As we count down to graduation on May 22, we’re celebrating our Alto Yellowjackets Class of 2026—featuring a few seniors each day! 🎓🐝 Congratulations to two of Alto's finest!
🍽️ TACO TUESDAY APPRECIATION 🍽️
Alto High School Teachers would like to share a heartfelt THANK YOU to Farm Bureau Insurance for your generous support and for showing appreciation to our amazing teachers! Because of you, our staff enjoyed an awesome Taco Tuesday filled with great food, fellowship, and gratitude. Your kindness and commitment to our school community does not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate your partnership and continued support of education.
With Gratitude,
Alto High School
Alto High School Teachers would like to share a heartfelt THANK YOU to Farm Bureau Insurance for your generous support and for showing appreciation to our amazing teachers! Because of you, our staff enjoyed an awesome Taco Tuesday filled with great food, fellowship, and gratitude. Your kindness and commitment to our school community does not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate your partnership and continued support of education.
With Gratitude,
Alto High School
Get ready for a fun-filled day! Alto Elementary’s Field Day is coming up on Wednesday, May 13, 2026!
🕗 Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Cam’Ron Matthews Field
Parents are welcome to attend and cheer on our students! Please plan to sit in the home stands during the events. We’re looking forward to a great morning of fun, games, and friendly competition! 🏃♂️☀️
🕗 Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Cam’Ron Matthews Field
Parents are welcome to attend and cheer on our students! Please plan to sit in the home stands during the events. We’re looking forward to a great morning of fun, games, and friendly competition! 🏃♂️☀️
This morning, Alto Middle School proudly inducted a large group of incoming 7th and 8th graders into the National Junior Honor Society!
Congratulations to Lucy, James, Macee, Kyndall, Journi, Matthew, Remi, Asia, Waverly, Skyler P., Aileen, Case, Macoy, Skyler C., and Bailee! These students embody the NJHS core values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship—and we are proud to celebrate their achievement!
Congratulations to Lucy, James, Macee, Kyndall, Journi, Matthew, Remi, Asia, Waverly, Skyler P., Aileen, Case, Macoy, Skyler C., and Bailee! These students embody the NJHS core values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship—and we are proud to celebrate their achievement!
Rising 5th graders and parents are invited to Alto Middle School orientation tomorrow, May 6, at 5:00 PM. Come meet the 5th grade teachers, AMS Principal, and AMS Counselor!
💛 Teens thrive when they feel connected at home. 💛
Strong family bonds, real-life confidence, and consistent structure help young people stay grounded—even when faced with peer pressure and risky media messages.
Think of it as an anchor that keeps them steady during tough choices.
Build resilience at home with simple, consistent practices.
👉 Get more tips in our Prevention Playbook: 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
Strong family bonds, real-life confidence, and consistent structure help young people stay grounded—even when faced with peer pressure and risky media messages.
Think of it as an anchor that keeps them steady during tough choices.
Build resilience at home with simple, consistent practices.
👉 Get more tips in our Prevention Playbook: 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
Today, we are proud to celebrate our School Lunch Heroes! These incredible ladies prepare over 1,000 meals each day and serve every one with a smile!
Across the country, schools and communities are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week—and here in Alto ISD, we know we have the very best! 🍎
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible educators who pour their time, energy, and heart into our students. While gifts are appreciated, the most meaningful thing you can give a teacher is a sincere THANK YOU.
Take a moment to recognize a teacher who has made an impact—leave them a shout-out in the comments!
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible educators who pour their time, energy, and heart into our students. While gifts are appreciated, the most meaningful thing you can give a teacher is a sincere THANK YOU.
Take a moment to recognize a teacher who has made an impact—leave them a shout-out in the comments!
Mean Sting-
Thank you for a GREAT week at Alto ISD!!☝️
I would like to share a few highlights of "Hard Work and Respect" from this week with you:
1. Alto Softball finishes an awesome year as Bi-District Championship in back to back years!!🥎
2. Alto Baseball ends the season as Bi-District playoff qualifiers in back to back years!!⚾️
3. Enrollment stays consistent at 517 students. ☑️
4. Alto Boys AND Girls 4x100 relay teams are headed to Austin to compete in the State track meet. Our Girls won the bronze and our Boys are Regional Champs!!🏆
5. Alto High School Drug Free Council participated in Project Sticker Shock aimed at prevention of underage drinking. 💛
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
It’s National School Principal’s Day, and we are proud to celebrate our three incredible campus principals—Mrs. Dorsey, Mr. Childs, and Mrs. Mabry! Their leadership, dedication, and heart for our students make a difference every day. We are so grateful for their leadership!
Working hard and spreading kindness—Mrs. Mac says Tyrell has been doing a great job, and today he surprised Mr. Conley with an Alto bracelet! 💛
Alto ISD is proud to be recognized as a USDA Foods Challenge awardee! This honor highlights our school nutrition team’s commitment to maximizing USDA Foods resources and achieving excellence in student meals. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of Mrs. Courtney Stephenson and our nutrition staff in serving high-quality meals to our students every day!
Alto Track & Field will be going for the gold at the 2A Region 3 - Regional Track Meet on May 1 & 2!
Ticket prices will be $15.00. 2 day passes are available for $20. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE GATE!
