Alton R-IV School District

🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week Spotlight 🎉 Today, we proudly celebrate our incredible Junior High teachers at Alton R-IV School District! 🍎📚 Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and unwavering support for our students during these pivotal years. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are truly grateful for all you do. 💙💛

🎓 Alton Class of 2025 - Graduation Week Schedule 🎓 📅 Graduation Practices Wednesday, May 7th at 12:00 PM – Bring your caps and gowns! Friday, May 9th at 12:00 PM 🚶‍♂️ Senior Walk-Through: Friday, May 9th – Through the elementary school 🙏 Baccalaureate Service 📍 Alton High School Gymnasium 🗓️ Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 PM 🎤 Speaker: Bro. Josh Leitner 🎉 Graduation Ceremony 📍 Alton High School Gymnasium 🗓️ Friday, May 9th at 7:00 PM 🎓 Come celebrate the amazing Class of 2025!

📚✨ Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 ✨📚 This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible elementary teachers of Alton R-IV School District! 🍎💛 From teaching the ABCs to nurturing curiosity, building confidence, and shaping the foundation of every student’s future — your dedication does not go unnoticed. You make learning fun, safe, and meaningful every single day. Thank you for the countless hours, the boundless creativity, and the unwavering care you give to each and every child. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are so grateful for all you do. 🌟 You are truly the heart of our schools. 🌟

🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✏️ The Alton R-IV School District is proud to celebrate our dedicated, compassionate, and hard-working educators who go above and beyond for our students every single day. From early mornings to late nights, lesson plans to life lessons — our teachers are the heart of our schools and the foundation of our community. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your passion, patience, and perseverance. This week (and every week), we say THANK YOU to all of our amazing teachers. 💙

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Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Russell and Clerk of the Missouri Supreme Court Betsy Ledgerwood, a 1993 graduate of Alton High School, recently spoke with Mr. Cockrum's 8th grade Social Studies students about the role of the Judiciary Branch of government. Students had the opportunity to step into the role of judge as they attempted to constitutionally interpret the legislative intent of a state statute.

Wyatt Williams has been nominated by AHS teachers to represent our school at the Missouri Leadership Seminar. The University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg is hosting the event this summer from May 30-June 1, 2025. Congratulations Wyatt!

🎉 Happy Principal's Day from Alton R-IV School District! 🎉 Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible leadership and dedication of our principals: 👨‍🏫 Jason Andrews 👩‍🏫 Stephanie Miller 👩‍🏫 Tracie Nash These outstanding individuals play a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and school community every day. Their hard work, vision, and care help make Alton R-IV a place where students can grow, learn, and thrive. From leading with compassion to creating a safe and positive environment, we are truly grateful for all they do. Please join us in thanking Mr. Andrews, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. Nash for their unwavering commitment and exceptional leadership! 💙💛

🎓 The Alton Senior Class of 2025 warmly invites you to attend our Student-Sponsored Baccalaureate Services! 🎉 Join us for a special evening of reflection ✨ and celebration 🎊 as we prepare to embark on our next journey. 🌟 📍 Location: Alton High School Gymnasium 📅 Date: May 7, 2025 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM 🎤 Guest Speaker: Bro. Josh Leitner This event is proudly organized by the students of the Alton Senior Class of 2025. We look forward to sharing this meaningful time with our family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, friends 🤝, and community ❤️!

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!