The Weekly Update Aledo HS

Aledo High School Homecoming Week is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for September 16-20 as we celebrate with this year’s exciting theme: "Bearcats Got Game"—highlighting the competitive spirit of our Bearcats!

We’ll kick off the festivities with our annual Homecoming Parade on Monday, September 16, at 6:00 PM. The parade will be a great way to launch a fun-filled week of events, showcasing school pride and spirit.

Each day of Homecoming Week will feature a different theme, so be sure to dress up and join in the fun! Check out the graphic for details on the themed dress days and get ready to show off your Bearcat pride all week long!

HOCO 2024

Spectators are welcome to start setting up for the parade at 5:00 PM in the designated orange areas. To ensure everyone's safety, we kindly ask that you remain on the sidewalks or grass areas only and avoid the street. Keeping our Bearcats safe is our top priority!

The parade will kick off promptly at 6:00 PM, leading into a community pep rally at Buchanan Stadium, where we'll celebrate and show our Bearcat pride. Be sure to stick around and join the fun!

Picture day for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will be held on Monday, September 16, in the main campus auditorium. Photos will be taken during students' English class periods.

After picture day, parents can view and place orders online, and all orders will be conveniently shipped to your home.

Important info for Seniors: You have until Friday, November 15, to schedule your senior portrait appointment with Glamour Craft. Remember, seniors must take their portrait with Glamour Craft to be featured in the yearbook.

If you have any questions, please reach out to journalism adviser Cortney Wood at cwood@aledoisd.org.

AVOID LONG LINES AT LUNCH BY PRE-ORDERING FROM CUSTOM BURRITO OR PANINNI LINES! SCAN THE QR CODE IN CAFETERIA OR AT AISD.ORG/CAFETERIA SERVICES. PRE-ORDER BY 9:30 AM, PICK UP @FAST TRACK LINE AT YOUR DESIGNATED LUNCH TIME! STUDENT MUST HAVE FUNDS ON ACCOUNT OR BE ENROLLED IN FREE/REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM.

For more information, if you have any questions or if we can help in any way, contact the Child Nutrition office at (817) 441-5142.

PSAT Information: Please read carefully as information is dependent on grade level

The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a great tool for students considering college. The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading skills, math problem-solving skills and writing skills. Aledo High School recommends that students take the PSAT/NMSQT in order to receive feedback about strengths and weaknesses, enter the competition for National Merit Scholar scholarships (11th graders) and to help prepare for the SAT.

Test Dates:

October 17: PSAT/NMSQT – all 10th grade students and registered juniors. We know there is a band conflict on this date and have scheduled a makeup day on October 30.

October 18: PSAT 8/9 – all 9th grade students

For all test administrations, students will need to bring a fully charged laptop (personal or school-issued). Students using a personal device will need to install the College Board Bluebook application prior to test day.

Junior parents and students: For the 2024 PSAT/NMSQT, juniors at Aledo High School will be registering online. This registration will take a few minutes and can be completed from any computer with internet access. Online Exam registration is currently open and will end on Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM. In order to register, students should click on the link provided on the school website or visit www.TotalRegistration.net/PSAT/440065 to register .To complete registration, students must answer all of the required questions. Registration is not complete until students have printed the pdf of the confirmation page that is provided at the end. Please be sure to have a debit or credit card available before beginning registration. Paying online is a great way to make sure that payment has been made while avoiding mailing payment.

Here are the important dates for the registration process:

• Preferred Registration Deadline: Fri, Aug 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM – Registrations and payments made by this date will be charged $25. Registrations and payments after this date will incur a $10 late fee .
• Late Registration Deadline: Fri, Sep 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM - Registration Ends
• Sat, Sep 7, 2024 - Registrations that have not been paid for will be canceled and exams will not be ordered.

Freshman/Sophomore parents and students: All 9th and 10th grade students will be registered to take the appropriate PSAT. There is no cost to families.

Please contact Mrs Carly Kisor, ckisor@aledoisd.org , if you have questions or require financial assistance.

Mark your calendars! On Monday, August 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, we’ll be hosting our Annual Curriculum Night (Open House). This year, we are excited to offer a flexible, come-and-go format, allowing parents to move freely throughout the building at their own pace.

In addition to visiting classrooms and meeting your student’s teachers, be sure to stop by the AHS cafeteria, where we will have tables set up by student groups representing various clubs, organizations, and booster clubs. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the many ways students and families can get involved and stay connected with the Bearcat community.

Feel free to drop in at any time during the event! We look forward to seeing you there and working together for an exciting school year!

Stay Informed with the Strictly Senior Tab

To ensure you don’t miss any important updates, we encourage you to bookmark the "Strictly Senior" tab on our website. This section is dedicated to keeping the Class of 2025 and their families informed about all the key events, deadlines, and information relevant to senior year. Whether it's details about graduation, college application deadlines, senior activities, or special announcements, the "Strictly Senior" tab will be your go-to resource throughout the year. Stay connected and make sure you’re up to date on all the exciting happenings for the Class of 2025!

Class of 2025

Project Celebration: Class of 2027 is formally up and running. Check out our website at: https://www.aledopc2027.com/ for more information and to sign up for emails.

Clubs and Organizations: Want to stay connected, make new friends, or try something new? Explore the fantastic opportunities at Aledo High School! From the Anglers Club to UIL Academics, there’s something for everyone. Visit the website for a full list of clubs and organizations available.