Day 1 - 5/1/26
http://secure.payk12.com/school/Palestine-High-School/983/item/265246
Day 2 -5/2/2026
secure.payk12.com/school/Palestine-High-School/983/item/265249
2-Day Pass
http://secure.payk12.com/school/Palestine-High-School/983/item/265252
LIVE RESULTS:
https://milesplit.live/meets/736842/scoreboard
Friday, May 1
• 8:30 AM – 3200-meter Run
• Immediately after – Running Prelims
Saturday, May 2
• 9:00 AM – Field Events
• 2:30 PM – Running Finals begin
Ticket prices will be $15.00. 2 day passes are available for $20. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE GATE!
Day 1 - 5/1/26
http://secure.payk12.com/school/Palestine-High-School/983/item/265246
Day 2 -5/2/2026
secure.payk12.com/school/Palestine-High-School/983/item/265249
2-Day Pass
http://secure.payk12.com/school/Palestine-High-School/983/item/265252
LIVE RESULTS:
https://milesplit.live/meets/736842/scoreboard
Friday, May 1
• 8:30 AM – 3200-meter Run
• Immediately after – Running Prelims
Saturday, May 2
• 9:00 AM – Field Events
• 2:30 PM – Running Finals begin
We’ve made a little progress with online registration—please go ahead and register your students soon! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any help. Amber Middleton, 936-858-7115 or amiddleton@alto.esc7.net.
https://portals07.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=037901
https://portals07.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=037901
Huge thanks to everyone who donated at today’s AHS Student Council blood drive! ❤️ Your generosity will help save lives.
Alto ISD is excited to welcome Coach Bryan Ponder for the 2026–2027 school year! Coach Ponder will serve as Quarterbacks Coach, 1st Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, and Assistant Track Coach. He joins us from Wall, the 3A State Football Champions and one of the premier 3A programs in Texas.
Coach Ponder graduated from Wayland Baptist University, where he was a four-year starting quarterback, and also spent two seasons at Navarro Junior College. We’re excited to see the impact he will make on our student-athletes and programs!
Coach Ponder graduated from Wayland Baptist University, where he was a four-year starting quarterback, and also spent two seasons at Navarro Junior College. We’re excited to see the impact he will make on our student-athletes and programs!
Alto ISD is excited to welcome Coach Josh Colvert for the 2026–2027 school year! Coach Colvert will serve as Head Boys Basketball Coach, as well as Assistant Football and Assistant Track Coach. He joins us from Hemphill, where he served as Assistant Head Football Coach, Assistant Basketball Coach, and Baseball Pitching Coach.
Coach Colvert brings more than 20 years of coaching experience, including time as the head football coach at Huntington, where he became the program’s all-time winningest coach and led the team to its only three playoff appearances. He has coached multiple All-District athletes and contributed to successful programs across several sports.
Coach Colvert and his wife, Randi, have two grown children, Abigail and Joshua II. We look forward to the leadership and experience he brings to Alto ISD!
Coach Colvert brings more than 20 years of coaching experience, including time as the head football coach at Huntington, where he became the program’s all-time winningest coach and led the team to its only three playoff appearances. He has coached multiple All-District athletes and contributed to successful programs across several sports.
Coach Colvert and his wife, Randi, have two grown children, Abigail and Joshua II. We look forward to the leadership and experience he brings to Alto ISD!
Please join us in welcoming Coach Matt Hubert to Alto ISD for the 2026–2027 school year! Coach Hubert will serve as Defensive Line Coach, 1st Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, and Assistant Track Coach. He joins us from Mount Enterprise, where he coached defensive line, served as 1st Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, and was an assistant baseball coach. Prior to that, he coached football and baseball at Nacogdoches.
Coach Hubert brings a diverse background, including time as head soccer coach at Angelina College and as Parks and Recreation Director in Conroe, Sherman, and Lufkin. He is a graduate of Sam Houston and played college football at Tyler Junior College. Coach Hubert is the proud father of two daughters, Laney and Lexie. We are excited to have Coach Hubert join the Jacket family!
Coach Hubert brings a diverse background, including time as head soccer coach at Angelina College and as Parks and Recreation Director in Conroe, Sherman, and Lufkin. He is a graduate of Sam Houston and played college football at Tyler Junior College. Coach Hubert is the proud father of two daughters, Laney and Lexie. We are excited to have Coach Hubert join the Jacket family!
Apologies for the late post! We’re proud to recognize our Students of the Week from 4/16: Peaten, EJ, Caleb, Madelyn, Maddox, and Ahmaree! These students have been working hard and consistently showing great character. Keep up the great work! 👏
We are also happy to recognize Ms. Kolanda! Ms. Kolanda tackles any task with a positive attitude and a willingness to help wherever she’s needed. We appreciate all that you do! 💛
We are also happy to recognize Ms. Kolanda! Ms. Kolanda tackles any task with a positive attitude and a willingness to help wherever she’s needed. We appreciate all that you do! 💛
🚌 Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌
Today we celebrate all of the amazing staff who step behind the wheel.
Our bus drivers do so much more than get students from point A to point B—they keep them safe, build relationships, and start and end each day with care and consistency.
Thank you for your time, care, and commitment to our students! 💛
