GOOD MORNING ALTON HIGH,
HERE ARE THE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JANUARY 5, 2024
(Introduce yourself)
LEAPING LIZARDS
ANNIE AND THE WHOLE GANG ARE COMING TO THE AHS STAGE IN APRIL OF 2024
DADDY WARBUCKS AND GRACE
MISS HANNIGAN, ROOSTER AND LILY
BERT HEALY AND THE BOYLAN SISTERS
FDR, SERVANTS AND RESIDENTS OF HOOVERVILLLE
ANNIE AN THE ORPHANS AND SANDY

REHEARSALS BEGIN FIRST WEEK OF MARCH
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2024 Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Festival
Congratulations to the following Alton High School Music students who have been selected to participate in the 2024 Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Festival:
Nadja Kapetanovich – All-State Chorus
Rachel Ware – All-State Honors Chorus
Norah Hardin – All-State Orchestra
Ethan Fox – All-State Orchestra (2nd year nominated)
Stephen Whiteside – All-State Orchestra (2nd year nominated)
Joseph Hicks – All-State Honors Orchestra

AHS-ITT
Next AHS-ITT meeting is Thursday January 18th from 3:30-4:30 in Mr. Davault’s room C145.

Equestrian Event

The Nat’l Equestrian Center is hosting The Walkabout Tour featuring Clinton Anderson. Mr. Vernum has 5 tickets for both days, January 27th and 28th in Lake St Louis

Please see Mr. Vernum in Room 233

ENGLISH READING AND WRITING LAB
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
3:25 TO 4:25
ROOM B207
ACTIVITY BUS AVAILABLE
SCIENCE HOMEWORK LAB
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
3:25 TO 4:25
MONDAY–MR WHITE B304
TUESDAY–MR SPAINHOUR B351
WEDNESDAY–MR GAITHER B302
THURSDAY–MRS CRAMER B336
MATH HOMEWORK LAB
MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
3:25 TO 4:25
YOU MUST HAVE A PASS FROM YOUR TEACHER
TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE
YOU MUST HAVE A PASS TO RIDE THE ACTIVITY BUS HOME
YOU MUST BRING ASSIGNMENTS TO WORK ON AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO ASK
GUIDELINES FOR WINTER SPORTS
Must be wearing your school ID to attend any event.
If you are in Redbird Nest, you must wear your school ID but your Redbird Nest card can be on your phone.
Students – No bags or purses of any kind.
No food or drink allowed in.

AHS Athletic Event Attendance Policy
All students must have their school ID to be able to enter any athletic event. If you do not have your school ID you will not be admitted to the game.

All Middle School and Elementary Students must enter the athletic event with an adult or chaperone and remain with the adult or chaperone at all times

12th Night Middletown Bonfire

Announcing the return of the 12th NIGHT CELEBRATION at Haskell Park with carols, cookies, wassail, and the traditional bonfire!
This event will be held on Saturday, JANUARY 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm.*Bonfire will be lit by the Alton Fire Department at 6:30.
Your live tree donations (for our bonfire) are greatly appreciated! The trees can be placed in the park (12th and Henry side) where the bonfire will be located.
Please join us in bidding farewell to the 2023 holiday season. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

ALTON EAGLE ICE FESTIVAL 2024

Enjoy a variety of activities in celebration of wintering American Bald Eagles returning to southwest Illinois during Eagle Fest! The celebration will take place at FLOCK Food Truck Park, National Great Rivers Museum and the Audubon Center at Riverlands.
Get a bite to eat, see a live eagle from the World Bird Sanctuary, take an eagle-watching tour, and enjoy fun winter activities for all ages!
All events are taking place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Here are highlights of activities available:

Redbird Reminders:
School-Wide Expectations
• Remove hats and hoods while in school
• Ensure ID is on and visible
• Use appropriate and respectful language
• Report to all classes on time
• Carry a visible and signed pass if out of class for any reason
Redbird Reminders:
Advisory Period
• Students will get credit for Advisory class starting second semester
• Students will receive .25 credits for each semester (pass/fail)
• Student with a GPA higher than a 4.0 can opt for a “S” rather than a “P”
• If a student has 11 or more absences he/she/they will not receive credit
• Advisory does NOT raise credit requirements for graduation
• Tardies to Advisory class will count towards Second Semester Final Exam Exemption
Redbird Reminders:
New Tardy Progressive Discipline Starts January
• EVERY TARDY COUNTS!
• Progressive Discipline is based on increments of 5… to any class.
• 5 Tardies – letter home outlining progressive discipline
• 10 Tardies – lunch detention and letter home
• 15 Tardies – 3 periods of ISS and letter home
• 20 Tardies – full day of ISS and letter home
• 25 Tardies – meeting with parents and a safety plan
RIDDLE OF THE DAY

JOKE OF THE DAY

Why do we tell actors to break a leg
Because every play has a cast

THANKS FOR WATCHING ALTON HIGH

BE PREPARED
NOURISHING NEIGHBORS
HELP FIGHT HUNGER IN YOUR COMMUNITY BY WORKING TOGETHER ON A GROUP SERVICE PROJECT

ROOM B165
MONDAY 3:15 TO 4:15
AHS BOOK CLUB
MEETING 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY
3:15 IN THE LIBRARY
EVERYONE IS WELCOME