The Patriot

Hello Rawlinson families,

As we prepare for the first week of school, teachers are engaging in professional development, planning, organizing, and collaborating with their departments. Preparations are well underway, and we couldn't be more excited to start the new year with our students.

The first day of school: Monday, August 10, 2026

• School begins at 8:30 AM
• Tardy bell rings at 8:35 AM
• End of day is at 3:55 PM

(See below for details on first day logistics.)

Please know our staff is committed to creating high-quality, engaging activities that will inspire your children and promote their love of learning.

Our Vision is to develop individuals who possess the characteristics of what it means to have Patriot POWER.

P.O.W.E.R.

Purpose

Ownership

Winning Attitude

Exceptional Character

Respect themselves and others

Our Mission is to connect, educate, and serve all Rawlinson students through high-quality, engaging instruction and purposeful support.

I hope you will partner with us as we continue to make progress toward our goals, our vision, and our mission.

Please take a few minutes to browse through the information below, and please call us with questions you may have.

Front office: 210-397-4900

Sincerely,

Sherry Mireles

• School Doors Opens at 7:45 AM (however the first few days of school will be earlier)
• Students arriving prior to 7:45 AM should wait under the covered area in front of the school.
• Students arriving between 7:45-7:55 will report to the cafeteria.
• Breakfast is served from 7:45 AM -8:30 AM
• Between 7:50 & 8:00 AM students will be released to their grade level hallway
• 1st Bell rings at 8:30
• Tardy bell rings at 8:35
• Parent Drop off: Students exiting vehicles in the left lane should use the driver side doors, and the cross walk to enter the building, those exiting vehicles in the right lane should use passenger side doors and the sidewalk to enter the building.
• Students arriving after 8:00 AM can either go to the cafeteria to eat breakfast or go directly to their grade level hallways.
• Bus riders will be dropped off in the bus loop and enter through the cafeteria doors.

During the 1st week of school, there will be plenty of teachers and staff to assist with navigating hallways before, during and after school.

• Dismissal is at 3:55 PM
• All students need to be picked up after school by 4:30 PM, unless they are attending athletics, fine arts practice, a club, or academic coaching.
• If you are unable to pick up your child by 4:30 PM on a daily basis, you may enroll them in our after-school program: Club LT.
• Parent pick-up is in the front of the school.
• If you are waiting for your child to exit the building- park in the designated parent parking. (see map)
• Both lanes in front of the school should be through lanes and vehicles should briefly stop for their child to enter the vehicle, please do not park in these lanes.
• If parked in the parking lot, watch for pedestrians, students/families will be walking through.
• All pedestrians must cross at the designated crosswalk in front of the school, no walking between cars will be permitted.
• Students exiting vehicles in the left lane should use the driver-side doors, those exiting vehicles in the right lane should use passenger side doors.

• Skirts and shorts must be worn at or around the knee
• Rips in jeans are okay; however, the rips/tears must be at or around the knee, no thigh rips
• Pants of any kind must fit the child; no sagging pants are allowed.
• Shirts must be worn to the waist; no bare midriffs
• Head coverings such as hoodies, hats, and caps are not allowed in the building
• No offensive slogans, depicting of weapons, alcohol, tobacco, vaping, or violence are permitted.

Please review Buses and Boundaries for pickup & drop off information.

For the first few weeks of school expect the buses to be late due to student verification, departing the campus, and heavy school traffic.

Parents are encouraged to review the Student Handbook for the Bus Rules and Regulations . Our bus rules are for your children’s safety, and we rely on the parent's and guardians' support of the bus rules to safely transport children. Please know that disruptive behavior endangers the safety of everyone on the bus and students may lose bus privileges if violations occur.

For bus information, please contact your assigned station,

( C ) Culebra Station - 7001 Culebra Rd., Building 5- (210) 397-0275

( W ) McClung Station - 14173 Old FM 471 - (210) 398-1550

( N ) North Station - 6323 W. Hausman Rd. - (210) 397-0850

( R ) Rhodes Station - 12005 Leslie Rd. - (210) 397-0900

( S ) South Station - 435 Hunt Lane - (210) 397-0250

1. Free & Reduced-Price Meal Applications

Your child(ren) may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Households interested in the meal program must apply for the program every school year. For more information view the Program Benefit Information and the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) page for a list of CEP schools.

For more information, visit www.nisd.net/schools/menus or call (210) 397-4517.

BOYS OR GIRLS ATHLETICS:

If your child is interested in trying out for a sport or is enrolled in 7th or 8th grade athletics, there is mandatory paperwork that must be completed before they can be eligible to participate. An athlete cannot try out for any sport, before completing ALL UIL paperwork found on the Rank One Parent Portal. Linked here: Rank One Parent Portal

STUDENTS NEW TO ATHLETICS:

All incoming 7th graders or any student that did not have a medical physical last year MUST complete a medical physical.

Two forms:

1. Physical form: (Take with you to the doctor and turn-in to your coach)

2. The medical history form must be completed online. (Found on Rank-One Parent Portal)

RETURNING ATHLETES (8TH GRADE):

If an athlete has a physical on file from last year, it is not required for them to complete another medical physical.

However, all required paperwork is required each year. Please log into the parent portal and complete these forms as soon as possible.

1. The medical history must also be completed online. (Athletes do not need to bring a copy of the medical history to their coach, after completing it online. The Head Coach will review it and approve it online. If another physical is needed to be cleared, the coach will let you know.)

Hello Rawlinson Parents. This is Nurse Kirk, your School Nurse. If you were unable to make Prep Day, please see the information provided about medications and vaccinations.

1. Vaccines- 7th grade vaccines are TDap and MCV4 (Meningococcal). You can email me their updated record at megan.kuykendall@nisd.net or for any other vaccines that have been identified as being needed. Attached are a few flyers about vaccination location options.
2. Medications - Attached is the long term medication form which needs to be filled out by a doctor and a parent/guardian. All medications need to be kept in the clinic with a doctor's order, even over the counter medications, unless they have doctor's orders for self-carry inhaler or epi-pen. Medication orders are good for 12 months and then need to be renewed after that.
3. Actions Plans - Asthma, Food Allergy, Insect/Other Allergy, and Seizure action plans are attached. Please fill them out with your doctor and sign the bottom as needed. Bring in the form with the medication. If they will self carry only, you can email the action plan to megan.kuykendall@nisd.net
4. Private Duty Nurses - If your student has a private duty nurse, a new Parent PDN agreement, a new Nurse PDN agreement, and a copy of the doctor's orders/care plan (the long term medication order form can be used for any medications or procedures) need to be given to the school nurse. A new background check verified by the school nurse must be completed prior to PDN coming on campus. Please contact the school nurse if you have any questions or concerns.
5. Elevator Pass- If your student needs an elevator pass during the school year, a doctor's note needs to be provided and will be good through the duration specified by the healthcare provider and may be renewed as needed.

*** All medications should be brought to the nurse by a parent/guardian. If the nurse is not available, the front office staff can help sign in the medication. Medications should not be expired.

megan.kuykendall@nisd.net

Call: 210-397-4907