Alto ISD

Alto ISD Update:
Due to poor road conditions that are expected to worsen overnight, there will be no school on Tuesday, January 27.

We miss our Yellowjackets and hope you’re staying safe and warm! 💛🐝

Reminder: No school tomorrow! The River Church (across from Tractor Supply) is open as a warming center for anyone in need.

Due to road conditions and widespread power outages, there will be no school Monday, January 26, 2026. Please stay home and stay safe!

Mean Sting- 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 Middle School 7th grade Girls Basketball defeated Cushing on Thursday!!🏀 2. Enrollment stays consistent at 521 students. ⬆️ 3. Alto ISD celebrated our School Board with many gifts and words of encouragement at our monthly meeting on Tuesday night. 📚 4. Coach Soto and our Baseball team began work last week in hopes of continuing our playoff appearances with 10 boys participating in the first week of practice. ⚾ 5. Great week of academics with our Alto Elementary students working very hard and showing progress on our Mid-Year MAP testing.✍️ It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝 -- Derrick Conley Superintendent Alto ISD

Today’s teens are facing more stress than ever 😰 — but many haven’t been taught how to manage it in healthy ways.

Without real coping tools 🧠💡, they may turn to quick fixes like substances or excessive screen time 📱, which can lead to even bigger challenges down the road.

Parents can change the game by:
✅ Teaching practical, age‑appropriate coping skills
✅ Validating emotions instead of brushing them aside 💬❤️
✅ Modeling healthy stress‑management at home 🧘‍♀️🏡

👉 Help your teen build lasting skills — not risky shortcuts. Find strategies that work at 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 #HealthyCoping #TeenSafety @thecoalition936

Join Your Jacket for Breakfast has been postponed. A new date will be shared as soon as possible!

Don’t forget—tomorrow will be a regular school day, and all students are expected to attend.

We are continuing to monitor weather conditions for this weekend and any potential impacts to school operations next week. If a delay, early release, or closure becomes necessary, we will communicate as early as possible, hopefully by Sunday afternoon.

Don't forget--this Friday, January 23rd will be a regular school day. All students are expected to attend.

Congratulations to Zoey H. for earning an AMS Gold Standard Award! Zoey is a great example of hard work and respect. She stays focused, listens carefully, and puts in real effort to improve. Her teachers say that her respectful attitude and determination make Zoey a wonderful part of their classrooms!

Mean Sting- Thank you for another AWESOME week at Alto ISD!!☝️ We are building relationships and inspiring growth. 📈 I would like to share a few highlights of "Hard Work and Respect" from this week with you: 1. Alto High School Boys Basketball defeated Carlisle 68=51 on Tuesday!!🏀 2. Enrollment stays consistent at 522 students. Alto Middle School attendance reaches our goal of 96% for the week.⬆️ 3. Alto ISD welcomed Scott Ponder as our new Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach. Coach Ponder has 25 years experience as a Head Football Coach with 174 career wins, 20 playoff appearances, and one State championship. He has helped develop 46 college football players, 9 Division 1 college football players, 4 Division 1 Quarterbacks, and 4 NFL players. 🏈🏆 4. Coach Blagg and our Softball team began work last week in defending our District championship with 19 girls participating in the first week of practice. 🥎 5. Great week of academics with our 3rd-8th Gifted and Talented students attending student seminars hosted by Region 7. 📚 It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝 -- Derrick Conley Superintendent Alto ISD

Today, Alto ISD honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words remind us that character is revealed not in moments of comfort, but in how we respond when challenges arise. As educators, students, and community members, we are called to stand up for what is right, care for one another, and serve others with courage and compassion. May we continue to model these values in our schools and beyond.

🎓 FAFSA Help for Seniors!
Seniors and their parents have two more opportunities to receive assistance with the FAFSA process from an Angelina College representative:
📅 Thursday, January 29
📅 Wednesday, February 11
Don’t miss out—mark your calendar and take advantage of this chance to get expert help completing your FAFSA!

Mr. Conley loves ending the day with good news calls! The parents of Ezekiel, Lily, Ernesto, Leo, and Madison received calls letting them know that their students showed excellent effort on the recent Gold Standard test!

Varsity Basketball Update:

There will be no JV basketball game tomorrow, 1/16, at New Summerfield. Varsity Girls play at 6:00 p.m., with Varsity Boys to follow.

Our 4th graders story-mapped The Three Billy Goats Gruff and decided whether it was a fable or a fairy tale. Then, they put their learning into action by designing and building a bridge for the goats to cross! 🐐🌉
With a set budget and price tags on each material, students had to think critically, plan carefully, and work together to make smart choices. Learning at its best—creative, hands-on, and fun!

January is School Board Recognition Month!
We are proud to recognize our Alto ISD Board of Trustees, who will be honored at their meeting next Tuesday.

Our current board is made up of 100% Alto ISD alumni—individuals who care so deeply about our school and community that they continue to serve the place that helped shape them. Their work is not easy, and their dedication reflects a deep commitment to the success of our students and the future of Alto ISD. 🐝

Front (L–R):
Aaron Low, Secretary – Class of 2003
Jay Jones, President – Class of 1985
Stancy Skinner, Vice President – Class of 1997

Back (L–R):
Charley Reid – Class of 2003
Angela Hackney-Jefferson – Class of 1988
Lionel Whitaker – Class of 1983
Tad Scott – Class of 2004

Thank you for your service and commitment to Alto ISD! 💛🖤 #schoolboardmonth

Please note the time changes for this evening's Junior High basketball games at Overton. Let's go Jackets!

Elementary parents--You're invited to join your jacket for breakfast in the cafeteria on Tuesday, January 27, 2026!

For the safety of our students, all visitors are required to wear an identification badge processed through Raptor, the district's screening system. Guests are invited to submit their information online in order to have their badge prepared early. If you do not RSVP, please be prepared to wait in line to check in. Thank you for understanding!

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In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 19, 2026. Friday, January 23 will be a regular school day.