
Seniors: Someone applied for the Horatio Alger Scholarship. There is a problem! If you applied for this, see me ASAP.

FBLA has signed up for a Pear Up donation account with US Cellular. Please go to the link and complete the activities and our chapter will earn funds toward State expenses in the spring. https://www.pearup.com/altonfbla/rally

Horatio Alger Scholarship - deadline is Oct. 25!

Pittsburg State University Representative to visit with Sr.'s & Jr.'s Thurs. Oct. 27 at 2:50. Sign up w/ Mrs. Gilliland.

Southwest Baptist University Representative to visit with Sr.'s & Jr.'s Wed., Oct. 26 at 2:50. Sign up w/ Mrs. Gilliland.

Our Comets dominated the BSC race yesterday! Both teams received 1st Place!!
Top 25 Boys who received a medal:
Gavin Casey 4th - All-Conference,
Mason Cockrum 5th-All Conference
Matthew Townsend 6th-All Conference
Devin Clary 10th-All-Conference
Ely King 12th-All-Conference
Myles Cockrum -15th- All -Conference
Devin Harvey -20th
Ashton Foes -22nd
Top 15 girls who received a medal:
Lauren Sisco-1st -All-Conference
Baylee Sisco -2nd -All -Conference
Caitlyn Miller-4th Place -All-Conference
Alexis Campbell-10th
Heaven Jackson -11th
Hailee Erickson-15th

Congratulations to Ashlee Smith and Schellby German for being 1st team all district softball and Taylor Parsons, Caitlyn Miller and Heidi Sisco for being Honorable Mention all district softball. Great job, girls!

Congratulations to Ashlee Smith for making Softball All-Region 1st team and to Schellby German for making Softball All-Region 2nd team! Great job, ladies!

A special thank you to the Alton Comet Booster Club for sponsoring the cross country dinner last night for our runners, coaches, and timers. Thank you to Grandma's Kitchen for preparing a delicious pasta buffet! The Comets compete in the BSC conference race this afternoon. Go Comets!


Financial Aid "HELP" Nights from 3:30 - 7:30 on Nov. 16, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, and March 22. Need 2015 tax info & get the FAFSA process done.

Financial Aid Presentation for Sr.'s, Jr.'s, & Parents will be Thursday, Nov. 3rd at 5:30 in the high school library.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are tomorrow! Thursday, October 13th from 1:30 to 7:30 in the high school.

Physics students work meticulously building balsa wood bridges that will soon be entered into MoDOT's bridge building competition in Cape Girardeau.






Thursday, October 6th District Softball Concession:
Stop by the softball concession building opening at 11, for pork kabobs, pulled pork nachos, pulled pork sandwiches, grilled burgers, frito pies, and hotdogs. Also, Ice Cream Sundaes for dessert!!! We have carry out plates for those on the go.
Good luck Alton Comets!!

New Counselor's Corner and New Scholarship List can be found in the "Documents" Section! Check them out for some great info!

FREE VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR! Take part in the first-ever FBLA-PBL Virtual College Fair. Students can participate in live chats with admissions counselors at colleges and universities to gain info about programs, admissions requirements, and scholarships.. This event is open to ALL students considering ANY major. The event will be on Thursday, Oct. 13th from 4 to 10 pm. Registration is FREE at FBLA-PBL-VirtualFair.com. All students who register by 4:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 7th will be entered to win a $25 American Express gift card.

Physics students work meticulously building balsa wood bridges that will soon be entered into MoDOT's bridge building competition in Cape Girardeau.

Physics students work meticulously building balsa wood bridges that will soon be entered into MoDOT's bridge building competition in Cape Girardeau.

The Alton Booster Club will meet Tuesday, October 4th at 5:45 in the high school library.


FBLA is preparing for our annual Veteran's Day Assembly on November 11, 2016. As always, all veterans, service members (active or retired) , their families, and the community are invited to attend. Stay tuned for updates.