Elgin ISD E-Newsletter

We are proud to announce that EHS' own Coach Hope Pawlik has been named the Region 8, 5A Volleyball Coach of the Year! This is a high honor in the coaching world and we couldn't be more excited for Coach Pawlik and the Lady Wildcat volleyball program. Well done, Coach!

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Over 50 percent of EMS eighth grader have applied to the College and Careers Pathways!

EISD celebrated our team of seven volunteer trustees at the January board meeting on Monday night. Students and campus principals presented each trustee with personalized gifts and special words of admiration.

Our school board members dedicate countless volunteer hours to ensuring every student in our community has access to quality education. They make tough decisions on budgets, policies, and programs, often balancing competing priorities while keeping student success at the center.

This month, let's recognize our trustees for their service! They attend evening meetings, review complex proposals, listen to community feedback, and work to shape the future of our schools.

Heartfelt Thanks To:

President Byron Mitchell

Vice President Pete Bega
Secretary Cheryl Reese
Parliamentarian Teneisha Wilson
Beth Walterscheidt

Patrick Maass
Barry Barker

Thank you for your commitment to our students, teachers, and community. Your work matters more than you know.

Deadline: March 1, 2026

How to Nominate:

Online: Fill out the form at www.elginisd.net/about-us/elgin-isd-alumni-association and submit background information to exlgintxalumni@gmail.com

Mail: Download the form and send to PO Box 311, Elgin TX 78621 along with copies of background information

In Person: Pick up a form at EISD Admin (1002 N Avenue C) or Elgin Chamber of Commerce (30 N Main St)

Questions? E-mail elgintxalumni@gmail.com

Ceremony Will be Held at the Purple & White Jubilee (be sure to save the date!): Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1 PM

Recipients will be announced in April. Help us celebrate our community's exceptional alumni!

We're collecting information from our community on exactly what values in life matter most for our students to be successful in their future.

We Need Your Help — Will You Join Us?

The question: What values and life skills do you believe every Elgin ISD graduate should possess?

The request: Help us create the Elgin Essentials together.

The Elgin Essentials will be a framework of fundamental values that define what it means to be a Wildcat. We really want these to reflect the heart of our community. What do you hope our children will carry with them long after they leave our schools? What traits do you admire most? What makes a community strong? What specific behaviors do successful and respected individuals exhibit?

Please enter your feedback at the link below!

Thank you!

Next week the Elgin MS UIL Academic Team goes head-to-head with Bastrop, Manor and Hutto schools in the UIL District Meet hosted at EMS. Speaking Events & Art Production (Impromptu Speaking, Modern Oratory and Oral Reading) are taking place Tuesday, 2/3 from 5 - 8 PM. All other academic events are taking place at EMS on Saturday, 2/7 from 8 AM - approximately 3 PM at EMS. Teams have been working hard throughout the school year to prepare. Go Cats!!

Saturday, 1/31 @ 7 PM

Sunday, 2/1 @ 2 PM or 7 PM

Current tickets are valid at any of the upcoming shows or you may request a refund through the hometown ticketing app. If you have any issues or questions, please contact Director of Fine Arts & Advanced Academics, Alyson Keller @ alyson.keller@elginisd.net

Here's the link for tickets: Elgin High School Presents SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW https://events.hometownticketing.com/.../entity/schools/2

$15 Adult

$10 Child (under 12)

$10 Senior Citizen & EISD Staff

2/4: Purple Diamonds Contest Show-offs
EHS Main Gym

7:00 p.m.

Free Admission

Date: 5:00 p.m.

Place: EMS - 1351 N. Avenue C. Elgin, Texas

Elgin ISD invites you to participate in free workshops with Leslie Montoya. Learn strategies and concepts to improve your relationships and be in control of your emotions amidst the chaos of life.

Emmy award winner Leslie Montoya is a strategic coach in emotional management, focused on improving students' academic performance.

Fecha: 5:00 p.m.

Lugar: EMS - 1351 N. Avenue C. Elgin, Texas

Elgin ISD lo invita a participar en talleres gratuitos con Leslie Montoya. Aprenda estrategias y conceptos para mejorar sus relaciones y tener control de sus emociones en medio del caos de la vida.

Ganadora del premio Emmy, Leslie Montoya es una coach estratégica en manejo emocional, enfocada en mejorar el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes.

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!

Visit the link below to get reach the Peachjar Flyerboard. You'll find all the flyers from Peachjar this week!