Cougar Community Newsletter

Character Trait of the Month: Compassion

This month's essay was written and presented by Gracelyn Smith, a fifth grader at Jarrell Elementary School. Click on the link below read her essay.

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

Jarrell Elementary School: Alis Mesa Lopez (Student), Kendra Field (Staff)

Igo Elementary School: Malachi Johnson-Walker (Student - Not Present), Kayla Waggoner (Staff)

Double Creek Elementary School: Ava Stansbury (Student), Laura Nimeh (Staff)

Jarrell Middle School: Nolan Field (Student), Kelsey Peters (Staff)

Jarrell High School: Tezza Alforte (Student), Amanda Rusche (Staff)

Carter Huggett from Double Creek Elementary. Carter Huggett received 1st Place in the nation in the 2024 National Career Development Association Annual Poster and Poetry Contest!

The theme for the competition was " Art of the Mind: The Connection Between Wellness and Career Success". As a national winner in the K-2 art division, Carter's poster is featured on the NCDA website and was on display at the annual Global Career Development Conference in Atlanta, GA.

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Student Outcomes presented by Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks

- Engaging Students through Campus Clubs presented by Asst. Superintendent of Student Services Laura Buckley

- Advanced Academics/Associate Degrees presented by Director of Secondary Education Kelly Blair

- Special Education Audit Findings presented by Director of Special Education Dr. Patty Cote

- 2023 Bond Update presented by Sledge Engineering

- 2023 Bond Paw Prints Schematic Design Update presented by Sledge Engineering

Action Items:

- Approved the consent agenda

- Approved to Adopt Changes to the 2024 - 25 Board Operating Procedures

- Approved the Certification of Unopposed Candidates for Political Subdivisions for November 5, 2024, Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees Election: Place 1, Place 3, and Place 4

- Approved to Adopt the Order of Cancellation of November 5, 2024, Board of Trustees Election: Place 1, Place 3, and Place 4

- Approved the 2023 Bond Technology Bids

- Approved the 2023 Bond Administrative Annex Schematic Design

- Approved the 2023 Bond High School CTE & Gym Schematic Design

On Monday, September 16th, Jarrell ISD broke ground on the District Operations Center. The building is part of the 2023 Bond and will be the hub for transportation, maintenance, and custodial services. You can read more about the project on our website.

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.

Jarrell FFA is hosting its annual vet clinic on Wednesday Oct 2nd from 5-7pm at Jarrell High School. The clinic is for vaccination of your dogs and cats. For more information email courtney.roper@jarrellisd.org.

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

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. The month celebrates Hispanic Americans' rich heritage and contributions to American culture. Please join us as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! Click on the link to learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month. www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about

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

Community Partnerships

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.

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