Eye on FISD

School districts across Texas have been inundated with threats throughout this school year. Yesterday, the high school administration received information from a student about threats being made on social media. The situation was quickly addressed by our FISD Police Department and a suspect was taken into custody. I want to thank the student who made the report and our staff for taking action in helping keep our schools safe. I also want to remind parents to monitor their children’s presence online and talk with them about the serious consequences associated with making such threats. If you have any safety concerns or witness any suspicious activity, report it to the campus administration. Anonymous reports can also be made through StayAlert by texting or calling 206-406-6485.

There are several opportunities for our families and community to get involved in and help us make Floresville ISD the best place to be. One of those opportunities is to attend our first community meeting to discuss possible adjustments to the school calendar for 2025-2026. Taking our students and staff’s mental well being into consideration as well as finding ways to promote staff recruitment and retention, the district is evaluating the possibility of adopting a 4-day or hybrid school calendar. We value your feedback and invite you to join us in this important process. Details about the meeting are listed below.

We had our third Facility Task Force meeting last night. The group has made great progress in identifying priority projects, and we will continue working together for the future of our district. We will have our next meeting in December. Visit the Strategic Facility Planning page on our website for more information.

The Thanksgiving break is only a week away. We understand families are excited for the holidays, but please remember that student attendance is important year-round. Nonetheless, I hope you and your family enjoy a safe and relaxing break.

The community is invited to attend a public calendar meeting where we'll discuss the purpose of calendar, calendar development process, possible calendar adjustments, bell schedules, length of school days, and number of school days.

Date: December 5

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Location: Floresville Middle School

FISD will have its fourth community meeting to analyze our Master Facility Plan on Thursday, December 12. The purpose of this meeting is to finalize priority projects and funding options. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the FMS Cafeteria and will be open to the public. If you would like to join, please RSVP here.

FISD sent a survey out to the community earlier in the school year, asking for feedback in regards to topics that affect our schools. FISD also gathered ideas for making the district even better, taking into consideration the needs of our families and community members. Below you will find four different charts that reflect the opinions of survey participants in relation to our district facilities.

Paul Lee Mata Villarreal, security officer at Floresville High School, received the Community of Character Award for his quick response during an emergency. Read about Paul Lee's actions here.

Mr. Mario Garcia, teacher at Floresville Middle School, is the FISD Teacher of the Month for November. Chance Fletcher and Destiny Vallejo, 8th-grade students at FMS, are the Students of the Month. Mr. Garcia, Chance and Destiny make FISD proud! Read about their accomplishments here!

Check out this month's Family & Community Services Newsletter for details on food assistance for families, different ways to help those facing hardships, and more!

• Newsletter in English
• Boletín en español

We are excited to bring you another edition of our CTE Newsletter this November! The newsletter is designed to keep you informed about our CTE programs, industry partnerships, important dates, student organizations, student achievements, and much more! This month we are focusing on our Health Science programs.

Click here for all the details!

November 20: FSE Fall Festival at 5:00 p.m.

November 25 - 29: Thanksgiving Break

December 2: Board of Trustees Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

December 5: Calendar Community Meeting at 6 p.m. in the FMS Cafeteria

A new episode of The Claw is out! Watch to find out what's going on at FMS, including the soccer and basketball season, weather, a closer look into ELAR classrooms, and more! The Claw is a show produced by journalism students with the help of their teacher, Mr. David Merten. Don't miss it!

The FISD Education Foundation recently surprised 22 of our teachers by presenting each one of them with a $100 gift card! We would like to thank the FISDEF for their generosity and unwavering support towards our educators. Especial thanks go out to all those who donate to the FISDEF.

*These events are not organized by FISD. The district does not sponsor nor endorse these events. Please contact the organization directly for additional information.

Families facing hardships are invited to enjoy a warm Thanksgiving meal at no cost on November 28. Organizers are offering meals on-site, plates to go, and possible deliveries. A total of 200 free Thanksgiving meals will be available. Those interested must call or text to reserve a plate.

Date: November 28

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Isabel's Garden (at Studio C), 246 Paloma Drive, Floresville, TX 78114

Contact: 936-676-0137 or 939-676-0053 or 210-902-0763

Thanksgiving meals are hosted by On Time BBQ, AJ's Lawn Care, Studio C School of Dance, LLC and Isabel's Garden Weddings & Events.

The FISD Board of Trustees recognized several outstanding students during the November regular meeting. Tyler Billings was recognized for competing in Chevron Tractor Restoration national contest, where he was selected Gran Champion. This is Tyler's third time participating in the contest—he was selected Reserve Champion in 2022 and placed in the top 12 finalists in 2023.

Board members also recognized the varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country teams for representing Floresville at the 4A State Meet. Both teams were named District Champions after placing 1st at the District 27-4A Cross Country Championship hosted by Floresville Athletics in October. Then, the Boys team placed 3rd at Regionals and the Girls team placed 4th, qualifying to compete at state.

Floresville ISD is committed to the development of innovative, life-long learners who possess character traits to achieve personal and professional success.

Website: fisd.us
Location: 1200 5th Street, Floresville, TX, USA
Phone: 830-393-5300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Floresville

Twitter: @FloresvilleISD