A big thank you goes out to Mrs. Deckard, Mrs. Kasey, and Teddy! Mrs. Jesse's class earned a popcorn party for good behavior and kindness so Teddy, Mrs. Kasey and Mrs. Deckard demonstrated how to make popcorn to Mrs. Jesse's class with the popcorn machine. Afterwards, Mrs. Jesse's class enjoyed some tasty popcorn given out by Teddy! Thank you Teddy, Mrs. Deckard, and Mrs. Kasey!
📢 Financial Aid Night Reminder 📢
Come get help filling out your FAFSA for college!
📅 Date: October 17, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Library
🎓 Hosted by: MSU-WP Financial Aid Office
✅ Please bring the following:
Taxes from 2024
Social Security Numbers
Personal Email Logins
Cell Phones
Don’t miss this opportunity to get the support you need for college financial aid!
Join us for two amazing concerts featuring the Jazz Ensemble and the Community Band!
🎺 Jazz Ensemble Concert
📅 September 29, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Carol Silvey Student Union at Hass-Darr Hall, MSU-WP
🎼 Community Band Pops Concert
📅 October 6, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 The Commons between Hass-Darr and Melton Halls
☔ Rain location: West Plains Civic Center Theater
🎵 Enjoy your favorite TV themes, movie soundtracks, and stage hits!
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION | Donations accepted
Come support local music and feel the rhythm of MSU-West Plains! 💜
🎶Kaleb Gray - Band Director - Alton R-IV School District
🌟 Alton Elementary School – Comets of the Month! 🌟
Students who consistently demonstrate integrity and responsibility throughout the
month will have an opportunity to be selected as Comet of the Month. We will
recognize one student from each homeroom class at the end of each month.
Teachers will use the following criteria to determine their Comet of the Month:
✔️ The student is consistently respectful and willing to help others
✔️ The student consistently works hard and does their best
✔️ The student consistently attends school regularly and on time
Comets of the Month will be honored by:
✔️ their names being announced on the intercom
✔️ enjoying donuts with the counselor and principal
✔️ having a group picture taken and posted on the School Website and Facebook Page
✔️ being recognized again at the Awards Ceremony at the end of the year
✔️ receive a token of appreciation to display throughout the year
We are so proud to honor these students for September! 💙
Kindergarten
Madelyn Charbauski • Hazel Pankey • Ivy Orr
1st Grade
Rayven Marshall • Alexia Vazquez • Brooklyn Warren
2nd Grade
Draxton Wade • McKenzie Cruse • Kylie Caudill
3rd Grade
Maverick Wade • Elora Lewis • Hattie Orr
4th Grade
Adeline Fettig • Jayden Million
5th Grade
Hadlee Williams • Daniel Lewis • Jordyn Willard
Congratulations, Comets — keep shining bright! 💫
Rylee has been selected to participate in the South Central Missouri Music Educators Association All-District 11-12th Grade Choir! He auditioned on September 20th, competing against 80 other high school students, and earned his spot among the best.
On November 1st, Rylee will join other talented students at Evangel University in Springfield, MO to spend the day rehearsing and then perform in a special concert that evening.
We are so proud of you, Rylee! 👏🎤✨
Today, Alton R-IV School District proudly recognizes our hardworking custodians! From keeping our schools clean and safe to lending a helping hand wherever it’s needed -- your work matters and does not go unnoticed.
Thank you for all you do to support our students, staff, and community!
One of the most celebrated events at AHS—Homecoming—was unfortunately not included in the 2024–2025 yearbook.
Our publishing company is working to print the missing Homecoming page. Once the pages are received from the printing company, we will notify the owners of previously distributed yearbooks so they can collect their pages. If you would like the page inserted into your yearbook, please return it with your name inside so we can ensure it is returned to the correct owner.
We sincerely apologize for this error and are working diligently to correct it. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make sure this special memory is included. 📖
Students and families are welcome to join us every Tuesday from 3:15–4:45 to check out books, read, and work toward AR goals. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
Parents are invited to shop with their students and find some great new books to take home! ❤️📖
We can’t wait to see you there!
Come get help filling out your FAFSA for college!
📅 Date: October 17, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: High School Library
🎓 Hosted by: MSU-WP Financial Aid Office
✅ Please bring the following:
Taxes from 2024
Social Security Numbers
Personal Email Logins
Cell Phones
Don’t miss this opportunity to get the support you need for college financial aid!
The Alton R-IV School District would like to recognize Shayna Poole for her hard work and dedication.
Your commitment keeps our technology running smoothly and supports both students and staff every day.
Thank you, Shayna, for all that you do!
Dates: September 15–19
Location: Alton Elementary Library
Students will shop during school hours, and parents are invited to join us during Parent Information Night on Thursday, September 18 from 5:30–6:30 PM.
Want to make shopping easier? Families can set up a Scholastic eWallet for their child—safe, secure, and cash-free!
Please visit this link to set up your child's eWallet.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/altonelementaryschool1
🗓 September 15–19
📖 Students will shop during the school day.
👨👩👧👦 Parents & families are invited to shop during Parent Information Night on Thursday, September 18 from 5:30–6:30 PM.
Click the link for more information.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/altonelementaryschool1
Every purchase helps grow our library and put more books in the hands of our students. Thank you for supporting our readers!
Be on the LOOK OUT --- Yearbook 2026 Order Forms were sent home today!
