Kelsie Orr won first place in 12th grade agriculture, Melany Woods won third place in photography, and Jace Reese won third place in 9th grade math at Beta state convention in Springfield. This qualifies them to compete at national convention in June in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Alton Senior Beta Club took 61 of its 88 members to state convention to compete in various educational competitions.
We have an amazing network of parents for our class this year who donate special items for our projects all year. We appreciate being able to learn about how to treat others by reading about how the Grinch was bullied as a child, and how love and kindness helped him become a better Grinch. We celebrated learning with Grinch Hot Chocolate. Thank you to all of our parents and our Community Sponsor, Value Seekers. ❤️
Seniors & Parents: If you have any type of physical, medical, emotional, or educational disability and would like to visit the Vocational Rehabilitation Representative about future school or work opportunities, see Mrs. Gilliland by Wed., Dec. 12th.
Juniors & Parents: If you have any type of physical, medical, emotional, or educational disability and would like to visit with the Vocational Rehabilitation Representative, let Mrs. Gilliland know by Wed., Dec. 12th. Summer job opportunity!
Students who are scheduled to take the ACT on Saturday, Dec. 8th should still be prepared to take the ACT at whatever location they have been assigned. If you have concerns about it being cancelled, listen to the radio station. They would announce that on Saturday morning.
The December 8th Saturday School for Alton High School students has been postponed. It is rescheduled for Saturday, December 15th.
Thank you to the Wilderness Free Will Baptist Church for purchasing every 3rd grade student an Alton Comet hoodie!
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!