ALEDO ISD SCHOOL BUILDINGS CLOSED REMAINDER OF 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

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This week marks the final days of the 2019-2020 school year! The last day for students is Thursday, May 28. Finish the year out strong Bearcats! This has been a challenging and unexpected end to the school year and we are grateful for our hard-working students, teachers, parents and staff that have excelled so well at #GrowingGreatnessAtHome!

Aledo High School senior yard signs lined the campus for the past week. Each senior had a personalized provided by the Aledo Education Foundation and the Aledo PTO. Students had the opportunity to take photos with the signs before taking them home to display.

Take a picture with your sign at home and share it on social media using the hashtag #AledoClassof2020.

The University Interscholastic League issued requirements for summer athletic and marching band programming.

The information permits schools to begin summer strength and conditioning, sport-specific instruction, and marching band practice and rehearsal starting Monday, June 8.

Aledo ISD leadership is currently reviewing the requirements, reviewing our programs and facilities, and considering the opportunities that the District may offer to students in athletics and marching band over the summer. We hope to be able to communicate those opportunities to students and families by Monday, June 1.

The UIL requirements for summer strength and conditioning and sport-specific training is at the following link:
https://www.uiltexas.org/athletics/covid-19-information

The UIL requirements for summer marching band practices and rehearsals is at the following link: https://www.uiltexas.org/music/covid-19-information

The Aledo Independent School District and Tarleton State University agreed Monday to a partnership to help AISD seniors get their college education. The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees and Tarleton leaders finalized an arrangement offering guaranteed admission for the top third of Aledo High School graduates beginning with the 2020-21 academic year.

Click here to read more.

Aledo ISD has named Carolyn Ansley as the new Daniel Ninth Grade Principal. Ansley is currently an Assistant Principal at Aledo High School and has served on the campus for the past nine years. She was recently honored as Aledo ISD's Assistant Principal of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year.

Click here to read more about the new DNGC Principal.

Aledo High School will host in-person graduation for the Class of 2020 on Friday, May 29 at Bearcat Stadium.

Due to social distancing and gathering requirements, both sides of the stadium will be utilized for seating and all graduates will be positioned six feet apart on the field during the ceremony. This year's Class of 2020 includes 428 graduates. Senior student and family participation in graduation is voluntary.

Aledo ISD will provide live-streaming video of the ceremony via YouTube. Please closely review the details of the graduation ceremony and what will be required of seniors and all guests.

Click here to read details regarding graduation rules and procedures.

Aledo ISD is honoring and sending a big Aledo "thank you" to our amazing Bearcat Heroes working on the frontlines in the health care field during the COVID-19 crisis.

Abbey Keith is a 2016 Aledo High School graduate working on the frontlines at Medical Cities Plano in ER Trauma. She is an RN, who graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center, School of Nursing.

If you know of a former AHS graduate working as a responder on the frontlines, please email photos and details of the former Bearcat to communciations@aledoisd.org.

The time is now to join the Aledo High School Colorguard! Click here to fill out the interest form and you will be contacted with information about joining. Watch the video below to learn more about this awesome opportunity at AHS.

Aledo ISD will continue to offer meal service to our Bearcat students in June. All students enrolled in Aledo ISD are eligible for free meals. Students are not required to be with parents to receive meals at pick-up. All meal packages will include one lunch and one breakfast. Meals should be refrigerated if not immediately consumed.

Click here to read more and visit the Cafeteria Services webpage.

Want to recognize an Aledo ISD Employee for doing a GREAT job? We want to recognize all employees that exemplify Growing Greatness!

Click here to submit a nomination!

You can nominate any employee serving in the district for the Circle of Greatness Award. We’re looking for employees who are bringing Aledo ISD Growing Greatness to life, positively impacting our community and helping us grow each and every Aledo ISD student, especially during at-home learning.

Each month, every nominee for the Circle of Greatness Award will receive a recognition award. There is no limit to nominations each month. We want to hear about every employee who is making an impact!

