The Weekly Update Aledo HS
Campus Newsletter
Volume 3, Issue 9 September 21, 2026
Aledo HS Homecoming Week
HOCO Dance
2026 AHS HOMECOMING DANCE: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!
Get ready to dance the night away!
Saturday, September 26
8–10 p.m. | Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
AHS Students Only | Grades 9–12
Tickets: $25 through Sept. 21 — then $35
Aledo Student ID is required for entry.
Get your tickets here: https://www.msbtickets.com/aledohighschool/event/q5c7r8m9
Bearcat Alley
Bearcat Alley is the official tailgating area at Aledo High School varsity football games!
Spots in Bearcat Alley MUST be reserved, and reservations open at 8 a.m. this Friday, Sept. 18. Reserving a spot in Bearcat Alley will include: 10x10 tent, a reserved parking space near Bearcat Alley, trash cans and fire extinguisher provided by the district.
More info: https://www.aledoisdathletics.com/tailgating
Every day in the classroom is an opportunity to learn, connect and grow. Missing just two days each month can add up to four weeks of lost learning by the end of the school year.
Every Day. All Day. 97% Attendance goal for 2027.
LEAD
Celebrating Our Aledo LEADS Bearcats!
Today, we are proud to highlight students who were nominated by their teachers or staff members for demonstrating what it means to be a Learner, Empathetic, Accountable, or Dedicated Bearcat.
These students are making a positive impact on our campus through the way they approach their learning, support others, take ownership of their actions, and give their best effort each day. Their actions represent the kind of character we want to see throughout the Aledo community.
Please join us in congratulating and celebrating these outstanding students for being great examples of Aledo LEADS!
Campus Clubs and Organizations
Clubs and Organizations Parent Consent Form
In accordance with Senate Bill 12 passed by the 89th Texas Legislature, school districts are required to obtain written parental consent before allowing a student to participate in a school-sponsored club or organization.
Please review the list of clubs and organizations at your child's school and indicate your consent below. A separate form will need to be completed for each student.
Click the image for a brief video over pick up and drop off procedures.
The Go Center is back up and running!
The Bound for Success program is a partnership between UTA and Aledo ISD where a dedicated College and Career coach works on our campus 2 days per week. When here, they will be working with students on college applications, financial aid, and so much more. While they do work for UTA, they can partner with you to help you with any college or technical school application to ensure you have the support you need. These partners have a wealth of knowledge in post-secondary planning and will work with our Counseling Team to bring another layer of service and support for our AHS students!
Students can request to see them by scanning the BFS QR code on their door outside of the Library!
Parents and students may send the reps an email or schedule a virtual meeting here: https://appt.link/kattya-cepedas-meetings-m6kqjxvh
kattya.cepeda@uta.edu or mariska.debruijn@uta.edu
Kattya and Mariska are back this year and ready to assist you in the AHS Go Center! Kattya will be here on Thursdays and Mariska will be here on Mondays in Room 1118!
Student IDs
At Aledo High School, the safety and security of our students, staff, and families is always a top priority. One way we strengthen campus safety is by requiring all students to wear their school-issued ID badge whenever they are on school property during the school day.
Students received their ID badges during Bearcats Are Back. If your student did not receive their ID, they can pick it up in the cafeteria during their assigned lunch.
Please help us reinforce this important safety expectation by reminding your Bearcat to wear their ID badge around their neck and keep it visible at all times while on campus.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure campus for all of our Bearcats!
Testing
AP Exam Registration
Taking the AP exam is an important part of every Advanced Placement (AP) course. Aledo High School encourages all students enrolled in AP courses to take the corresponding AP exams.
AP Exam Fee: $105 per exam
Our goal is for every student to have the opportunity to take their AP exams. Students who need financial assistance should contact Mrs. Silvia Marin at smarin@aledoisd.org or visit her in DNG B103 to learn more.
Two Steps Are Required to Register
Step 1: Register through Total Registration
Visit www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/440065 to indicate the AP courses you are taking and the exams you plan to take. At the end of registration, you will receive the College Board join codes and instructions for Step 2. Exam fees are paid online, so please have a debit or credit card available when completing registration.
Step 2: Enroll through College Board
Use the join codes provided during Step 1 to enroll in your AP courses and exams through the College Board system.
Please complete both steps to ensure your AP exams are ordered.
College Board assessments—including the PSAT, SAT, and AP exams—are standardized tests designed to help students prepare for college and track academic progress. Students may be eligible for testing accommodations; however, these must be approved by the College Board through a separate request process.
Please note: Accommodations provided through your student’s ARD or 504 plan in Aledo ISD do not automatically transfer to College Board assessments.
This is a one-time process. Once approved, the accommodations will apply to all College Board tests, including the PSAT, SAT, and AP exams. If your student has already been approved, no further action is needed.
To request accommodations through the College Board, please complete the form at the link below:
College Board Accommodations Request Form
For any other questions or to receive assistance in Spanish, please contact Silvia Marin, AHS Testing Coordinator, at smarin@aledoisd.org.
