
Today's baseball games at Thayer have been cancelled.

Thank you Kelly Haddock with PTO for bringing HS teachers yummy cookies in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. We appreciate it so much!


Alton Elementary is in need of 2 liter bottles of soda for our annual AR Reading Carnival. If you would like to donate, soda may be dropped off at the elementary office. TIA!


Rain, rain go away! Kindergarten through 2nd Field Day will begin in the FEMA at noon today! There will be NO outside events!

3 & 4 outside events are a washout! We will begin the afternoon events in the FEMA at NOON! There will be NO outside events today.

2019-2020 FBLA Officers,
President- Misty Johnson,
Vice President- Andrea VonAllmen,
Vice President of Membership- Blake Barton,
Vice President of Fundraising- Lauren Bell,
Secretary- Mya Shields,
Treasurer- Colby Kernodle,
Reporter- Jace Reese,
Historian- Hannah Wigger

3rd grade made rag dolls and marble bags like the pioneer children did.





Seniors: Mandatory graduation practice is tomorrow May 1st and Friday May 3 at 12:00 PM. Both days please park at the top of hill due to elementary's field day and awards going on. (Spread the word)

Alton High School Beta Club Blood Drive
May 6, 2019 in the high school cafeteria

It's not too late to sign your child up for summer school! If you need an enrollment form, drop by the elementary or high school office. You may also print the forms from the following link: http://www.alton.k12.mo.us/o/alton-r-iv/browse/55234
*Please choose either the HS or Elementary form based on your child's enrollment.

Field Day Events: 5th & 6th Grade events will begin today in the FEMA at 8:45 and on the field at 1:00. Show your Comet Pride!

Field Day Reminders: Please remember-- We are a tobacco-free campus! If you wish to smoke, you will need to do that off-campus. Also- for the safety of ALL students, ONLY students and teachers are allowed inside the fence. Thank you!

Elementary Field Days: Rain is in the forecast for the next several days. In the event of rain, the indoor activities will be held during the afternoon in the FEMA building. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reschedule the outdoor events.

Okay last call for Prom Pictures... if anyone wants pictures printed let me know!! I am sending in what I have but can send in another order. So many of you looked so cute but didn't order any of them :)
Pkg A - 1- 8x10, 1- 5x7 & 4 wallets --> $12
Pkg B- 1- 8x10, 2- 5x7, 2-4x6 & 4 wallets --> $20
Pkg C- 2- 8x10, 2- 5x7, 4-4x6 & 16 wallets --> $25
(See Ms. Watts for order forms and more options)

Jr. High Baseball games vs Thayer today on 4/25 have been cancelled.

The Book Fair has arrived!! Our book fair has a new digital payment option. When you click on the link it will give you an option to load money in your child's eWallet for them to spend at the BOGO book fair!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/altonelementaryschool5


Buy One Get One Free Book Fair!
April 29-May 3
8:00-3:30


SENIORS: If you have scholarships that you have been awarded and want them announced at Honors Night, I need that information/documentation before Tuesday, April 30th. Mrs. Gilliland

Big thanks to Jen Wilson from Ozark Equipment Company and Rick and Tessa Henson from Corn Fed Rascal for the yummy Easter bunnies! Our community partners are the BEST! Happy Easter!



Grade Level Testing for 7th and 8th grades begins next Monday, April 22 and ends Friday, April 26th. Please encourage your child to eat a good breakfast, to get plenty of rest the night before, and to do their best on the tests!