Alton FFA is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive in the FEMA TODAY until 6PM. Please share!
FBLA State Leadership Conference is April 14th-15th, members need to let Mrs. Smith know ASAP if you plan on attending. I have to register everyone by Monday, February 25th.
Ozarka College Recruiter will be here on Monday, Feb. 25th to meet with interested seniors & juniors. Sign the list on Mrs. Gilliland's bulletin board if you would like to meet with her.
Mrs. Qualls’ first grade supports the men and women of the blue line! Thank you for the bracelets, badge stickers, and activity books!
The Alton GWFC Culture Club Scholarship Essay will need to be turned in on the first day we are back at school - whatever day that might be. None turned in so far!
Alton R-IV will dismiss at 1:00pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
Open Library will be cancelled today.
Seniors: The GWFC Alton Culture Club Scholarship essay that was due today, Friday, Feb. 15 will need to be turned in to Mrs. Gilliland on Tuesday, Feb. 19th.
There will be no school at Alton R-4 on Friday, February 15, 2019 due to a Winter Weather Advisory and the forecast for deteriorating road conditions during the day.
MSU-West Plains has cancelled the Red Carpet Day for Friday, Feb. 15th. We will be letting seniors & juniors know if we plan to reschedule a visit to the campus.
Dear Mrs. Walsh,
I have some snack sacks ready for the children, as well as a little project they might have some fun with. I made each student an "Encouragement Book" and I hope they'll write something kind to each of their classmates. If done with any thought, I think they'll find things they can really appreciate about what others recognize in them-- atleast that's my hope. Please share the attached minute science video that shows the effect of word frequency on water with the kids. I think it will blow their minds! It's amazing to think of the impact kind words have over water, much less a human that understands words!
I've written a personal message in every book, and I would love it if you could do the same before we hand them out.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Wilson
Ozark Equipment Company
#CommunityPartners #AltonElem #CommunitySupport #BlessedWithTheBest #EncouragOneAnother
Happy Valentine’s Day from Alton R-IV ❤️❤️❤️
A HUGE Thank You to all who helped our students raise over $7000 to donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Congratulations to Rosemary Romans and Marla Alsup for winning the sides of beef. We are so fortunate to live in such a giving community! #CometPride #EveryCometCounts
It's almost that time of year again! Ms. Watts' Human Anatomy classes are taking a trip to participate in the interactive Cadaver lab at St. Louis University. This is a great and even a once in a lifetime experience for some students. If you would like to help sponsor the cost of a student or students please feel free to contact Ms. Watts @ the High School (call or email, amandawatts@alton.k12.mo.us). The cost for the field trip is roughly $45 per student (including lunch and dinner costs). This is a lot for some families.
Last year I was amazed and very appreciative of those that contributed. The lunch meal for the entire trip was paid for and many students were able to attend stress free due to the generosity of our community. Thank you again for all that you do for our students here at Alton High School.
It’s Box Tops submission time again! Turn in your Box Tops before February 27 so they can be included in our school’s April check – it’s our last chance this school year to earn cash for our school. All Box Tops turned in after this date will go toward next fall’s check. Thanks for your help!
Sr.'s & Jr.'s: MSU-West Plains Recruiter will be here on Wednesday, Feb. 27th at 2:50. Sign the list on Mrs. Gilliland's board if you would like to meet with her.
Sr.'s & Jr.'s: UM-Columbia (Mizzou) Recruiter will be here Thursday, Feb. 21st at 1:45. Sign the list on Mrs. Gilliland's board if you would like to meet with him.
St. Jude tickets and money will be collected through Tuesday morning, February 12th. If you forgot today, there is still time to get those turned into the office. Thank you for showing your Comet Pride by helping those in need!
In recognition of School Counselor’s Week, the Alton Elementary would like to take this time to honor our school counselor, Mrs. Willard. Mrs. Willard exemplifies love and compassion for our students in so many ways. She implements counseling lessons each week with our students, takes the time to listen to their individual needs and goes above and beyond to connect them with the necessary resources to support their daily needs at home and in school. Mrs. Willard has worked tirelessly to improve our school climate and culture through the establishment of Comets Who Care. Comets Who Care is a student led group who work to set an example for others and give back to our community. In addition to her many roles and responsibilities as the counselor, this year she has organized a clothing closet to fill clothing needs as they may arise and established a classroom partnership to grow our relationship with our community.
Thank you to Mrs. Willard for all your hard work and dedication to our students and school!
The Elementary continues its' fundraising efforts for St. Jude! Coin Drive will begin on Thursday and go through Monday the 11th. Hat Day will be on Friday- bring a $1 and wear your hat for the day! All tickets and money are due on Monday, February 11th! Thanks for caring!