Mean Sting-
Thank you for another 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 Girls Basketball defeated Garrison on Tuesday and Daingerfield on Friday.🏀
2. Enrollment is up at 523 students. Attendance was at 95.14% for the week.⬆️
3. Alto Middle School softball completes an UNDEFEATED fall season in defeating Douglas. 🥎
4. Alto Elementary and Middle School UIL writing team shined in our first competition for the Academic District meet this week. ✍️
5. Special congratulations to Emily Weatherford on receiving First Team Academic All-State Volleyball recognition. 🏐
6. Alto ISD hosted a 3rd Annual Welding Competition on Wednesday. Janet Rodriguez won 2nd place in the Girls Division. 🏅
7. Alto Middle School One Act Play performed, “Anne of Green Gables," at Panola College on Monday and received 2nd place honors. 🎬
Thank you for choosing to change the world in Alto, Texas. 🌎
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
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Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
Thank you for another 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 Girls Basketball defeated Garrison on Tuesday and Daingerfield on Friday.🏀
2. Enrollment is up at 523 students. Attendance was at 95.14% for the week.⬆️
3. Alto Middle School softball completes an UNDEFEATED fall season in defeating Douglas. 🥎
4. Alto Elementary and Middle School UIL writing team shined in our first competition for the Academic District meet this week. ✍️
5. Special congratulations to Emily Weatherford on receiving First Team Academic All-State Volleyball recognition. 🏐
6. Alto ISD hosted a 3rd Annual Welding Competition on Wednesday. Janet Rodriguez won 2nd place in the Girls Division. 🏅
7. Alto Middle School One Act Play performed, “Anne of Green Gables," at Panola College on Monday and received 2nd place honors. 🎬
Thank you for choosing to change the world in Alto, Texas. 🌎
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
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Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
The week of November 24–28 will be a holiday for all Alto ISD staff and students. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful break with family and friends.
As we enter this season of gratitude, remember: “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”
Happy Thanksgiving, Yellowjackets! 🧡🦃
As we enter this season of gratitude, remember: “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”
Happy Thanksgiving, Yellowjackets! 🧡🦃
Patsy’s Pantry Food Drive will take place this Saturday, November 22, at the Booker T. Washington Community Center.
This event is held in honor of Coach Whitaker’s late mother, Patsy Thacker-Whitaker, an Alto native who passed away from breast cancer in 2016. Her family hopes to honor her legacy by giving back to our community in a meaningful way.
For students or families who may need support, or anyone who would like to donate, please help us spread the word. Thank you for supporting this effort to care for one another.
This event is held in honor of Coach Whitaker’s late mother, Patsy Thacker-Whitaker, an Alto native who passed away from breast cancer in 2016. Her family hopes to honor her legacy by giving back to our community in a meaningful way.
For students or families who may need support, or anyone who would like to donate, please help us spread the word. Thank you for supporting this effort to care for one another.
Congratulations to Asia R. for being recognized as a Gold Standard Student! Ms. Jones says that Asia "is such a hard worker and gives 100% every day and with every task. She is always focused, respectful, and kind to everyone around her. I'm very proud to be her teacher!"
Lifetouch picture retakes are scheduled for December 10th. Anyone who was not present for picture day in October will have pictures made. If you purchased pictures and would like to have them remade, please send the pictures back in the original envelope with your child.
The senior class is hosting a bake sale on Friday, November 21! 🍪🥧 Come grab your favorite Thanksgiving desserts and help support their senior trip. Don’t miss out on some sweet treats for a great cause!
The 3rd Annual Alto FFA Invitational Welding Contest was a great success! We want to give a special shout out to Mr. Davis for organizing this fun and meaningful event. Our FFA leaders—along with Mrs. Laine Carpenter—did an outstanding job organizing the event and keeping everything running smoothly, and our students represented Alto with excellent behavior all day.
Congratulations to Janet R., who earned 2nd place in the girls’ welding division! We’re proud of her hard work and skill.
