ATTENTION! The food pickup day has been changed to Monday, May 11th (5:00-6:00) due to Mother’s Day falling on Sunday. Please share!
Just a reminder! Pickup of Elementary Student (Preschool through Sixth Grade) Materials takes place this evening from 5:00 until 7:00. You can pay lunch bills and return any books and library books at that time! We look forward to seeing you all, then!
Kindergarten and Preschool Orientation will be held on Tuesday, May 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 at the main entrance of the Alton Elementary School. Any child who will turn 5 before August 1st is eligible for kindergarten. Any child who will turn 3 before August 1st is eligible for preschool. Please bring your child's shot records, birth certificate, and proof of residency (piece of mail) with you to the orientation.
In order to maintain social distancing, we ask that only one parent attends orientation. Students do not need to attend. Parents will be allowed into the foyer one at a time. Copies will be made of the required documents and returned to the parent before the next parent is allowed in the building.
At the orientation, you will be asked to turn in enrollment forms for your child. You can pick up a packet on Tuesday, May 5th drive through style from 5:00-7:00 at Alton elementary. Printable enrollment forms can also be found online at http://www.alton.k12.mo.us/o/alton-r-iv/browse/17745 . Click on the “Enrollment Forms for New Students” link. Next, click on “2020-2021 Enrollment Forms for Parents.” If you have questions, feel free to contact Alton Elementary at 778-7217.
SENIORS: Ozarka college Foundation Scholarship has extended their deadline for applications to June 1. 75 SCHOLARSHIPS! APPLY, APPLY, APPLY! Process is in the news section and in your google classroom!
SENIORS: Howell-Oregon Electric Coop Scholarship is due Friday, May 15th. OMC Scholarship is due Friday, May 22nd.
SENIORS: Reminder that the Alton Alumni Scholarship is due by the 3:00 Wednesday, May 6th. I am in my office if you need to drop it off. Call 778-7215 ext. 224 and I will meet you at the door.
5th - 11th Grade Students: I am extending the deadline one final time. All schedules will be due by Wednesday, May 13th. After that date if they are not turned in, your schedule will be created for you without your input. Questions - email pamgilliland@alton.k12.mo.us
Alton R-IV will be continuing to offer free grab-and-go food pickup for families who need this service. The program is for children ages 18 or under. We will provide breakfast and lunch. Details on the exact date, time, and location will be announced soon. At this point we are trying to get a head count for those that wish to continue this service in order to secure the food options. Use the link below to indicate your interest in the program. FILL OUT THE FORM FOR EACH CHILD.
https://forms.gle/4jyvEBzhMRE6efzz6
Dual Enrollment Students - please make sure you are finishing your courses. Email your instructor if you are having any issues.
Students taking courses on Acellus or Launch must have those courses completed no later than Wednesday, May 13th. Questions - email Mrs. Gilliland.
Good Monday Morning! Reminder that all students grades 5th - 11th should be working on next year's schedule information if they haven't turned it in to Mrs. Gilliland yet! Email her with questions at pamgilliland@alton.k12.mo.us. Please do not respond to her on here!
Our teachers are missing our students every day! We hope you are staying safe and healthy! The link to the Elementary AMI Newsletter for the week of May 4-8 is https://bit.ly/35kbfe1
Grab and Go Food Pickup for Sunday, May 3rd will be from 2:00 until 3:00 pm. PLEASE note the modified time.
PICKUP OF ITEMS FOR ELEMENTARY: We will be having classroom cleanout of student materials for elementary students only on Tuesday, May 5th from 5:00-7:00 pm, weather permitting, in a drive-thru style around the high school. Any items that were left at school will be bagged, and we will have them organized by grade level along the sidewalk between buildings. Parents can stop at the grade level table for their child, and elementary staff will bring the bag to your cars. Leslie will also have any medications available for pickup that were left at school. Please follow the CDC guideline by staying in your vehicles.
Plans are in the works for High School student pickup and will be announced soon.
SENIORS: If you plan to attend Ozarka College in Arkansas today is the final day to let me know you would like to be considered for the Ozarka College Opportunity Scholarship. Send me an email TODAY, April 30th! Mrs. Gilliland
5th - 11th grade Students: Make sure you are checking out the instructions in the google classroom to finish up your scheduling options for next year! Mrs. Gilliland
SENIORS: Make sure you are checking the google classroom for the last few scholarship opportunities! Mrs. Gilliland
Sophomores & Juniors: Reminder that applications to South Central Career Center are due tomorrow. Check the google classroom for instructions on how to apply. Mrs. Gilliland
SENIORS: If you believe you might be eligible for College Prep or Honors Recognition, please email me. I will be working on those certifications soon. You may check the requirements in your student handbook, which is online on the school webpage if you don't have that handy.
SENIORS: If you plan to attend Ozarka College and would like to be considered for the Ozarka College Opportunity Scholarship, please email Mrs. Gilliland by the deadline of this Thursday, April 30th!
10th & 11th Graders: South Central Career Center applications are due this Thursday, April 30th. Link to apply is in your Google Classroom. Send me an email telling me what course you signed up for. Mrs. Gilliland