Alto High School

We’re proud to recognize the members of the Alto Lady Jacket Volleyball team who earned All-District honors this season!

🏅 Co-Blocker of the Year: Tierani M.
🏐 First Team All-District: Brianna L.
🏐 Second Team All-District: Stevee D., Makenzie L.
🏐 Honorable Mention: Jocelyn R., Alaiah H.

Congratulations, Lady Jackets—you’ve made us proud! 💛🖤

Congratulations to our students who recently achieved success on the TSIA test!
Thanks to Mrs. Newbury, who offers this opportunity once a month on Intervention Fridays. AHS scholars continue to make progress toward their college and career goals. We're proud of Kheenan, Jenna, Jocelyn, Stevee, Justin, Cheyenne, Juan, Jazlyn, Jareny, Haley, and Maite on their accomplishments! 💛🖤

We're proud to recognize Mrs. Crystal Dickens as our Teacher of the Month for October! Her colleagues shared that Mrs. Dickens "goes that extra mile for her students" and "takes lots of time to set up fun activities for her classes and makes herself available each day after school for tutorials." We also celebrate our Students of the Month: Lex, Chris, Jocelyn, and Raechon! 💛🖤 These students consistently show dedication, responsibility, and a positive attitude—thank you for setting a great example for your peers!

🥞 Coach Shaffer’s class has been busy in their classroom kitchen! Last week, they whipped up some delicious cookies, and today they took it up a notch with pancakes! Students took orders, measured ingredients, flipped pancakes, and even delivered them. Cooking isn’t just about food—it’s a hands-on way to develop math, science, literacy, social, and life skills all at once!

Seniors explored Texas State Technical College today to check out all the amazing programs the campus has to offer!

💉 Hands-On Health Science Training!
Students in Coach Whitaker’s upper-level Health Science course received hands-on training from Kierra Whitaker, FNP, this morning. Mrs. Whitaker presented a lesson on IV administration for our third-year CTE students, giving them the opportunity to practice starting IVs on a model arm. Great job, future healthcare professionals!👩‍⚕️💪

📢 Parents! Red Ribbon Week isn’t just about dressing up and theme days, it’s a chance for you to talk to your kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Believe it or not, YOU have a significant influence in your children’s decision to use alcohol and other drugs. It may not seem like it, but students DO listen 👂 when their parents talk about underage drinking and substance use.

The Drug-Free Council program is funded by a grant from TxDOT to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes in Texas. #TalkTheyHearYou

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Thank you for another AWESOME 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 with big wins versus Lovelady. 8th grade 62-32 and 7th grade 16-0. 🏈

2. Enrollment stays up at 525 students. ⬆️

3. Alto Middle School Volleyball wins the Latexo tournament. 🏐

4. Alto Elementary Rotunda Awards Assembly honoring achievements for many of our students. 📚

5. Alto High School National Honor Society induction ceremony for 17 new members. 🎓

6. Alto ISD had 27 students compete in the CCJLS Hay Judging Contest with two students, Makenzie Low (2nd place) and Eli Middleton (10th place), earn a top 10 finish in the 4-H contest. 🏅

7. Alto High School's Drug-Free Council provided public service announcements that will air on 90.9 KSWP radio. 📻

It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
--
Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD

Alto ISD was proudly represented by 27 FFA and 4-H members at the Cherokee County Hay Judging Contest on Wednesday!

Special congratulations to Makenzie L., who placed 2nd with a score of 224, and Eli M., who placed 10th with a score of 214 in the 4-H contest. Even more exciting—their team took home 1st place! 🏆

Way to go, Jackets! 💛🖤

⚠️ Schedule Update: Due to the threat of inclement weather, kickoff for Friday night’s game vs. Overton has been moved up to 6:30 p.m. Please spread the word! Go Jackets! 💛🖤

We’re very proud of AHS Drug-Free Council member Allison D. for having her letter to the editor published in this week’s Cherokeean Herald !

Last night was Volleyball Senior Night and the final home game of the season! 🏐💛 Seniors Emily and Kenya were honored by their teammates for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to the program. Congratulations, ladies!

Members of Alto High School’s Drug-Free Council were invited by local radio stations to record public service announcements promoting a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle. Their PSAs will air on 90.9 KSWP—tune in to listen for them!

Thank you to Mrs. Emily Rabago for leading this project. We’re proud of our students and their commitment to living drug free!
@thecoalition936

Mrs. Dickens’s Forensic Science students have been learning about the 7 S’s of Crime Scene Investigation and put their skills to the test with a mock crime scene. Students practiced sketching the scene, searching for clues, and collecting evidence—just like the pros! 🔍🧬

Aurora Concepts will be on campus to provide flu shots for Alto ISD students on Tuesday, November 4. If you did not sign up your student(s) during online registration and would like for them to participate, register by November 3 using this link or scan the QR code on the flyer below :
https://form.jotform.com/auroraconcepts/student-flu-vaccine-form?School=Alto%20ISD

💵 No insurance? No problem!
Ages 6 months–18 years: $10
Ages 19 & up: $30
All insurance policies will be verified. Please be sure to sign up if you plan to participate!

Mark your calendars — Wednesday, October 29th is Picture Day for all campuses!

You can place your order ahead of time at mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID listed below or on the flyer going home with students this week.

📚 Alto Elementary School: EVTXTTT8Z
🎒 Alto Middle School: EVTVWBNCG
🎓 Alto High School: EVTV7CQNK

JV FOOTBALL UPDATE:

Due to injuries, Lovelady is not able to play a JV game this week. Alto JV has picked up a game at Trinity this Thursday. Kickoff is at 5:00.

7th & 8th grade will still play at home vs Lovelady this Thursday. 7th grade will kickoff at 5:00.

Red Ribbon Week is Almost Here!

Red Ribbon Week began in 1985 in honor of DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, whose dedication to fighting drug trafficking inspired a nationwide movement. The red ribbon became a symbol of living drug-free and making safe, healthy choices.

We’re excited to celebrate with a dress-up week to show our commitment—check out the themes below! ❤️💪