The Alto community is invited to meet our new Band Directors on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:00–7:30 PM! 🎵
Please plan to arrive at 6:00 PM to hear from Mr. Broughton and Mr. Lopez as they share their vision for the Mean Sting Marching Machine band program.
📍 Location: Alto ISD Cafeteria
🍪 Refreshments will be provided!
We hope to see you there!
Due to rain and a shortage of officials, the Lady Jacket softball game on Friday has been moved to ALTO at 1:00 PM.
Alto hosted a successful junior high track meet on Monday! 🏃♂️💛 Our 7th and 8th grade boys are the 2026 Yellowjacket Relays Champions — congratulations, Jackets!
Come out tomorrow and support our athletes at the high school meet!
Thanks to 11th grader Laila P. for the awesome pictures.
Come out tomorrow and support our athletes at the high school meet!
Thanks to 11th grader Laila P. for the awesome pictures.
Congratulations to Julian C. on being successful on the TSI assessment! 🎉 Our freshmen are really showing out — we are proud of your hard work!
Congratulations to our AES Students of the Week — Julian, Kasey, Daxton, Sam, Andrea, and Gio! 🎉 These students have shown great effort and dedication, and we are proud of their hard work.
We also congratulate Ms. Gonzalez on being named Staff Member of the Week! Ms. Gonzalez works closely with students through RTI, helping them grow and achieve their goals each day with a sweet, patient approach that makes a positive difference at AES!
We also congratulate Ms. Gonzalez on being named Staff Member of the Week! Ms. Gonzalez works closely with students through RTI, helping them grow and achieve their goals each day with a sweet, patient approach that makes a positive difference at AES!
Alto High School students had a great time yesterday with ThinkFast Interactive – Teen Driver Safety Edition! Jackets learned important lessons about safe driving and smart decision-making through a fun, high-energy interactive program — and even had chances to win great prizes!
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Congratulations to Makenzie, Eli, Jesus, Michelle, and Derek for achieving success on the TSI assessment! 🎉
Students, don’t forget—your last chance to take the TSI on campus this year will be April 10th. Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!
AMS StuCo and NJHS recently hosted a successful Blanket Drive to benefit the Cherokee County Crisis Center. Thanks to the generosity of our students, staff, and community, 75 blankets were collected to help comfort children during difficult times. We are proud of our students for showing compassion and making a difference for others in need. 💛
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 Girls Track wins the Jasper Cockrell Relays!!🏆
2. Alto Boys Varsity Track runner up at Jasper Cockrell Relays, and Varsity/ JV teams combined for a total 103 points!!🏅
3. Enrollment stays consistent at 516 students. Attendance with 2nd, 4th, and 9th grades all over 98%. ☑️
4. Alto Softball with a comeback victory versus Huntington!!🥎
5. Alto Baseball beats New Summerfield 15-0 to start district 1-0!!⚾️
6. Great week of academics at Alto High School with 21 testers on Friday for TSI. 📚
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
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Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
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 Girls Track wins the Jasper Cockrell Relays!!🏆
2. Alto Boys Varsity Track runner up at Jasper Cockrell Relays, and Varsity/ JV teams combined for a total 103 points!!🏅
3. Enrollment stays consistent at 516 students. Attendance with 2nd, 4th, and 9th grades all over 98%. ☑️
4. Alto Softball with a comeback victory versus Huntington!!🥎
5. Alto Baseball beats New Summerfield 15-0 to start district 1-0!!⚾️
6. Great week of academics at Alto High School with 21 testers on Friday for TSI. 📚
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
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Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
Many thanks to author and poet Devondra Banks for visiting our elementary students and reading several of her children’s books! This special experience was a wonderful way to end Read Across America Week . 📚✨
Please help us congratulate our AHS Students of the Month for February — Feleena, Erick, Ayralea, and Makenzie! These students have demonstrated hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication both in and out of the classroom. We are proud of the example they set for their peers!
