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20% OFF at Dick's Sporting Goods

Posted on 02/04/2026

Save the Dates, February 13-16!Our partnership with DICK'S Sporting Goods continues into the spring season, and our exclusive sales event is coming up starting February 13th.See info below for event info and the flyer for in-store use. Please share throughout your schools.Illinois Elementary School Association 20% OFF SHOP EVENT AT DICK'S SPORTING GOODSFRIDAY, 2/13 - MONDAY, 2/16OFFER AVAILABLE IN-STORE AT ALL ILLINOIS LOCATIONSSave the date! Our partner, DICK'S Sporting Goods, is offering you a 20% off discount throughout the store to help you gear up for the spring season! Be sure to use the coupon linked below, as this is specific to our organization. The coupon is valid in-store on the dates above and should be shown at the register during checkout.CLICK HERE FOR COUPON https://cmm.dickssportinggoods.com/crmcdn/getoffer.aspx?offer_entity_code=O241FGWY&token=YjAOH58Iv0zMmXqgHiHtPkVu80mFMxgfOXeyHNwlakRm02Jf1dOeZtIALmC0kEcMJ7Dz0nbqD8dMiGSxnWPNg2Enjoy and we will see you soon!

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Mon, Jan 26 cancellations/changes

Posted on 01/25/2026

With Mon, Jan 26 E-learning day, all MS athletic games & practices are cancelled.The Wrestling match @ Triad MS has be rescheduled for Thu, Jan 29, starting at 3:30pm.Check back for further updates.

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Competition Cheer squad qualifies for ICCA

Posted on 12/07/2025

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.  

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VB Tryouts & Bowling Info Mtg

Posted on 12/06/2025

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

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B Bkb @ Highland cancelled today

Posted on 12/02/2025

Due to Highland school being closed today, the 7th/8th Boys Basketball games have been cancelled & rescheduled for Wed, Jan. 14.  There will be practice today in the Annex gym until 5:00pm.

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8th grade G Bkb Trimpe Regional--new schedule

Posted on 12/01/2025

Due to today's weather issues & cancellation of today's games, the 8th grade Girls' Basketball Trimpe Regional will follow this revised schedule:Tuesday 12/2Lincoln ( away team ) v Liberty ( home team ) 4:30pm Coolidge ( away team ) v Trimpe ( home team ) 5:45pm Jerseyville ( away team ) v Collinsville ( home team ) 7:00pm  Thursday 12/4Winner of Lincoln/Liberty v Alton 4:30pm  Winner of Jerseyville/Collinsville v winner of Coolidge/Trimpe 5:45pm  Friday 12/5Championship Game 4pm 

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No after school activities today

Posted on 12/01/2025

All MS after school activities are cancelled today--Mon, Dec. 1

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Alton v Lincoln FB--time change

Posted on 09/18/2025

Due to the heat, today's MS football games will push back start times 1 hour & follow this schedule:4:30 -- Gates open; 7th grade team warm-up (no helmets/shoulder pads)4:50 -- teams leave the field for water & dress; captains meeting5:00 -- kick-off game played with 6-min quarters & 5-min cooling break at 3:00 mark of each quarterno overtime6:45 -- 8th grade teams will have 15-min on-field warm-up (players can stretch behind end zones as 7th grade game is finishing).  Team & Cheer recognition.7:00 -- 8th grade kick-offgame played with 7-min quarters & 2-min water break at 3:30 mark of each quarterno overtime

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Girls' Basketball Tryouts

Posted on 09/10/2025

This is a reminder that Girls' Basketball tryouts begin next Mon, Sept. 15 in the College gym from 3:30-5:15pm for any 6th, 7th & 8th grade girls.  AMS supports 8th grade & 7th grade teams that compete in the Metro East Athletic Conference and a 6th grade team that plays in a league at Trimpe MS (Bethalto).Those interested in participating should contact AMS Athletic Director Scott Harper by email (sharper@altonschools.org) to receive an Admit Card identifying tryout requirements are met.  [Requirements--current physical, completed athletic paperwork on Healthy Roster & academic eligibility.]For those that need to set up a Healthy Roster account, use this invitation link:    Request Healthy Roster inviteFor those that already have an account, you can access both '25-'26 documents at www.healthyroster.comI will be in the Olin computer lab (Rm 808) tomorrow Tue 9/9 after school from 3:15-4:00pm & from 5:00-6:00pm for anyone that needs assistance.A

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Girls Basketball Camp

Posted on 09/01/2025

Camp info is on the form below--please complete it & bring with you on Fri.  If you can't make it this week, join the next one.  Tryouts will begin Mon, Sept. 15 in the College gym after school.  Remember, you must have a current physical on-file with your building nurse AND complete the athletic registration paperwork (2 documents) on-line through Healthy Roster.  Both documents must be signed by both athlete & a parent.  If you need assistance, please contact AHS Athletic Trainer Andy Renner (arenner@altonschools.org)

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Athletic Event Attendance Policy

Posted on 08/22/2025

The Fall sports seasons are underway, so let’s make Alton MS events a safe and enjoyable time for everyone.  Please read the following information and help in spreading the word to your students and parents:Athletic Event – Attendance PolicyThe District requires that all patrons entering sporting events comply with the following:No outside food/beverages or coolers (when concessions are sold)No backpacks, large purses or gym bags brought in by studentsAll bags/purses are subject to search/scan via the Open Gate system (when in use)Standing in the mezzanine/lobbies/walkways will not be permitted unless in line for concessions or restrooms.No noise makers, balls, projectiles, skateboards, etc. allowedNo re-entry will be permitted MS & Elementary students: Must be accompanied by an adult/chaperone & remain with that person throughout the game—they cannot be left unsupervised.HS students: Must have your student ID to receive the student rate. Admission Fees

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2020 Roster Posted

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Updated on 06/10/2022

2020 Redbird Baseball Roster

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