🎶 MSU-WP Honor Band Concert 🎶
Join us on Monday, March 30 at 6:00 PM at the Civic Center for a special evening of music!
This concert will feature talented students from Alton High School Band alongside musicians from other area schools, as well as the Missouri State University–West Plains (MSU-WP) University/Community Band.
Let’s show up strong and support our Alton band students as they perform with musicians from across the region! 👏
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Civic Center
🕕 6:00 PM
We hope to see a big crowd of Alton supporters there cheering on our amazing band kids! 🎺🥁🎵
Join us on Monday, March 30 at 6:00 PM at the Civic Center for a special evening of music!
This concert will feature talented students from Alton High School Band alongside musicians from other area schools, as well as the Missouri State University–West Plains (MSU-WP) University/Community Band.
Let’s show up strong and support our Alton band students as they perform with musicians from across the region! 👏
🎟️ Free admission
📍 Civic Center
🕕 6:00 PM
We hope to see a big crowd of Alton supporters there cheering on our amazing band kids! 🎺🥁🎵

📢 Attention 6th-8th Grade Parents!
Join us in the Library on Wednesday March 25th at 6pm to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington DC educational trip!
Discover how each traveler can qualify for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship—a great opportunity you won’t want to miss!
👉 Click here to RSVP: AltonMO27
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us in the Library on Wednesday March 25th at 6pm to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington DC educational trip!
Discover how each traveler can qualify for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship—a great opportunity you won’t want to miss!
👉 Click here to RSVP: AltonMO27
We look forward to seeing you there!
✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Meet Kaiden Finley – Class of 2026!
Meet Kaiden Finley – Class of 2026!

SPRING BREAK - March 16-20! No School - Enjoy your break.

Reminder that Spring Picture Day will be on March 26, 2026. This is the Tuesday after we return from Spring Break!

Alton R-IV proudly recognizes National Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day and would like to give a huge thank you to the hardworking maintenance team at Alton R-IV School District!

🚨Attention🚨
If you missed little league sign ups last night, you can still sign up until tomorrow Thursday, March 5th at the elementary office! No forms will be accepted after tomorrow!
🌟 Comet of the Month Recognition! 🌟
We are proud to recognize the following students as our Comet of the Month winners! These students have demonstrated outstanding behavior, leadership, and effort in their classrooms. Keep shining bright! ☄️✨
🎒 Kindergarten
Willard – Elsa Bettis
Hitch – Lorlin Long
Hollis – Arie Holesapple
📚 1st Grade
Bandy – Lexie Lihs
Wright – Levi Patterson
Bridges – Nathan Bettis
✏️ 2nd Grade
Fettig – Theo Keesey
Brown – Harley Crabtree
Holman – Daniel Fritz
📖 3rd Grade
Holesapple – Justice Bradford
Morrison – Lynlee Briggs
Leonard – Madelyn Orchard
📝 4th Grade
Orchard – Brianna Gonzalez
Trobaugh – Raylynn Goode
🎓 5th Grade
Hunt – Warren Cecil
Lapham – Caleb Bland
Johnson – Charlie Palmer
Congratulations to each of these amazing students! We are so proud of your hard work and positive example. Keep up the great work, Comets!
We are proud to recognize the following students as our Comet of the Month winners! These students have demonstrated outstanding behavior, leadership, and effort in their classrooms. Keep shining bright! ☄️✨
🎒 Kindergarten
Willard – Elsa Bettis
Hitch – Lorlin Long
Hollis – Arie Holesapple
📚 1st Grade
Bandy – Lexie Lihs
Wright – Levi Patterson
Bridges – Nathan Bettis
✏️ 2nd Grade
Fettig – Theo Keesey
Brown – Harley Crabtree
Holman – Daniel Fritz
📖 3rd Grade
Holesapple – Justice Bradford
Morrison – Lynlee Briggs
Leonard – Madelyn Orchard
📝 4th Grade
Orchard – Brianna Gonzalez
Trobaugh – Raylynn Goode
🎓 5th Grade
Hunt – Warren Cecil
Lapham – Caleb Bland
Johnson – Charlie Palmer
Congratulations to each of these amazing students! We are so proud of your hard work and positive example. Keep up the great work, Comets!



Reminder little league sign ups are tomorrow from 5-6:30 in the MPB!

Yearbook Sales Reminder - Deadline to pre-order 2026 books is April 10, 2026
ORDER NOW!
ORDER NOW!

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Meet Aleasha Simmons – Class of 2026!
Meet Aleasha Simmons – Class of 2026!

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Meet Cody Armstrong – Class of 2026!
Meet Cody Armstrong – Class of 2026!

🚨Attention🚨
Little League Sign Ups
You do not have to go to Alton school to sign up!

Today we celebrate our School Resource Officer, Grey Huddleson, on School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! 🎉
Officer Huddleson plays an important role in keeping our students and staff safe while building positive relationships within our school.
We are grateful for his dedication, support, and commitment to our school community.
Thank you for all you do!
Officer Huddleson plays an important role in keeping our students and staff safe while building positive relationships within our school.
We are grateful for his dedication, support, and commitment to our school community.
Thank you for all you do!

Big shout out to Quick Connection and Fuel Express for taking care of Mrs. Holesapple's Valentine party and providing fun games for the students to play.





Alton High School Future Teachers of America Club has five butterbraids in the following flavors leftover from their fundraiser: two each of bavarian cream, two of cream cheese, and one cherry. The cost is $12 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.

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Meet William Mueller – Class of 2026!
Meet William Mueller – Class of 2026!

Congratulations to the following FBLA members who participated in FBLA Districts, and to the top 5 who qualified for the State FBLA Competition! 🎉

Having these amazing ladies as our counselors is truly a blessing. They bring a wealth of experience, empathy, and understanding to their roles. Their unique perspectives and nurturing approach create a supportive environment where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered. Their dedication and compassion make them invaluable assets to our Alton R-IV family.

Elementary Parents/Guardians - The deadline for ordering Homeroom Class Pictures has been extended to Thursday, February 5 due to missing school for the snow days. The cost is $7.00. Please return the money to your child's homeroom teacher if you would like a printed copy. THANK YOU!
