Tori Rusche, a senior at Jarrell High School, wrote and presented this month's character trait essay about Inspire and what it means to her. She writes that her family is her source of inspiration, saying, "I'm standing here today preparing for the next steps in my life, thankful for the strength I have and my loved ones who surround me and the inspiration that I have gained from the examples that they have set for me." Click on the tab below to read the rest of her essay.

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

JHS: Blake Hobbs (Student), Andrew Sumner (Staff)

JMS: Alman Sohail (Student), Kenneth Huff (Staff)

IES: Micheal Hounkanrin, Jr (Student), Jaime Golla (Staff) Andelyn Walker

JES: Thiago Reyes Palmero (Student), Brittany Martin (Staff) Katie Almon

DCES: Samantha White Eagle (Student), Jessica Brosch (Staff)

At the end of the year, each one of our schools recognizes a volunteer(s) who has devoted a lot of time and energy to significantly impact their campus.

This year, the campuses recognized the following people

Igo Elementary School: Andelyn Walker

Jarrell Elementary School: Katie Almon

Double Creek Elementary School: Pauline Enssle, Karen Peace, and Diane Klosterman (Not Present)

Jarrell Middle School: Dora Chavez, Ronica Grant, Dawn Azua, Crystal Fitzhugh, and Diane Klosterman (Not Present)

Jarrell High School: Angela Cedar (Not Present)

Congratulations to all our students who placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in UIL Competitions this school year.

Casey Hargrove is the developer of the Hunters Glen Subdivision. Hunters Glen Subdivision is the neighbor adjacent to and north of Double Creek Elementary School. Casey has been involved since the inception of DCES. He worked with the landowner who sold the property to Jarrell ISD, the City of Jarrell, and JSWSC to cost-share water access in the area. Mr. Hargrove fully supported the JISD request to the City and County to widen CR 307 as well. The most significant cost savings to our school was when Mr. Hargrove installed the lift station for his subdivision and oversized the facilities to accept sewer from DCES. This was at no additional cost to JISD. This saved the District well over $300,000 in infrastructure. A community partner like Casey Hargrove was a valued asset in helping Jarrell ISD complete Double Creek Elementary School on time and within budget! We appreciate his support. Mr. Hargrove could not be at the school board meeting. His colleague, Abigail Brown accepted the award on his behalf.

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented monthly student outcomes

- Assistant Superintendent Laura Buckley presented this month's Student Voice, which was about the increase of students in NJHS/NHS, Advanced Academics, and celebrated the Class of 2025 earned $886,264 in scholarships

- Chief Financial Officer Robert Navarro presented a Budget Update

- Director of Communications Nick Spinetto presented the results of the 2025 Climate Survey

- Assistant Superintendent of HR and Technology Bob Mabry presented proposed revisions to policy FDA(L)

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2023 Bond Update

Action Items:

In addition to approving the consent agenda, the Board of Trustees:

- Approved the Acquisition of Technology Devices for the 25 - 26 school year

- Approved the Guarantee Maximum Price for Jarrell Elementary School Flooring

- Approved the Guarantee Maximum Price for the Jarrell High School Roof and Solar

- Approved the 2023 Bond High School Package 2 CTE and Gym

- Approved Trustee Dave Lovelace as a Delegate for the Texas School Board Association (TASB) Delegate Assembly. Trustee Jennifer Gadison is an alternate.

Graduation is on Friday, May 23rd.

Time: 8:30 pm - Gates will open at 7:30 pm.

Location:

Jarrell High School Stadium

1100 FM 487

Jarrell, TX 76537

Livestream: We will stream the ceremony live on the Jarrell ISD YouTube page. Please bookmark the link and share it with families and friends who cannot attend the ceremony. Graduation Ceremony Link

Parking: There are designated parking areas for students, staff, and guests. Below is a map of the parking spaces to download for your convenience

Clear Bags Only: We are only allowing clear bags into the stadium. This also applies to diaper bags. Below are attachments with information about what type of clear bags you can bring. Anyone who comes to the gate with a regular bag will be asked to return to their car to store it. Please share this information with your family and friends.

