Many turnaround points throughout the district are still not safe. We will not be in session on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Starting Soon Alton High School Beta Club
2026 Fresh Strawberry and Jam & Salsa Sale by Christian Kropf
Comments:
The Beta Club raises funds to offset the cost of contest fees, events, and field trips, for the students. We appreciate your support! Stay tuned!
2026 Fresh Strawberry and Jam & Salsa Sale by Christian Kropf
Comments:
The Beta Club raises funds to offset the cost of contest fees, events, and field trips, for the students. We appreciate your support! Stay tuned!

Due to slick spots and driveways, Alton R-IV will be closed Monday, February 2, 2026.
Due to wintry weather, Alton R-IV will not be in session on Friday, January 30, 2026. Stay safe and warm!
Due to wintry weather, Alton R-IV will be closed on Thursday, January 29th.
Alton R-IV will be closed January 27th AND January 28th. Please stay safe and warm.
Alton R-IV will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Stay safe and warm!
✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Meet Rayleigh Springer – Class of 2026!
Meet Rayleigh Springer – Class of 2026!

Alton R-IV will not be in session today, January 21, 2026, due to ice on bridges and roadways. Please stay safe and warm.
ATTENTION - don't miss out on your FREE 2026 Homecoming t-shirt. West Plains Bank & Trust Company will be handing them out at tonight's game! THANK YOU for your continued support! #West Plains Bank & Trust Company

Fall and Winter Sports Pictures will be taken on Thursday. Here is the order information. The athletes will get a copy to take home following having their picture taken. You can text the access code AHSWS2526 to 90738 or go to https://my.photoday.com/g/AHSWS2526.

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Meet Emily Sisco – Class of 2026!
Meet Emily Sisco – Class of 2026!

✨ 2026 ALTON COMETS HOMECOMING ✨
📅 January 15, 2026, @ 6:00 p.m.
“Tis the home of Alton Comets, finest place we know…”
Join us as we celebrate Homecoming 2026 and honor the students who proudly represent Alton High School! 💙
Congratulations to all of our Homecoming candidates and escorts for continuing the proud Comet tradition!
📍 In the heart of Oregon County, live to do or die — Rah! Rah!

Reminder! School will be closed on Friday, January 16th, and Monday, January 19th.
Please note that our Homecoming ceremony and Homecoming dance will still take place as planned.
Due to illness at Couch High School, we will not be able to hold the Homecoming games scheduled for tomorrow night, Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Homecoming Ceremony will begin at 6:00 in the High School Gym
Homecoming Dance will be held from 6:30 - 9:00 in the Multi-Purpose Building
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
Sincerely,
Sherry Ross
Alton JH/HS Principal
Due to illness at Couch High School, we will not be able to hold the Homecoming games scheduled for tomorrow night, Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Homecoming Ceremony will begin at 6:00 in the High School Gym
Homecoming Dance will be held from 6:30 - 9:00 in the Multi-Purpose Building
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
Sincerely,
Sherry Ross
Alton JH/HS Principal
✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Meet Chase Davis – Class of 2026!
Meet Chase Davis – Class of 2026!

Congratulations to Weston Dotson for securing the runner up spot at the District Elks Hoop Shoot in Ozark, MO today.

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Meet Emma Trantham – Class of 2026!
Meet Emma Trantham – Class of 2026!

Alton High School Future Teachers of America Club has seven butterbraids in the following flavors leftover from their fundraiser: two each of bavarian cream, cream cheese, and four cheese & herb -- and one cherry. The cost is $18 and will go toward the club's sponsorship of the National Day Without Hate event. Please contact Mrs. Trantham at amytrantham@alton.k12.mo.us if you wish to purchase one.

3rd Graders have been working hard on their multiplication facts! Hannah Pearson has already mastered her multiplication facts through 12.

