Character Trait of the Month: Perseverance

Luisa Suarez, a senior at Jarrell High School, wrote her essay about this month's character trait, Perseverance. However, she couldn't be at the meeting last night. JHS Senior Miriam Ramirez read it in her place. Click on the image to read the essay.

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

- Jarrell Elementary recognized student Xavier Morales and staff member Sunni Ransom

- Igo Elementary recognized student Aleayah Flores (not pictured) and staff member Ryan Copeland

- Jarrell Middle School recognized student Myah Santoyo and staff member Chesna Bowman

- Jarrell High School recognized student Paige Phalen and staff member Lori Murr

The Jarrell Middle and High School bands were recognized for their Sweepstakes win. The high school's Winter Guard team was also recognized for being the TCGC Scholastic AA State Champion Runner-Up!

The boys and girls basketball teams and soccer teams were recognized for their season and presented with their certificates for MVP, Academic All-State, and Honorable Mentions.

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented monthly student outcomes

- Athletic Director Marty Murr presented his April athletic update

- Chief Financial Officer Robert Navarro presented an updated to the 2023-24 school budget

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2021 Bond Update

- Dr. Hicks presented an update about the district's safety initiatives and protocols

-Action Items:

- The board approved the consent agenda

- Approved the five year Strategic Plan

- Approved a motion to continue exploration of an Early Head Start program

- Approved the 2023-24 Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment and TEKS Certification Form

- Approved the updated 2023-24 Academic Calendar

Watch the video to learn more about the proposed bond and our growing community. You can also visit jarrellisdbond.com for more information.

Congratulations to our outstanding staff members who are their campus Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Rookie Teachers of the Year, and our Department Employees of the Year. We appreciate your service and dedication to Jarrell ISD.

The Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Bob Mabry as the district's new Executive Director of Human Resources.

"Mr. Mabry has an impressive record working as an educator in school districts across the state. He's been a teacher, principal, and administrator. His experience perfectly positions him to lead our Human Resources Department. We're confident he will support and retain our incredible staff while recruiting the best educators for our students," said Crystal Phalen, President of the Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees.

Bob Mabry joins Jarrell ISD from Liberty Hill ISD, where he is the Executive Director of Human Resources. During his 29 years of educational experience, Mr. Mabry has served as a social studies teacher, assistant principal, and principal at schools in Carroll, Keller, and Highland Park ISDs.

"I am beyond excited to join the amazing team at Jarrell ISD and work with an outstanding leader like Dr. Hicks. Jarrell is another fast growing district with a small town feel. I have experienced that same rapid increase in student enrollment at Liberty Hill for the last fifteen years and have learned a great deal about the growth process. The first time that I visited the Jarrell ISD, it just felt like a great fit. I would like to thank Dr. Hicks and the Board of Trustees for this opportunity and I can't wait to get started," Mr. Mabry said.

Bob Mabry earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas Austin and a master's degree from Stephen F. Austin University. He will join Jarrell ISD in May.

State testing is next week. Parents, please communicate with your child's campus regarding visits and please make sure your children are on time, get a good night sleep, and eat breakfast.

Jarrell vs. Waco Robinson - 3 game series

Game 1 - @ Jarrell Friday 4/28 7 P.M. ( Online Tickets)

Game 2 - @ Robinson Saturday 4/28 1 P.M. (cash at the gate)

Game 3 - @ Robinson 30 minutes after Game 2 (if needed)

Tickets - $4 Adult/ $2 Students

Passes - THSCA/TGCA/ District 23 and 24 - AAAA/ Senior citizens.

We will post the link to purchase tickets once we have it.

Thank you to the Assistance League of Georgetown for your generous donation of new picture and beginner dictionaries for our youngest students at Igo Elementary. They love exploring new words with these beautiful books!

Double Creek Elementary now has social media channels for you to follow. You can learn more about the campus, the construction process, and more important information.

Facebook: Double Creek Elementary School

Instagram: @DCESCougs

Twitter: @DCESCougs

Jarrell ISD is proud to partner with local organizations and businesses to offer our students additional opportunities.

The Farmers Market at JISD, is the first Saturday of every month. You can get up to 25 lbs of fresh produce for free! It's open to anyone at no cost to you!

It is at 508 N 5th St from 9 to 11 am.

We are partnering with the Jarrell Community Library to offer adult ESL courses. Please share the news with your students and their families. More information is below.

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 four campuses: Jarrell High School, Jarrell Middle School, Igo Elementary School and Jarrell Elementary. The district is home to more than 3,400 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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JarrellIndependentSchoolDistrict
Twitter: @Jarrell_ISD

We are proud to showcase excellent students and staff. To see more, follow us on Twitter @hicksJISD ; @Jarrell_ISD; @JES_cougars; @IEScougars; @jarrell_ms; and @JarrellHS.