Alto Elementary

Fourth grade had a special guest to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month! Jennifer Carter, mother of Lillith M., gave a presentation about the Cherokee tribe, brought authentic artifacts, and taught students to sing a Cherokee greeting song. The timing was perfect as our students are currently learning about the tribes of Texas!

🎉 It’s time to celebrate the Alto Elementary Students of the Week! These students have gone above and beyond in showing hard work and respect. We are so proud of their dedication and the example they set for their classmates. Keep up the amazing work!

This week, we are also honoring our AES Staff Member of the Week, Mrs. Mabry! She does a fantastic job teaching 3rd grade math and has high expectations for all her students, encouraging them to reach their full potential. Her dedication, creativity, and patience make learning both challenging and fun, helping every child succeed.

Our Pre-K students had a wonderful time at Region 7’s EcoLand today! 🌿 EcoLand is a hands-on learning adventure designed especially for early learners, where kids explore nature, community, and everyday life through fun, interactive stations!

🌦️ Thank you to Mr. Brad Hlozek, Chief Meteorologist at KTRE, for visiting our fourth graders and sharing great information about weather! Students gained more in-depth knowledge about weather and even got to see a real weather balloon. Experiences with community partners like Mr. Hlozek enrich the curriculum here at Alto ISD and make learning come alive! 💛🖤

🚀 Alto Elementary is blasting off into learning! 🌌
This week, we’re excited to host Region 7’s Mobile Planetarium! Students from Pre-K through 6th grade will get to explore outer space, dive under the ocean, ride a roller coaster, and even step inside books— all without leaving campus!

A huge thank-you to our Kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Hammons and Mrs. Wilkerson, for facilitating this experience for our students!

We’re celebrating some amazing Yellowjackets this week! 💛🖤 Our Students of the Week have impressed us with their hard work, positive attitudes, and leadership—way to make us proud! And a big shoutout to Coach Dup, our Staff Member of the Week at AES, who fills the gym with energy and fun every single day. Thanks for making Alto ISD such a great place to learn and grow!

We’re running a little behind on sharing, but we didn’t want to miss the chance to celebrate last week’s Alto Elementary Students of the Week! Congratulations to our outstanding students who showed great effort, character, and leadership both in and out of the classroom. We’re so proud of you! 💛🖤

Congratulations to Ms. Matej, who teaches our youngest learners in Pre-K! She shows incredible patience and care, helping our littlest Yellowjackets start their learning journey with confidence.

Thank you all for making Alto ISD shine! 🌟

📢 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! 💛🖤

It’s time for another round of Students of the Week at Alto Elementary School! 🌟 These shining stars are being recognized for their hard work, great attitudes, and positive example on campus! Our AES Staff Member of the Week is Ms. Hawthorn. She always puts students first and works tirelessly to help them succeed. Her long hours and big heart make a difference every day at Alto Elementary!

October is Fire Prevention Month, and our Alto Elementary students loved their visit from the Alto Volunteer Fire Department! They learned about fire safety, explored the fire truck, and even got to spray water from the hoses!

A big thank you to our local heroes for spending the day with us and keeping our community safe! ❤️

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

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! ❤️💪

Last week, Mr. Conley made several “good news” calls! He got to share with the families of Te’Asia, Marlee, and Alice how their students have been showing hard work and respect. Way to go, Jackets!

Mr. Conley was excited to wrap up the week with Jacket Bucks drawings! Congratulations to Lariat and Messiah, who each won tickets to tomorrow’s football game!