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Vaccination Requirements for 2018-2019
8th grade students will need a Tdap and MCV vaccination
12th grade students will need 2 MCV vaccinations unless the first one was given after the age of 16, in which case they will only need 1 shot
You can get these vaccinations anytime, please do not wait until August to get these required vaccinations. Please be aware that if you do not provide proof of your child's vaccinations or exemptions by the first day of school in August they will not be able to start classes. If you have any questions please call the school.
Vaccination Requirements for 2018-2019
Parents: Don't forget that May 4th is the deadline to turn in your child's summer school enrollment form.
Please check the Alton Elementary May Calendar to find dates and times for important upcoming events (Awards Day, Field Day). A paper copy will be sent home with each student today!
Comet Day will be held at Alton Elementary on Wednesday, May 9th. In order to qualify for Comet Day, students are required to have maintained 90% attendance throughout the school year. If your child has missed 15 or more UNEXCUSED days of school, his or her Comet Day privileges may be in jeopardy. It is very important to make sure that you have submitted all Doctor's Notes to the main office by May 7th. If you have questions or concerns, please call the Elementary Office.
Check out this amazing opportunity for JH and HS girls!!!
SENIORS: OMC SCHOLARSHIP-$500-DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 27. SEE MRS. GILLILAND FOR AN APPLICATION. ANY MAJOR ANY SCHOOL!
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week at Alton R-IV (April 23-27). Below, you can find ideas to help show your teachers how much you appreciate them each day :)
Parents, if you received a survey regarding services your child has received from the District's Special Education department, please take the time to complete and mail it to the address at the bottom of the survey. Your assistance with this matter is greatly appreciated!
The annual Buy one Get One Free Book Fair will be held at the Alton Elementary Library April 30- May 4. Please make plans to attend!!!
Free Summer Meals!!!
ACT Testing Saturday, April 14 at 8:00 AM SHARP in the AG Building. Must have Photo ID, ACT Test Ticket, Pencils, and Calculators.
Jr.-Sr. High Report Grades for 4th Term Mid-terms are being emailed to parents and sent home with students today.
Summer school is from May 29-June 22nd. Enrollment forms and course descriptions can be found on the school website. Simply go to Menu>Documents>2018 Summer School. Forms have also been sent home with students. Remember that summer school is offered to students entering Kindergarten next year!
Congratulations to Senior Paul Walker Hall for placing in the top ten at State FBLA Conference!
4th Quarter Progress Reports will be sent home with students in grades 3-6 today. Parents will also receive a copy of their child's grades via email. Please review your child's grades and contact the school if you have questions or concerns.
SENIORS: Ozarka College Academic Excellence Scholarship-full tuition paid for 2 years. Need a 24 on your ACT composite score. See Mrs. G.
SENIORS: Alton-Thayer Elks Lodge Scholarship is due April 18. (Postmarked by April 21-no school on April 20th) See Mrs. Gilliland.
SENIORS: Alton Alumni Scholarship application has opened and is due April 18th. See Mrs. Gilliland for an application!