Core Essential of the Month: Commitment

This month's essay was written and presented by Jazmyn Doss, a senior at Jarrell High School. Click on the link below to read her essay.

Our Cougar Champions of the month were recognized for their outstanding work.

- Jarrell Elementary School: Briseida Monroy Ulloa (Student), Marilyn Alvarez-Bryant (Staff)

- Igo Elementary School: Illyria Gagnon (Student), Gloria Reyes (Staff)

- Double Creek Elementary School: Emilio Sanchez (Student), Dora Garcia (Staff)

- Jarrell Middle School: Jayla Travis (Student - Not Present), Dr. Marsha Farney (Staff)

- Jarrell High School: Garrett Phalen (Student), Lori Murr (Staff - Not Present)

Jarrell ISD 2024 Special Olympics Student Athletes

May 2024 Citizens of the Month: Assistance League of Georgetown Area

Students from our elementary schools who came in 1st and 2nd place.

Students from our secondary schools who came in 1st and 2nd place.

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented monthly student outcomes

- College, Career, and Military Readiness Update presented by Laura Buckley and Alison Martone

- Industry-Based Certifications (IBC) results presented by Laura Buckley and Paul Boff

- 2024/25 Bell Schedule presented by Laura Buckley

- Name Recommendations for Elementary School #4 presented by Nick Spinetto

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2021 Bond Update

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2023 Bond Update

- 2023 Bond Timeline Alignment with Demographic Report presented by Sledge Engineering

Action Items:

- Approved the consent agenda

- Approved the 2024 - 25 Salary Increase for Employees (more information is below)

- Approved the 2023 Bond Operations Center Guaranteed Maximum Price #2

- Approved the 2023 Bond Operations Center Wash System

- Approved the 2023 Bond Operations Center Construction Material Testing Agreement with Raba Kistner

The Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees has approved a three percent salary increase for all employees for the 2024 - 25 school year.

"Giving a raise to our staff is more than a pay increase; it's recognition of the time and effort they put in to support our students and their commitment to excellence. We know how hard they work. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we appreciate you and are grateful we can offer all our staff a three percent pay increase," said Board President Crystal Phalen.

The board approved the pay raise at its regular board meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The pay increase is based on the employee's current base salary, which does not include stipends.

"We appreciate our school board for recognizing the hard work and dedication of our staff. Our staff goes above and beyond to ensure students have access to all educational opportunities and advancement. We see that in our classrooms, athletics, and fine arts. Our staff works hard to educate the whole child, making Jarrell ISD a destination district," said Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks.

The district is hiring for all positions for the upcoming school year. Job postings are available at www.jarrellisd.org/employment.

Parents of all returning students must log in to Ascender by May 23rd to verify their child is coming back to Jarrell ISD next school year. Verifying this information helps us determine staffing levels, schedules, and transportation needs.

Visit our Returning Student Verification webpage to start the process. It must be completed by May 23, 2024. If you have questions, please contact your campus registrar.

The ceremony is Friday, May 24, at 7:30 pm at the Jarrell High School Stadium. We will stream it live via our YouTube channel. Here is the link: https://youtube.com/live/RVak3XY8lpo

We will also have a Clear Bag Policy for anyone who enters the stadium. Review the flyers to see what's acceptable.

Clear Bag Policy - English

Clear Bag Policy - Spanish

Parents can also pre-pay for graduation photos. Click on the link below and follow the steps to complete the process.

Graduation Photos Link

Stadium doors open at 6:30 pm.

Additional information about graduation will be posted on our website and social media channels.

The community is invited to join us for a steel beam signing ceremony for Jarrell Ranch Middle School. People can leave their mark by writing their names or words of encouragement. The event is on Wednesday, June 5th at 5:00 pm.

Alexandria Krause is a 6th-grade teacher at Jarrell Middle School. For the past three years, she has created engaging lesson plans and innovative teaching methods that spark curiosity and critical thinking among her students. Those teaching methods positioned Krause as a top contender in a national teaching contest! She is a quarterfinalist in America's Favorite Teacher Competition.

Since the beginning of her teaching career, Alexandria has been more than just an educator. She has built and established strong student-teacher relationships, taking the time to mentor and guide students in their academics and extracurricular activities. Her dedication to their growth and learning is a testament to her commitment to education.

"I just want to do this for Jarrell and Brooklynn Miller. The kids and the community took a terrible loss at the beginning of the year, and I want to show the world that when you are faced with Goliath, you can't back down from a fight. It's been a stressful competition, but I'm always one to put up a fight," Krause said.

There are about 150 teachers competing against Krause.

JARRELL ISD is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all children ages 18 or younger without charge. The cost for adults is $3.70. The sites will operate Monday through Thursday at Jarrell Middle School and Double Creek Elementary School. Please download the form below for more information, including meal times.

Additional summer camp opportunities are on our website.

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.

Jarrell ISD now has a mobile app. The app is a centralized platform for students, parents, teachers, and the community to stay connected and informed with real-time announcements and important notifications. The app is available to download in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Search "Jarrell ISD" to download the app and join the digital hub of your child's campus and district information.

Below is a link to a series of videos by the Smart Tag team. Each video highlights the different features/functions of Smart Tag.

Jarrell ISD is located in northern Williamson County. The mascot is The Cougars. It has five campuses: Jarrell High School, Jarrell Middle School, Igo Elementary School, Double Creek Elementary, and Jarrell Elementary. The district is home to more than 3,700 students. Enrollment is projected to double in the next 10 years.

Email: communications@jarrellisd.org
Website: www.jarrellisd.org
Location: 108 East Avenue F, Jarrell, TX, USA
Phone: 512-746-2124
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JarrellIndependentSchoolDistrict
Instagram: @Jarrell_ISD

Twitter: @Jarrell_ISD