Para cualquier otra pregunta o para recibir asistencia en español, por favor comuníquese con Silvia Marin, Coordinadora de Exámenes de AHS, en smarin@aledoisd.org.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks for 2026-2027 are on sale now for $85. Order at YearbookForever.com.
The price increases throughout the school year, so order early and save!
Glamourcraft will be at Aledo High School/Daniel Ninth Grade Campus to take yearbook photographs on Wednesday, August 26. Glamourcraft will email parents/guardians a link with an option to purchase the pictures. Makeup picture day is Wednesday, October 7.
Ready to Volunteer
Asynchronous Volunteer Training
We are excited to share that volunteer training is now available in an asynchronous format! Parents and guardians who would like to volunteer on campus can complete the required training at a time that is convenient for them, without attending a scheduled in-person session. This new option makes it easier than ever to get involved and support our students, staff, and school community. We appreciate our volunteers and look forward to partnering with you throughout the school year!
Strictly Seniors
Senior tributes are now on sale! You can create a tribute for your senior using Canva or another design software, or you can use a template on the Walsworth Yearbooks website at YearbookForever.com. The deadline to order senior tributes is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026!
When purchasing your senior tribute, remember to also purchase a yearbook. The yearbook price is currently $85, but the price will increase to $90 on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Also, if you haven't already, please schedule your student's senior photos. If they haven't already taken senior photos through Glamourcraft, your senior must make an appointment to take photographs at Glamourcraft's Fort Worth studio to be included in the senior portrait section of the yearbook. The deadline to take senior portraits at Glamourcraft is Friday, November 13, 2026. This is a free service, but you must schedule an appointment at the studio. You will receive a link from Glamourcraft with purchase options after the session. Contact the Glamourcraft Studio at 817-292-8989 or go to www.glamourcraft.com for information about scheduling an appointment and ordering senior photos.
For additional information regarding senior tributes, yearbooks, photos, etc., please visit https://ledoianyearbook.mystrikingly.com/. You can also reach out to Mrs. Browne, yearbook adviser, at abrowne@aledoisd.org.
ALEDO ANGLERS
Aledo Anglers Excel on Lake Granbury
The Aledo Anglers took 1st place overall at the Texas High School Bass Association tournament on Lake Granbury on Sept. 12, competing against 34 schools.
Declan Lickerman and Dominic Rigoli led the Bearcats with five fish weighing 13.3 pounds, finishing 6th individually. Tyler Page/Peyton Hills and Dean Gallaher/Kameron Younger also posted strong finishes, placing 13th and 14th.
Aledo’s teams combined for 34.86 pounds, helping the Bearcats claim the overall team championship. Congratulations to all of our Aledo anglers on an outstanding day on the water!
BAND
Congrats Aledo Jazz for auditioning for the Region 30 All Region Jazz Band. Concert is November 17th at Boswell High School.
Sports
Volleyball
The Ladycats played Arlington High Friday night. All 4 teams won...another program sweep! Scores and Stats are below. The Ladycats are home Tuesday against Weatherford. We will also be celebrating Middle School Night! GO CATS!!
VARSITY:
25-8
25-8
25-19
Kills- Brynlee Schneider 4, Kaelee Berkley 14, Lily Morris 4, Leighton Lindley 5, Harper Harbuck 4, Kennedy Christie 6
Aces- Alondra Delgado 6, Charlotte Gartner 2, Karsyn Evans 3, Kaelee Berkley 2, Clara Deveny 7
Assists- Harper Harbuck 25, Karsyn Evans 5, Charlotte Gartner 3
Digs- Karsyn Evans 13, Harper Harbuck 7, Alondra Delgado 6, Clara Deveny 6, Brynlee Schneider 3, Lily Morris 3
Blocks- Leighton Lindley 5, Kennedy Christie 1, Lily Morris 2, Kaelee Berkley 1, Harper Harbuck 3, Brynlee Schneider 2, Layla Davis 1, Mia Combs 1
SUBVARSITY SCORES:
JV:
25-15
25-10
9A:
25-11
25-8
9B:
25-8
25-8
Football
Bearcats Open District Play with 69-0 Win
Aledo opened District 3-6A play with a dominant 69-0 victory over Granbury on Sept. 18, following a 31-7 win over Euless Trinity.
The Bearcats jumped out to a 21-0 first-quarter lead behind touchdown runs from Wyatt Dorsey and Izzy Roberts, along with a 50-yard blocked-punt return for a touchdown by Tymon Meeks.
Aledo exploded for 35 points in the second quarter to take a 56-0 halftime lead. Dorsey added a 67-yard touchdown run, while quarterback Tre Williams threw four touchdown passes—two to Kane Lanier and two to Colby Thompson.
Roberts added his second rushing touchdown in the third quarter, and Cade Nussbaum capped the scoring with a fourth-quarter touchdown run.
The Bearcats will host Arlington Martin for Homecoming next week.
Aledo HS and DNG
Aledo High School
1000 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo TX 76008
817-441-8711
DNG
990 Bailey Ranch Road, Aledo TX 76008
817-441-4504