Prohibited Items:

Outside Beverages: Not allowed.

Water Bottles: Outside water bottles are prohibited. The PTO will sell water inside the stadium.

Other Prohibited Items: Weapons, alcohol, and tobacco products are forbidden on school premises.

If you have questions, please get in touch with Jarrell High School at 512-746-2188.

We are excited to celebrate with you on Friday night.

Congratulations to our Jarrell Middle School student-athletes who competed in the Special Olympics. They did amazing! We couldn’t be more proud of their hard work, determination, and sportsmanship.

100m Dash

7th Grade Boys:

1st Place – Jake Oliver

Highschool:

1st Place – Micah Sims

8th Grade:

1st Place – Kenia Silva Bustos

2nd Place – Alman Sohail

6th Grade:

1st Place – Jack Dismukes

2nd Place – Liam Maldonado

3rd Place – Caroline Beaudoin

4th Place – JJ Fernandez

Long Jump

1st – Liam Maldonado – 20 ft

2nd – Jack Dismukes – 15 ft

3rd – Jake Oliver – 14 ft

Alman Sohail – 11 ft

JJ Fernandez – 10 ft

Jamari Wells – 8 ft

Highschool:

1st - Micah Sims- 27ft

Join us in celebrating and thanking these colleagues who devoted their lives to public education. They have 84 years of experience in making a difference in Jarrell ISD. We're grateful for your service to our school community. Congratulations!

All parents must complete this form, whether their child is returning to Jarrell ISD or not.

The form helps us plan for the new school year and ensures returning students are assigned a teacher and we have the appropriate staffing levels. If you do not fill out the form, your child will not receive a schedule or a teacher assignment next school year.

Click on the link to fill out the form and upload your proof of residency.

https://shorturl.at/TjddR

If you have questions or need help, contact the campus registrar before June 11th. www.jarrellisd.org/Page/863

Families new to Jarrell ISD can visit our website for more information about the process. They must have these documents:

• Valid Photo ID of the person enrolling the student
• Original Birth Certificate for the student
• Original Social Security card for the student
• Current Proof of Residency (current lease agreement, utility bill, water bill, etc.)
• Complete Immunization Record for the student
• Legal Documentation (custody agreement, personal protective order, etc.)

Double Creek Elementary School:

- Breakfast 7:00 am - 8:00 am

- Lunch 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Jarrell Middle School:

- Breakfast 7:30 am - 8:30 am

- Lunch 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

The YMCA is partnering with Jarrell ISD to offer a summer enrichment camp program at Jarrell Elementary School. The camp is Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Other camp opportunities, including athletics, theatre, and science. Click on the link for more information. https://www.jarrellisd.org/Page/868

The Sonterra MUD is offering a series of special events, swim lessons, and summer camp opportunities for the entire community

The Texas Department of Agriculture is offering a Free Summer Meals Program. Jarrell ISD is participating and will provide summer meals from May 27th to June 26th. The meal program is open to anyone in the community who is 18 and under, and it's 21 and under for enrolled students with disabilities.

Hours and Locations:

Double Creek Elementary School

- Breakfast 7:00 am - 8:00 am

- Lunch 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Jarrell Middle School:

- Breakfast 7:30 am - 8:30 am

- Lunch 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Attendance zones for Jarrell Ranch Middle School have been finalized. If you're unsure about which middle school campus your child will attend, use are new attendance zone map. Click on the tab below to access the map.

You can also contact the Jarrell ISD Police Department for assistance or to report concerns and criminal activity.

Below is a link to a series of videos by the Smart Tag team. Each video highlights the different features/functions of Smart Tag.

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 4,200 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: https://www.facebook.com/JarrellIndependentSchoolDistrict
Instagram: @Jarrell_ISD

Twitter: @Jarrell_ISD