2025-2026 Bearcat Blast

Aledo Community: We are once again collecting $25 Gift Cards for a Holiday Giveaway for our entire staff! We are seeking donations of $25 gift cards - to wherever you want! - that we can gift to our staff right before the holiday break in December. Families, businesses, churches, neighborhoods - anyone is encouraged to donate!

If you want to donate a gift card, please fill out the form at bit.ly/2025HOLIDAYGIVEAWAY and bring the gift card to the Aledo ISD Administration Building by Friday, Dec. 12!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

The Aledo ISD Bearcat Store will be open LATE and joined by Bearcat/Ladycat boosters and campuses with their OFFICIAL Bearcat merch!

• ⌚️4-6:30 PM
• 📆 Tuesday, Dec. 9
• 📍 Aledo ISD Administration Building (1008 Bailey Ranch Road)

Joining the Bearcat Store so far for this fun event:

• Aledo Girls Basketball
• Ladycat Softball
• Class of 2027
• Aledo FFA
• Stuard Elementary
• Aledo Theater Boosters
• AHS Soccer Booster Club
• Aledo Football Booster Club (Quarterback Club)

The Bearcat Store will also be set up at the Aledo Education Foundation's Merry Bearcat Christmas event on December 4 at the Daniel Ninth Grade Cafeteria. The store will be closed on Dec. 4-5 as it preps for and unpacks from the Merry Bearcat Christmas event.

On Monday, December 15, 2025, the Aledo High School Band will present their annual Holiday Show, and we’re hosting an exclusive SilverCats Social Hour beforehand to celebrate the season together.

• SilverCats Mingle & Jingle Social Hour: 5:00–6:00 p.m.

• Band Holiday Show: Begins immediately at 6:00 p.m.

• Location: Aledo High School (1000 Bailey Ranch Rd, Aledo, TX 76008)

• Entry: Please enter through the main high school building doors that face Bailey Ranch Road for the Social Hour. (The auditorium doors will not be open for this portion of the event.)

• Perk: Reserved seating for all SilverCats at the performance!

During the Social Hour, we’ll enjoy light refreshments, good conversation, and the chance to visit before the performance begins. The Social Hour will conclude before 6:00 p.m. so everyone can move to their reserved seats for the show.

We hope you’ll join us for this festive evening honoring our cherished SilverCats community. Your presence always makes these events brighter.

The day before the Thanksgiving break was Aledo Reads Day and our Bearcats kicked back, picked up a good book, and enjoyed time diving into great stories. With our community and Aledo ISD staff #AllinAledo, this day continues #GrowingGreatness and creating #ExceptionalExperiences for every student.

Harvest of the Month: Dark Leafy Vegetables!

Cafeterias across Aledo ISD are featuring kale salad. They are SO-HO-HO-HO good for you! Give them a try!

Aledo ISD Nutrition Department serves nutritious breakfast and lunch daily at all schools. More information can be found at aledoisd.org/childnutrition or by calling 817-441-5142.

New for the 2025-26 school year: USDA waiver covers the cost for reduced-price breakfast and lunch. Reduced price breakfast and lunch will be at no cost to students who qualify.

• Menus, pricing, nutritional info, allergens, setting account restrictions (PK-5), special dietary needs and more!
• MySchoolBucks: for online café account payments, go to AISD app or link above. Or pay in Cafeteria by cash, check any time.
• Free/Reduced Price Meals: Apply online at link above (each year) or see if you qualify (paper applications also available on campus).
• Meal charging (max charge amount $15): If student has no meal/no money, we can provide a school meal (only), then alternate meal.
• No snacks, extras if negative/low balance.
• Negative balances communicated to parents via parent-link email address on file and/or letter to household address on file.
• Go to MySchoolBucks to view café account balances/transactions/install café balance email notifications.
• If you are experiencing a financial setback, please contact us so we can help.

Aledo ISD Cafeteria Services is Serving Up Greatness!

Registration for the Bearcats Beyond the Bell after-school enrichment programs for our elementary schools for the Spring semester is open! Find more information for Bearcats Beyond the Bell at https://www.aledoisd.org/community/beyond-the-bell.

We’re Hiring at Aledo High School! Recent grads or experienced teachers - come work at a top-tier campus where students and staff thrive together. Aledo High School is currently seeking full-time professionals in the following areas:

• Math
• Spanish
• Special Education Teacher
• Counselor
• School Nurse
• Special Education Aide

If you're passionate about empowering students, building strong relationships, and being part of an exceptional team, come join the A-Team and make an impact in #BearcatNation!

Apply today and be part of something special: aledoisd.org/careers.

