Alton Central School

Going to school in Alton was like having a big extended family.  All twelve grades were under one roof.  High School students could use their study halls to help primary grade students.  Your teachers knew you from the time you were five until you graduated.  My graduating class had 60 students, 12 of whom started in kindergarten and went all the way through.  There were times I loved the small school and knowing everyone and there were a few times I really didn't like it.  Mostly I think more kids would succeed in school if they knew they had a whole school of people who knew them well and supported them.