Cougar Community Newsletter

Nolyanis Vargas, a senior at Jarrell High School wrote and presented this month's Character Trait Essay about Knowledge. In part of her essay she writes, "Throughout history knowledge has helped us humans make tools, discover medicine, and improve the way we live all around." You can download her essay by clicking below.

Jarrell Elementary School: Delilah Estrada, (Student), Diana Gutierrez (Staff)

Double Creek Elementary School:Jonathan Villafranco (Student), Samantha Taylor (Staff)

Igo Elementary School:Claire Jones (Student), Debi Merkey (Staff)

Jarrell Ranch Middle School: Donovan Vasquez (Student), Sarah Johnston (Staff)

Jarrell Middle School: Jorge Roman Bustos (Student - Not Present ), Byron Eakin (Staff - Not Present)

Jarrell High School:Dayanne Diaz (Student), Mary Bennett (Staff)

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Assistant Superintendent Laura Buckley and Athletic Director Alan Haire presented information about student outcomes and athletic updates

- Assistant Superintendent Laura Buckley presented information about attendance zones for Berry Creek Elementary School

- Chief Financial Officer Robert Navarro presented the monthly Budget Update

- 2023 Bond Updates by Sledge Engineering

Action Items:

In addition to the Consent Agenda, the Board approved:

- Designated Non-Business Days for the Public Information Act for the 2025 - 26 school year

- Changes to the Jarrell ISD Board Operating Procedures

Join us in celebrating our Principals for the work they do daily. Their leadership and guidance have made a lasting impact on Jarrell ISD.

We're hiring bus drivers! Jarrell ISD's hourly rate is one of the highest in the area!

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 is home to 4,700 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