Greetings Navarro ISD Families,

I hope this summer has brought adventure, rest, connection with family and friends, and a growing excitement for the school year ahead. With great anticipation, we are preparing to welcome our students, families, faculty, and staff back to school. Our collaborative vision for our students is in action every day as we are intentionally focused on academic success, providing quality educators and staff to enhance teaching and learning, and making facilities ready, safe, and welcoming environments for growing our students, our district, and our community.

Whether this is your child’s first year in our school district or their last before graduation, I am confident that this year will bring the promise of new and continued friendships, engaging educational opportunities, and memorable experiences developed to help students learn, grow, and showcase their talents and skills. As part of our panther family, each student has a team of champions to support them and our teachers and administrators are preparing this summer to inspire and challenge our students in lessons and activities that provide them with fundamentals needed on their educational journey.

Our mission at Navarro ISD is to build collaborative partnerships by cultivating positive relationships that grow successful students; helping them make connections that prepare them for their future. The partnership we share with our families and the community is integral to the quality education provided to our students. I extend my best wishes for a fantastic school year and thank you for engaging in your child's school experience and your continued support. Together we will watch our students grow and create cherished memories.

To assist you in preparing for the year ahead, we have gathered together resources to provide updated information about back to school processes. I encourage you to read through this communication so you are well informed and aware of dates and guidance for a successful start to the year. Please contact us if we can assist as you prepare for the new school year.

We are the heart of Geronimo and together our actions will fulfill the vision for our students' success in 2024-2025!

Sincerely,

Mandy D. Epley

Superintendent, Navarro ISD

All 2024-2025 Enrollment and Registration information can be found at https://www.nisd.us/enrollment. Here, you can find steps and information for New and Returning Student Registration, Residency Verification, Transportation, Child Nutrition Services, Pre-K Enrollment and Registration, and Military Families.

Important Registration Dates

• Returning Students
• July 22 - Registration opens for Returning Students in the Ascender Parent Portal
• This year, returning students will complete all registration and residency steps online. You will not be required to bring any documents in person.
• New Students
• Step 1: July 29 - Registration opens for New Students in the Ascender Parent Portal
• Step 2: July 29 - 31 - New Student On-site Registration will be offered each day from 8am-6pm at Navarro High School. Required for New Students ONLY.
• Please bring hard copies of all documents. We will not be able to print emailed documents.
• Most recent Transcript or Report Card
• Residency Verification Paperwork
• Parent Driver's License or ID
• Birth Certificate
• Student Social Security Card
• Immunization Records
• Printed or photo copy of completed Online Registration through Ascender Parent Portal
• Transportation
• August 2 - Deadline to register students to receive Transportation services for the first week of school. Please see more details below under Transportation.

If you have questions about Enrollment and Registration, then please call or child's campus or district offices at 830-372-1930.

We are moving to ParentSquare! ParentSquare is a communication app that will better serve parents, faculty, staff, students, and the Navarro ISD community. This app will be replacing the Remind 101 app which we will no longer be using. We are creating a one-stop-shop tool that will allow parents to receive district updates and alerts, communicate with teachers/sponsors, see campus and district calendars with all the details of what's happening. ParentSquare will also allow parents/guardians to:

• Connect to see students grades, bus information, and add money to student meal accounts
• Sign permission slips digitally
• Make payments online
• Sign up to volunteer and more!

ParentSquare will launch mid-late July. You will receive a notification email to set up your account. ParentSquare will automatically opt-in all parents/guardians with the contact information provided during registration. Please make sure your contact information is accurate in the Ascender Parent Portal to receive communications.

• 2024-2025 Elementary List (PK-2nd Grade)

• 2024-2025 Intermediate List (3rd-5th Grade List)

• Junior High (6th-8th Grade) and High School (9th -12th Grade) will need the following supplies for the first day of school: backpack, pencils, pens, notebook paper, and a folder. Lists will be provided the first week of school by each teacher for additional supplies needed.

Navarro ISD provides school bus transportation to all students living two or more miles from school. This service is provided at no cost to students. Every student who plans to ride the bus must be individually registered with Transportation Services in order to receive bus services.

*Please note that 2024-2025 Student Registration must be complete before you will be able to request Transportation Services. Once registered, it may take 24 hours before information updates with the Transportation department.

Students must be registered with Transportation Services by August 2, to receive bus services the first week of school. If the deadline is missed, then families need to plan alternate rides. We will work as quickly as possible to get all students added to routes, and assigned a route.

Please be prepared for beginning of year route changes and longer ride times. It is very common the first few days/weeks of school for routes to take longer, and students to be shifted to different routes to help alleviate long rides and crowded buses. We appreciate everyone's patience as we work through this process to provide the best options for all riders and families.

If you have questions or concerns about Transportation Services, then please call 830-401-5575.

Transportation Services utilizes the Transact Routing system which has two components:

1. Transact Parent Portal

• Navarro ISD families, who have completed their 2024-2025 Student Registration, must login to the Transact Parent Portal to request Transportation Services
• Families with multiple children must request services for each child individually
• During the Transact registration process, please select services accordingly for morning, afternoon, or both.
• The email address and cell phone number listed on the Transact Parent Portal account is how notifications from Transportation Services are sent out (Examples: in the event of a mechanical delay, etc... ). Please make sure you list the email and number you check regularly in these steps.

2. Travel Tracker BusQuest App

• The BusQuest app is available for download through your mobile device store
• Follow the prompts in the link to the user guide below to create your account and select your child(ren). Once this is complete you will be able to monitor your child's bus and receive notifications once it is in your area.

Are you or someone you know interested in driving a bus? We now offer CDL training for those that would like to apply to become a bus driver. Navarro ISD Bus Driver starting pay, once fully credentialed, is $19.95/hr. plus more with experience. Click here to apply, or contact Brittany Johnson, with questions.

