Cougar Community Newsletter

Kinsley Brown, an 8th-grade student from Jarrell Ranch Middle School, wrote this month's character trait essay about Honor. Click on the tab below to read her essay about why honor is an essential character trait.

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

Jarrell Elementary School: Dyllann Sabella (Student), Brooke Berrios (Staff)

Double Creek Elementary School: Ella Kishpaugh (Student), Ashley Mudd (Staff - Not Present)

Igo Elementary School: Shayden Perkins (Student), Alicia Flores (Staff)

Jarrell Ranch Middle School:Special Recognition 1st Place UIL Winners

Jarrell Middle School:Special Recognition 1st Place UIL Winners

Jarrell High School: Leslie Galindo (Student), Paige Pearson (Staff)

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Student Outcomes/Voice/Athletics presented by Assistant Superintendent Laura Buckley

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2023 Bond Update

- Celebrating Progress and 1916, JMS, and Paw Prints Site Construction Summer 2026 presented by Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks and Stephen Dorman from Sledge Engineering

- 2023 Bond Atlas Ranch Elementary School Schematic Design Update

Action Items:

In addition to approving the consent agenda, the board:

- Resolution of Senate Bill 546 Regarding 3-Point Seat Belts on Buses

- Additional Radio Repeaters for the district

- Salary Increases for Eligible Employees for the 2026-2027 School Year (*The presentation and additional details are below*)

Students do not have school on Monday, April 20, 2026.

• Returning Student Verification
• New Student Registration
• Transfer Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• School Supplies
• 2026 - 27 Academic Calendar

Parents/Guardians of students from Pre-K to 11th grade are required to fill out the Returning Student Verification by April 30, 2026. It's critical we have this information as it helps the district plan appropriately for the 2026 - 27 school year.

April 7 - April 30, 2026, for JARRELL ISD PK-11th

• REQUIRED to complete Parent Portal Returning Student Verification
• REQUIRED to submit current Proof of Residency annually - student schedule will not be complete until received

If your child is not returning, please notify the campus by April 30, 2026

New student registration is open for Pre-K through 12th grade. Parents/Guardians must log in to the Ascender New Student Enrollment portal. The New Student Registration Process is a step-by-step guide for anyone who needs assistance.

Transfer requests can be made through June 15, 2026. Consideration will be based on the availability of space, instructional staff, the student's disciplinary history, and attendance records. Scan the QR Code to learn more about the transfer process.

If you have questions, please email studentservices@jarrellisd.org.

• Which school will my student attend? Attendance Zone
• Where do I apply for the Lunch Program? SchoolCafe
• How do I register for the bus? Transportation
• How can I schedule an appointment with the Registrar? Appointment

School Supply Lists and Supply Packs for the 2026 - 27 school year are available. Visit www.jarrellisd.org/schoolsupplies for more information.

The Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2026–27 Academic Calendar at its board meeting on January 21, 2026. Families and staff can now begin planning for key dates, including the first and last day of school, holidays, staff development days, and student breaks. The 2026–27 academic calendar is available on our district website or for download below.

NOTE: Not all events are listed. We will send out an updated list as we add times, events, and locations.

Click below to download the list.

NOTE: Not all events are listed. We will send out an updated list as we add times, events, and locations.

Click below to download the list.

Jarrell ISD changed its student ID Badges for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

• Pre-K to First Grade Badge is bright yellow with the name and photo of the student and a QR Code
• Second through fifth-grade students have a bar code, a QR code, and a photo of the student and their name. The barcode is for the library and the cafeteria. The QR code is for the student's class account.
• Middle School badges have a photo of the student, their name, and a barcode to use in the library and cafeteria.
• High school badges have a photo of the student, their name, a barcode, and the student's graduating class year.

If you have any questions about the new ID Badges, please email transportation@jarrellisd.org.

Stopfinder is the all-in-one, easy to use app for viewing & sharing your student’s transportation schedule.

Click on the links below to learn more about Stopfinder.

Stopfinder - English

Stopfinder - Spanish

Jarrell ISD has a clear bag policy for all sporting events at the high school stadium. Please click the link to download the policy for more information.

Clear Bag Policy - English

Clear Bag Policy - Spanish

You can also contact the Jarrell ISD Police Department for assistance or to report concerns and criminal activity.

In the event of an emergency, it's vital that we have your up-to-date contact information. 15% of our parent population has incorrect contact information on file. It's critical we have your correct address, email address, and phone numbers. Please log in to the Ascender - Parent Portal to verify that your information is accurate.

In addition to having your correct information on file, filling out a Parent Reunification Card is vital for an emergency. Click on the link below to learn more about our Parent Reunification Plan.

School news never takes a break. Stay connected with us by downloading the Jarrell ISD app with new and improved features.

Jarrell ISD is located in northern Williamson County. The mascot is The Cougars. It has six campuses: Jarrell High School, Jarrell Middle School, Jarrell Ranch Middle School, Igo Elementary School, Double Creek Elementary, and Jarrell Elementary. The district serves more than 4,500 students. Enrollment is projected to double in the next 10 years.

Email: communications@jarrellisd.org
Website: www.jarrellisd.org
Location: 504 N 5th Street, Jarrell, Texas 76537
Phone: 512-746-2124
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JarrellISD
Instagram: @Jarrell_ISD

Twitter: @Jarrell_ISD