. Colleagues shared that she "consistently goes above and beyond for her students", even during the busy spring season filled with Ag events, always ensuring her students are supported and successful. They also noted that she is a strong, positive presence on campus who earns the respect of her students through her hard work and commitment.
Due to a shortage of umpires, the Lady Jacket softball game tomorrow, 3/6, has been moved up to 4:00 PM. Come out and watch your Lady Jackets start district play off strong!
Alto Elementary celebrated Read Across America today with some very special guest readers!
Students enjoyed visits from the Cat in the Hat, Fancy Nancy, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and several other favorite characters who helped bring stories to life. A big thank you to all of our guest readers for sharing their time and helping inspire a love of reading in our students! ❤️📖
📣 Schedule Change! 📣
The baseball games originally scheduled for Saturday have been moved to Friday, and all games will now be played in Alto instead of Grapeland.
🕑 2:00 PM – Alto vs. Grapeland
🕓 4:00 PM – Woden vs. Grapeland
🕕 6:00 PM – Alto vs. Woden
Come out and support the Jackets! 💛🖤
The baseball games originally scheduled for Saturday have been moved to Friday, and all games will now be played in Alto instead of Grapeland.
🕑 2:00 PM – Alto vs. Grapeland
🕓 4:00 PM – Woden vs. Grapeland
🕕 6:00 PM – Alto vs. Woden
Come out and support the Jackets! 💛🖤
🎉 Happy Educational Diagnostician Week! 🎉
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the Educational Diagnosticians of the Cherokee County Special Education Co-op — Molly Strube, Tonya Truett, and Megan Greenville!
Educational Diagnosticians play a vital role in supporting students, families, and teachers by helping identify student needs, guiding educational planning, and ensuring every child receives the support and opportunities they deserve to succeed. Thank you, Molly, Tonya, and Megan, for your dedication, professionalism, and the positive impact you make across our campuses!
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the Educational Diagnosticians of the Cherokee County Special Education Co-op — Molly Strube, Tonya Truett, and Megan Greenville!
Educational Diagnosticians play a vital role in supporting students, families, and teachers by helping identify student needs, guiding educational planning, and ensuring every child receives the support and opportunities they deserve to succeed. Thank you, Molly, Tonya, and Megan, for your dedication, professionalism, and the positive impact you make across our campuses!
🏀 All-District Honors for Lady Jacket Basketball! 🏀
We are proud to recognize these outstanding Lady Jacket basketball players for their hard work both on the court and in the classroom!
⭐ 1st Team All-District & Academic All-District
Angelina
⭐ 2nd Team All-District & Academic All-District
Ja'Lah
⭐ Honorable Mention & Academic All-District
LaCailyn
Kenya
📚 Academic All-District
Jayden
Tierani
Jazlyn
These young ladies represent what it means to be true student-athletes, demonstrating dedication, leadership, and excellence in athletics and academics. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition — we are proud of you!
Open House is always a special time ! The halls are filled with families, smiles, and amazing student work on display. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students!
Congratulations to Chris, Derek, Caydin, and AJ on earning All-District Honors in Basketball for District 22-2A! 🏀 We are proud of the way you represented Jacket basketball this season!
Ms. Sarandos and Ms. Katie nominated Genesis M. for a Gold Standard Award. She consistently works hard every day and gives her best effort in everything she does. Her positive attitude and willingness to learn make the classroom a better place. She is incredibly kind, respectful, and always treats others with care. Her teachers said It is truly a joy to be her teacher, and they are so proud of the example she sets for her classmates!
Alto ISD administrators are at the Region 7 Educator Career Fair this morning! If you are looking for an opportunity for the 2026-2027 school year, they'd love to visit with you!
Winner, winner, chicken dinner! 🐔🎉
Three lucky students were selected to enjoy a Chick-fil-A lunch for themselves and a friend! Congratulations to Madison, Jasi, and Alli for their hard work on the latest Gold Standard test and for earning this tasty reward. We are proud of your dedication and effort — keep up the great work!
Three lucky students were selected to enjoy a Chick-fil-A lunch for themselves and a friend! Congratulations to Madison, Jasi, and Alli for their hard work on the latest Gold Standard test and for earning this tasty reward. We are proud of your dedication and effort — keep up the great work!
Don’t forget — Open House is tomorrow for all campuses!
Come see the amazing student work displayed throughout our schools, visit the Scholastic Book Fair, and enjoy a sweet treat from Kona Ice while you’re here! We look forward to welcoming our families for a great evening celebrating our students and their hard work!
Come see the amazing student work displayed throughout our schools, visit the Scholastic Book Fair, and enjoy a sweet treat from Kona Ice while you’re here! We look forward to welcoming our families for a great evening celebrating our students and their hard work!
On March 12, 2026, Alto ISD will host the annual Alto Yellowjacket Relays Track Meet. This year holds special significance as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of an unforgettable moment in Yellowjacket history — when both our boys’ and girls’ track teams captured State Championships in 1996.
Throughout our proud tradition of excellence, Alto track and field has earned a combined seven state championships:
Boys State Championships:
1986 • 1996 • 2004 • 2014
Girls State Championships:
1996 • 2003 • 2005
To honor this legacy, we would like to warmly invite all members of our previous state championship teams to attend this year’s meet as our special guests. A recognition ceremony celebrating these teams will take place at 1:30 PM, prior to the running of the 4x100 relay. We hope you will join us as we celebrate the athletes, coaches, and teams who helped build the proud tradition of Alto track and field. Your accomplishments continue to inspire future generations of Yellowjackets!
Throughout our proud tradition of excellence, Alto track and field has earned a combined seven state championships:
Boys State Championships:
1986 • 1996 • 2004 • 2014
Girls State Championships:
1996 • 2003 • 2005
To honor this legacy, we would like to warmly invite all members of our previous state championship teams to attend this year’s meet as our special guests. A recognition ceremony celebrating these teams will take place at 1:30 PM, prior to the running of the 4x100 relay. We hope you will join us as we celebrate the athletes, coaches, and teams who helped build the proud tradition of Alto track and field. Your accomplishments continue to inspire future generations of Yellowjackets!
Schedule Change: The Lady Jackets softball game originally scheduled for Tuesday will now be played on Monday. Good luck, Lady Jackets!
