Cougar Community Newsletter
March 28, 2024
March 27, 2024 - Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
Core Essential of the Month: Peace
We had two students present this month's essay. Camila Uzer from Igo Elementary School and Maddie McLellan from Double Creek Elementary School. Click on the links below to read their essays.
Cougar Champions
Our Cougar Champions of the month were recognized for their outstanding work.
- Double Creek Elementary: Makenna Vasquez (Student), Jennifer Stanley (Staff - Not Present)
- Jarrell Elementary: Andy Zuniga (Student), Becky Jay (Staff)
- Igo Elementary: Camila Uzer (Student), Elizabeth Everette (Staff)
- Jarrell Middle School:McKenzie Jennings (Student - Not Present), Larissa Baca (Staff)
- Jarrell High School: Audrey Hames (Student - Not Present), Jessica Little (Staff)
Camila Uzer and Maddie McLellan
Makenna Vasquez, Double Creek Elementary
Andy Zuniga, Jarrell Elementary School
Becky Jay, Jarrell Elementary School
Camila Uzer, Igo Elementary School
Elizabeth Everette, Igo Elementary School
Larissa Baca, Jarrell Middle School
Jessica Little, Jarrell High School
March 2024 Citizens of the Month: Jarrell Education Foundation
Board Briefs
*All presentations are attached below*
Communication and Informational Items:
- Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented monthly student outcomes
- Athletic Director Marty Murr presented his monthly updates
- Chief Financial Officer Robert Navarro gave a budget update
- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2021 Bond Update
- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2023 Bond Update
- Dr. Tiffany Weiss, Director of Elementary Education, presented a professional development/eclipse information update
Action Items:
- Approved the consent agenda
- Approved naming Middle School #2 (More information below)
- Approved continuing to use volunteers in compliance with SB 763
- Approved the 2023 Bond Middle School #2 Commissioning Agreement
- Approved the Long-Term Plan for Use of Existing Buildings at 1916/JMS property
- Approved the 2023 Bond Operations Center Guaranteed Maximum Price #1
Communication & Informational Presentations
Action Items Presentations
Jarrell Ranch Middle School
At the March 27, 2024, school board meeting, the Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted on a name for the new middle school.
"After careful deliberation and thoughtful consideration, the board approved "Jarrell Ranch Middle School" as the name of middle school number two. We are so grateful for the Naming Committee's time and recommendations. We know they worked hard," said school board President Crystal Phalen.
Jarrell Ranch Middle School is a recommendation from the Middle School #2 Naming Committee, comprised of parents, staff, community members, city leaders, a school board member, and a student focus group.
The committee received more than 650 name suggestions from the community, with the word "Ranch" a common trend among those names. For the past five months, the committee has met to discuss the community's recommendations and review historical information from the Texas State Historical Association, the Williamson County Historical Commission, and other considerations.
"The name "Jarrell Ranch Middle School" embodies our values: tradition and community. Keeping Jarrell in the name continues to unite the east and west sides of our community. Adding "Ranch" to the name takes the public input, and it perfectly represents the area where the school is being built," said school board President Crystal Phalen.
In addition to Jarrell Ranch Middle School, the other four recommendations were Cactus Ranch Middle School, Oak Ranch Middle School, Donahoe Ranch Middle School, and Donahoe Middle School.
Jarrell Ranch Middle School is being built on the east side of FM 487. The location is not far from Donahoe Creek. It will open in August 2025.
School Closed
April 8th Solar Eclipse - District Closed
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will darken the sky. The eclipse can be seen in Jarrell from 12:18 - 2:58 p.m., with the maximum totality at 1:37 p.m., when it will last a little more than three minutes. Jarrell and most of central Texas are in the path of totality, meaning they are the optimal areas to view the eclipse. State officials expect more than a million people to visit the area.
The district is closed that day. Students will have a holiday, and staff will have a professional development day from home.
More information and resources are on the Williamson County Government website.
Assistant Principals Week
Assistant Principals play a crucial role, and this is a dedicated time to recognize them for their hard work and commitment to our students. Please join us in celebrating these incredible school leaders at Jarrell ISD.
Teacher Appreciation Week Schedule
Summer Aquatic Jobs
Jarrell ISD Mobile App
Jarrell ISD now has a mobile app. The app is a centralized platform for students, parents, teachers, and the community to stay connected and informed with real-time announcements and important notifications. The app is available to download in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Search "Jarrell ISD" to download the app and join the digital hub of your child's campus and district information.
Afterschool Enrichment Programs
Jarrell Elementary School
Igo Elementary School
Double Creek Elementary School
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Each one of our campuses has a PTO. Joining the PTO is an excellent way to participate in what's happening on your child's campus. The PTO supports teachers, hosts campus events, and many more activities that make a difference.
Use the link the learn more about the PTO.
Attendance Matters
Did you know missing 2 days a month means a student misses 10% of the school year? Being in school every day is critical to a student's success. To learn more about why attendance matters, watch the videos below.
Bluebonnet Trails
Smart Tag Resources
Athletic Events
Clear Bag Policy
Got celebrations to share? Send them to Nicholas.Spinetto@jarrellisd.org.
About Jarrell ISD
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
Instagram: @Jarrell_ISD
Twitter: @Jarrell_ISD