Core Essential of the Month: Peace

We had two students present this month's essay. Camila Uzer from Igo Elementary School and Maddie McLellan from Double Creek Elementary School. Click on the links below to read their essays.

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

- Double Creek Elementary: Makenna Vasquez (Student), Jennifer Stanley (Staff - Not Present)

- Jarrell Elementary: Andy Zuniga (Student), Becky Jay (Staff)

- Igo Elementary: Camila Uzer (Student), Elizabeth Everette (Staff)

- Jarrell Middle School:McKenzie Jennings (Student - Not Present), Larissa Baca (Staff)

- Jarrell High School: Audrey Hames (Student - Not Present), Jessica Little (Staff)

March 2024 Citizens of the Month: Jarrell Education Foundation

*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

- Chief Financial Officer Robert Navarro gave a budget update

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2021 Bond Update

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2023 Bond Update

- Dr. Tiffany Weiss, Director of Elementary Education, presented a professional development/eclipse information update

Action Items:

- Approved the consent agenda

- Approved naming Middle School #2 (More information below)

- Approved continuing to use volunteers in compliance with SB 763

- Approved the 2023 Bond Middle School #2 Commissioning Agreement

- Approved the Long-Term Plan for Use of Existing Buildings at 1916/JMS property

- Approved the 2023 Bond Operations Center Guaranteed Maximum Price #1

At the March 27, 2024, school board meeting, the Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted on a name for the new middle school.

"After careful deliberation and thoughtful consideration, the board approved "Jarrell Ranch Middle School" as the name of middle school number two. We are so grateful for the Naming Committee's time and recommendations. We know they worked hard," said school board President Crystal Phalen.

Jarrell Ranch Middle School is a recommendation from the Middle School #2 Naming Committee, comprised of parents, staff, community members, city leaders, a school board member, and a student focus group.

The committee received more than 650 name suggestions from the community, with the word "Ranch" a common trend among those names. For the past five months, the committee has met to discuss the community's recommendations and review historical information from the Texas State Historical Association, the Williamson County Historical Commission, and other considerations.

"The name "Jarrell Ranch Middle School" embodies our values: tradition and community. Keeping Jarrell in the name continues to unite the east and west sides of our community. Adding "Ranch" to the name takes the public input, and it perfectly represents the area where the school is being built," said school board President Crystal Phalen.

In addition to Jarrell Ranch Middle School, the other four recommendations were Cactus Ranch Middle School, Oak Ranch Middle School, Donahoe Ranch Middle School, and Donahoe Middle School.

Jarrell Ranch Middle School is being built on the east side of FM 487. The location is not far from Donahoe Creek. It will open in August 2025.

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will darken the sky. The eclipse can be seen in Jarrell from 12:18 - 2:58 p.m., with the maximum totality at 1:37 p.m., when it will last a little more than three minutes. Jarrell and most of central Texas are in the path of totality, meaning they are the optimal areas to view the eclipse. State officials expect more than a million people to visit the area.

The district is closed that day. Students will have a holiday, and staff will have a professional development day from home.

More information and resources are on the Williamson County Government website.

Assistant Principals play a crucial role, and this is a dedicated time to recognize them for their hard work and commitment to our students. Please join us in celebrating these incredible school leaders at Jarrell ISD.

Jarrell ISD now has a mobile app. The app is a centralized platform for students, parents, teachers, and the community to stay connected and informed with real-time announcements and important notifications. The app is available to download in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Search "Jarrell ISD" to download the app and join the digital hub of your child's campus and district information.

Jarrell Elementary School

Igo Elementary School

Double Creek Elementary School

Each one of our campuses has a PTO. Joining the PTO is an excellent way to participate in what's happening on your child's campus. The PTO supports teachers, hosts campus events, and many more activities that make a difference.

Use the link the learn more about the PTO.

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.

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

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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