Congratulations to Alee Willard and Gunnar Kennedy! They both took home state awards yesterday at the Missouri Junior Beta Convention in Springfield, Missouri. Alee was the State Runner Up in the Language Arts Competition and Gunnar was the State Runner Up in the Digital Arts Competition. Way to represent Comet Country!
FAFSA Help Night is Thursday, Dec. 13th from 3:30 to 7:00. Seniors & a parent who need assistance should bring their 2017 tax info in order to complete the FAFSA. Contact Mrs. Gilliland for more info. 778-7215 x 224.
Seniors & Juniors: MSU-West Plains Recruiter will be here on Tues., Dec. 11th at 2:50. Sign up with Mrs. Gilliland if you want to meet with the recruiter.
Seniors: John T. Belcher scholarship application is due Friday. Some of you will be leaving for BETA convention early Friday. Make sure to turn it in on Thursday! Or email it to Mrs. Gilliland on Friday!
Last chance order!! If you missed out or wanted to order from the cheer fundraiser now is your chance. Their last chance order goes in tomorrow afternoon. Message/ see Ms. Watts in the HS or contact a high school cheerleader!
Last chance to sign up for Pee Wee Cheerleading!! We need all order forms and $25 turned in no later than tomorrow by 9 am to get shirts in time.
JR & SR High Concert 7:00 pm
Elementary Parents: Activities for Friday, November 30— 3 & 4 Parent Lunch at 11:30; 5 & 6 Parent Lunch at 12:00; and K-6 Fall Parties at 2:00. We hope to see you there!
Mrs. Allen's 5th grade class received an ice cream party as a reward for good attendance from the Southern Bank! #CommunityPartner #AltonElem #EveryCometCounts
Tomorrow is pajama day at the elementary. Bring a $1 and you can wear pajamas for the day. The money raised will be used to purchase items for foster children in the area.
2018 Alton High School Graduates: We need to complete a one-year follow-up. Please email to pamgilliland@alton.k12.mo.us your current college, vocational school, military, or work info. Need the name and your major or if work or military, your job title. Thank you!
Senior FBLA Members-check out the scholarship application info. Due to Mrs. Gilliland by January 18 - ignore the February 1st deadline!
Juniors 2019: Mrs. Gilliland has created a google classroom for you. Check your school email for your invitation to join the class! Seniors 2019, your invitation was sent before break. Check your emails also!
Young Ladies' Gently Used Coats sizes medium through X-large are available for girls in need of one in the high school counselor's office. Stop and grab one if you are in need!
Don't forget to sign your little ones up for Pee Wee Cheerleading. Cost is $25 and will perform Dec. 11th and 13th. For more information see Ms. Watts at the high school 😁 We look forward to cheering on the Comets with your littles!
New Scholarship List and Counselor's Corner posted in the document section today, Tuesday, Nov. 27th!
JUNIORS: If you have physical or intellectual disabilities, vocational rehabilitation may have a summer job opportunity for you. Please see Mrs. Gilliland by Friday, Nov. 30th for more information.
Dual Enrollment Forms for Spring 2019 MUST be turned in to Mrs. Gilliland by Wednesday, Nov. 28th. If not returned by then, you will not be allowed to enroll in a dual enrollment course for the spring.
Elementary Parents: Fall Parties will be held on Friday, November 30. Teachers will be sending home notes when we return from Thanksgiving Break! Enjoy time with family and friends and Happy Thanksgiving!
This is Eric Allen. There will be no school at Alton R-4 on Thursday, November 15, 2018 due to snow and ice on the roadways. Thanksgiving Break will begin on Friday November 16 and continue until classes resume on Monday, November 26, 2018. Please enjoy this time with family and friends and travel safely over the break.