At last night’s Meet the Band Directors event, the community had the opportunity to hear from Mr. Xavier Broughton and Mr. Caesar Lopez as they shared their vision and excitement for the band program. Senior band members and dedicated volunteers were also recognized for their contributions and commitment. Guests enjoyed a wonderful meal and great fellowship throughout the evening.
We are so excited about the direction of our Mean Sting Marching Machine!
Emily and Anabel generously volunteered their time — and their goats — this morning to help with the Exceptional Kids Livestock Show. This special event gives students the opportunity to experience the joy of caring for and exhibiting an animal in a supportive and encouraging environment. We are proud of these young ladies for sharing their hearts and their passion for agriculture to make the day meaningful for others!
Several Alto ISD students represented our school and community well on Day 2 of the Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show as they exhibited broiler and breeder poultry. The goal of broiler production is to raise big, healthy birds with a focus on meat production, and these students demonstrated the hard work, responsibility, and daily care required to be successful!
Eli M. earned 8th place and a sale slot, while Alice M. earned 10th place and a sale slot. In showmanship competition, James C. was named Grand Champion Junior Showmanship, and Alice M. also earned 4th place Junior Showmanship honors. Jaiden T. and Cohen J. also did an outstanding job showing their broilers and representing Alto ISD.
In the Breeder Poultry show, Cohen earned 1st place cockerel, 2nd place rooster, Reserve Champion rooster, 5th place pullet, and 3rd place Junior showmanship. Wow!
Come out tomorrow to check out the rabbit show!
Our hearts are heavy as we lift up AHS Principal Shanequa Redd-Dorsey and her family during this unimaginable time following the tragic loss of her son, Keion.
There are no words that can ease this kind of grief, but we want the Redd-Dorsey family to know they are surrounded by a community that loves them. Please join us in keeping them in your thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.
Day 1 of the Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show is in the books, and Skyler P. started things off with a big win!
Congratulations to Skyler on earning Grand Champion Baked Goods with her delicious Pecan Pie Cupcakes! 🧁
🎒 ALTO ISD PRE-K ROUND-UP 🎒
Alto ISD Pre-K Round-Up for the 2026-2027 school year will be conducted in two phases:
🖥 Phase 1 – Online Pre-Registration
The online pre-registration form will reserve your child’s spot for the 2026-2027 school year.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceCy_DrCgumm2-aL9zJDEfOWZV7oefNSyC8gwOnwCa8d5Ztw/viewform
📋 Phase 2 – In-Person Registration
📅 April 7 & April 8
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Alto Elementary Office
Registration packets must be completed in person, and all required documents should be turned in at that time.
Required Documents:
✔ Proof of residence (utility bill in parent/guardian’s name)
✔ Official birth certificate
✔ Child’s Social Security card
✔ Parent ID and Social Security card
✔ Current immunization record
✔ Guardianship papers (if applicable)
Eligibility Requirement:
Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1 to enroll.
We look forward to welcoming our newest Yellowjackets! 🐝💛
Alto ISD Pre-K Round-Up for the 2026-2027 school year will be conducted in two phases:
🖥 Phase 1 – Online Pre-Registration
The online pre-registration form will reserve your child’s spot for the 2026-2027 school year.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceCy_DrCgumm2-aL9zJDEfOWZV7oefNSyC8gwOnwCa8d5Ztw/viewform
📋 Phase 2 – In-Person Registration
📅 April 7 & April 8
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Alto Elementary Office
Registration packets must be completed in person, and all required documents should be turned in at that time.
Required Documents:
✔ Proof of residence (utility bill in parent/guardian’s name)
✔ Official birth certificate
✔ Child’s Social Security card
✔ Parent ID and Social Security card
✔ Current immunization record
✔ Guardianship papers (if applicable)
Eligibility Requirement:
Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1 to enroll.
We look forward to welcoming our newest Yellowjackets! 🐝💛
This morning, Alto High School’s Drug Free Council recently traveled to KSWP Radio to record public service announcements encouraging our community to stay drug free. Students shared important messages focused on mental health awareness, prom and graduation safety, and making positive choices as summer approaches. We are proud of these students for using their voices to promote healthy decisions and support a safe community!
🐣🌷 Join Us for the 1st Annual Alto Community Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by First Baptist Church and A. Frank Smith Methodist Church! 🌷🐣
📍 Alto Elementary Playground
📅 March 28
⏰ 10:00 AM
👧🧒 Pre-K through 6th Grade welcome!
Hot dogs and water will be provided, so come hungry and ready for fun!
📍 Alto Elementary Playground
📅 March 28
⏰ 10:00 AM
👧🧒 Pre-K through 6th Grade welcome!
Hot dogs and water will be provided, so come hungry and ready for fun!
The Lady Jacket softball game on Friday, March 27 game will start at to 4:00 due to shortage of officials.
🐄🐖🐐 YOU are invited to the Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show next week! 🐓🌽
FFA and 4-H members from Alto will be showcasing their hard work and talents — exhibiting everything from baked goods and photography to livestock and ag mechanics projects!
Come out and support our students as they demonstrate months of dedication, responsibility, and skill. The show runs March 23–28, with events happening throughout the week and the livestock sale on Saturday. Let’s show up and support our Alto exhibitors!
FFA and 4-H members from Alto will be showcasing their hard work and talents — exhibiting everything from baked goods and photography to livestock and ag mechanics projects!
Come out and support our students as they demonstrate months of dedication, responsibility, and skill. The show runs March 23–28, with events happening throughout the week and the livestock sale on Saturday. Let’s show up and support our Alto exhibitors!
