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 out.”
In addition to the Athletic Fund there are other special funds set up. There is a Music Fund, Agriculture Fund, and the scholarship Fund. This is also a special projects fund ongoing. Last year the Foundation purchased a mobile computer lab for the High School through this fund. This year the board has designated the purchase of some new printers for the Elementary School and planning for another mobile computer lab for the special project.
Contribution to any of these funds or our general fund are always welcome and benefit the students at Alton. If you are interested in the foundation you can find our web site on the home page of the Alton Schools website.
Pictured left to right using some of the equipment is Alexis Campbell, Jaymes Hutsler on the bench with Mason Cockrum spotting for him, Lauren Sisco and Aaron Hollis.