Today's Gold Standard Student at AMS is Kendall A.! Kendall’s positive attitude and bright smile make our school a better place every day. She’s always willing to lend a hand whenever needed—way to go, Kendall!
Tomorrow is a regular school day. All students are expected to attend. Let's finish Week 1 strong!
We are proud to announce that Alto ISD has earned a PERFECT score of 100 and an “A – Superior Achievement” rating from the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)!
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.
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 a great day to be a Jacket! 🐝 Catch our first day of school on the news--tune in to Fox 51 or Fox 56 at 5:00 and CBS 19 at 6:00 for all the buzz!
🚨 School Bus Safety Reminder 🚨
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! 💛🖤
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! 💛🖤
Meet the Teacher is Monday, August 11, from 4:30 to 6:00! Swing by, say hi, and drop off your school supplies!
What an awesome time connecting with our Yellowjacket family! We loved meeting the volleyball team, football teams, cheer squads, and the Mean Sting Marching Machine band! 💛🖤💛
📅 Schedules for Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country are now posted.
Come out and support our student-athletes as they compete with hard work and respect all season long!
Come out and support our student-athletes as they compete with hard work and respect all season long!
📣 AHS Orientation
🗓 August 15
🕣 8:30 a.m.
Parents are invited!
🗓 August 15
🕣 8:30 a.m.
Parents are invited!
This year, Texas has implemented a new law that bans student cell phone use during instructional time on all public school campuses.
At Alto ISD, we interpret the entire school day as instructional time, with one exception: the 30-minute lunch period. That means phones must be off and away from the time students walk through the doors in the morning until the final bell at 4:00 p.m., with the exception of lunch.
To align with this new law while still promoting responsible use, Middle School and High School students may use their phones during the lunch period. However, Elementary students may not use phones at any time during the school day, including lunch.
Thank you for helping us create a distraction-free learning environment. 💛🖤
At Alto ISD, we interpret the entire school day as instructional time, with one exception: the 30-minute lunch period. That means phones must be off and away from the time students walk through the doors in the morning until the final bell at 4:00 p.m., with the exception of lunch.
To align with this new law while still promoting responsible use, Middle School and High School students may use their phones during the lunch period. However, Elementary students may not use phones at any time during the school day, including lunch.
Thank you for helping us create a distraction-free learning environment. 💛🖤
We’re at 76% of returning students registered for next year — let’s hit 💯!
If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time to knock it out. Need help? In-person assistance is available in the cafeteria at the following times:
Friday, August 8 , 8:00 - 3:00
Monday, August 11, 8:00 - 12:00
If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time to knock it out. Need help? In-person assistance is available in the cafeteria at the following times:
Friday, August 8 , 8:00 - 3:00
Monday, August 11, 8:00 - 12:00
Yellowjacket football camp was a huge success! In total, 51 7th - 9th graders GOT BETTER this week! The future of Yellowjacket football is bright!
Our Lady Jackets are tackling the next step in our softball field drainage project—laying the new sod themselves! 💪
Nothing says Jacket Pride like rolling up your sleeves to make your field better for the whole team.
Nothing says Jacket Pride like rolling up your sleeves to make your field better for the whole team.
Show your Jacket pride with a brand-new T-shirt! 🐝💛
📅 Order deadline: August 22
📍 Return forms to any AHS Cheerleader or campus office.
📅 Order deadline: August 22
📍 Return forms to any AHS Cheerleader or campus office.
HS Football Players & Parents,
Please see the attached graphic regarding next week's practice schedule and report times. Please make sure to report to the Field House by 11:00 PM Sunday for equipment issue.
Please see the attached graphic regarding next week's practice schedule and report times. Please make sure to report to the Field House by 11:00 PM Sunday for equipment issue.
A huge THANK YOU to Covenant Church of East Texas for providing ‘blessing bags’ for every Alto ISD staff member! Your generosity and thoughtfulness truly brighten our day, and we are so grateful for the way our community celebrates our staff.
We’ve made progress—33% of our returning students are now registered for next year!
📲 Register NOW and check it off your list!
Parent Portal
Need help? Have questions?
Contact Amber Middleton at 936-858-7115 or amiddleton@alto.esc7.net. She’s here to help and happy to walk you through the process. Let’s make sure every Yellowjacket is ready for Day 1!