📣 Lady Jackets Softball — Location Updates vs. Cushing 🥎
The Lady Jackets take on Cushing in district play this week! Please note the game locations:
🗓 Tuesday, March 17
📍 At Cushing
⏰ Game Time: 5:00 PM
🗓 Friday, March 20
📍 HOME vs. Cushing
⏰ Game Time: 5:00 PM
🩷 Pink Out Game — Wear pink and come support the Lady Jackets while raising awareness!
March is National Athletic Training Month, and we are proud to celebrate Jacolby Whitaker, MS, ATC, LAT, CES, SMTC — Alto ISD’s Athletic Trainer! 🩺🏈
National Athletic Training Month shines a spotlight on the vital role athletic trainers play in keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to compete through injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation.
Coach Whit goes above and beyond every day, serving triple duty as our Athletic Trainer, Health Science teacher, and Coach. He is a tremendous role model for our students and cares for each yellowjacket athlete with professionalism and compassion.
Thank you, Coach Whit, for the countless ways you support and serve Alto ISD!
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 Boys 7th AND 8th grade Track both win the Yellowjacket Relays!!🏆
2. Alto Girls Varsity Track Champions at Yellowjacket Relays, and Varsity Boys with a 3rd place finish!!🏅🏃
3. Enrollment stays consistent at 517 students. Attendance with 6th grade over 98% ☑️
4. Alto Softball with a dominating victories against Neches and Centerville!!🥎
5. Alto Baseball with a decisive 18-5 victory versus Mount Enterprise!!⚾️
6. Great week of academics at Alto Middle School with students giving excellent effort and encouragement during reading and math Gold Standard Test #3!! 📚
7. Several of our Alto ISD students showed heifers and rabbits and the Houston Livestock Show, and they represented all of us with their many hours of hard work and preparation 💪
8. The Alto ISD community coming together to host two excellent days of track and field. Honoring the anniversaries of our 30 and 40 year SEVEN time STATE Champions!!🏆
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
--
Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
🐰The Alto FFA Rabbit Show Team had a successful day at the Houston Livestock Show! These students are working hard over their spring break and doing a great job representing Alto. Way to go, Jackets! 🐝
Congratulations to our 2026-2027 cheerleaders!
This afternoon, we celebrated a special part of Yellowjacket history! 🏃♂️💛
This year marks 40 years since Alto’s 1986 State Championship and 30 years since the historic 1996 State Championships, when both the boys and girls teams brought home state titles. We were honored to welcome special guests representing all seven Alto state championship track teams:
🏆 Boys State Champions — 1986, 1996, 2004, 2014
🏆 Girls State Champions — 1996, 2003, 2005
These outstanding athletes laid the foundation for the proud tradition of the Alto ISD track program. Their dedication, hard work, and championship spirit continue to inspire today’s Yellowjackets!
This year marks 40 years since Alto’s 1986 State Championship and 30 years since the historic 1996 State Championships, when both the boys and girls teams brought home state titles. We were honored to welcome special guests representing all seven Alto state championship track teams:
🏆 Boys State Champions — 1986, 1996, 2004, 2014
🏆 Girls State Champions — 1996, 2003, 2005
These outstanding athletes laid the foundation for the proud tradition of the Alto ISD track program. Their dedication, hard work, and championship spirit continue to inspire today’s Yellowjackets!
Be safe and enjoy the break, Jackets!
🥎 Lil’ Lady Jacket Softball Camp 🥎
Calling all future Lady Jackets! Girls in Kindergarten–5th grade are invited to join us for a fun evening of softball at the Alto Softball Field. Campers will get to practice with the high school Lady Jacket players!
📅 Thursday, March 26
⏰ 4:15–5:30 PM
📍 Alto Softball Field
Participants will also be recognized before the Lady Jackets’ home game on Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 PM.
Camp is FREE! Optional camp T-shirt available for $20. Campers who purchase a shirt should wear it to the game on March 31.
Come out, have fun, and learn from the Lady Jackets! 🖤🥎
Calling all future Lady Jackets! Girls in Kindergarten–5th grade are invited to join us for a fun evening of softball at the Alto Softball Field. Campers will get to practice with the high school Lady Jacket players!
📅 Thursday, March 26
⏰ 4:15–5:30 PM
📍 Alto Softball Field
Participants will also be recognized before the Lady Jackets’ home game on Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 PM.
Camp is FREE! Optional camp T-shirt available for $20. Campers who purchase a shirt should wear it to the game on March 31.
Come out, have fun, and learn from the Lady Jackets! 🖤🥎
Mr. Conley had the pleasure of making good news calls this afternoon! He noticed Lily and Ezekiel sharing with others during snack time and working extra hard on a math test, and wanted to let their parents know!
#HardWork&Respect
Alto ISD was well represented at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this year! 🤠🐂
Lariat D. showed her heifer in the International Brahman Show and placed 3rd out of a huge class of 50 heifers — an outstanding accomplishment!
Angelina L., Makenzie S., Makenzie L. (9th place), Macee L. (15th place), and Alice M. (7th place) also represented Alto well in the Junior Beefmaster Show.
Showing livestock takes dedication, responsibility, early mornings, and late nights, and we are proud of the hard work these students put into raising and exhibiting their animalsl. Great job, Jackets! 💛🖤
Lariat D. showed her heifer in the International Brahman Show and placed 3rd out of a huge class of 50 heifers — an outstanding accomplishment!
Angelina L., Makenzie S., Makenzie L. (9th place), Macee L. (15th place), and Alice M. (7th place) also represented Alto well in the Junior Beefmaster Show.
Showing livestock takes dedication, responsibility, early mornings, and late nights, and we are proud of the hard work these students put into raising and exhibiting their animalsl. Great job, Jackets! 💛🖤
