Chloe Saintilus, a fifth grader at Igo Elementary School wrote and presented this month's character trait essay about hope. She writes that hope "can spark a flame in someone." Click on the tab below to read the rest of her essay.

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

IES: Ares Bravo (Student - Not Present), Emily Cox (Staff)

JES: Tito Gutierrez-Gonzalez (Student), Baylee Gilmore (Staff)

DCES: Ayla Cruz (Student), Mahaley Harris (Staff)

JMS: Gianna Rivera Vazquez (Student - Not Present), Ben Danner (Staff - Not Present)

JHS: Ross Vrabel (Student), Steve Pryor (Staff)

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented monthly student outcomes, which included:

- Overview of the Gifted and Talented Program presented by Pennie DeAugustineo

- Overview of the Advanced Placed Program presented by Alison Martone

- Assistant Superintendent Laura Buckley presented this month's Student Voice, which was about the student council at Jarrell Elementary School and the work they are doing on their campus

- Chief Financial Officer Robert Navarro presented a Budget Update

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2023 Bond Update

- Sledge Engineering presented an update about the 2017 Bond

- Assistant Superintendent Bob Mabry presented the newest Demographers Report

Action Items:

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

- Approved the 2025 -26 TEKS Recertification

- Approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the 2023 Bond Projects: Paw Prints, Administration Annex, and Parking Lot

- Approved the Utility Easement with Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Berry Creek Elementary School

- Approved the Wording on Version #2 for the Jarrell High School Championship Sign

The window to fill out the 2025-2026 Return Student Verification Form is open.

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.

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. www.jarrellisd.org/Page/863

Share the news! Registration for new students began on April 14th. 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.)

The 2025 Pre-K/Kindergarten Preview Night is on April 24th at 6:00 pm at all elementary campuses. To learn more about our PreK/Kindergarten program, visit our website.

STAAR and End of Course (EOC) tests are underway at all campuses. On testing days, our campuses are closed to visitors. Below is the testing calendar for you to plan for April and May.

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

Graduation is on Friday, May 23rd at 8:30 pm at in Cougar Stadium at Jarrell High School. Gates will open at 7:30 pm.

NOTE: Only clear bags are allowed into the stadium.

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 July 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

The annual Powder Puff game is on May 14th. For more information about donations, t-shirt sales, and registration, email: jhsathleticbooster@gmail.com

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.

At Jarrell ISD, we strive to create an innovative education environment that meets the needs of all students. State funding is critical to achieving that goal. Our legislative priorities for the Texas 89th Legislative Session call on our state leaders to invest in public education to enhance educational equity and increase teacher compensation and support. More of our priorities are outlined below and can be downloaded.

Texas school districts haven't received an increase in the basic allotment since 2019. Below are facts and figures of how it's impacting Jarrell ISD.

The Sonterra MUD is hiring for summer positions.

If you're 15 years or older, email michelle.weydert@sonterramud.org for more information.

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