A huge thank you to Mr. Melvin Mumphrey for barbecuing, and to our judges—Travis Henderson from Airgas, and Kelvin Pope and Croy Roush from West Craft. These gentlemen not only judged the contest but also shared valuable tips and advice with our student welders.
A big thank you to Miss Mollie’s Diner for donating a gift certificate as a prize! We appreciate their support of our students. Thank you to everyone who helped make this contest such a positive and educational day!
Congratulations to Janet R., who earned 2nd place in the girls’ welding division! We’re proud of her hard work and skill.
A huge thank you to Mr. Melvin Mumphrey for barbecuing, and to our judges—Travis Henderson from Airgas, and Kelvin Pope and Croy Roush from West Craft. These gentlemen not only judged the contest but also shared valuable tips and advice with our student welders.
A big thank you to Miss Mollie’s Diner for donating a gift certificate as a prize! We appreciate their support of our students. Thank you to everyone who helped make this contest such a positive and educational day!
The 3rd Annual Alto ISD Invitational Welding Contest is underway!
Students from four schools are going head-to-head to showcase their welding skills. Alto ISD students who aren’t competing are serving as support staff throughout the day, helping make the event run smoothly. It’s a great day of teamwork, learning, and hands-on experience!
Huge congratulations to Emily Weatherford, who has been selected to the THSCA Academic All-State First Team in volleyball!
We are incredibly proud of her hard work and commitment both on the court and in the classroom. Way to go, Emily! 💛🏐
We are incredibly proud of her hard work and commitment both on the court and in the classroom. Way to go, Emily! 💛🏐
Our Jr. High One Act Play, “Anne of Green Gables,” brought home 2nd place at the district competition yesterday! The following students earned individual honors:
🌟 All Star Cast: Journi
🌟 Honorable Mention All Star Cast: King, Remi, Kyndall
🎭 Tech Crew – Lighting: Gage
We also want to recognize our other amazing cast and crew members:
Macee, Lucy, James, Bailee, Te’Asia, Skyler, Sha’Niyah, Kendall, and Lizzie.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Delgado for her leadership and to every student for your hard work, dedication, and incredible performance. Y’all were simply amazing in a very tough competition!
🌟 All Star Cast: Journi
🌟 Honorable Mention All Star Cast: King, Remi, Kyndall
🎭 Tech Crew – Lighting: Gage
We also want to recognize our other amazing cast and crew members:
Macee, Lucy, James, Bailee, Te’Asia, Skyler, Sha’Niyah, Kendall, and Lizzie.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Delgado for her leadership and to every student for your hard work, dedication, and incredible performance. Y’all were simply amazing in a very tough competition!
A few important announcements from Alto FFA:
Fresh Country: Orders are being delivered to the school Thursday, 11/20. Please have arrangements to have them pick up from noon- 4:30 pm. NO orders will be able to remain on campus over the break due to not having freezers to keep them in.
CCJLS Entries DUE: The CCJLS entry due date is quickly approaching. We want to remind everyone that entries are due WITH PAYMENT to Mrs. Carpenter by December 2nd. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Carpenter or Mr. Davis.
Parents: Attendance is so important to student success! But if your child does have to miss, you can submit a parent note or doctor’s note online. Just remember—each student receives three parent excuses per semester. After that, additional documentation is required for the absence to be excused.
Click below and select your child’s campus on the right:
https://www.alto.esc7.net/page/attendance
Click below and select your child’s campus on the right:
https://www.alto.esc7.net/page/attendance
Fourth grade had a special guest to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month! Jennifer Carter, mother of Lillith M., gave a presentation about the Cherokee tribe, brought authentic artifacts, and taught students to sing a Cherokee greeting song. The timing was perfect as our students are currently learning about the tribes of Texas!
🎉 It’s time to celebrate the Alto Elementary Students of the Week! These students have gone above and beyond in showing hard work and respect. We are so proud of their dedication and the example they set for their classmates. Keep up the amazing work!
This week, we are also honoring our AES Staff Member of the Week, Mrs. Mabry! She does a fantastic job teaching 3rd grade math and has high expectations for all her students, encouraging them to reach their full potential. Her dedication, creativity, and patience make learning both challenging and fun, helping every child succeed.
