Character Trait of the Month: Confidence

Alison Whiteaker, a second grader at Igo Elementary School, read her essay about this month's character trait, Confidence.

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

- Igo Elementary recognized student Colton Koehler and staff member Sarah Garcia-Stephens (Not Present)

- Jarrell Elementary recognized student Miranda Moreno and staff member Katy Martinez

- Jarrell Middle School recognized student Abel Hilario (Not Present) and staff member Brent Arldt (Not Present)

- Jarrell High School recognized student Atleigh Cooper and staff member Juan Franco

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented monthly student outcomes

- Athletic Director Marty Murr presented his March athletic update

- Asst. Superintendent Laura Buckley presented discipline/student support systems across the district and with our community partners.

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2021 Bond Update

-Action Items:

- The board approved the consent agenda

- Approved Jarrell Middle School Theatre Students Trip to New York City

- Approved the purchase of additional protables for Jarrell High School

- Approved the purchase of Inclusive Playground Equipment at elementary school campuses

- Approved the agreement with Sledge Engineering for Planning Purposes for Future Facilities including the 2023 Bond Program Management Professional Services

Congratulations to our JHS theatre students! Their District One Act Play Competition was a success! They are now heading to the Bi-District competition on March 21st.

Our students brought home several awards: Ry Fullmer won Honorable Mention All-Star Cast, Leo Chavez and Jazavia Green won All-Star Cast. In addition, Alexa Field took home the All-Star Tech Crew award as the light technician. They also won the Outstanding Technical Crew Award.

Plant the Promise is a Red Ribbon Week tradition where students plant red tulips in the fall and then the spring blooms serve as a reminder of the importance and the beauty of living a drug-free life. Additionally, it provides a chance to enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, and see the rewards of something beautiful you’ve nurtured.

JES fifth-grade students were each presented a tulip bulb in October through the school counseling program in collaboration with our Fort Hood Adopt-A-School soldiers. Students were instructed to keep their bulbs refrigerated until planting time back at school in December. The tulip garden bloomed and produced brilliant results!

Congratulations to the JHS students who did a spectacular job at the Annual Student Athletic Trainer Olympics. Our students competed against 23 surrounding schools from 4a-6a and placed second! There were several individual event medals awarded as well.

A committee of 45 people, including parents, community members, students, and district employees worked together to develop the 2023 Bond proposal.

Jarrell ISD has purchased five buses in our continued effort to better serve you. They will be ready to use on March 20th, the first day back from spring break. The new routes will alleviate bus wait times and congestion. Since the beginning of the school year, we have made significant changes in our transportation department to improve efficiency. The new buses, plus the addition of crossing guards, underscores our commitment to the safety of your children.

Families impacted by the new bus routes are being notified. In addition, if you know someone who wants to work as a crossing guard, please share this link: https://bit.ly/3mGTORF.

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.

Jarrell ISD is partnering with the Jarrell Community Library and Resource Center to provide free Community Library Cards to every student in the 76537 zip code. Click on the link to get your card! https://bit.ly/3KLhIFo

The Jarrell Library & Resource Center is also offering a variety of clubs, workshops, and educational opportunities for the community. For more information email jarrelllibrarydirector@gmail.com. More details are below.

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.

The Jarrell Library is offering free COVID-19 testing.

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.