SENIORS & JUNIORS: MSU-WP Red Carpet Day is Friday, Feb. 21. Get your permission & assignment forms from Mrs. Gilliland. They are due on Tues., Feb. 18th and we do not have school on Monday, Feb. 17th!
COMMUNITY PARTNER NEEDED! Alton Elementary recently started a STEAM Club. STEAM Education is an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. Every Wednesday, a group of 30 students participate in STEAM Club after school. We would love to find a community partner to help purchase snacks and other materials for the students who participate in STEAM. If you are interested, please message the school or contact Amy Janes.
Open Library will be closed today, February 11.
SENIORS & PARENTS: If you have not completed the FAFSA, you need to do so ASAP using your 2018 tax info. Deadlines for 20-21 school year are fast approaching! If you are eligible for supplemental grants along with PELL grants, don't miss out because you missed a deadline!
Alton High School FBLA brought home 15 medals in various business competitions on Friday during district 14 leadership conference. There were 23 other schools at the competition. Check out the News for further details.
Congratulations to Jace Reese for being chosen to represent our school at the Sophomore Pilgrimage in April! Jace will spend the day in Jefferson City and will meet with the top six elected officials in the state of Missouri as well as with a Supreme Court Justice.
SENIORS: www.cfozarks.org At least 22, yes, 22 scholarships should be available for you to apply to. Check them out and see if you meet the criteria. If you are remotely eligible at all, apply. Check with Mrs. Gilliland if you are unsure.
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Congratulations to Sophomore Harly Howell for being selected to represent our school at the Missouri Leadership Seminar! This three-day summer seminar at UCM-Warrensburg helps students develop their leadership potential.
In recognition of National Counselors Week, Alton Elementary would like to express our appreciation for our school counselor, Mrs. Tonya Willard.
School counselors are uniquely equipped to bridge the gaps between administration, teachers, parents, and students. As the demands placed on everyone in our school community increase, Mrs. Willard rises to each need with excellence, a positive attitude and an immeasurable amount of compassion.
Mrs. Willard works tirelessly to serve our students growing needs. Whether students need someone to listen, guide them through reflection, process emotional situations, encourage school attendance, recognize good works, supply clothing or advocate for a better quality of life, Mrs. Willard is always willing to serve each and every student who graces our halls.
Mrs. Willard is a vital asset to our school district and we cannot thank her enough for all that she does!
College or Technical School Students over 21: GFWC of MO has a scholarship for you. Email Mrs. Gilliland at pamgilliland@alton.k12.mo.us and she will send you a copy. Due by 3:00 PM February 20 to Mrs. Gilliland or Mrs. Oesch.
GFWC Scholarship-Any senior may apply. One applicant from Alton will be selected to be sent to the District Competition where one finalist will be selected for the $1000 scholarship. Return applications to Mrs. Gilliland or Mrs. Oesch by 3:00 on Feb. 20th.
DUE APRIL 1 - THREE RIVERS COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP - senior planning to attend TRC who ranks in the top 25% of the class or has at least a 21 composite score on the ACT may be nominated by Mrs. Gilliland. Please see her if you plan to attend Three Rivers College.
Thank you Alton Drug Store!
A big thank you to Alton Drug Store for providing treats this year! These students were rewarded for the most growth in learning on iReady!
3rd Term Progress Reports are being emailed out today. If you do not have an email on file, your child will receive a report card by Monday. If you would like your email added, please contact the school.
SENIORS & JUNIORS: MSU-WP RED CARPET DAY will be Friday, February 21st. If you would like to attend, you need to get a permission form from Mrs. Gilliland and return it and your assignment sheet by Tuesday, February 18th. We will leave at 8:30 and return around 2:30.
Junior class is once again selling laundry detergent, as well as other cleaning supplies, to raise money for prom. Attached is a copy of the order form. This will include a list of the products and prices. All 5 gallon buckets come with a pump to easily dispense the product. This fundraiser will run from now until February 28th. Please contact the high school for more information or to place your order.
Alton High School Beta Club Announces Winner of their Gun Raffle
Alton, Missouri – Alton High School Beta Club held a gun raffle which started on October 5, 2019, at the Alton Chamber of Commerce’s Walnut Festival in Alton, Missouri. Alton Gun and Pawn/Alton Auto Parts located at Highway 160 South in Alton, Missouri, donated a .22 Henry rifle for the students in the Beta club to raffle off. The winner, Edward and Beverly Goans of Mammoth Springs, was announced in November. The raffle was held to raise money for Beta students to attend state convention in Springfield, Missouri, in December.
About National Beta: National Beta is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. Since its beginnings in 1934, National Beta has been committed to providing students with a positive experience in a supportive manner in grades 4-12. The organization recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills.
For more information about National Beta, visit betaclub.org
2020-2021 DUAL ENROLLMENT MEETING - 9TH - 11TH grade students and their parents are invited to a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26th at 5:30 in the high school library. Dr. Michael Orf from MSU - West Plains will be here to speak about courses, costs and tuition waivers, calendar, etc. Students who are interested in dual enrollment courses for next year and their parents should plan to attend.