Bearcat Blast

Happy Thanksgiving Bearcat Nation! In the spirit of gratitude, we want to thank our entire Bearcat family for your hard work and dedication!

On Friday, November 22, our staff will have a Professional Learning Day while students have a holiday. Then, from Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29, we will all take a break to enjoy a well-deserved Thanksgiving holiday.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, December 2, ready to finish the semester strong! Wishing you a safe, joyful, and restful Thanksgiving.

Are you looking for a way to support our schools and make a positive impact on students' lives? We invite you to join our team as a substitute! We need substitutes who are sub teachers, front-office staff, nurses, aides and more!

As a substitute, you’ll have the flexibility to work around your schedule, connect with our students and play a vital role in our district.

Benefits of Becoming a Substitute:

• Flexible Hours: Choose days that work for you!
• Rewarding Experience: Support students and help shape their future.
• Community Involvement: Be a part of our schools’ success.

Interested? Learn more about how to apply by visiting our website at Aledo ISD Guest Teacher Application or contacting us at staylor@aledoisd.org.

Be a Bearcat today - join Aledo ISD as a substitute! Learn more at www.aledoisd.org/substitute.

A big thank you to the Aledo Community Lions Club for their invaluable assistance in administering vision screenings at the Aledo ISD Early Childhood Academy! Your support helps us detect vision disorders early, ensuring our students get the care they need to thrive. We are so grateful for this partnership in Growing Greatness for our young learners! 👓🧡

Are you looking to support our Aledo ISD students? Did you know we have a method for community members wishing to donate to cover fees for those in need through the My School Bucks platform? Donations made will help cover various fees like device protection program fees, athletics fees and more.

It's SIMPLE!

• Open your MySchoolBucks account on your phone or on the website.
• Make sure you are under "Store" and not the "Meal Money" section.
• Select a Aledo ISD or a Campus and then select the option to "Donate to Pay Fees for Students in Need"
• Enter your donation amount and "Add to Cart" and complete the payment process.
  

We continue this week filled with pride and gratitude for an incredible Ladycat Volleyball season. This team exemplified hard work, resilience, and the unwavering grit that defines what it means to be #AllInAledo. Their playoff journey ended in an intense 5-set battle Tuesday night, but they never backed down, showing the heart and determination we admire so much.

The energy and support from our community - from the spirited send-off to the packed stands - prove just how proud we are of this team. You’ve inspired us all with your commitment to #GrowingGreatness on and off the court.

📸: Khill Shot Photography

Aledo – Vote now for Heidi Wilburn who is 1 of 10 finalists for the Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Team Mom of the Year Award presented by Yo Quiero!

HOW IT WORKS:

• It will be up to fans to vote now through Friday, November 29th for the Team Mom of the Year recipient they believe to be most deserving of the end of year award and grand prize!
• There is no limit on how many times you can vote so be sure to spread the word, vote now and vote often!

LINK TO VOTING PORTAL: https://www.texasfootball.com/team-mom-appreciation-award/form

GRAND PRIZE: The winning Team Mom will be presented with the grand prize, a $2,500 gift pack thanks to the support of Yo Quiero!

Aledo High School painting students are bringing color theory to life! By designing their own custom motif-inspired color wheels, they’re transforming theory into practice, sharpening their skills, and taking their creativity to the next level. 🎨✨

Wrestling season is in full swing, and the AHS wrestling team competed at the Talon Invitational last weekend. They will compete at the Nest Invitational in Azle starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

Talon Invitational Results

• Cameron Robbins (3-2) placed 9th
  
• Dylan Chandler (2-2) placed 7th
  

• Brice Bohn (3-1) placed 3rd

• Oliver Tatro (4-2) placed 6th

• Joy Stephens (4-1) placed 9th

As the weather begins to change and the temperature begins to drop, it becomes more and more essential to be comfortable! Stop by the Aledo ISD Bearcat Store where comfort is guaranteed! Get these new items while supplies last!

• New Aledo A fleece vests, in men's and women's sizes, are perfect for keeping you warm after kickoff for this playoff season!
  
• New Aledo A hoodies to keep you warm and show off your Aledo spirit!
• New Aledo-themed beanies to keep your ears toasty when temperatures drop after sunset!
• New Aledo A patterned fishing shirts are the perfect way to show that you are All In Aledo at tailgates before the game!

Give the Bearcat Store a like and follow to stay up-to-date on all of our new merch!

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The Aledo Bearcat Store is open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Administration Building Lobby. It will be closed the week of Thanksgiving!

SAVE THE DATE!

The Bearcat Store will be open until 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024, for a Snack and Shop! Join us and get your Bearcat holiday shopping done! We have adult and youth merch, hoodies, beanies, polos and more!

Mark your calendars for the Aledo Education Foundation’s Bearcats n Boots — a night of boots, dancing, live music, dinner, and most importantly raising money for our teachers and students!
📅 March 28th, 2025
📍 Stockyard Station

This is the MOST anticipated, BIGGEST, and most FUN event of the year, and you won’t want to miss it! Whether you’re coming for dinner, exciting live & silent auction, or to dance the night away, Bearcats N Boots has it ALL!

Stay tuned for more details, but trust us, this is going to be a night to remember!

Aledo ISD and the Aledo Education Foundation are partnering once again for the Bearcat Backer program, and we'd love your support!

As our district is #GrowingGreatness through exceptional experiences that empower learners for life, we are committed to fostering relationships and partnerships with our outstanding businesses and organizations to help support our Bearcats. Your partnership provides a direct investment and benefit to our Bearcatstudents and staff.

If your business is interested in joining our Bearcat Backers program, please visit our Bearcat Backers webpage that includes sponsorship levels as well as a commitment form to fill out.

Platinum Sponsors

Canvas at Willow Park

EECU Credit Union

First Bank Texas

K&M Elevator, LLC

Myser Orthodontics

United Educators Association

Gold Level Sponsors

First Financial Bank
Impact Athletic Training Center

Redwood Financial

Stroud Pediatric Dentistry
TFWG Insurance Services

Silver Level Sponsors

Brookshire's

Kisselburgh Law Firm

Bronze Level Sponsors

A2Z Promotions, Inc.

BigFoot Ink

First Bank

Kinnear Child Psychology

Olympus Willow Park

Paradigm Wealth Management

Turquant Business Services

As a reminder, we have streamlined absence reporting for all of our campuses for this school year. It is very important that we have documented reasons for absences so that we can ensure your student is given an excused absence when needed.

In Aledo ISD, parents, students, community members, fellow staff members - ANYONE - can nominate ANY staff member to be recognized in this way! Take the time today to nominate someone who you've seen going above and beyond and being All in Aledo for Circle of Greatness!

The Bearcat Blast E-Newletter is managed by the Aledo ISD Communications Department. To submit news items, email communications@aledoisd.org.

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