Clubs and Organizations

Aledo High School students who wish to drive and park in one of the high school student lots must purchase a parking permit for the 2024-2025 school year. The cost of an AHS parking permit is $50 for the entire year or $25 for those who only need parking for the second semester. Students who purchase a senior reserved parking spot do not need to buy a separate parking permit, as the cost is already included in the reserved spot fee. https://www.aledoisd.org/Page/8087

Parking fees will be used to support safety and security-related items at AHS and throughout AISD. General parking sales will open at 7 a.m. on Monday, August 5, through the AHS Event Box Office and will remain open for the entire school year. The map shows general parking areas marked in green. If you need financial assistance with parking fees, please contact your school counselor.

AISD Police Officers will be available the remainder of this week in the cafeteria during lunches to purchase or pick up your parking permit. Please bring your receipt, auto insurance and driver license to get your sticker. Stickers are to be placed on the bottom left side of the rear windshield.

What an amazing day to run! Although it was wet, the cooler temps were a welcome surprise as the Bearcats and Ladycats continue to work hard and improve. All athletes ran extremely well, with most improving their times yet again. The Varsity Ladycats are hot on the heels of Lovejoy (reigning State Champions), coming up just 13 points shy of overtaking them. Full results were as follows:

VARSITY GIRLS: ELITE VARSITY GIRLS DIVISION 4TH PLACE (Flower Mound, Southlake, Lovejoy)

Molly Garrison 8th place 18:19.9

Micah Neal 14th place 18:33.0

Mykel Murry 16th place 18:35.3

Sophia Brandenburg 37th place 19:02.8

Madison Larsen 69th place 19:37.0

Hadleigh Walton 95th place 19:55.5

Mayden Mitchell 111th place 20:08.4

VARSITY BOYS: ELITE VARSITY BOYS DIVISION 18TH PLACE

Jack Fink 30th place 15:49.3

Tyler Connelly 39th place 15:55.7

Ian Robbins 121st place 16:43.9

Dominick Barrera 144th place 16:56.6

Luke Schabel 167th place 17:12.0

Thatcher Pettit 170th place 17:12.8

Reed Murray 205th place 17:57.1

JV GIRLS: OPEN VARSITY GIRLS DIVISION 16TH PLACE

Kjersten Loy 33rd place 20:30.8

Carley Couch 78th place 21:30.3

Sadie Williams 97th place 21:55.9

Ashlynn Durnil 135th place 23:04.4

Maggie McQuatters 171st place 25:15.0

JV BOYS OPEN VARSITY BOYS DIVISION NO PLACE (ONLY 4 RUNNERS)

Andrew Walsh 126th place 18:34.5

Ethan Matthews 152nd place 19:01.8

Dylan Hoover 172nd place 19:48.1

Nicholas Hale 186th place 24:19.8

JV BOYS DIVISION

Marcus Rodriguez 359th place 23:13.3

Next week, the JV’s will run on Wednesday morning at Glen Rose (Squaw Valley Golf Course). The Varsity teams will be running in the Texas A&M Invitational on Friday morning in College Station.

The winning streak continues! You Ladycats got a big win against the very talented Highland Park tonight in 4! The girls stepped up big and played well! Scores and stat leaders are below. The Ladycats are home on Tuesday against Waco Midway for our final pre-district game. Come out and support!

Scores:

21-25

25-15

25-19

25-20

Stat Leaders:

Kills – Kinley Elms 17, Alyssa Todd 16, Haley Lowe 6, Morgan Estevez 6

Aces – Ava Reding 2, Ella Meador 2

Assists – Ava Reding 28, Sophie Frank 15

Digs – Kenrie Pruitt 13, Ella Meador 16, Ava Reding 12, Logyn Denbow 13, Kinley Elms 12

Blocks – Ella Isbell 4, Kinley Elms 2, Haley Lowe 7, Morgan Estevez 2, Alyssa Todd 3

The Bearcats are gearing up for their upcoming district schedule, and they made a strong statement with a 37-27 victory over Lancaster on Friday in front of a packed crowd at Tim Buchanan Stadium. The home opener was a success across the board, with all phases of the game clicking. The raucous student section added extra energy, cheering the team on to victory. Lancaster, known for their speed and athleticism, struggled to gain momentum as the Bearcats' defense stifled them, holding them to 16 plays of three yards or less, including 10 for negative yards and two for no gain. Meanwhile, the Bearcats' offensive line provided solid protection, allowing the offense to execute efficiently.

Next, the Bearcats will begin District 3-5A Division I play against Brewer on Friday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. The Bears are expected to be playoff contenders, setting up an exciting matchup.

For more on the Bearcats' win, read the full article here: Bearcats Bounce Back to Defeat Lancaster 37-27.

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If you would like to volunteer for any AHS or AISD events this year please make sure to complete the AISD Volunteer Background Check. Additionally, AHS would love to have individuals volunteer to support our front office, library and various other needs that arise on campus throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering at AHS please complete this AHS Volunteer Interest Form.

We embrace our culture of Growing Greatness and this is shown through positive interactions and exceptional service to our students, peers, parents and community of Aledo ISD. We want to recognize those who go above and beyond in their service to others with our Circle of Greatness Award.
Tell us about your experience with an Aledo ISD team member who is Growing Greatness!!

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.

Please use this form to report your student's absence and upload any documentation. Allow 48 hours for information to be updated in the Ascender system, which will reflect in the Ascender ParentPortal attendance tab. Complete this form for EVERY day that your student is absent.

Research consistently shows a strong correlation between student attendance and academic achievement. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to excel academically and achieve higher grades.

In recognition of this, our campus has adjusted the exemption policy to include all high school students. Exemptions are earned through exemplary attendance, grades, and behavior. This change aims to encourage all students to maintain high standards in all areas, reinforcing the importance of consistent school attendance.

Aledo High School

1000 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo TX 76008

817-441-8711

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990 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo TX 76008

817-441-4504

Office hours: 8:00-4:30 Monday - Friday

www.aledoisd.org/ahs