Alto Middle School

It’s almost time for our annual Scholastic Book Fair! 📚✨

Families can shop online, preview books, and set up an eWallet at:
👉 https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/altomiddleschool
We highly encourage setting up an eWallet so students don’t have to bring cash!

📅 Schedule:
• March 2 – Pre-K–6th Preview
• March 3 – 7th & 8th Preview | Shopping 2:00–6:30 PM | Open House 4:30–6:00 PM
• March 5–6 – Shopping 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

We can’t wait to see our students and families there! 💛📖

🏆AMS Gold Standard Student🏆

Mrs. Delgado nominated Jace F. for a Gold Standard Award! She shared, “Jace has had such respectful, positive behavior in my class this week. He has been paying attention, staying on task, and working hard.”

We are proud of you, Jace! Keep up the great work and continue setting the standard at AMS! 👏

At each monthly board meeting, we recognize one student from each campus for their hard work and respectful attitude.

This month, we were proud to honor Hazel, Lucas, and Jayce! 🎉 Their families joined us for this special recognition, and we couldn’t be more proud of these outstanding students. Keep up the great work!

This event is tomorrow, and we would love to see our community members in attendance!

Please remember to bring your photo ID for visitor screening purposes.

Alto ISD is committed to ensuring that all partnerships reflect the values and expectations of our district and community. At this time, we are pausing our relationship with Lifetouch and are consulting with legal counsel regarding our options for exiting the current contract.

Prior to the most recent information brought to our attention, we had already begun exploring the possibility of working with local photographers for future campus needs. Our goal has always been to partner with vendors who best serve our students, families, and community.

At this time, the only photos previously scheduled with Lifetouch are elementary class pictures on April 9. We will notify families well in advance of that date regarding who will be taking those photos.

We appreciate your patience and support as we work through this process thoughtfully and responsibly. If you have questions, please contact the administration office.

Last night, members of American Legion Post 293 attended the Board of Trustees meeting to present a certificate of appreciation for the Veterans Day Program we hosted in November.

Mrs. Dorsey proudly accepted the award on behalf of Alto ISD. We are grateful for the opportunity to honor those who have served our country. 🇺🇸

Our students have worked hard preparing for tomorrow’s Black History Program, and we can’t wait to see it all come together. Please join us at 1:30 tomorrow in the high school gym!

Don’t forget to bring your photo ID — all visitors are required to check in and wear a badge.

At last night’s board meeting, the Alto ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2026–2027 district calendar.

Please screenshot the image below for quick reference. A printable version is also available on our website here: https://www.alto.esc7.net/page/district-calendar

Alto High School was well represented at the Student Council Spring Conference at Central Heights ISD last week. Students participated in leadership activities, voted on action items, and collaborated with peers from other schools. We’re proud of the way they represented our district!

Mark your calendars! 📅

Open House will be held on all three campuses on March 3 from 4:30–6:00 PM. The Scholastic Book Fair will also be open during that time — so be sure to stop by and find your next great read! 📚✨

Congratulations to TeAsia for earning a Gold Standard Award! Ms. Jones, who nominated TeAsia, had wonderful things to say about her! "TeAsia truly represents what it means to be a Gold Standard Student. She is kind, respectful, and thoughtful, and she consistently looks for ways to help both her teacher and her classmates. She puts in extra effort every day and takes pride in her learning. Recently, she even brought in a page of math problems she printed on her own to practice what we are learning in class." We're proud of you, TeAsia!

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.

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!"

Fifth graders had their turn in the mobile planetarium this morning! They enjoyed an engaging lesson about Earth and space—and even getting inside the planetarium was a brand-new experience!

Congratulations to Kambry and Lily— AMS Gold Standard Students! 🌟 They set the bar high with their effort, attitude, and example. 💛🖤

🥞 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!

Today, Coach Parker and Coach Mayes took the Alto Middle School girls basketball team to ISD Day at SFA! The girls got to watch the Lady Jacks secure a victory over the Lady Lions and take in some valuable game-day lessons. What a great learning experience for our young athletes! 💛🖤

📢 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

Mean Sting-

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!!🐝
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Derrick Conley
Superintendent
Alto ISD