JISD Family Newsletter
Parent Newsletter 8/22/2025
I hope the first full week of school was a great one for your family! As the year begins in earnest, know that we are focused on positive academic outcomes for every student at Judson ISD. Every teacher and staff member is here to support that priority.
Another district priority is financial stability. At a Special Meeting on August 18, the Judson ISD Board of Trustees called for a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). The passage of the VATRE would generate approximately $21 million for our district. I encourage you to learn everything you can about how this will not only impact the district but also how it will impact your family.
Today, we launched our VATRE website. Right now, it has general information, but in the next few weeks we will add frequently asked questions, videos and other resources that will help our community understand what a VATRE is and how it impacts all of us. On the website, there is a list of community meetings where you can ask questions and learn more about the VATRE. I sincerely hope that you will join us for one of these meetings.
Once again, thank you for choosing Judson ISD and entrusting your child’s education to us.
Dr. Milton R. Fields III
At a special board meeting held on August 18, 2025, the Judson Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to call for a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) to be placed on the November 4, 2025, ballot. This election seeks to ask voters to decide on securing supplementary funding for our District.
The Board approved a Maintenance & Operations rate of $0.7669 and Interest & Sinking rate of $0.3127 for a total tax rate of $1.0796, which is an increase of $0.045 from last year.
The VATRE is being considered in response to a projected $37 million budget deficit, driven by a lack of unrestricted state funding and inflationary costs such as energy, fuel, insurance and other cost of living expenses that have steadily increased in the last five years. If approved by voters, the VATRE would generate an estimated $21 million in additional revenue, helping to stabilize the budget and preserve essential programs and services for students, as well as recruit and retain our qualified educators.
Judson ISD will host a series of community forums and publish an efficiency audit on its website to provide transparency and engage with stakeholders ahead of the election. Early voting begins on October 20, 2025, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Judson ISD is changing the way it communicates with families to better serve you. Our app is a one stop shop for quick information and communication with your child’s teacher. But we have one last step in making communication better for you.
On September 2, JISD will launch it’s new website that integrates with our new app seamlessly. It’s not just a new look, but a more organized and functional web experience on any device, no matter screen size.
Haven’t downloaded the app yet or started communicating with your child’s teachers in Rooms, do it today!
Veterans Memorial HS
Judson HS
Wagner HS
Judson ISD is partnering with University Health to host an upcoming Immunization Drive for JISD students.
Join us at Kitty Hawk Middle School (840 Old Cimarron Trail, Universal City, TX 78148) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 9:00am 3:30pm.
This convenient clinic is a great way to ensure your child is ready for the new school year with all required vaccines up to date. Families must register online or by phone (210-358-7020), provide a copy of vaccine records, and a parent must be present at the visit.
Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, Texas House Bill 1481 requires all public schools to adopt policies that limit student use of personal electronic devices during instructional hours.
To help families understand how this impacts them, we’ve created a one-page flyer titled Student Cell Phone & Personal Communication Device Legislation 2025-2026. This resource outlines:
- What is considered a personal communication device under the law
- Guidelines for prohibited use during instructional hours
- Procedures for handling devices and contacting families
- Consequences for violations
- Ways families can support this transition
We encourage all families to review the flyer below to stay informed on our district’s compliance with this new state law.
At Judson ISD, the safety and security of our students and staff are top priority. Judson ISD uses the Standard Response Protocol or more commonly known as SRP. This protocol is used by many local law enforcement agencies, giving us a common language when discussing safety situations where seconds matter.
Learn more about SRP with this short video and view a few examples of what that would look like on a JISD campus.
Thanks to the support of our community through the 2022 Bond, Judson ISD has been able to build two brand-new campuses, Cibolo Creek Middle School and Selma Elementary, on the growing northern end of the district.
These schools officially opened their doors this year, welcoming students with modern spaces designed for learning and growth. We are grateful for your trust and investment in our schools.
To learn more about additional bond projects and their progress, visit the Bond 2022 Updates page. Look for more updates in upcoming newsletters!
Cibolo Creek Middle School
Selma Elementary School
The Adventure Club Program is available at 20 elementary locations throughout the district, proudly serving our PreK4 - 5th grade students.
Mark your calendars for the Judson ISD Back 2 School College Fair happening NEXT WEEK! Join us at Judson Early College Academy on August 26th from 6PM to 7:30 PM.
Discover Your Future! This exciting event will feature over 30 colleges from all over! All high school juniors and seniors in the district are invited to seize this incredible opportunity. Don’t let this chance to jumpstart your college journey pass you by!
If you have any questions please contact your high school college counselors:
- JECA -Victoria Tamez
- Judson HS - Cynthia Cortez
- Veterans Memorial HS -Kaylee Ortiz
- Wagner HS College - Alissa Perez
We’ve made some updates to our bus registration process to make things easier for you! Parents no longer need to visit the transportation office in person - bus registration can now be done online.
All students must be registered online each school year to receive transportation services. It’s quick and easy!
After registering, you’ll receive your child’s bus schedule via email within 3-5 business days. For real-time updates on bus locations and delays, download the BusQuest App for Apple or BusQuest App for Android.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Transportation Routing Department at 210-945-1257.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children? Are you looking for a job? Do you want to become part of the Judson ISD family? Please consider applying for one of our critical need areas below if you said yes!
- Special Education & Bilingual Teachers, Substitutes, School Nurses, Bus Drivers, Child Nutrition, Custodians, Maintenance, and Police Officers
Apply today: https://judsonisd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
If you have any questions about a position, please contact:
- Elizabeth Rivera emrivera@judsonisd.org (210) 945-5615 for Paraprofessional Staff
- Jennifer Unwin junwin@judsonisd.org (210) 945-5618 for Professional Staff
- HR Department (210) 945-5101
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Thank you for being a part of this community-wide celebration of Producing Excellence!