Alton Redbirds Football Night at Battlehawks--May 8

ALL after-school activities cancelled today

Due to the pending severe weather, all District after-school games/practices/activities are cancelled.

AMS Track Tryout changes

Due to the weather forecast on Mon & Tue, the AMS Track tryout schedule will be modified, as follows:Mon 3/16 -- 8th graders only:  Girls in College gym; Boys in Annex gym -- 3:30-5:00pmTue 3/17 -- 7th/6th graders only:  Girls in College gym; Boys in Annex gym -- 3:30-5:00pmWed 3/18 -- 1st cut group:  Girls in College gym; Boys in Annex gym, but then both should be prepared for time outside -- 1:30-3:00pm (early dismissal day)Thu 3/19 -- Cut group:  Girls in College gym/outside; Boys at West Stadium (meet in College gym lobby to catch the bus) -- 3:30-5:00pmFri 3/20 -- Cut group:  Girls at West Stadium (meet in College gym lobby to catch the bus); Boys in Annex gym/outside -- 3:30-5:00pmIn order to try out, you must have a current physical on-file with your building nurse (you can call or email to verify).  An activity bus will be available each day for those that need it; please sign up with your floor clerk during the day. 

Combined Soccer Tryout postponed today-3/11

Today's combined soccer tryout will be postponed until tomorrow--Thu, 3:30-5:00 at the MS Upper Field.

AMS Boys & Girls Track Info

Here are details regarding the upcoming season.  The program offers a boy's team & a girl's team, but does not separate by grades--6th graders are welcome to try out.  Tryouts will begin Mon, Mar. 16 with both teams at AMS & then have alternating days at West Elementary (see details below).GirlsMon, Mar. 16 -- 6/7/8th grade tryouts at AMS from 3:30-5:00pm; girls should meet in the College gymTue, Mar. 17 -- 6/7/8th grade tryouts at AMS from 3:30-5:00pm; girls should meet in the College gymWed, Mar. 18 -- Final tryouts at West from 1:30-3:00pm; girls will meet in the College gym lobby to catch the Shuttle busBoysMon, Mar. 16 -- 6/7/8th grade tryouts at AMS from 3:30-5:00pm; boys should meet in the Annex gymTue, Mar. 17 -- 6/7/8th grade tryouts at West from 3:30-5:00pm; boys will meet in the College gym lobby to catch the Shuttle busWed, Mar. 18 -- Final tryouts at AMS from 1:30-3:00pm; boys should meet in the Annex gymIn order to try out, a current physical must b

Soccer Tryouts begin today

Here are details regarding the upcoming AMS Coed Soccer season--PLEASE NOTE:  due to a scheduling conflict, the gender-specific tryouts are being switched; Boys only on Mon & Girls only on Tue.The program is Coed, offering Varsity & JV levels with practices after school most days & playing a 10-game schedule in April/May.TryoutsMon, Mar. 9 -- Boys only 6/7/8th grade tryouts at the AMS Upper Field from 3:30-5:00pmTue, Mar. 10 -- Girls only 6/7/8th grade tryouts at the AMS Upper Field from 3:30-5:00pmWed, Mar. 11 -- Combined tryouts at the AMS Upper Field from 3:30-5:00pmIn order to try out, a current physical must be on-file with the building nurse.  Check with your building nurse or email me (sharper@altonschools.org) to confirm.  The SIHF Clinic at AHS is available for sports physicals--call 618-208-8574 for info.Athletic registration forms are available on the Healthy Roster app (see attached letter).  Both documents must be signed by both the ath

AHS Girls Soccer Store

Here's the link to the AHS Girls Soccer Spiritwear Store:https://ahsgirlssoccer26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

AMS Soccer Info

Here are details regarding the upcoming AMS Coed Soccer season--PLEASE NOTE:  due to a scheduling conflict, the gender-specific tryouts are being switched; Boys only on Mon & Girls only on Tue.The program is Coed, offering Varsity & JV levels with practices after school most days & playing a 10-game schedule in April/May.TryoutsMon, Mar. 9 -- Boys only 6/7/8th grade tryouts at the AMS Upper Field from 3:30-5:00pmTue, Mar. 10 -- Girls only 6/7/8th grade tryouts at the AMS Upper Field from 3:30-5:00pmWed, Mar. 11 -- Combined tryouts at the AMS Upper Field from 3:30-5:00pmIn order to try out, a current physical must be on-file with the building nurse.  The SIHF Clinic at AHS is available for sports physicals--call 618-208-8574 for info.Athletic registration forms are available on the Healthy Roster app (see attached letter).  Both documents must be signed by both the athlete & a parent/guardian.  These are good for the school year, so if completed

Congratulations!!

Some athletic success last Sat, with 7th grade VB winning their opening round Regional match vs Roxana.  They'll be taking on Edw-Liberty today at 4:30pm. Our Wrestling team finished in 2nd place at the Cahokia IESA Regional.  11 individuals advanced to Sectionals this Sat in Jacksonville.  They are: 3rd place qualifiers:  Joey Schwank, Gavril Loidimu & Rayne Henry2nd place finishers:  Gavin St Peters, Sawyer Wock, Jayden Williams & Lilian MintonRegional Champions:  Landon Wilson-O'brien, Blake Jones, Jake Wilson & Nyjhaun Powell

Competition Cheer squad qualifies for ICCA

Congratulations to the Alton Middle School Cheerleader Competition Team for qualifying for the Illinois Cheerleading Championships and placing 3rd in their division. They will be competing again next Sunday in Edwardsville for a higher title.  

VB Tryouts & Bowling Info Mtg

A reminder for Girls Volleyball tryouts this week, as follows:Mon/Tue, Dec. 8/9 -- 7th & 8th grade tryouts in the Annex gym from 3:30-5:00pmWed/Thu, Dec, 10/11 -- 6th grade tryouts in the Annex gym from 3:30-5:00pmAlso, there will be a Bowling informational meeting on Thu, Dec. 11 during Advisory in the Annex cafeteria.  Students will go to Advisory for attendance & the released at 2:50pm to go to the meeting.In order to try out, a current physical must be on-file with the building nurse.  Athletic registration forms are available on the Healthy Roster app (see attached letter).  Both documents must be signed by both the athlete & a parent/guardian.  These are good for the school year, so if completed for a previous sport, you're good.  Use this invitation link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewq3jeNw_1npXANn1rfdw_LdQkEpcs7mxOXQfnTTMUonlObw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

2020 Roster Posted

2020 Redbird Baseball Roster