This week, we are also honoring our AES Staff Member of the Week, Mrs. Mabry! She does a fantastic job teaching 3rd grade math and has high expectations for all her students, encouraging them to reach their full potential. Her dedication, creativity, and patience make learning both challenging and fun, helping every child succeed.
Mean Sting-
Thank you for another 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 Basketball is in full swing with practices, scrimmages, and tournaments.🏀
2. Enrollment is at 522 students. Attendance was up at 95.58% for the week with 4th grade at 99.29%.⬆️
3. Alto Middle School softball continues to compete with Jacket pride against Chireno today. 🥎
4. Alto Elementary students participated in a Mobile Planetarium in our gym, and it was presented by our Kindergarten teachers. 🔭
5. Brad Hlozek, Chief Meterologist at KTRE, visited our 4th graders and shared knowledge and great information about weather. ☀️
6. Alto ISD honored 31 local veterans with an incredible Veterans Day program on Tuesday. 🇺🇲
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
--
Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
Thank you for another 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 Basketball is in full swing with practices, scrimmages, and tournaments.🏀
2. Enrollment is at 522 students. Attendance was up at 95.58% for the week with 4th grade at 99.29%.⬆️
3. Alto Middle School softball continues to compete with Jacket pride against Chireno today. 🥎
4. Alto Elementary students participated in a Mobile Planetarium in our gym, and it was presented by our Kindergarten teachers. 🔭
5. Brad Hlozek, Chief Meterologist at KTRE, visited our 4th graders and shared knowledge and great information about weather. ☀️
6. Alto ISD honored 31 local veterans with an incredible Veterans Day program on Tuesday. 🇺🇲
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
--
Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
Our Pre-K students had a wonderful time at Region 7’s EcoLand today! 🌿 EcoLand is a hands-on learning adventure designed especially for early learners, where kids explore nature, community, and everyday life through fun, interactive stations!
Many thanks to Pearman Motor Company for supporting a special project for our students! We are blessed to have wonderful community partners right here in Alto.
Fifth graders had their turn in the mobile planetarium this morning! They enjoyed an engaging lesson about Earth and space—and even getting inside the planetarium was a brand-new experience!
🌦️ Thank you to Mr. Brad Hlozek, Chief Meteorologist at KTRE, for visiting our fourth graders and sharing great information about weather! Students gained more in-depth knowledge about weather and even got to see a real weather balloon. Experiences with community partners like Mr. Hlozek enrich the curriculum here at Alto ISD and make learning come alive! 💛🖤
📅 Save the Date!
Join us for Bilingual Family Night on December 2 at 5:00 p.m. in the Alto ISD Cafeteria!
We’ll celebrate our bilingual students and share helpful information about TELPAS, school and family communication, and community resources. All information will be presented in both English and Spanish.
We can’t wait to see our families there! 💛🖤
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📅 ¡Aparta la fecha!
Acompáñanos para la Noche Familiar Bilingüe el 2 de diciembre a las 5:00 p.m. en la cafetería de Alto ISD.
Celebraremos a nuestros estudiantes bilingües y compartiremos información útil sobre TELPAS, la comunicación entre la escuela y la familia, y recursos comunitarios. Toda la información se presentará en inglés y en español.
¡Esperamos ver a todas nuestras familias allí! 💛🖤
Join us for Bilingual Family Night on December 2 at 5:00 p.m. in the Alto ISD Cafeteria!
We’ll celebrate our bilingual students and share helpful information about TELPAS, school and family communication, and community resources. All information will be presented in both English and Spanish.
We can’t wait to see our families there! 💛🖤
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📅 ¡Aparta la fecha!
Acompáñanos para la Noche Familiar Bilingüe el 2 de diciembre a las 5:00 p.m. en la cafetería de Alto ISD.
Celebraremos a nuestros estudiantes bilingües y compartiremos información útil sobre TELPAS, la comunicación entre la escuela y la familia, y recursos comunitarios. Toda la información se presentará en inglés y en español.
¡Esperamos ver a todas nuestras familias allí! 💛🖤
