DUE APRIL 1 - CURT, CLIFF, AND OPAL YOUNG TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP - $5000 - seniors who plan to earn a certificate or degree in a technical/vocational field should apply. This includes nursing, welding, auto mechanics, etc. programs. Application in Google Classroom.
DUE MARCH 30 - SHELTER INSURANCE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP - $2000 - any senior may apply for this scholarship. See Mrs. Gilliland for an application
DUE APRIL 2 - ALTON PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION AFFILIATED SCHOLARSHIPS (includes Alton Chamber of Commerce, Alton Public Schools Foundation, Campbell Family Medical, Clary Family, Dethrow-Roy Family, Eddie J. Johnson, Jr. Memorial, Paintmaster, and Simpson Ag Ed/FFA Alumni Scholarships) - any senior may apply for one or all of these scholarships using one application. Application in the Senior Google Classroom.
DUE APRIL 1 - BILL MCDONALD SCHOLARSHIP - seniors involved in FFA and/or Choir with a GPA of 3.00 minimum should apply. Application in the Senior Google Classroom.
DUE MARCH 1 - MSU - WEST PLAINS SCHOLARSHIPS - seniors planning to attend MSU - West Plains should submit their general scholarship application. You must be admitted and have set up a “My Grizzly Den” account. The scholarship application is located in your student portal.
DUE JULY 20 - LEADERS OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP - senior males who will attend Mizzou, exhibit leadership potential, and have academic achievement should apply at http://agsig.org/scholarship/.
MO Bankers Foundation EVERFI Scholarship has been posted! Seniors who have completed or are in the process of completing Personal Finance class should check it out in the Senior Classroom.
9th - 11th Grade Students & Parents: Reminder that a dual enrollment informational meeting for the 2020-2021 school year will be next Wednesday, Feb. 26th at 5:30 in the HS Library. Please attend if you plan to take dual enrollment classes next year.
The seniors vs faculty basketball game. The most hype event of the school year! The faculty who ruled the courts back in their day? They’re gonna dominate. The varsity basketball team? They’re gonna be up and down the court dunking on the faculty before anyone knows what’s happening. Watch as the students take revenge for all the bad grades they’ve received over the years.😉 It’s gonna be intense!
Preschool was very blessed with balloons and gifts from our community partners. Thank you T+L Supported Living, and John and Jen Wilson!!
SENIORS & JUNIORS: MSU-WP Red Carpet Day is Friday, Feb. 21. Get your permission & assignment forms from Mrs. Gilliland. They are due on Tues., Feb. 18th and we do not have school on Monday, Feb. 17th!
COMMUNITY PARTNER NEEDED! Alton Elementary recently started a STEAM Club. STEAM Education is an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. Every Wednesday, a group of 30 students participate in STEAM Club after school. We would love to find a community partner to help purchase snacks and other materials for the students who participate in STEAM. If you are interested, please message the school or contact Amy Janes.
Open Library will be closed today, February 11.
SENIORS & PARENTS: If you have not completed the FAFSA, you need to do so ASAP using your 2018 tax info. Deadlines for 20-21 school year are fast approaching! If you are eligible for supplemental grants along with PELL grants, don't miss out because you missed a deadline!
Alton High School FBLA brought home 15 medals in various business competitions on Friday during district 14 leadership conference. There were 23 other schools at the competition. Check out the News for further details.
Congratulations to Jace Reese for being chosen to represent our school at the Sophomore Pilgrimage in April! Jace will spend the day in Jefferson City and will meet with the top six elected officials in the state of Missouri as well as with a Supreme Court Justice.
SENIORS: www.cfozarks.org At least 22, yes, 22 scholarships should be available for you to apply to. Check them out and see if you meet the criteria. If you are remotely eligible at all, apply. Check with Mrs. Gilliland if you are unsure.
6th grade demonstrated bilateral symmetry in nature
Congratulations to Sophomore Harly Howell for being selected to represent our school at the Missouri Leadership Seminar! This three-day summer seminar at UCM-Warrensburg helps students develop their leadership potential.
In recognition of National Counselors Week, Alton Elementary would like to express our appreciation for our school counselor, Mrs. Tonya Willard.
School counselors are uniquely equipped to bridge the gaps between administration, teachers, parents, and students. As the demands placed on everyone in our school community increase, Mrs. Willard rises to each need with excellence, a positive attitude and an immeasurable amount of compassion.
Mrs. Willard works tirelessly to serve our students growing needs. Whether students need someone to listen, guide them through reflection, process emotional situations, encourage school attendance, recognize good works, supply clothing or advocate for a better quality of life, Mrs. Willard is always willing to serve each and every student who graces our halls.
Mrs. Willard is a vital asset to our school district and we cannot thank her enough for all that she does!
