Core Essential of the Month: Integrity

This month's essay was written and presented by 8th grader Carter Crookham. Click on the image to read his essay.

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

- Double Creek Elementary recognized Diamantina Gutierrez (Student), Stacy Regian (Staff)

- Igo Elementary recognized Juan Molina (Student), Dana Newman (Staff)

- Jarrell Elementary recognized Vincent Bragg (Student), Sunshine Lamonica (Staff)

- Jarrell Middle School recognized Kadence Hodges (Student), Brent Ardlt (Staff)

- Jarrell High School recognized Mason Dotson (Student), Tiffany Robinson (Staff)

In honor of Principals Appreciation Month, Superintendent Dr. Hicks recognized our phenomenal Principals for the outstanding work they do daily. We appreciate and applaud you.

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented monthly student outcomes

- Athletic Director Marty Murr presented his monthly updates

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2021 Bond Update

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2023 Bond Update

-Action Items:

- Approved the consent agenda.

- Approved the schematic design of the 2023 Bond Operations Center

Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems. October 18th was Unity Day, a national call to action to stand up against bullying. District administrators, staff, and students wore orange shirts or ribbons Please remember, to use our Anonymous Alerts System to report bullying of any form. Both students and parents can use it.

The Volleyball team is going to the Bi-District Playoffs. Tickets are $3 for students/$5 for adults. The link to purchase tickets will be posted to social media and on our website.

Did you know missing 2 days a month means a student misses 10% of the school year? Being in school every day is critical to a student's success. To learn more about why attendance matters, watch the videos below.

JHS Theatre students are performing The Addams Family School Edition in November. They are looking for elementary school students to be extras in the play. Click on the link to join the cast. http://bit.ly/jhsmusical. To buy tickets to the play, click on the image below.

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

Grab a friend or two, and join the Healthy Kids Running Series. It's a 5-week youth running experience for ages 2-14 that promotes a healthy lifestyle! The first race is Sunday, October 1st.

Where: Jarrell Elementary Playground Area

Dates: Sundays - 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 11/26

Time: 3pm (We race youngest to oldest)

Cost: $45, includes a tech t shirt and week 5 finishers medal!

SIGN UP: https://runsignup.com/hkrsjarrell

The Bluebonnet Trails Family Health Clinic at Jarrell ISD offers a variety of medical services to our community.

The library and resource center is hosting a crafts fair in November.

The Farmers Market at JISD, is the first Saturday of every month. You can get up to 25 lbs of 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.

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 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
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