Alton R-IV School District

3rd grade would like to thank Young's Produce and T&L Supported Living for helping make our MAP test snack cart a huge success!

We are creating readers at Alton Elementary! Today, Benjamin, a first grader in Mrs. Jesse's class, picked a book to read to his class. He did an excellent job and read the entire book to the class! Way to go, Benjamin!

Alton Junior & Senior High School End-of-Year Events

Alton Elementary End-of-Year Dates

📌 School Board Secretary Week This week, we recognize Kelli Reed for her dedicated service as our School Board Secretary. Kelli plays a vital role in supporting the board’s work and ensuring operations run smoothly. Her attention to detail and consistent professionalism make a meaningful difference in the success of our schools. Thank you, Kelli, for your continued commitment and support!

🌟 Celebrating Our Exceptional Administrative Professionals 🌟 Behind every successful school day is a team of incredible professionals making it all happen — and this week, we pause to recognize and celebrate the heart of our district. With deep appreciation, the Alton R-IV School District honors: ✨Cindy Blackman ✨ Abby Casey ✨ Amy King ✨ Sherri Orr ✨ Kelli Reed These outstanding women are the smiling faces that greet our families, the organized minds behind our schedules, and the calm voices in the busiest of moments. Their dedication, grace, and care uplift every part of our school community. 💐 Thank you for your kindness, your tireless efforts, and the love you pour into our schools each day. You are truly the glue that holds us all together. Happy Administrative Professionals Week — you are deeply valued and so very loved.

Elementary Parents, please take a few minutes to fill out this Parent Involvement Survey. We value your input and always want to improve! https://forms.gle/nA6JMVuQrbnLcp8B6

2025-2026 School Year Immunization Requirements: *All 8th graders will need a TDAP and MCV vaccination or exemption. *All 12th graders will need a second MCV vaccination or exemption. *Preschool-students who are preschool this year and staying will not need any other vaccinations. If you are a new preschool enrollee contact the school nurse. *Kindergarten- students starting Kindergarten will need to contact the school nurse to determine what vaccinations/exemptions are needed. *Please contact Leslie Weyland RN or Casey Warren RN at the school with any questions.

🎓 Alton High School Summer School is Here! 🌞 📚 For Grades 9–12 | School Year: 2025–2026 Get ahead this summer with two half-credit courses: 💰 Personal Finance 📅 May 27 – June 9 🔗 Learn budgeting, saving, taxes, and more! 💚 Health 📅 June 9 – 20 🧠 Discover wellness, nutrition, and healthy habits! 📌 SIGN-UP NOW and make the most of your summer! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIjUTAlK9DLEeA8LHEBNe-J_bLXCN5PV4w5n7xlkj4ZnTn4g/viewform?usp=pp_url

🎶 Alton Band Concert 🎶 Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music! 📅 Sunday, April 13th 🕒 3:00 PM 📍 High School Gymnasium Featuring performances by the Junior High and High School Bands 🎺 Directed by Mr. Kaleb Gray Support our student musicians!

Next week, April 14th, our Junior High will begin MAP Grade Level testing for two weeks. Our high school students will follow with their End of Course Assessments. Students in Junior High had a pep rally yesterday to kick things off! Students were given the schedule and a rubric of how they will be graded each day on their effort. Please help your child excel on the test by: *Making sure they get a good night's rest the night before testing. *Making time for a healthy breakfast the morning of testing. *Making sure they are here at school every day of testing at 8:00 a.m. *Encourage them to give their best effort. We are excited for students to show what they know and make Comet country proud!

Last Day to Order your 2025 YEARBOOK - this Friday, April 11th!!!

Spring Picture Day is rescheduled for this Friday, April 11th!

Congratulations to this year's Graduating Class of 2025 Marshals and Ushers! Marshals: Ethan Conner and Emma Trantham Ushers: Keisha Briggs, Chaney Janes, Jorja King, Kaylee Latham, Aiden Mueller, Kaylynn Nash, Emily Sisco, and Mollie Warren

Alton R-IV will be closed again on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. We still have too many routes that are affected by the county road conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

🎉🎉 Happy National Assistant Principal's Week! 🎉🎉 This week, we celebrate Mrs. Stephanie Miller, whose dedication and passion have shaped the Alton R-IV School District for 27 incredible years! 🙌 From guiding students to supporting staff, Mrs. Miller has been an unwavering force in making our schools a better place for all. Her leadership, compassion, and commitment to excellence are truly unmatched. Thank you for all the hard work and positive energy you've brought to our community, Mrs. Miller! 🌟 Your impact is immeasurable, and we are so grateful for everything you do.

Comet Families, Due to excessive flooding and significant damage to several county roads, Alton R-IV will be closed tomorrow, Monday, April 7, 2025. Please stay safe!

High School Families, Due to extreme flooding in our area, we are rescheduling prom to Saturday, April 19th. Thank you for your understanding and support. Mrs. Reese

Comet Families: Due to the potential of flash flooding, we will dismiss at 12:30 PM today, April 4, 2025. The Fine Arts night at the elementary will be rescheduled to April 11th. Times will be announced. At this time, prom is still scheduled for tomorrow, and we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our students. However, we understand that weather conditions may affect travel plans, and we want to reassure you that attendance is not mandatory. Our top priority is the well-being of our students, so if you feel that it’s safer for your child to stay home, we completely understand and support that decision. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your understanding and support. Please stay safe and be weather aware!

📚🎉 Happy National School Librarian Day! 🎉📚 Today, we celebrate the amazing librarians of the Alton R-IV School District, who inspire a love for reading, knowledge, and lifelong learning! ❤️📖 From finding the perfect book to guiding students in research, they make our libraries a place of adventure and discovery.