Announcements
Ortega Elementary С»ÆѼµ¼º½â€™s Magical Approach to Attendance (En Español)
For the past four years, Sandy Castro—affectionately known as the "Attendance Fairy" at Ortega Elementary С»ÆѼµ¼º½â€”has worked her magic to inspire students to come to school. Dressed in her whimsical costume, complete with fairy wings, Sandy has become a…
Talking to Your Children About С»ÆѼµ¼º½ Safety (En Español)
Dear С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD community, Today we hosted a regional press conference with neighboring school districts and local authorities to call attention to our shared commitment to school safety. Everyone in our community has a role in keeping our schools…
Assistance League of С»ÆѼµ¼º½ donates $30K to reduce lunch debt (En español)
To mark the organization’s 50th anniversary, the Assistance League of С»ÆѼµ¼º½ visited Ann Richards С»ÆѼµ¼º½ for Young Women Leaders Sept. 13 to present the grant that will help provide healthy meals to students, regardless of account…
Sparks of Joy in С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD: Bianca Jimenez, Shelby Rooker
Every day we hear stories about how our staff members are embracing С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD Joy and celebrating what it means to support students, families, and each other! In the Sparks of Joy series, we’ll meet teachers and staff from around С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD who exemplify how…
Class of 2025 graduation dates, locations (en español)
С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD is excited to announce the graduation schedule for the Class of 2025! Commencement ceremonies will be held at Burger Arena, Burger Stadium, and the Performing Arts Center from May 28 to June 4. Here’s when and where to celebrate our graduates:…
С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD reaches new milestones in TEA Special Education Agreed Order
С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD has now completed nearly two-thirds of the priorities outlined in the Texas Education Agency Special Education Agreed Order. Why it matters: This marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to improve outcomes for students with…
С»ÆѼµ¼º½ Ed Fund awards $450K in ‘Inspire the Future’ grants to С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD teachers (En español)
Congratulations to the 66 recipients of the 2024 Inspire the Future Grants by the С»ÆѼµ¼º½ Ed Fund! Why it matters: These grants empower educators to bring innovative ideas to life, enhancing classroom literacy, improving educator experiences, and…
Audit shows С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD invests more in students than peer districts (En español)
A new audit of С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD finances shows the district spends more per student than the statewide average and our peer districts in Texas.
Free gun locks now available through С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD Police (En español)
С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD families and community members can now get free cable-style gun locks to ensure safe gun storage at home through a partnership with Project ChildSafe. Why it matters: Keeping firearms stored safely at home or in vehicles is an essential…
С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD Bond creates safe, secure entrances to schools (En español)
С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD built 28 new secure entry vestibules over the summer as part of the 2022 Bond Why it matters: These secure entrances ensure all visitors are checked in and enter through the front office, increasing safety and security on campus.…
It's time for leveling (En español)
This week we’ll begin our process of moving teachers to where they’re most needed. Why it matters: This annual process, often called leveling, will help balance class sizes across campuses and the district. Of note: Each year we do our best to…
How to check your voter registration before Election Day (En español)
It’s a big year for С»ÆѼµ¼º½ ISD on the ballot with Prop A and four Board of Trustee positions up for a vote on Election Day. Be sure you’re registered to make your voice heard!