Bearcat Blast
Aledo High School: Joana Zenteno, 12th grade
Joana Zenteno consistently demonstrates integrity through her honesty and strong moral principles. Whether in the classroom or during extracurricular activities, she upholds a commitment to doing what is right, even when no one is watching, earning the trust and respect of her peers and teachers alike.
Aledo Learning Center: Addison Cunningham, 11th grade
Addison demonstrates integrity through her commitment to working independently in an online learning environment. She consistently stays on task, submits honest work, and maintains a high level of personal responsibility. Her dedication to doing the right thing reflects her strong character and authenticity.
Aledo Middle School: AJ Myser, 7th grade
AJ demonstrates integrity by doing what is right when no one has asked him to. At the end of the class, he regularly straightens the journals and places them where they belong. This small step allows me time to greet my next class. I appreciate that he is doing little things like this with no expectation of recognition.
McAnally Middle School: Weston Johnson, 8th grade
Ms. Douglas nominated Weston for the Bearcat of Character award because he consistently shows integrity during all situations. She was so impressed recently by his character when he chose to do the right thing even wile a substitute was in the classroom. Weston is honest and bases his decisions in strong morals. Ms. Douglas appreciate the way he leads by example in their RLA class. Thank you Weston for being a bearcat with character everyday!
Early Childhood Academy: Makynleigh Lella , Pre-Kindergarten
Makynleigh is a leader in our class and is a model for integrity. I can always count on her to follow classroom rules and be truthful even when no one is watching. One day everyone earned a lollipop and was told to put them in their backpacks. At the end of the day, Makynleigh told me she could not find hers so I gave her another one. A few minutes later she brought it back, said she found hers and needed to give this one back. She is not only truthful but respectful, responsible and an all-around great friend.
Annetta Elementary School: Max Lever, 5th grade
When I think of someone who has proven to be honest day in and day out, I think of Max. He is inclusive to everyone and is sincere in his communication. He wants the best for everyone and shows that in his own work. He does the right thing even when no one is looking, and he does it because he just knows he should. He always shows integrity.
Coder Elementary School: Holland Diatto, 2nd grade
Holland consistently demonstrates integrity by taking responsibility for her actions and treating others with respect. Holland is committed to being fair and setting a positive example for her classmates. She is a standout student known for her unwavering integrity and consistently stands up for what is right.
McCall Elementary School: Dakota Palfy, 5th grade
Dakota exhibits a character strength of integrity because she is honest in the work that she does and will do the right thing even when no one is watching. She uses her voice to lead her classmates in making good choices. She is not concerned with what others think of her in the moment but instead concerned about the well-being of the entire group. Her classmates share that Dakota always tells the truth, always works hard even when no one else is, and she uses her strength of integrity to bring out the best in others.
Lynn McKinney Elementary School: Kensington Campbell, 4th grade
Over the past couple of months, I have observed Kensington be an exemplar model of integrity. She models doing the right thing even when no one is watching every day. She chooses to be a leader, a peer helper, has ownership over what she does and takes pride in her work. I am very happy to give Kensington this Bearcat Character of the Month for Integrity.
Stuard Elementary School: Slade Reeves, 4th grade
Slade is always someone who we can look to and know he is doing the right thing. He takes ownership of his actions, turns in assignments on time, and follows the rules at all times. Slade is very respectful of other’s thoughts and opinions. He always has a cheerful attitude and encourages others to have the same. He creates a positive environment and is a role model for others. Slade inspires a culture of trust and fairness in the classroom.
Vandagriff Elementary School: Tanner Selman, 4th Grade
Tanner exemplifies integrity by always being honest and a great friend to everyone. He always goes out of his way to help his friends and teachers in any way that he can. He can always be counted on to do the right thing , even when nobody is watching.
Walsh Elementary School: Judson Simpson, 5th Grade
From Judson's homeroom teacher, Mrs. Tuel: Judson shows integrity by treating classmates and teachers with respect, being truthful in communication, and always doing what is asked the first time directions are given. His honesty and strong moral compass not only enhance his own learning environment, but also positively influence his peers. Judson's integrity helps contribute to a positive learning environment each and every day.
Apply today to be a Special Education Aide in Aledo ISD!
Aledo ISD Community: You may have seen that other local school districts are having job fairs to try to fill special education teacher aide vacancies. In Aledo, we are also 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.
You can learn more about our special education centralized programs positions on our continuum of services page, and see the positions accepting applications now on our website. Please click the button below or visit our website to apply today!
Support AISD with Student Fee Donations
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.
Nutrition News
Get ready for Try-day Friday on December 13 at all Aledo ISD campuses! Students and staff can enjoy free samples of roasted Brussels sprouts, a delicious veggie packed with vitamins C and K, fiber, and antioxidants that support a healthy immune system. Don’t miss this chance to try something new and fuel your body with goodness!
Guillory going to Utah
Congratulations to Raycine Guillory, Jr., for signing a National Letter of Intent to play football at the University of Utah next year! Guillory, a running back for Aledo who reclassified as a senior this year to graduate early and enroll in college, had a Signing Day ceremony on Wednesday.
State Quarterfinal Round Playoffs - Aledo vs. Denton Ryan
Come cheer on your Bearcats this Saturday at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium! Be loud and proud as our Bearcats Protect the Tradition as they face Denton Ryan for the State Quarterfinals!
- 2 PM
- Saturday, December 7
- Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium
- 92.1 Hank FM
- Texan Live/NFHS
- Get your tickets here!
- Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium has a CLEAR BAG POLICY
- Concessions are cashless
Please DO NOT park on the grass; once the parking lot fills, the parking lot at David L. Walker Elementary across the street from the visitor's side will be opened.
- Photo credit: AHS junior Breleigh Mayer
GO BEARCATS!
The Holiday Choir Concert is December 10!
The Holiday Choir Concert for AMS, MMS and AHS-DNG will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10 in the Aledo High School auditorium.
The Choir Boosters are accepting pre-orders for a dozen roses that you can pick up at the holiday concert to give to your choir student(s)! The deadline to place your pre-order is today (Thursday, December 5).
Upcoming Important Dates
Mark your calendars with these important dates:
- Thursday, December 19: Early Dismissal for students: 11:40 a.m. (elementary); 12:40 p.m. (secondary); Aledo staff will have a work day
- Friday, December 20-Friday, January 3: Aledo ISD Closed - Happy Holidays!
- Monday, January 6, 2025: Staff Professional Learning Day/Student Holiday
- Tuesday, January 7: Staff Work Day/Student Holiday
- Wednesday, January 8: Beginning of Second Semester; First day of the third nine-week grading cycle
- Monday, January 20: Student and Staff Holiday; Aledo ISD Closed
Thank you 2024-2025 Bearcat Backers!
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.
Aledo Independent School District
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