Aledo High School and Aledo Learning Center seniors picked up their graduation tickets and details regarding Friday's ceremony at Bearcat Stadium. Students had the chance to see AHS teachers and were given their senior yard signs that have been showcased on the campus the past week. Seniors will report from 8:15 to 8:30 a.m. Friday morning to the stadium and will receive more communications this week from Principal Dan Peterson.

Registration for bus transportation services has started. Each school year, Aledo ISD students who will be riding the bus must be registered to receive transportation services.

Click here to fill out the registration form and only one is needed per family. If you need to make changes, please contact us by phone at 817-441-5141. Click here to visit the Bus Transportation Department webpage that will include a link to route information. Please wait until about two weeks before school starts to look up your child’s route information.

In an effort to provide our families with as many resources as possible during our school closures, we’ve created a brand new #BearcatStrong Video Series. Each short video touches on a certain topic or resource for families who may need assistance in our community. Don’t hesitate to reach out to anyone at your child’s school for assistance.

Click here to visit Aledo ISD to view the videos that have been released. These will also be released on Facebook.

Aledo running back great Johnathan Gray was featured recently on Fox Sports Southwest and discussed his incredible career with the Bearcats. He's one of the best in Texas High School football history and was the Gatorade National Player of the Year. He said he was most proud of his Bearcat state titles!

Listen as Coach Buchanan calls in and has a question for Gray. Click here to watch.

Here's another chance for you to show your support for the Aledo High School Class of 2020. Download this personal Facebook frame to recognize this year's seniors, who are enduring these difficult times in the final months of their high school journey. Click on your individual Facebook profile to find available frames. Or, click here to add the Class of 2020 Facebook frame to your individual account by visiting the District's Facebook posts.

Aledo ISD continues to work to make sure our families are aware of resources available within our community, especially as they relate to our current circumstances and school closure related to COVID-19. Please see link for information that may be of help to families during our current COVID-19 school closure.

SUPPORT RESOURCES FOR BEARCAT FAMILIES

Aledo ISD Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration is underway. New Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020. Steps include completing the online registration and uploading required documents in the parent online portal. If you are unable to upload documents, you may bring these in person when the campuses re-open or at the next registration event in August. Pre-Kindergarten students must meet specific criteria to enroll and the website link below provides more information.

Click here to view the registration flyer.
Click here to visit the PreK-Kindergarten Information Webpage.

Are you following Aledo ISD on Instagram? Be sure to follow and watch for cool photos and videos from across the district and all the campuses!

Click here to view the Aledo ISD's Instagram (aledo_isd) and become a follower today!

Now is the time to make sure you are following your campus' Facebook page. Stay connected by following today!

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The Bearcat Backers partnership program started this year and is a rebrand of the former Community Partners program in Aledo ISD. Aledo ISD and the Aledo Education Foundation are thankful for our outstanding partners. The following partner list of Platinum and Gold level sponsors includes links to their website.

Platinum Level Sponsors

United Educators Association
Myser Orthodontics
Your Insurance Partner
Century 21 - Lynch Legacy
Plains Captial Bank
Excel Center Willow Park
Trinity River Oral Surgery
First Financial Bank
General Striping
Stroud Pediatric Dentistry

Gold Level Sponsors
Brookshire's
BTC
TWFG Insurance Services - Christi James
Association of Texas Professional Educators
Kids Academy of Texas
JW Mechanical Systems
Weatherford College
First Bank

Silver Level Sponsors
Camp Fire
Reading Friends of Aledo
NextLink
Aledo InterBank
City of Willow Park
Your Personal Chef
East Parker County Chamber of Commerce
ARK Dentistry
Slade & Nash
Yard Cards Supply
Compass Real Estate The Sally Watkins Group

Join today and partner with Aledo ISD to become a Bearcat Backer! Click here to view partnership levels and sign up!

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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