Breakfast Prices:

All Grade Levels: Paid $1.25, Reduced and Free Students $0.00

Lunch Prices:

Elementary: Paid $3.20, Reduced $0.40, and Free $0.00

Intermediate: Paid $3.20, Reduced $0.40, and Free $0.00

Junior High: Paid $3.35, Reduced $0.40, and Free $0.00

High School: Paid $3.60, Reduced $0.40, and Free $0.00

Your child may be eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. Families are encouraged to submit an application to determine a child’s eligibility for free and reduced-price meals anytime during the school year. A new application MUST be submitted each school year.

Applying for this benefit is easy and confidential using our online application at LINQ Connect. Click the link below to get started.

If you have questions about the Free and Reduced Lunch program, then please call 830-372-1930 and ask for the Child Nutrition Services Department. They will be glad to help and answer questions.

All 6th-12th grade students will receive a district Chromebook issued at no fee. An optional insurance plan can be purchased up to 30 days after devices are issued through our district vendor, Securranty. Please see additional information regarding the Device Usage Agreement that outlines the terms and conditions for the student use of Navarro ISD devices.

Device pick-up dates and times are listed in the campus information below.

For questions, please contact tech@nisd.us or 830.372.1930 and ask for Technology.

Doors Open at 6:45am

Tardy Bell rings at 7:30 am

Dismissal at 3:05pm (Early Release days will be at 12:50pm)

Email: laurel.wilson@nisd.us
Phone: 830-372-1933

Address: 300 Link Road, Seguin, TX, USA

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Please contact us to answer any questions you may have! We look forward to meeting our Panther Families!

Panther Club offers after school care for NISD children in grades PreK-12

• 2024-2025 fees are $215 per month, per child
• Includes afterschool snack
• Services offered from dismissal until 6pm Monday-Friday
• Half price for Navarro ISD Teachers and Staff
• Drop-in services are also available if enrollment paperwork has been received in advance

Doors Open at 6:45am

Tardy Bell rings at 7:30am

Dismissal at 3:05pm (Early Release days will be at 12:50pm)

Email: michelle.schwarzlose@nisd.us
Phone: 830-372-1942

Address: 300 Link Rd, Seguin, TX, USA

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The NJHS cafeteria doors will open at 7:00am for students to be dropped off early for study hall. Staff will be available to supervise students. High school students will also utilize the NJHS cafeteria for early drop off.

Doors open at 8:00am

Tardy Bell rings at 8:35am

Dismissal at 4:10pm (Early Release days will be at 1:55pm)

Email: tori.beutnagel@nisd.us

Phone: 830-401-5550

Address: 6450 Texas Highway 123, Seguin, TX, USA

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Junior High morning drop off will continue to be in front of the school. Changes to afternoon pick up are explained below.

Junior High and High School pick up will now be one joined line. The line will enter at the elementary school and wind around to pick up students at the Annex. The line will exit the Annex parking lot on the side closest to the high school.

Please be aware that at 3:45pm the traffic flow will reverse from elementary/intermediate to junior high/high school pick up.

New Vehicle Waiting Area:

For parents/guardians who need a place to wait after the Elementary/Intermediate dismissal, we ask that you utilize the new Annex parking Vehicle Waiting Area. Please park in a space until the elementary dismissal line has cleared, then at 3:45pm proceed to enter the Junior High/High School new pick-up line route as pictured above.

High school students may be dropped off as early as 7:00am for study hall at the Navarro Junior High cafeteria. Staff will be available to supervise students. Junior high students will also utilize the NJHS cafeteria for early drop off.

Doors open at 8:00am

Tardy Bell rings at 8:35am

Dismissal at 4:10pm (Early Release days will be at 1:55pm)

Email: clay.scarborough@nisd.us

Phone: 830-372-1931
Address: 6350 Texas Highway 123, Seguin, TX, USA

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Join us for Meet the Teacher on August 8 from 6-7:30pm. You will be able to get a draft schedule and meet the teachers on your draft schedule.

If you are not able to attend Meet the Teacher night, then schedules will be available for pick up on August 13 from 1:30-3:00pm at the high school front office. Otherwise, schedules will be received on the first day of school.

Junior High and High School pick up will now be one joined line. The line will enter at the elementary school and wind around to pick up students at the Annex. The line will exit the Annex parking lot on the side closest to the high school.

Please be aware that at 3:45pm the traffic flow will reverse from elementary/intermediate to junior high/high school pick up.

New Vehicle Waiting Area:

For parents/guardians who need a place to wait after the Elementary/Intermediate dismissal line has cleared, we ask that you utilize the new Annex parking Vehicle Waiting Area. Please park in a space until the elementary dismissal line has cleared, then at 3:45pm proceed to enter the Junior High/High School new pick-up line route as pictured above.

• School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a community group that represents the school district to provide advice on coordinated school health programming and its impact on student health and learning. SHAC provides a means for input on health education programs, early intervention and prevention strategies that reflects the values of families, educators, administrators and the community. Learn more or apply online here.

• District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC) advises the Superintendent in establishing and reviewing NISD's educational goals, objectives, and instructional programs. This committee presents an annual calendar recommendation to the board of trustees for consideration and approval, and also reviews/updates/revises the district campus improvement plan.

• If you have questions on how you can become involved in these or other District Committee's, please call 830-372-1930.

If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out and call us. Someone will be glad to assist you.

Navarro Elementary: 830-372-1933

Navarro Intermediate: 830-372-1943

Navarro Junior High: 830-401-5550

Navarro High School: 830-372 -1931

Navarro Central Office: 830-372-1930