Bearcat Blast

TOMORROW, Friday, November 1, is a student holiday - so sleep off that Halloween sugar rush! While students take the day off, it’s a workday for our staff. Have a hauntingly good weekend, and we’ll see you back Monday!

We're celebrating our AMAZING principals for National Principals Month! This week we are featuring Jake Bean of Vandagriff Elementary School, Cheryl Jones of the Aledo Learning Center and Lori Cain of Walsh Elementary School.

We hope you've enjoyed getting to know our principals throughout this month!

Bearcat Nation! Early voting for the November 5, 2024, General Election continues through tomorrow, Friday, November 1 and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including at the Aledo ISD Administration Building for Parker County residents.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024! Make a plan to vote. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For a list of voting locations and important information, visit aledoisd.org/BearcatsVote

CAUTION! School zone signs are in place on Bankhead Highway in the area around Vernon and Dean Drive near Coder Elementary. Please slow down and drive carefully to help keep our students - especially many student drivers on their way to AHS-DNG-ALC - and community safe!

The Aledo ISD Bearcat Store has just launched an Aledo + Lululemon Pop Up Shop for a LIMITED TIME ONLINE ONLY! Get started on your holiday shopping with this exclusive Lulu gear featuring the Aledo A! Shop through November 12 here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/mJanfRgBUc

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.

November Harvest of the Month: Whole Grains!

Whole grains provide fiber, antioxidants and even protect against some cancers. Aledo ISD cafeteria menus feature many sources of whole grains every day! There are now new whole grain menu items at secondary campuses: Frito Chili Pie!

The Aledo High School Bearcat and Ladycat Cross Country teams are headed to the UIL State Championship on Saturday, November 2 at Old Settler's Park in Round Rock. Stay tuned to the district's social media for results!

The Aledo High School Bearcat Regiment is headed to the UIL State Marching Band Championship and will perform on Monday, November 4 in prelims at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Bearcat Regiment's first performance is at 4:30 p.m. Stay tuned to the district's social media for results!

Game Day comfort guaranteed! We have new Aledo A stadium cushions available in the Bearcat Store. Lightweight and easy to carry into any game - come get them while they last!

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 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!

Angel Project 2024 has officially begun! Counselors are working hard collecting Angels and we need YOU to shop! Last year, 328 volunteers shopped for 636 students. We could not do this without you! Be a hero for an Angel this Christmas. You can sign up before Friday, November 8, to shop or donate here.

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

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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