2025-2026 Bearcat Blast

As temperatures are forecasted to drop below freezing and bring in inclement weather, Aledo ISD is canceling all extracurricular activities beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, January 23 through Sunday, January 25. Coaches, sponsors and directors will communicate with students about what their Friday afternoon plans are. All Aledo ISD buildings will be closed during that time. Also, we have been notified by Camp Fire that they have canceled all after-school care in Aledo ISD.

Ladycat seniors Delaney Rosser, Jordyn Edington and Kyleigh Pawlak, along with Head Coach Heather Myers and Harvest of Aledo Memory Care Coordinator Maggie Sharp, reflect on an experience filled with purpose and connection. With Sue’s peers cheering from the stands and joining on the field and the Aledo Ladycat basketball team supporting in the stands, this moment truly represents what it means to be All in Aledo, to be Growing Greatness, and to be creating Exceptional Experiences that can only happen in Aledo.

We're recognizing our AMAZING Aledo ISD Board of Trustees - and PROUD public school grads - this month for School Board Recognition Month! Our Trustees are the best in the state and selflessly and proudly volunteer their time to serve our Aledo ISD community! Please help us thank them this month!

Take a minute to read a little about Trustee Zach Tarrant, a proud Mansfield ISD public school graduate and former educator and principal, who is now serving public school students and staff in the role of Trustee!

Take a minute to read a little about our longest-serving Trustee Hoyt Harris. Trustee Harris is a proud Fort Worth ISD graduate who learned creativity, public speaking skills and leadership skills while he was in school.

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2026-2027 instructional calendar during their regular board meeting on Tuesday, January 20!

The First Day of School is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and the last day is Thursday, May 20, 2027!

Harvest of the Month: Citrus!

Lots of fresh Vitamin C is being served at all Aledo ISD campuses all month! Check out these delicious and nutritious citrus treats.

Thank you for allowing us to serve your students! Aledo ISD is Serving up Greatness!

In the latest installment of our Only in Aledo series, follow the Aledo High School Cheerleading Team as they chase excellence on their journey to UIL State. From cheering on Bearcats across football, volleyball, basketball and wrestling seasons to building lifelong bonds, this team represents what it truly means to be All in Aledo.

Hear from senior co captains Ellie Miller, Katie Roberts and Jocelyn Hudson as they share how cheer has shaped them as leaders, friends and individuals through Exceptional Experiences that define Growing Greatness.

Congratulations to the Aledo High School Cheerleading Team on an incredible Top 15 finish at UIL State! Competing against 75+ teams from across Texas, their hard work, dedication and Bearcat spirit truly shined on the state stage.

A huge thank you to the Aledo community for being All in Aledo coming out last Friday to cheer the girls on as they headed to State!

Aledo High School Robotics proudly hosted and competed in the League Tournament on Saturday with incredible support from parents, alumni, volunteers, and FTC staff who dedicated four Saturdays to make the league a success.

All four Aledo teams advanced to the playoffs and earned judged awards:

• Team 6566: Winning alliance and 1st Place Inspire Award

• Team 9161: 2nd Place alliance and 2nd Place Inspire Award

• Team 20325: Semifinalists and 1st Place Sustain Award

• Team 13811: Semifinalists and Control Award

Teams 6566 and 919 will advance to regional championship and teams 2035 and 13811 will advance to the semi-regional championships in February. We couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and achievements!

Aledo High School senior and wrestling varsity captain Brice Bohn reached an incredible milestone with his 100th varsity win recently. A four-year member of the Bearcat wrestling program, Brice’s dedication, leadership and perseverance truly reflect Growing Greatness in Aledo. We’re proud of you!

Congratulations to the Aledo High School Boys & Girls Wresting teams for bringing home some serious hardware from the Tussle at the Trail wresting tournament hosted on January 17! Both the Boys and Girls teams placed 3rd overall at the tournament!

1st Place Finishers:

• 🥇 Cameron Robbins
• 🥇 Charles Anderson
• 🥇 Brice Bohn
• 🥇 Grace Beasley
• 🥇 Madison Elliott

2nd Place Finishers:

• 🥈 Dylan Chandler
• 🥈 Cam Becera
• 🥈 Lillian Carruthers
• 🥈 Morgan Sanford

3rd Place Finishers

• 🥉 Cooper Kiwior
• 🥉 Grayson McNeal
• 🥉 Benjamin Hungerford
• 🥉 Brady Powell
• 🥉 Milena Prole
• 🥉 Piper Wheeler

This week's 5th Grade Fine Arts Expo was an inspiring celebration of creativity and opportunity! Fifth graders from across Aledo ISD gathered at Aledo High School on Wednesday to experience the many Exceptional Experiences found only in our Fine Arts programs. From incredible performances by AHS Theater, Dance, Choir and Band to a walkable visual art gallery in the auditorium lobby, students got a true glimpse of Growing Greatness in action. Thank you to our high school students and staff for being All in Aledo hosting such an amazing expo and sharing your talents with the next generation.

Join us for Raise Them Strong: Parenting Resilient Kids with Brooks Gibbs. This virtual presentation is an engaging and practical conversation focused on helping parents equip their children with confidence, character and resilience in today’s world.

• 📅 January 29, 2026
• ⌚️ Doors open: 5:30 PM
• ⌚️ Presentation: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
• 📍 Aledo High School Lecture Hall
• 🍕 Pizza will be served!
• Childcare by our AHS National Honor Society students is available!

Don’t miss this impactful parenting opportunity!

Show off your Bearcat Pride with a new Aledo Bearcats license plate holder. Nothing says being All in Aledo more than showing off your support of Aledo Bearcats on your morning drive. Get yours while they last!

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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