2025-2026 School Year Immunization Requirements: *All 8th graders will need a TDAP and MCV vaccination or exemption. *All 12th graders will need a second MCV vaccination or exemption. *Preschool-students who are preschool this year and staying will not need any other vaccinations. If you are a new preschool enrollee contact the school nurse. *Kindergarten- students starting Kindergarten will need to contact the school nurse to determine what vaccinations/exemptions are needed. *Please contact Leslie Weyland RN or Casey Warren RN at the school with any questions.
🎓 Alton High School Summer School is Here! 🌞
📚 For Grades 9–12 | School Year: 2025–2026
Get ahead this summer with two half-credit courses:
💰 Personal Finance 📅 May 27 – June 9
🔗 Learn budgeting, saving, taxes, and more!
💚 Health 📅 June 9 – 20
🧠 Discover wellness, nutrition, and healthy habits!
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🎶 Alton Band Concert 🎶
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music!
📅 Sunday, April 13th
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 High School Gymnasium
Featuring performances by the Junior High and High School Bands
🎺 Directed by Mr. Kaleb Gray
Support our student musicians!
Next week, April 14th, our Junior High will begin MAP Grade Level testing for two weeks. Our high school students will follow with their End of Course Assessments. Students in Junior High had a pep rally yesterday to kick things off! Students were given the schedule and a rubric of how they will be graded each day on their effort. Please help your child excel on the test by:
*Making sure they get a good night's rest the night before testing.
*Making time for a healthy breakfast the morning of testing.
*Making sure they are here at school every day of testing at 8:00 a.m.
*Encourage them to give their best effort.
We are excited for students to show what they know and make Comet country proud!
Last Day to Order your 2025 YEARBOOK - this Friday, April 11th!!!
Spring Picture Day is rescheduled for this Friday, April 11th!
Congratulations to this year's Graduating Class of 2025 Marshals and Ushers!
Marshals: Ethan Conner and Emma Trantham
Ushers: Keisha Briggs, Chaney Janes, Jorja King, Kaylee Latham, Aiden Mueller, Kaylynn Nash, Emily Sisco, and Mollie Warren
Alton R-IV will be closed again on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. We still have too many routes that are affected by the county road conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
🎉🎉 Happy National Assistant Principal's Week! 🎉🎉
This week, we celebrate Mrs. Stephanie Miller, whose dedication and passion have shaped the Alton R-IV School District for 27 incredible years! 🙌
From guiding students to supporting staff, Mrs. Miller has been an unwavering force in making our schools a better place for all. Her leadership, compassion, and commitment to excellence are truly unmatched.
Thank you for all the hard work and positive energy you've brought to our community, Mrs. Miller! 🌟 Your impact is immeasurable, and we are so grateful for everything you do.
Comet Families,
Due to excessive flooding and significant damage to several county roads, Alton R-IV will be closed tomorrow, Monday, April 7, 2025.
Please stay safe!
High School Families,
Due to extreme flooding in our area, we are rescheduling prom to Saturday, April 19th.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Mrs. Reese
Comet Families:
Due to the potential of flash flooding, we will dismiss at 12:30 PM today, April 4, 2025.
The Fine Arts night at the elementary will be rescheduled to April 11th. Times will be announced.
At this time, prom is still scheduled for tomorrow, and we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our students.
However, we understand that weather conditions may affect travel plans, and we want to reassure you that attendance is not mandatory. Our top priority is the well-being of our students, so if you feel that it’s safer for your child to stay home, we completely understand and support that decision.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as needed. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Please stay safe and be weather aware!
📚🎉 Happy National School Librarian Day! 🎉📚
Today, we celebrate the amazing librarians of the Alton R-IV School District, who inspire a love for reading, knowledge, and lifelong learning! ❤️📖 From finding the perfect book to guiding students in research, they make our libraries a place of adventure and discovery.
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!! We deeply appreciate the dedication and support of our paraprofessionals at Alton R-IV School District. Your hard work empowers our students every day. Thank you for making a difference!
UPDATE ****2025 Prom Details****
*Due to the forecasted rainfall amounts, we have moved Prom to the FEMA building. Both Grand March and the dance will take place here.
Arrival: Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. for pictures with family and friends.
Please note where your table is before Grand March begins to know where you will be seated.
**WE WILL START LINING UP AT 5:30 P.M. FOR THE GRAND MARCH**
You will be lining up by table. Table 1 will walk first and so on. I will have a list posted by the stairs going up to the weight room in the FEMA-You will walk down the stairs to the center of the arch for pictures.
GRAND MARCH: STARTS AT 6:00 P.M.
Once your picture is taken in front of the arch, you may go to your table to be seated. Once the entire court has walked through, parents may take some pictures, but need to leave by 7:00 p.m. Meal will be served at 7:00 p.m.
PROM PICTURES
Kelsie Orr is our photographer. She will take pictures of the Grand March as well as individual/couple pictures. Please let her know if you have special requests for pictures.
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Arrive around 5:00 p.m.
Leave around 10:30-11:00 p.m.
*If you cannot make it to prom due to weather-related issues, we have already arranged payments for food and other services, so no refunds will be issued…sorry for this inconvenience!
April is Occupational Therapist Month, and we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our dedicated occupational therapists who support our students at Alton R-IV School District. Your expertise and commitment play a vital role in helping our students achieve their fullest potential. Your contributions make a significant difference every day. Thank you, Deborah Lockerby!
Comet Families,
Due to the risk of severe storms traveling through our area around normal dismissal time, Alton R-IV will DISMISS EARLY today (Wednesday April 2) at 12:00 PM. All after- school activities will be cancelled for today also. Stay safe and we hope to see everyone tomorrow!
📢 Important Announcement: STEAM Canceled Today 📢
Due to the storm forecast this afternoon, we will be canceling STEAM for today. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
Stay safe, and we’ll see you at our next session! 🌟
🎓 SAVE THE DATE! 🎓
📅 Date: May 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Alton High School Gymnasium
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2025 and their incredible achievements! 🎉🎓 #AltonHSGrad #Classof2025
2025 Prom Details
Arrival: Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. for pictures with family and friends.
**WE WILL START LINING UP AT 5:15 P.M. FOR THE GRAND MARCH**
GRAND MARCH: STARTS AT 5:30 P.M.
PROM PICTURES
Kelsie Orr is our photographer. She will take pictures of the Grand March as well as individual/couple pictures at the venue. Please let her know if you have special requests for pictures.
PROM: Arrive at the Country Meadows Event Center around 7:00 p.m.
Leave around 10:30-11:00 p.m.
**You must ride the bus to and from the Prom venue**
