Category: Special Projects

Alton Comet students have all new weight room and body conditioning equipment in a partnership between the school and the Alton R-4 Public School Foundation.  The Foundations contribution of $3400  came from gifts to the Athletic Fund over several years.   Whether involved in sports or part of the physical education classes this new equipment is getting a “work…

As part of our “Special Projects” initiative, we were able to purchase 2 mobile computer labs, each of which are loaded with 24 Chromebooks. These mobile labs are not only a fully portable, lockable storage unit, but they are also able to charge the Chromebooks so they’re immediately ready for students’ use. The APSF was…

The High School recently received new stage curtains, thanks in part to a “Special Projects” grant from the Alton Public School Foundation. Funded by generous community donors and fundraisers by the APSF, the new curtains will get immediate use with the upcoming Graduation ceremonies, as well as future choir activities, musicals performed by the drama…

Both the Elementary & the High School recently received a new projector & screen as part of the the APSF’s “Special Projects” fund. These are not only used for certain classes, but also various school wide events such as Graduation, Open House, Parent Night, and more.

A new digital sign will reside at the corner of Vine & Market streets, just a few blocks from the school. The sign was graciously donated by Tracey Swift, and the land was donated by the Campbell family. The sign will feature upcoming school events, as well as important dates related to any school activities.