Elgin ISD E-Newsletter
Friday, December 12, 2025
Elgin Education Foundation Awards $35,000 in Innovative Teacher Grants
EEF Prize Patrol Spreads Holiday Cheer... and Checks!
The Elgin Education Foundation has done it again!
Spreading cheer from campus to campus, the EEF and Superintendent Dr. Jana Rueter delivered $35,000 of innovative teaching grants to staff members across Elgin ISD.
Foundation members joined Dr. Rueter in personally delivering the exciting news to grant winners at their campuses earlier today. Fifteen educators received the grants, which included $3,437 for hands-on STEM activities at Trinity Ranch Elementary School.
The Elgin Education Foundation created the Innovative Teaching Grant Program to support the needs of individual teachers toward the furthering of student achievement. A panel of judges review applications before approval of the grants.
Congrats to the following educators:
Jazmina Sandoval and team - BTW - Headphones for Instruction
Briceida Varela - BTW- Together We Grow Learning Space
Shawn Waldrep - BTW- Flexible Seating for 5th Grade Reading and Writing Classroom
Alex Lundgren and team - EES - Flexible Collaboration Seating
Megan Burson and team - EHS - Cricut Design & Production
Dawn Stratton and team - EHS - Wildcat Leadership Opportunities
O'Terrica Mathis - EIS- Calm Corner + Library
Nickolas Wagner - EIS - 3D Printers for Tech Apps
Bobby Joe Truhill - EMS- eSports: Ready, Set, Play!
Samantha Clark - HRE- Amplifying Student Voice
Laci Bane - HRE - High Impact Literacy Project
Ashley Hamilton - NES - Reading Engagement Project
Kristy Clowdus - From Pages to Play: Making Reading Fun and Interactive
Shali Niemeyer - TRE - Clay Ecosystems (STEAM)
Lindsey Skelton and team - TRE - Kindergarten STEM Bundle
Ringing in the Season
Tis the Season...
The holidays are here and our Wildcats are spreading the joy of the season all around Elgin. We hope you have had an opportunity to see their performances at choir and and concerts, holiday-themed plays, the lighted downtown parade or even caroling around town.
We wish you a warm and safe holiday!
Winter Holidays Reminder: December 18 - January 6
No School For Students and Staff
EISD will be closed for the Winter Holidays December 18-January 6. We hope you have a safe and relaxing holiday, Wildcats!
EISD December Fine Arts Events
There's still time to catch a few more holiday performances!
Elgin Parks and Recreation Winter Wonderland - December 13
Did You Know You Can Get a Free Library Card?
Library Cards are free and include the following perks:
Access to thousands of books in person and online! Resources such as free hot spots, classes for the whole family, and so much more!
Interested? Scan the QR code or click on the link below.
Bastrop County Cares believes a library card for the whole family opens up a world of stories!
¿SabÃas Que Puedes Obtener Una Tarjeta de la Biblioteca Gratis?
Las library cards son de a gratis e incluyen estos perks:
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Acceso a miles de libros en persona y online.
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Recursos como hot spots gratis, clases pa’ toda la familia, y mucho más.
¿Te animas? Escanea el QR code o dale click al link de abajo.
Bastrop County Cares sabe que una library card pa’ toda la familia abre un mundo de stories.
We Need Your Help: Please Complete This Form
Parents, We Need Your Help!
Starting Sept. 1, 2025, a new state law (Senate Bill 12) requires parental consent before any school staff, including but not limited to nurses, counselors, or athletic trainers, can provide any services to students, such as basic first aid.
Action required: To ensure that your child has access to the care and services they need, Elgin ISD has created this form for you to provide consent. This form must be completed and submitted before health or counseling services can be provided. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxw0ul31y3tYBD_JNkxHDfsO0UbXRrwvNfxaEF2MSZbr3A5Q/viewform
In the past, consent was assumed as part of routine care. Now, SB 12 states that services cannot be provided without written parental consent on file. The law helps to ensure parents are informed and involved, and your consent provides the necessary documentation to ensure our staff can continue serving students with care and integrity.
We appreciate your support and patience as we adapt to this change. Thank you to our staff for their ongoing dedication to student well-being!
We're Hiring!
Check out what's happening on our campuses!
Peachjar Flyers - Find Them Here!
Visit the link below to get reach the Peachjar Flyerboard. You'll find all the flyers from Peachjar this week!
