🎉 Next week is HOMECOMING WEEK! 🎉
AHS Student Council has chosen some fun dress-up days for both AHS and AMS.
Our Alto Elementary students will be celebrating too, with their own set of themed days.
Check out the graphics with the whole week's lineup -- we can’t wait to see all the school spirit!
AHS Student Council has chosen some fun dress-up days for both AHS and AMS.
Our Alto Elementary students will be celebrating too, with their own set of themed days.
Check out the graphics with the whole week's lineup -- we can’t wait to see all the school spirit!
Several fourth graders recently read Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr. Today they successfully made their own paper cranes...and learned that origami is not easy!
Reminder to Alto ISD Families:
A new Texas law (Senate Bill 12) now requires parents and guardians to provide consent before schools can offer certain physical or mental health services to students. We can no longer assist your child with routine needs unless it is a life-threatening emergency without a signed consent form on file.
For example, without your consent, we cannot:
• Provide an ice pack for an injury
• Offer basic care if they aren’t feeling well
• Allow your child to visit the counselor if they are upset during the school day
Forms were sent home with all students. Please complete the form as soon as possible so your child can continue to receive these essential services at school. If you need another form, please contact your student's campus office.
A new Texas law (Senate Bill 12) now requires parents and guardians to provide consent before schools can offer certain physical or mental health services to students. We can no longer assist your child with routine needs unless it is a life-threatening emergency without a signed consent form on file.
For example, without your consent, we cannot:
• Provide an ice pack for an injury
• Offer basic care if they aren’t feeling well
• Allow your child to visit the counselor if they are upset during the school day
Forms were sent home with all students. Please complete the form as soon as possible so your child can continue to receive these essential services at school. If you need another form, please contact your student's campus office.
It’s the end of the week, and that means it’s time to celebrate our Alto Elementary Students of the Week! These students have worked hard, shown great character, and made us proud. Way to go, Yellowjackets! 💛🖤
We also want to give a big shout-out to Ms. Cassidy McClendon, our Staff Member of the Week! Thank you for everything you do for our Yellowjackets!
We also want to give a big shout-out to Ms. Cassidy McClendon, our Staff Member of the Week! Thank you for everything you do for our Yellowjackets!
Alto Varsity Football will play at Hull-Daisetta on Thursday, September 11, with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Because Hull-Daisetta is a 2.5-hour trip by bus, Alto ISD will release early at 2:00 p.m. that day.
This early release is necessary so that buses can complete their regular routes and then transport the football team, band, and cheerleaders to the game. We appreciate your understanding!
This early release is necessary so that buses can complete their regular routes and then transport the football team, band, and cheerleaders to the game. We appreciate your understanding!
Our third grade students are practicing greater than/less than while enjoying a friendly game of "Comparing War". Hands-on activities like this make learning stick!
📢 Reminder:
This Friday is a regular school day and all students are expected to attend.
After this week, there will only be one more regular Friday all year — January 23. Remember: When we’re off on Monday, we go to school the following Friday!
This Friday is a regular school day and all students are expected to attend.
After this week, there will only be one more regular Friday all year — January 23. Remember: When we’re off on Monday, we go to school the following Friday!
Our Pre-K students have come so far already! 🎉 Past the tears and ready to learn, they’re practicing letters and numbers, building fine motor skills, exploring the library, staying active in PE, and growing into big kids before our eyes. 💛🖤
Mean Sting-
Thank you for another AWESOME week of building relationships and inspiring growth. Let's come together and keep the momentum rolling for our kids and each other. 📈
I would like to share a few highlights of "Hard Work and Respect" from this week with you:
1. Congratulations on Alto ISD recognition in winning the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Contest. We earned a $5,000 donation towards our athletic program with this award. 🏈🏀🥎⚾
2. Enrollment is still up at 521 Jackets. ⬆️ Great week of attendance with the district meeting our goal at 96.23%💪
3. Volleyball swept Leverett's Chapel on Tuesday night. 🏐
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
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Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
Thank you for another AWESOME week of building relationships and inspiring growth. Let's come together and keep the momentum rolling for our kids and each other. 📈
I would like to share a few highlights of "Hard Work and Respect" from this week with you:
1. Congratulations on Alto ISD recognition in winning the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Contest. We earned a $5,000 donation towards our athletic program with this award. 🏈🏀🥎⚾
2. Enrollment is still up at 521 Jackets. ⬆️ Great week of attendance with the district meeting our goal at 96.23%💪
3. Volleyball swept Leverett's Chapel on Tuesday night. 🏐
It is always a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
--
Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
Dear Alto FFA Parents,
All students in grades 3–7 brought home a flyer with information about our FFA program. Please note there are a few changes to the rules this year: baked goods, canned goods, and photography will no longer be offered at the Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show.
We look forward to having your child participate in our Jr. FFA program and can’t wait to see them in the show ring at the 2026 Cherokee County Livestock Show!
All students in grades 3–7 brought home a flyer with information about our FFA program. Please note there are a few changes to the rules this year: baked goods, canned goods, and photography will no longer be offered at the Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show.
We look forward to having your child participate in our Jr. FFA program and can’t wait to see them in the show ring at the 2026 Cherokee County Livestock Show!
