Character Trait of the Month: Honesty

Lexy Rodriguez, an eighth grader at Jarrell Middle School read her essay about this month's character trait, honesty. Click on the image to read the essay.

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

- Jarrell Elementary recognized student Jada Edwards and the campus front office staff (Stephanie Garcia - Admin Assistant, Terry Kurtz - Registrar, Kendra Field - Receptionist, Amanda Yanez - Attendance Clerk, Jen Navarette - Campus Paraprofessional)

- Igo Elementary recognized student Grace Minton (not present) and the all the campus staff members

- Jarrell Middle School recognized student Zlanser Paye and Staff member Kayla Balderas

- Jarrell High School recognized student Ty Chase and Staff member Angelyn Schuster

Jarrell ISD students who participated in the Special Olympics were celebrated for their outstanding wins at this year's event. Students took home the several gold and silver medals. The students and the coaches are:

Micah Sims, Lily Haskin, Preston Rowlett, Gabriel Lugo- Rivera, Jaheim Nibblett, Sarai Curiel, Christian Vogt, and Coaches: Loryn Gipson, Julie Porter

Raya Rabold - Blue Ribbon group at Blinn Ag Mechanics Show

Kelly Kazsuk - Blue Ribbon group at Blinn Ag Mechanics Show

Lilliona Kirby and Christian Bruner - Blue Ribbon group at Blinn Ag Mechanics Show (not present)

Kelly Kazsuk - Star Chapter & Lonestar Degree

Kloie Warren - Star Greenhand (not presented)

Sydni Hernandez - Lonestar Degree & State FFA Officer Candidate

Ty Chase - Lonestar Degree

Theatre students were celebrated for winning their One Act Play and advancing to State.

Students also won second runner up state theatrical design.

The baseball team was recognized for their incredible season and making it into the playoffs. Students were presented with their certificates for MVP, Academic All-State, and Honorable Mentions. (*Note: Softball and Track will be recognized in June)

Ms. Grimm was recognized for her phenomenal work with the high school Key Club. Ms. Grim was named Staff Advisor of the Year at a Key Club convention. More than 350 school districts in Texas and Oklahoma compete. It's a terrific honor. Congratulations!

Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks recognized Mr. Joe Palmer. He came out of retirement, and for most of the 2023 - 23 school year, Mr. Palmer served as the interim Human Resources Director. Thank you, Joe, for all your work recruiting the best and brightest staff to Jarrell ISD.

The school board officially welcomed new Jarrell Middle School Principal Daniella Ogundare. She starts next month. You can read more about Mrs. Ogundare by using this link.

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented monthly student outcomes

- Athletic Director Marty Murr presented his May athletic update

- Chief Financial Officer Robert Navarro presented 2023- 24 school year salary budget

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2021 Bond Update

- Trent Smith presented the newest demographic report

Action Items:

- The Board approved the unofficial results of 2023 Bond election, making the results official

- The Board approved spending up to $115,000 to upgrade district wide surveillance cameras with weapon detection software (The presentation outlining how the cameras work along with a demo is below)

- The Board approved an agreement with Huckabee for design/architect of elementary school number four

- The Board approved a resolution expressing intent to reimburse expenditures

- The Board approved another year contract with child nutrition vendor Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE)

- The Board approved a resolution to create the formation of a police department (The resolution and presentation, including a timeline and cost is below. We will have additional information in the coming days)

- The Board approved the locations of elementary school number four and middle school number two. Elementary school number four will be built on donated land in Berry Creek Highlands. Middle school number two will be built on land east of I-35. Do you want to be part of the Naming Committees? If so, please fill out these forms:

Elementary School #4 Naming Committee

Middle School #2 Naming Committee

Join us at the graduation ceremony for the Jarrell High School Class of 2023. It starts at 7:30 pm in Cougar Stadium. We will be streaming the ceremony live via YouTube. Bookmark this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/PrRRHkxhEY8?feature=share

The Jarrell ISD 2023 Bond passed with 75% of voter support!

Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year. Jackie Puska from Jarrell Elementary School was named Elementary Teacher of the Year. Nola Lafayette from Jarrell Middle School was named Secondary Teacher of the Year.

Double Creek Elementary now has social media channels for you to follow. You can learn more about the campus, the construction process, and more important information.

Facebook: Double Creek Elementary School

Instagram: @DCESCougs

Twitter: @DCESCougs

Jarrell ISD is proud to partner with local organizations and businesses to offer our students additional opportunities.

The Farmers Market at JISD, is the first Saturday of every month. You'll receive fresh produce for free! It's open to anyone at no cost to you!

It is at 508 N 5th St from 9 to 11 am.

We are partnering with the Jarrell Community Library to offer adult ESL courses. Please share the news with your students and their families. More information is below.

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

Got celebrations to share? Send them to Nicholas.Spinetto@jarrellisd.org.

Jarrell ISD is located in northern Williamson County. The mascot is The Cougars. It has four campuses: Jarrell High School, Jarrell Middle School, Igo Elementary School and Jarrell Elementary. The district is home to more than 3,400 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
Twitter: @Jarrell_ISD

We are proud to showcase excellent students and staff. To see more, follow us on Twitter @hicksJISD ; @Jarrell_ISD; @JES_cougars; @IEScougars; @jarrell_ms; and @JarrellHS.