Bearcat Blast

Aledo ISD will be closed on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, due to continued inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. Coaches and sponsors are working on schedules for events that are scheduled for Friday and Saturday; your coach/sponsor will contact you with specific details and information.

Thanks to everyone who shared their SNOW DAY photos with us on Facebook. Be sure to add yours here! Below are some of our favorite 😊

We’ll see you back in school on Monday, Bearcats! Stay warm and safe out there!

Each January, we honor the dedicated individuals who are All In Aledo serving their community as volunteers - the Aledo ISD Board of Trustees! Our board members oversee the operation of the district and work to ensure that each student has exceptional experiences every day. School Board Recognition Month is an opportunity to show our trustees how much we appreciate their work, leadership, and commitment to Growing Greatness in Aledo ISD.

This year’s theme is: Leadership for Tomorrow’s Texas! Our amazing trustees volunteer their time and expertise to listen to our community and help guide the district by showing their commitment to creating meaningful educational experiences and opportunities that prepare students for college, careers, and beyond.

Please join us this month in thanking and celebrating our Aledo ISD Board of Trustees!

Aledo ISD Community: We are actively recruiting special education teacher aides to become a part of our Bearcat Staff!

Benefits to being a teacher aide in Aledo ISD include:

• Teacher aides are eligible to transfer their own children into Aledo ISD to attend our schools, even if they don’t live in the Aledo ISD boundaries.

• Teacher aides are eligible to send their babies and young children to the Aledo ISD Child Development Center employee daycare.

• Teacher aides follow the same school calendar as their kids/students in Aledo ISD.

• Teacher aides who are hired to work in a special education centralized program will receive a $600 sign-on bonus [when hired between September 20, 2024, and March 7, 2025, after completing 45 days of employment and maintaining an attendance rate of 90%].

• No experience required - we will train you!

• Want to become a certified teacher? We will work with you on your path to teacher certification.

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.

Stay up-to-date on what's going on in Fine Arts in Aledo ISD! Learn about our student successes, AMAZING teachers, upcoming events and important announcements.

Welcome back to our hungry Bearcats! January harvest of the month is citrus! Load up on lots of Vitamin C and stay healthy. There will be lots of delicious and nutritious meals all moth at each of our campuses.

Leadership for Tomorrow’s Texas starts here in Aledo! This School Board Recognition Month, we’re proud to recognize the Aledo ISD Board of Trustees for their dedication to Growing Greatness and fostering Exceptional Experiences for every student.

Today, we’re shining a spotlight on board member Jeremy Pruett for his dedication to supporting programs that make Aledo ISD a place where students like Elijah Silver can thrive. Hear from Elijah, a junior at Aledo High School, and his mom, Joanna, as they share how his involvement in the Aledo High School Band program has helped him grow both as a musician and a leader.

Thank you, Mr. Pruett, and all of our board members for being All In Aledo!

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 before the semester ends!

• New Aledo A fleece vests, in men's and women's sizes, are perfect for keeping you warm!

• 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!

The Bearcat Store is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Administration Building Lobby. The Aledo ISD Bearcat Store follows the Aledo ISD schedule for closures.

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

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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 28, 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.

https://www.aledoisd.org/
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