Tornillo PK-8 Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower every student in our school through tailored experiences in blended learning and STEM-H that enable them to make informed decisions about their futures, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to attain their life goals.
District Mission Statement
Empowering our learning community to live their purpose by honoring values and beliefs for a holistic postsecondary journey.
District Vision Statement
Believe we can succeed, with pride we will achieve.
We're glad you are here!
QT3: Week 9, April 21-25
Greetings PK-8 Coyotes!
We hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday season with friends and family.
As the weather warms up and students start looking ahead to the end of the school year, we’d like to ask for your support in reviewing a few important reminders with your child for our PK-8 community.
STAAR Testing for all 3rd-8th Grade Students
Just a reminder that our 5th and 8th grade students will continue the second week of STAAR testing. They will be taking Science STAAR on Wednesday, April 23. The last day of STAAR testing will be April 29 with all our 3rd-8th grade students taking Math STAAR. I want to encourage you reminding your child to stay focused and do their best.
Wednesday, April 23 (Science STAAR) - 5th and 8th grade students
Tuesday, April 29 (Math STAAR))- 3rd-8th grade students
Student Behavior
As we continue working together to create a positive, safe, and focused learning environment for all students, we want to ask for your support in two important areas: student behavior and school uniforms.
Student Behavior:
Lately, we’ve noticed an increase in misbehavior that disrupts classroom learning and impacts the overall school climate. We are addressing these issues at school through clear expectations and consistent consequences. However, your support at home is vital. Please take a few moments to speak with your child about the importance of respectful behavior, listening to adults, and following school rules. Together, we can help every student thrive both socially and academically.
School Uniforms:
We also want to remind families about the importance of following our school uniform policy. Uniforms help create a sense of unity and reduce distractions, allowing students to focus more on their learning. Please ensure your child is dressed in the correct school uniform each day. You can see an example of appropriate dress for our PK-8 students at the bottom of our newsletter.
We truly appreciate your partnership. When schools and families work together, students succeed. If you have any questions or need support, feel free to reach out to us.
2025-2026 New & Returning Student Registration Open for All PK-12 Grade Students
Secure your spot for the 2025-2026 school year! You can easily register your child online through the district website or come on in for in-person registration at Building A Office.
All returning students must complete registration to guarantee a spot for next school year. Don’t forget—prizes will be awarded to students and classrooms that complete registration by April 20th!
Student Attendance - Student Absences, Tardies, and Early Pick-Up
As you know, every day of instruction is vital to your child’s academic success, and missing school, even for short periods, can have a significant impact on their learning.
We understand that there may be times when your child needs to be absent, but we ask for your support in ensuring they attend school everyday. The more consistent their attendance, the more your child learns & grows.
Texas law also requires student to be in attendance 90% of the time regardless if the absence is excused or unexcused. Students who are below 90% attendance will be required to make up time. A formal meeting will be set up between the attendance administrator, parent, and student to set up an Attendance Plan.
When a student has 10 unexcused absences, our campus will begin the process for truancy court as required by Texas law.
PK-3rd Grade Attendance Administrator- Mrs. Sotelo, Assistant Principal
4th-8th Grade Attendance Adminsitrator- Mrs. Morales, Assistant Principal
"Every child. Every day. Whatever it takes!"
Myrna Lopez-Patti, Proud Principal
Tornillo PK-8
(915)765-3300
Student Uniforms & Dress Code PK-8
Dear Parents,
This is a friendly reminder that all students are required to be in proper dress code and uniform while at school. Recently, we have noticed some students not adhering to the dress code. If a student is out of dress code, we will contact you, and a change of clothes or shoes will need to be brought to school. If a change is not provided, the student will be assigned lunch detention.
An exception to this policy is for students who have earned a Free Dress Pass or have perfect attendance (please see details of the Perfect Attendance Free Dress policy below).
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring all students follow the dress code.
We're Here to Help!
Email: lopezmy@tisd.us
Website: www.tisd.us
Location: 420 Oil Mill Rd, Tornillo, TX 79853
Phone: (915)765-3300
Twitter: @MLopez_TISD