Alton R-IV School District

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

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
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!

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.

The following fourth graders are MULTIPLICATION MASTERS! They passed every multiplication test from 0 through 12 with 100% accurately. They were rewarded with a sweet treat from Hurts Donuts!

🎉 Exciting Student Achievement Announcement! 📚✨

We are thrilled to announce that the following students have been selected for publication in Spook Squad: Spine-Chilling Stories by Young Writers USA publishing company! 👻✍️

Please help us congratulate these talented young authors:

Sierra Russell
Lilyana Redburn
Braydyn Leitner
Braylin Franklin
Reid Gwaltney
Kaylee Sanders
Oscar Vance
Paisley Goeman
Ellie Trantham
Jozalyn Bell
Zachariah Kirkpatrick
Caleb Bland
Alydiah Lievsay
Jarron Johnson
Jayden Million
Zoey Capps
Logan Johnson
Korey Reynolds
Sawyer Atchison
John Huddleston
Ava Ealy
Chase Huber
Jaxon McClanahan
Brianna Gonzalez
Juliet Simmons
Daniel Lewis

📖 That’s 26 students with the opportunity to become published authors!
We are so proud of their creativity, hard work, and dedication to writing. Congratulations to all—what an amazing accomplishment! 🌟

🌟 Comet of the Month – December 🌟

We are proud to recognize the following students as our December Comets of the Month! These students have shown outstanding effort, positive attitudes, and great character. Way to shine, Comets! ☄️

Kindergarten
• Willard – Memphis McEntire
• Hitch – Kaylynn Starnes
• Hollis – Harper Chronister

1st Grade
• Bandy – Raina Hollis
• Bridges – Beau Barr
• Wright – Madelyn Cruse

2nd Grade
• Fettig – Jordan Biggs
• Brown – Kimberly Vater
• Holman – Arabella Adams

3rd Grade
• Holesapple – Carstyn Casey
• Morrison – Oaklee Poe
• Leonard – Nick Knight

4th Grade
• Orchard – Gabbie Bandy
• Trobaugh – Jaxon McClanahan

5th Grade
• Lapham – Korey Reynolds
• Hunt – Shirley Armstrong
• Johnson – Gabe Finley

👏 Congratulations to all of our December Comets of the Month! Keep up the great work!

Huge thanks to Quick Connection and Fuel Express for providing Mrs. Holesapple's class with a Khol's Care gift set!

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

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Meet Chaney Janes – Class of 2026!

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Meet Mollie Warren – Class of 2026!

🎶 Alton Marching Band at the Alton Christmas Parade! 🎄

The Alton Marching Band, directed by Mr. Kaleb Gray, performed at the Alton Parade this past week, and we are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and school spirit! Our students represented Alton with pride and enthusiasm.

A huge thank-you to Mr. Gray and all of our talented band members for a great performance. Way to go, Comets! 💙✨

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Meet Keisha Briggs – Class of 2026!

Alton Comets showed up and showed out today at the local Hoop Shoot competition in Thayer. Weston Dotson and Aubree Orchard won 1st place in the 10-11 year old divisions and Jase Holesapple and Chrissy Willard won 1st place in the 12-13 year old divisions. They will now advance to the district competition in Ozark, MO in January! It's a great day to be a COMET! 💫

Check the requirements below to see if your junior high or high school child is exempt from semester final exams!

✨ Senior Spotlight ✨
Meet Alyssa Chronister – Class of 2026!