We also want to recognize our February Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Laine Carpenter, who teaches Animal Science at AHS. Mrs. Carpenter was selected by her peers for the incredible impact she makes every day on our campus and with her students. Colleagues shared that she "consistently goes above and beyond for her students", even during the busy spring season filled with Ag events, always ensuring her students are supported and successful. They also noted that she is a strong, positive presence on campus who earns the respect of her students through her hard work and commitment.
We also want to recognize our February Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Laine Carpenter, who teaches Animal Science at AHS. Mrs. Carpenter was selected by her peers for the incredible impact she makes every day on our campus and with her students. Colleagues shared that she "consistently goes above and beyond for her students", even during the busy spring season filled with Ag events, always ensuring her students are supported and successful. They also noted that she is a strong, positive presence on campus who earns the respect of her students through her hard work and commitment.
Due to a shortage of umpires, the Lady Jacket softball game tomorrow, 3/6, has been moved up to 4:00 PM. Come out and watch your Lady Jackets start district play off strong!
Alto Elementary celebrated Read Across America today with some very special guest readers!
Students enjoyed visits from the Cat in the Hat, Fancy Nancy, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and several other favorite characters who helped bring stories to life. A big thank you to all of our guest readers for sharing their time and helping inspire a love of reading in our students! ❤️📖
📣 Schedule Change! 📣
The baseball games originally scheduled for Saturday have been moved to Friday, and all games will now be played in Alto instead of Grapeland.
🕑 2:00 PM – Alto vs. Grapeland
🕓 4:00 PM – Woden vs. Grapeland
🕕 6:00 PM – Alto vs. Woden
Come out and support the Jackets! 💛🖤
The baseball games originally scheduled for Saturday have been moved to Friday, and all games will now be played in Alto instead of Grapeland.
🕑 2:00 PM – Alto vs. Grapeland
🕓 4:00 PM – Woden vs. Grapeland
🕕 6:00 PM – Alto vs. Woden
Come out and support the Jackets! 💛🖤
🎉 Happy Educational Diagnostician Week! 🎉
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the Educational Diagnosticians of the Cherokee County Special Education Co-op — Molly Strube, Tonya Truett, and Megan Greenville!
Educational Diagnosticians play a vital role in supporting students, families, and teachers by helping identify student needs, guiding educational planning, and ensuring every child receives the support and opportunities they deserve to succeed. Thank you, Molly, Tonya, and Megan, for your dedication, professionalism, and the positive impact you make across our campuses!
This week, we proudly recognize and celebrate the Educational Diagnosticians of the Cherokee County Special Education Co-op — Molly Strube, Tonya Truett, and Megan Greenville!
Educational Diagnosticians play a vital role in supporting students, families, and teachers by helping identify student needs, guiding educational planning, and ensuring every child receives the support and opportunities they deserve to succeed. Thank you, Molly, Tonya, and Megan, for your dedication, professionalism, and the positive impact you make across our campuses!
🏀 All-District Honors for Lady Jacket Basketball! 🏀
We are proud to recognize these outstanding Lady Jacket basketball players for their hard work both on the court and in the classroom!
⭐ 1st Team All-District & Academic All-District
Angelina
⭐ 2nd Team All-District & Academic All-District
Ja'Lah
⭐ Honorable Mention & Academic All-District
LaCailyn
Kenya
📚 Academic All-District
Jayden
Tierani
Jazlyn
These young ladies represent what it means to be true student-athletes, demonstrating dedication, leadership, and excellence in athletics and academics. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition — we are proud of you!
Open House is always a special time ! The halls are filled with families, smiles, and amazing student work on display. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students!
Congratulations to Chris, Derek, Caydin, and AJ on earning All-District Honors in Basketball for District 22-2A! 🏀 We are proud of the way you represented Jacket basketball this season!
Ms. Sarandos and Ms. Katie nominated Genesis M. for a Gold Standard Award. She consistently works hard every day and gives her best effort in everything she does. Her positive attitude and willingness to learn make the classroom a better place. She is incredibly kind, respectful, and always treats others with care. Her teachers said It is truly a joy to be her teacher, and they are so proud of the example she sets for her classmates!
