Cougar Community Newsletter

Our Cougar Champions of the Month are selected by their Principals for their outstanding work.

Double Creek Elementary School: Joseph Simmons (Student), Lorian Watson (Staff)

Jarrell Elementary School: Delron Horde (Student), Elizabeth Rangel (Staff)

Igo Elementary School: Emersyn Camp (Student), Tony Castro (Staff)

Jarrell Middle School: Jaida Phillips (Student - Not Present), Dani Sybert (Staff)

Jarrell High School: Aeriana Weicht (Student), Amanda Lester (Staff)

Governor Greg Abbott declared October 9th as Texas Education Human Resources Day. This day recognizes and celebrates the important contributions of Human Resources staff and their efforts to recruit and retain the best educators in Texas. Our team includes Human Resource Specialists Paula Contreras, Beatriz Belman, and Assistant Superintendent Bob Mabry. Both Contreras and Belman had family commitments and were unable to attend. We appreciate your hard work.

October is National Principals Month. Our principals work tirelessly to ensure students and staff have a safe, rich learning environment where students flourish. We're grateful they chose to call Jarrell ISD home, and we appreciate the time, care, and effort they put into helping our students thrive.

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Student Outcomes presented by Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks

- National Principals Month Resolution presented by Bob Mabry

- Policy Update EIC (L) Academic Achievement: Class Ranking presented by Bob Mabry

- Student Voice presented by Laura Buckley

- Jarrell Ranch Middle School Attendance Zones presented by Laura Buckley

- 2023 Bond Update presented by Sledge Engineering

- Audit and Finance Update presented by Robert Navarro

Action Items:

- Approved the consent agenda

- Approved an Order Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of Jarrell Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, in One or More Series; and Containing Other Related Matters

- Approved the 2023 Bond Paw Prints Schematic Design presented by Sledge Engineering and Huckabee

- Approved the 2023 Bond Construction Manager at Risk for Paw Prints and Admin Annex presented by Sledge Engineering

- Approved the 2023 Bond High School and Admin Annex Roof and Solar Design Build firm presented by Sledge Engineering

- Approved Resolution to Sell of Property for Well Site to Jarrell Schwertner Water Supply Corporation at Jarrell Ranch Middle School presented by Sledge Engineering

- Approved to adopt the Emergency Operating Procedures

The referral window for the Gifted and Talented program is open from October 1st to November 29th. Click on the link more information or to refer a student for the Gifted & Talented screening and assessment process.

Referral Form

Cougars, Jarrell Ranch Middle School, will open next fall. As a result, we are forming a committee to update our attendance zones. This is a critical decision that requires a lot of input and discussion. The committee will comprise parents, stakeholders, and community members. It is responsible for creating several attendance zone options for the school board. All are welcome to join. Fill out the form to sign- up and for more information about meeting dates, times, and other pertinent details.

Attendance Zone Committee Form

House Bill 3144 established October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to help increase awareness of the dangers of fentanyl. Governor Greg Abbott filmed a PSA detailing the dangers of this drug and how we can work together to address the problem. Click on the link below to watch the video.

Governor Abbott Fentanyl PSA Video

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As a school district, educating our students to understand the detrimental impacts of bullying is crucial to building a school environment where kindness, empathy, and respect are prioritized. At Jarrell ISD, we have policies and educational courses to teach students that harassment, including bullying or cyberbullying, is wrong. Click on the link for more information about the district's anti-bullying resources.

Jarrell ISD Anti-Bullying Information

Jarrell ISD Family Passes are still on sale. The family passes allow you and your immediate family to enter all Jarrell ISD home games at the middle and high schools.

People who volunteer or mentor in schools make a remarkable difference.
FACTS
52% of students with mentors are less likely to skip school
46% are less likely to start using illegal drugs
27% are less likely to start drinking.

Join our award-winning transportation department. Use the QR Code to apply or visit our employment page.

Jarrell ISD has partnered with ParentSquare to facilitate teacher-to-parent communication. This secure platform keeps parents informed of school news and classroom updates. Click on the link to learn more about ParentSquare and to download the app.

ParentSquare Training Portal

It's critical the district has your updated contact information on file. Please log on to the Ascender Parent Portal to review your information and make any necessary updates.

Jarrell, TX registration is officially OPEN!

Early Bird Registration discount ends 10/13

https://runsignup.com/hkrsjarrell

Race Dates: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1

Rain Date: 12/8

Race Time: 3PM

Race Location: Jarrell Elementary School - 1615 County Rd 313, Jarrell, TX 76537

For more details view our town page: https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/race.../jarrell-tx/

Each one of our campuses has a PTO. Joining the PTO is an excellent way to participate in what's happening on your child's campus. The PTO supports teachers, hosts campus events, and many more activities that make a difference.

Use the link the learn more about the PTO.

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