The Eagle Edge

Welcome to the start of another school year at Johnson City ISD!

We are looking forward to welcoming our students, families, and staff back to campus for a year filled with new opportunities, meaningful learning, and continued success. Whether you're a familiar face or joining JCISD for the first time, we're glad you're here.

This back-to-school newsletter includes important information to help you prepare for the first day of school and the weeks ahead. Inside you'll find important dates, campus news, reminders, and other updates to help make the transition back to school as smooth as possible.

We can't wait to see our classrooms filled with students again and are excited for everything this school year has in store. Here's to a great year at JCISD. Go Eagles!

Ben Eubanks

Superintendent of Schools

To ensure Johnson City ISD meets the required instructional minutes for the school year, adjusted start and end times will be in place for all campuses this year. We encourage all families to review the updated schedules and plan accordingly. The new campus start and dismissal times are available at the link below.

The JCISD Transportation Department is committed to providing safe and reliable transportation for all students. Our team of professional drivers and staff works hard to ensure that every student arrives at school and returns home safely each day. We take pride in supporting student success by maintaining well-kept buses, efficient routes, and clear communication with families.

Children need healthy meals to learn. Johnson City Independent School District offers healthy meals every school day. Student breakfast costs $2.10 for Elementary Students and $2.25 for Middle School and High School Students , lunch costs $3.50 for Elementary students, $3.75 for Middle School students and $4.00 High School students. Adult meal prices for this school year are $3.75 for breakfast and $6.00 for lunch.

All students must register each year! Please log into the Parent Portal (click here) to begin your student’s registration. If there are no changes to your child's information the entire process should take less than five minutes per student. If you have changes, it may take a few minutes longer, but not much. Mrs. Walker has included a link to a TIP Sheet showing screenshots which might be helpful. As always, if you need additional help, please reach out to your child's campus secretary.

Dress and Grooming Guidelines can be found on page 50 of this year’s handbook. Please remember that shorts and skirts must reach a minimum length of mid palm and bare midriffs will not be permitted. This requirement will pertain to athletic shorts and skirts as well. The dress code remains relatively unchanged from last year. One addition is shorts and skirts must be visible. Shirts must not exceed the bottom of the shorts/skirt.

We encourage you to review the dress and grooming guidelines prior to any school clothes shopping. Do not hesitate to contact your campus principal if you have any questions.

The JCISD Student Handbook is an important resource that outlines expectations, policies, and procedures for the school year. We encourage all students and families to review it carefully to stay informed and prepared. The handbook helps ensure a safe, respectful, and successful learning environment for everyone.

The JCISD Student Code of Conduct outlines the behavioral expectations and disciplinary guidelines for all students. It serves as a framework to support a safe, respectful, and productive school environment. We encourage families to review it together and reach out with any questions.

The start of the school year is just around the corner! Student schedules are nearly ready and can be picked up during the designated times below:

Tuesday, August 4 | 1:30–3:30 PM
Wednesday, August 5 | 1:30–3:30 PM

While you're here, students can also:

• Pick up their class schedule
• Register for a parking permit
• Check out a Chromebook
• Request a locker
• Submit an Off-Campus Lunch Request (Seniors only)

• Complete your parent online registration. Registration must be completed before students can receive a schedule, parking permit, locker, or Chromebook.
• Clear any outstanding obligations from last school year.
• Print and complete any required forms ahead of time if possible, as many require both student and parent signatures.

• Students may only pick up their own schedule.
• A parent or guardian may pick up their student's schedule.
• Students are **not permitted** to pick up schedules for other students.
• If you can't make one of the scheduled pick-up times, everything can be completed on the first day of school (August 10).

Seniors who wish to paint their assigned parking space will have the opportunity to do so in August before the start of school. Students will be required to submit a Parking Permit Registration form as well as a Paint Your Spot 2026-2027 application.

Johnson City ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Shannon Helmke, Title IX Coordinator, PO Box 498, Johnson City, Tx 78636. 830-868-7410 shelmke@jcisd.txed.net.