Aledo ISD News
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Homecoming week recap, Parenting University Podcast, Spirit of Aledo feature and more in this week's Bearcat Blast!
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Aledo ISD is celebrating impressive academic achievements of several Aledo High School seniors as nine students were recently recognized as either National Merit Semifinalists, National Merit Commended Scholars or AP Capstone Diploma recipients.
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The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees recognized the latest group of students named Bearcats of Character for the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday night, celebrating their demonstration of the character trait, teamwork. Learn more about these outstanding Bearcats and how they embody teamwork on their campuses.
September's Bearcats of Character, homecoming week information, Athletic Trainers feature, safety update and more in this week's Bearcat Blast!
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Homecoming 2024 is just around the corner! Homecoming week is Spet. 16 - 20. Check out some important details on the parade, community pep rally and game.
Homecoming week details, new staff tailgate, Bearcat Dance feature and more in this week's Bearcat Blast!
Website launch, Varsity Football game day details, student successes and more in this week's Bearcat Blast!
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For the sixth-straight year, the Aledo ISD Board of Trustees has adopted a lower tax rate, lowering the rate by $0.0023 for 2024-2025 and bringing the total six-year reduction to nearly $0.39 cents.
Over the last five years, the Maintenance and Operations side of the tax rate has been compressed after the passing of House Bill 3 in 2019. The Board adopted a new tax rate of $1.2052 for 2024-2025 on Monday night.
Aledo ISD Trustees adopt budget, Varsity Tennis successes, meet the Bearcats photos and more in this week's Bearcat Blast!
Volunteering deadline approaching, device protection plan details, important attendance information and more in this week's Bearcat Blast!