Thank you for another GREAT week of school!!
I would like to share a few highlights of "Hard Work and Respect" from this week with you:
1. Excellent compliance with our new cell phone policy. We are creating a better and distraction free learning environment.
2. Current enrollment is at 521 awesome kids. We started last year at 502. ⬆️
3. Football competed well against a strong Shelbyville squad last Friday, and Volleyball challenged 5A Jacksonville on Tuesday night, and they beat Arp and Apple Springs this morning.
4. Congratulations all Alto ISD stakeholders on an academic rating of B for 2024-2025. Special congratulations to Alto High School for an A rating in 2023-2024.
It was a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
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Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
We’re excited to share this year’s first Students of the Week at Alto Elementary! Each week, we’ll recognize students who go above and beyond, showing hard work, respect, and a positive attitude.
Our Students of the Week will:
✨ Have their picture shared on social media
✨ Sign their name on the Hard Work & Respect Wall
✨ Call home to share the exciting news with their family
We are so proud of these Jackets who set a great example for their classmates! 💛🐝
This week, we’re also excited to recognize Ms. Jackson as our AES Staff Member of the Week! Mrs. Jackson may be new to our district, but she jumped right in, ready to make a difference for our students. We’re so glad she’s part of the Jacket family!
Join us on Tuesday, October 7 for a fun and family-friendly evening with our community!
The Alto Police Department is excited to host National Night Out, a nationwide event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
If you would like to volunteer with activities or donate to support the event, please contact APD at (936) 858-2221.
Members of Alto FFA recently trained our fourth graders on how to properly raise and lower the flags at Alto Elementary. We’re proud of these students for learning this important responsibility and grateful to our FFA members for taking the time to teach them!
Parents and Guardians of Alto ISD Students,
The Texas Legislature recently completed the 89th Regular Session, which included several updates to Texas education laws. One of the most significant changes involves student discipline under House Bill 6 (HB 6).
To help families understand these changes, the state has created a graphic highlighting the key updates, which we’ve included below. Paper copies will be sent home with progress reports. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s campus administration.
Grandparents and grandfriends--please join your elementary students for lunch to celebrate Grandparents' Day! To submit information for your visitor badge, please fill out the form linked below or at the QR code. There will be a visitor check-in table at the cafeteria doors.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQGaZpSL698DfZYg0TZb9X7GVV1g7GNnTCOf4fFzJLd3-h_g/viewform
📄 Order forms will be sent home with students this week.
A big thank you to M&M Photography for giving back to our school—part of the proceeds will be donated to the Alto Elementary PTO! 💛🖤
Each year, the Texas Education Agency issues accountability ratings that measure how well schools are helping students learn, grow, and prepare for the future. These ratings are based on factors like academic achievement, student progress from year to year, and how well schools are closing learning gaps.
Visit TXschools.gov to see the rating for your child’s campus and explore details about how each school is preparing students for the next grade level — and for success after high school.
Thank you for an amazing first two weeks back and a GREAT first week of school!!
I would like to share a few highlights of "Hard Work and Respect" from this week with you:
1. Excellent participation at our "Meet the Teacher" night. Awesome job of preparing your classrooms and our hallways to shine for our kids. ☀️
2. Incredible attendance of 98.9% for the entire district. Each week our goal is be over 96%. 📈
3. Current enrollment is at 512 awesome kids. We finished last May at 511. ⬆️
4. Football and Volleyball are both off to a great start to their season. Volleyball is playing in a tournament in Leon. Football hosts Shelbyville tonight.
5. Congratulations to our Alto ISD Board of Trustees, Kelley Robertson, and Kelly West for receiving a perfect score of 100 on our annual financial rating. 💯
It was a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
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Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
This marks the 14th consecutive year that Alto ISD has received the highest possible rating, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to responsible and transparent financial management. We would like to thank Ms. Kelley Robertson and our Board of Trustees for their dedication to our district’s financial integrity and excellence.
The FIRST rating system holds Texas public schools accountable for the quality of their financial practices, evaluating factors such as financial solvency, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency. Alto ISD’s perfect score is a testament to our strong stewardship of taxpayer dollars and our focus on supporting student success.
It’s back-to-school season, and that means Alto ISD school buses are back on the roads! Let's keep kids safe by following the law and staying alert:
🛑 STOP for School Buses
Texas law requires drivers in both directions to stop when a school bus has flashing red lights—unless there’s a raised median or physical barrier between you and the bus.
📍 Left-turn lanes don't count as dividers—drivers on both sides must stop.
🚂 Bonus Tip: All school buses stop at railroad crossings—be patient!
Driver Safety Tips:
• Watch for kids near bus stops and school zones
• Slow down—especially during pickup/drop-off times
• Expect the unexpected—children may dart into the street
• Know the laws and help protect young lives
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe! 💛🖤