The Aledo varsity boys wrestling team tied Azle for first place at the Nest Invitational in Azle on November 21-22. This event marks the first team win or tie in Aledo wrestling history and reflects the effort these athletes bring every day as they continue Growing Greatness through their commitment to excellence.

• 🥇 Charles Anderson
• 🥇 Ian Crosby
• 🥈 Cam Robbins
• 🥈 Dylan Chandler
• 🥈 Brice Bohn
• 🥉 Josh Morgan
• 🥉 Ben Hungerford

The varsity girls also delivered a strong performance with both a first place and a second place finish, showing clear improvement from last season and demonstrating the continued growth of the program. Their hard work and All in Aledo mindset highlight their dedication and discipline to their team.

• 🥇 Milena Prole
• 🥈 Joy Stephens

Yesterday was an exciting day in Bearcat Nation! 7 Aledo High School student-athletes signed to play football and continue their academic careers during a Signing Day ceremony. Congratulations to these talented Bearcats!

• 🏈 Carson Dempsey - University of Tulsa
• 🏈 Kaydon Finley - Notre Dame
• 🏈 Kamron Hall - Lamar University
• 🏈 Chase Wilburn - Towson University
• 🏈 Payton Williams - University of Texas - San Antonio
• 🏈 Kaden Winkfield - Sam Houston State University
• 🏈 Lamel Swanson - Army

Four eight-grade artists at Aledo Middle School were recognized this week by the Aledo Community Lions Club for their participation in the Peace Poster Contest. This year’s theme, “Together as One,” gave students the opportunity to express what peace means to them through art. Let’s give a round of applause for these talented artists and their teacher, Arlene Shelton!

• 🥇 Haley Ferguson
• 🥈 Payton Bratton
• 🥉 Aarilynn Martinez
• 🏅 Taylor Storck

It’s collaboration and volunteerism like this that reflect our community's commitment to being All in Aledo by creating exceptional experiences for every student.

Bundle up for winter in true Bearcat style. Check out the three Aledo branded beanies along with the new Aledo branded jacket and pull over. These cozy favorites keep you warm and show your Aledo pride everywhere you go. Grab yours today before they are gone!

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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Bearcat's N Boots is the Aledo Education Foundation’s annual spring fundraiser, to raise community support for AISD's immediate teacher and student needs. Last year's event allowed us to give back over $150,000 across our schools. This districtwide initiative brings together the greater Aledo Community in support of the high-quality education we all work so hard to provide for our kids.

Sold out over the past two years, your Bearcats N Boots sponsorship empowers our future by strengthening education & investing in teachers across our 12 schools. Come support the Aledo Education Foundation with a night of dinner, dancing, and endless fun with Aledo parents, grandparents, friends, and longtime AISD supporters.

We cannot achieve this year's goal without our community's continued investment. Sponsorships will be available soon!

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:

EECU Credit Union

KB Home
Loyal Laundry
Magnolia Learning Academy
Mathnasium of Aledo
Myser Orthodontics
The Atkins Agency
United Educators Association
W Dental
Wholesale Payments

Gold Level Sponsors

Christi James - TWFG Insurance Services
First Financial Bank
Institute for Hormonal Balance
Nothing Bundt Cakes
P1 Roofing and Solar
Redwood Financial

Silver Level Sponsors

Bearcat Financial Network
Brookshire's
Kisselburgh Law Firm
The Little Gym of Aledo
One Rock Carwash
SBK Electrical

Bronze Level Sponsors

Aaron Valencia, The A GAME Agent, Realtor
Aledo InterBank
Bigfoot Ink
First Bank
NBT Financial Bank
Paradigm Wealth Management
Rebecca DeLuca, Compass, Realtor
Turquant Builder 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. Click here or the button below for the Absence Reporting Form!

There are many Aledo ISD team members who are doing great work every single day! You can nominate any employee serving in the district for the Circle of Greatness Award.

We are looking for employees who are bringing Aledo ISD #GrowingGreatness to life, positively impacting our community, and helping us grow each and every Aledo ISD student. Click here or the button below to recognize a staff member today!

The intent behind House Bill 1481 is to limit distractions in the classroom and across campus so students can stay focused on learning. As a public school district, our Board of Trustees must adopt a policy that implements the law. Click here or the button below to learn more and check out common frequently asked questions!

Each Aledo ISD student has access to nutritious and delicious meals prepared by our amazing Child Nutrition staff. Breakfast and lunch are served everyday throughout the school week. Click here or the button below to view this month's breakfast and lunch menus.

Aledo ISD is capturing Bearcat pride all year long on our official Flickr account! From Friday night lights and fine arts performances to classroom moments and community events, you’ll find photos that showcase the heart of Bearcat Nation. Take a look, relive the memories, and find yourself on Flickr!

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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