🎄✨ Save the Date! ✨🎄
Join us for the Annual Alto Elementary Christmas Program on Thursday, December 11, at 6:00 PM in the Alto High School Gymnasium. Our AES students will share their musical talents as we celebrate the season together!
Join us for the Annual Alto Elementary Christmas Program on Thursday, December 11, at 6:00 PM in the Alto High School Gymnasium. Our AES students will share their musical talents as we celebrate the season together!
🎄✨ You’re invited to Elf Academy at Alto Elementary! ✨🎄
Join us for a family night filled with Christmas cheer!
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎁 Game stations hosted by our very own Alto Elves
🍪 Milk & cookies with Santa
📖 A cozy Christmas storytime
🎨 A fun holiday craft to take home
📸 FREE digital pictures with a very special Christmas celebrity!
We hope to see you there! 💛🎅🧝♂️
Join us for a family night filled with Christmas cheer!
Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🎁 Game stations hosted by our very own Alto Elves
🍪 Milk & cookies with Santa
📖 A cozy Christmas storytime
🎨 A fun holiday craft to take home
📸 FREE digital pictures with a very special Christmas celebrity!
We hope to see you there! 💛🎅🧝♂️
🚨 Teen Anxiety on the Rise Anxiety levels among teens have doubled in recent years, and 1 in 6 youth (ages 6–17) experience a mental health disorder each year (NAMI).
💔 When healthy coping skills are missing, substances can feel like a “quick fix” — but it’s a dangerous one. Teens may turn to alcohol or drugs to manage painful emotions, yet self‑medication during adolescence is especially risky because the brain is still developing.
👨👩👧 Parents & caregivers can make a huge difference by:
Recognizing emotional warning signs
Helping teens build real coping strategies
Offering healthy alternatives
Learn more and find resources 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. #EndTheStreakTX #TalkTheyHearYou #ParentingMatters #UnderageDrinkingPrevention
💔 When healthy coping skills are missing, substances can feel like a “quick fix” — but it’s a dangerous one. Teens may turn to alcohol or drugs to manage painful emotions, yet self‑medication during adolescence is especially risky because the brain is still developing.
👨👩👧 Parents & caregivers can make a huge difference by:
Recognizing emotional warning signs
Helping teens build real coping strategies
Offering healthy alternatives
Learn more and find resources 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. #EndTheStreakTX #TalkTheyHearYou #ParentingMatters #UnderageDrinkingPrevention
There will be no boys games this evening. Come out and support the Lady Jackets at 5:00!
✨ Alto ISD is now accepting nominations for the Advanced Academics (Gifted & Talented) Program! ✨
If you think your student may qualify for the G/T program, now is the perfect time to submit a nomination. Nominations are open through December 18, 2025.
Students who are highly curious, innovative, use advanced vocabulary, or show strong exploratory behavior may be good candidates for testing.
For more information, please contact your child’s teacher or AISD G/T Coordinator, Emily Rabago, at erabago@alto.esc7.net.
If you think your student may qualify for the G/T program, now is the perfect time to submit a nomination. Nominations are open through December 18, 2025.
Students who are highly curious, innovative, use advanced vocabulary, or show strong exploratory behavior may be good candidates for testing.
For more information, please contact your child’s teacher or AISD G/T Coordinator, Emily Rabago, at erabago@alto.esc7.net.
Alto Elementary will host Pictures with Santa next Monday, December 8! 🎅✨
Digital images are available for $5, and order forms were sent home with students. We can’t wait to see those Christmas smiles!
Digital images are available for $5, and order forms were sent home with students. We can’t wait to see those Christmas smiles!
The middle school basketball games scheduled to be played in Cushing this evening will be played IN ALTO instead. Girls will play in the middle school gym and boys will play in the high school gym.
Happy Thanksgiving, Alto ISD! What are you thankful for today? Let us know in the comments.
When we come back from Thanksgiving break, we’ll have exactly 12 school days before Christmas break—and we’re celebrating every one of them! 🎄✨ Join us for 12 Days of Christmas Dress-Up with fun, simple themes each day. Let’s spread some holiday cheer, Yellowjackets!
1. Feelin’ Festive (Monday, 12/1) – Wear your favorite Christmas shirt or anything red, white, or green.
2. Mistletoes (Tuesday, 12/2) – Show off your favorite Christmas socks.
3. Holiday Headwear Day (Wednesday, 12/3) – Wear a festive hat, headband, or holiday hair accessory.
4. Twinkle Thursday (Thursday, 12/4) – Wear anything that sparkles or shines—lights, sequins, glitter, etc.
5. Candy Cane Lane (Monday, 12/8) – Wear stripes or dress in red and white.
6. Whoville! (Tuesday, 12/9) – Dress as the Grinch or your favorite Whoville character.
7. Winter Wonderland (Wednesday, 12/10) – Wear blue and white and bundle up for a cozy winter look.
8. Mad for Plaid (Thursday, 12/11) – Wear your favorite plaid or comfy flannel.
9. North Pole (Monday, 12/15) – Dress as Santa, Mrs. Claus, an elf, or a reindeer.
10. Polar Express (Tuesday, 12/16) – Wear your cozy pajamas.
11. Merry & Bright (Wednesday, 12/17) – Wear bright, cheerful colors to celebrate the season.
12. Tacky & Wacky (Thursday, 12/18) – Wear an ugly sweater or any fun, tacky holiday outfit.
1. Feelin’ Festive (Monday, 12/1) – Wear your favorite Christmas shirt or anything red, white, or green.
2. Mistletoes (Tuesday, 12/2) – Show off your favorite Christmas socks.
3. Holiday Headwear Day (Wednesday, 12/3) – Wear a festive hat, headband, or holiday hair accessory.
4. Twinkle Thursday (Thursday, 12/4) – Wear anything that sparkles or shines—lights, sequins, glitter, etc.
5. Candy Cane Lane (Monday, 12/8) – Wear stripes or dress in red and white.
6. Whoville! (Tuesday, 12/9) – Dress as the Grinch or your favorite Whoville character.
7. Winter Wonderland (Wednesday, 12/10) – Wear blue and white and bundle up for a cozy winter look.
8. Mad for Plaid (Thursday, 12/11) – Wear your favorite plaid or comfy flannel.
9. North Pole (Monday, 12/15) – Dress as Santa, Mrs. Claus, an elf, or a reindeer.
10. Polar Express (Tuesday, 12/16) – Wear your cozy pajamas.
11. Merry & Bright (Wednesday, 12/17) – Wear bright, cheerful colors to celebrate the season.
12. Tacky & Wacky (Thursday, 12/18) – Wear an ugly sweater or any fun, tacky holiday outfit.
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!!🐝
--
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.
