Open House 2011
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"The Cat in the Hat", Debra Stanton added an air of excitement as she slipped around during the occasion.
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Open House 2011 held on August 18 was well attended. The Spring Dipper's ice cream attracted a lot of attention. Foundation directors served hot dogs, chips, pickles, and drinks and got to enjoy greeting many parents and children. It is great to see the children excited to show their parents, grandparents, and other relatives their rooms and to meet their teachers. Open House is a very special time for the directors as we get to see the students' success. Since our food and drink were either donated or sold to us at a reduced cost we were able to sell at a very moderate cost of $2.00 per person. With donations and our percentage from the Spring Dipper we were able to add $840.00 to our Special Projects fund!
Our Special Projects this year are to replace the 40 year old stage curtains at the High School, which are expected to cost about $10,000, and to purchase large projection screens for the high school gym. The screen has already been purchased and installed in the Multi-Purpose room. In fact, pictures of last year's grant recipients and projects completed were set up and run during Open House. Thank you Mr. Allen, High School Principal, and Debra Wright, High School Business Teacher, for setting up the pictures to run continuously during Open House.
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There was always a long line for the Spring Dipper!
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Rob Clary was one of the many dads who brought his children to eat while mom, Anna, greeted other parents and students in her classroom.
Congratulations to the Fall Trivia Night Winners!
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From left to right: Steve Mills, Jonathan Clary, Alex Mills, Alice Mills, Debbie Clark, and Rob Clary
Pig Project Still Benefiting FFA Vo-Ag Students
Seven students participated in the pig project this year which was started in 2009 with a $500 donation by Gary & Deane Simpson. Students get their pigs in April then they are weighed in for the Howell County Fair in July. Each student is responsible for providing feed, care, and preparing their pigs for showing at the fair. They designate one pig to be sold at the Fair Auction and these pigs bring a premium price. The students get a taste of livestock farming, and learn about responsibility, organization, and management, and receive $600-$1000 to add to their bank account.
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Arial Piece received $700.00 for her pig.
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Channing Burd's pig sold for $950.00.
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Celsie Benson also received $700.00 for her pig. |
Billy Johannsen's pig brought $1125.00
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New Attire For Sound Waves
The Sound Waves as well as the Girls Chorus were in need of new attire. Mrs. Laurel Johnson and the vocal music students pitched in with several fundraisers, and a fund was established with the Foundation which grew to over $2000, thanks to generous donors. With their fundraisers and $900 from the Foundation they were able to purchase new attire for the elite choir. Mrs.Johnson laundered the 30 year old robes for the Chorus so they all looked really sharp at State Music contest in March where both received "1" ratings. The Chorus really needs new robes, but they're making them look their best until they can accumulate the $8000 to replace them. Congratulations AHS singers! You make us proud!
Alton R-IV Public Schools Foundation Alumni of the Year Award
Tracey Hollis Renfro ('80) is the recipient of the 2011 Alumni of the Year Award. Tracey is a very successful woman, providing employment for a large number of people in our community through her Individualized Supported Living Service. She has always been very generous in her support of the community, the school, and the Alton R-4 Public School Foundation.
This award is presented annually by the Alton School Foundation to Alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the community and the school and continue to support our students through the Alton R-4 School Foundation.
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$51,697.00 In Grants Awarded by Alton R-IV Public School Foundation Since October 2007!
$24,777.00 Grants made in 2010-2011
2010-2011- $11,973.00- Sign & Message Board
$4,500.00- Scholarships
$845.00- Business Department
$1,500.00-Junior High Math
$160.00- Davene Owens Jaeger Eyeglasses Fund
$2,800.00-Choir robes
Cooper Endowed Fund Grants- Total $2,499.50
Kindergarten A-Z Internet Reading Subscription $500
2nd Grades Accelerated Reader Books $342.00
5th Grades USA Studies Weekly Subscription $357.00
6th Grades Scholastic Dictionaries $800
Elementary Library will buy $1000 worth of books $500
Thank you Donors who made these grants possible!
The Alton R-IV Public School Foundation has established a "Scholarship Fund". Donors who want to help AHS students further their education or training may designate their contributions to be put in this fund. The number and amount of scholarships awarded will be determined by the amount accumulated in the fund each year. The criteria for the selection of recipients will be available in the high school counselor's office.