🎉 Congratulations to our Elementary Students of the Week! We’re so proud of your hard work and great example! 🌟
Mrs. Pierce is the AES Staff Member of the Week. She is a true “whatever it takes” kind of person who goes above and beyond for our students and their families. We’re so grateful for her dedication and heart! 💛
Mrs. Pierce is the AES Staff Member of the Week. She is a true “whatever it takes” kind of person who goes above and beyond for our students and their families. We’re so grateful for her dedication and heart! 💛
Monday, September 1st is a holiday for students and staff due to Labor Day. Enjoy your weekend!
🎉 The first pep rally of the year is TODAY! 🎉
Kickoff follows at 7 PM—don’t miss it!
Parents and community members should sit in the end section nearest the high school doors. Please do not enter the student section. Students may not be picked up from the pep rally. If you’d like your student to sit with you, please sign them out from their campus office ahead of time.
Kickoff follows at 7 PM—don’t miss it!
Parents and community members should sit in the end section nearest the high school doors. Please do not enter the student section. Students may not be picked up from the pep rally. If you’d like your student to sit with you, please sign them out from their campus office ahead of time.
🌟 Shout out to Ms. Mac! After the storm in March ruined several “old school” projectors, insurance came through with new touch screens for some of our teachers. Mrs. Mac gave up her day off to help Mrs. Grimes get them set up, and she’s even been training other teachers on how to use them. Thank you for going above and beyond! 👏
JV will play Groveton in Alto tomorrow (Wednesday) and Varsity will play Groveton in Alto on Thursday. Don't miss the home openers!
📢 Important Notice for Parents/Guardians
On June 20, 2025, the Governor of Texas signed Senate Bill 12 (SB 12) into law. Beginning September 1, 2025, all Texas public school districts must have parental consent on file before providing students with any routine physical or health services.
This means that before school staff such as nurses or counselors can provide even simple care—like placing a bandage on a scrape, giving an over-the-counter medication, or assisting a student who is upset—we must have a signed consent form from a parent or guardian.
Consent forms will be sent home with students tomorrow. If the form is not completed and returned by September 1, 2025, school staff will not be able to provide your child with routine physical or mental health services. The only exception is in the event of an emergency requiring life-saving care.
We appreciate your prompt attention to this important change. Thank you for helping us keep your child safe and supported at school!
On June 20, 2025, the Governor of Texas signed Senate Bill 12 (SB 12) into law. Beginning September 1, 2025, all Texas public school districts must have parental consent on file before providing students with any routine physical or health services.
This means that before school staff such as nurses or counselors can provide even simple care—like placing a bandage on a scrape, giving an over-the-counter medication, or assisting a student who is upset—we must have a signed consent form from a parent or guardian.
Consent forms will be sent home with students tomorrow. If the form is not completed and returned by September 1, 2025, school staff will not be able to provide your child with routine physical or mental health services. The only exception is in the event of an emergency requiring life-saving care.
We appreciate your prompt attention to this important change. Thank you for helping us keep your child safe and supported at school!
Mean Sting-
Thank you for another GREAT week of school!!
I would like to share a few highlights of "Hard Work and Respect" from this week with you:
1. Excellent compliance with our new cell phone policy. We are creating a better and distraction free learning environment.
2. Current enrollment is at 521 awesome kids. We started last year at 502. ⬆️
3. Football competed well against a strong Shelbyville squad last Friday, and Volleyball challenged 5A Jacksonville on Tuesday night, and they beat Arp and Apple Springs this morning.
4. Congratulations all Alto ISD stakeholders on an academic rating of B for 2024-2025. Special congratulations to Alto High School for an A rating in 2023-2024.
It was a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
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Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
Thank you for another GREAT week of school!!
I would like to share a few highlights of "Hard Work and Respect" from this week with you:
1. Excellent compliance with our new cell phone policy. We are creating a better and distraction free learning environment.
2. Current enrollment is at 521 awesome kids. We started last year at 502. ⬆️
3. Football competed well against a strong Shelbyville squad last Friday, and Volleyball challenged 5A Jacksonville on Tuesday night, and they beat Arp and Apple Springs this morning.
4. Congratulations all Alto ISD stakeholders on an academic rating of B for 2024-2025. Special congratulations to Alto High School for an A rating in 2023-2024.
It was a great week to be a Jacket!!🐝
--
Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD
We’re excited to share this year’s first Students of the Week at Alto Elementary! Each week, we’ll recognize students who go above and beyond, showing hard work, respect, and a positive attitude.
Our Students of the Week will:
✨ Have their picture shared on social media
✨ Sign their name on the Hard Work & Respect Wall
✨ Call home to share the exciting news with their family
We are so proud of these Jackets who set a great example for their classmates! 💛🐝
This week, we’re also excited to recognize Ms. Jackson as our AES Staff Member of the Week! Mrs. Jackson may be new to our district, but she jumped right in, ready to make a difference for our students. We’re so glad she’s part of the Jacket family!
National Night Out – Hosted by Alto Police Department
Join us on Tuesday, October 7 for a fun and family-friendly evening with our community!
The Alto Police Department is excited to host National Night Out, a nationwide event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
If you would like to volunteer with activities or donate to support the event, please contact APD at (936) 858-2221.
Join us on Tuesday, October 7 for a fun and family-friendly evening with our community!
The Alto Police Department is excited to host National Night Out, a nationwide event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
If you would like to volunteer with activities or donate to support the event, please contact APD at (936) 858-2221.
Members of Alto FFA recently trained our fourth graders on how to properly raise and lower the flags at Alto Elementary. We’re proud of these students for learning this important responsibility and grateful to our FFA members for taking the time to teach them!
