Italy Independent School District
300 College Street
Italy, Texas 76651
972-483-1815
Federal Grants Community Information and Input Opportunities
Italy ISD will be participating in the following federal programs during the 2025-2026 school year:
● Title 1, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Education Agency
● Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction
● Title III, Part A: English Language Acquisition
● Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment
● Perkins V: Strengthening Career and Technical Education
● Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-B Formula and Preschool)
Teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, other school personnel, parents, community members and business representatives are invited to discuss and suggest 2025-2026 activities and provide input into the preparations of the application for funding. The goal is to coordinate and integrate these funding sources and programs into the educational system of Italy ISD.
Input will also be received on the draft Title 1, Part A Parent and Family Engagement Policy and the School-Parent Compact.
If you would like an opportunity to participate, please email Rachel Kistner at rkistner@italyisd.org to schedule a meeting time that is most convenient for you. Meetings will be scheduled during the following dates:
● June 9, 2025
● June 11-12, 2025
● June 16-18, 2025
● June 30, 2025
● July 2, 2025
Respectfully,
Rachel L. Kistner
Superintendent
Posted: District website and Facebook 300 S. College, Italy TX, 76651 ● 972-483-1815 (office) ● 972-483-6152 (fax)
SCHOOL WILL RESUME TOMORROW AND FRIDAY!
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW 1/28/26 BE SAFE AND STAY WARM
Italy ISD will be in school Friday, January 30, 2026. Please make plans for all students and staff to be present. Thank you.
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
Italy ISD Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Please make every effort for all students and staff to be present on Friday.
Italy ISD Schools will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026.
Reminder there is school Friday tomorrow 1/23/2026 since we were closed on Monday.
Please see Weather announcement flier.
Stafford Elementary will begin accepting 1st through 6th grade Parent Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program beginning today. The nomination form describes some characteristics of possible gifted students as you consider your nomination. You may also reach out to the GT Coordinator for Stafford Elementary, Jessica Roberts Pleasego to News section on our website to access more information and the forms. www.italyisd.org
Both Schools have water. School will run as usual. Thank you for your patience.
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
As most of you are aware, the city of Italy has been without water most of the day. At this time we do not know whether it will be repaired in time for school tomorrow. We will text you again by 6:00AM to let you know if school is able to be held or will have to be cancelled. Stay tuned. Thank you!
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
Italy Floral Design students are selling candy bouquets again this year! Bouquets are $15 each and will contain 6 pieces of candy. Orders with payment are due to Ms. Harton by February 5th. Bouquets can be picked up on February 12th. If you need your bouquet delivered, please mark that on your order form. Email Ms. Harton if you have any questions!
Spinal Screening Information
Freshman Fundraiser Info
Italy ISD outside phones lines are down at the moment we will let you know when they are back up, AT&T is having some issues and they are working on it.
Italy ISD Phones are back up,
Currently Italy ISD is experiencing a phone outage at both schools. Currently the system is down and we can't take any outside phone calls at this time. They are working on restoring the phones as soon as they can. We will keep you updated and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
I want to thank the entire Italy community for all the support and encouragement you showered on our 8th in the state Gladiator Marching Band! It was a first for our school and community and you showed up for them. There was an excellent turnout in San Antonio and all the photos and comments from back home showed how excited you were not only for the band, but also the school and our community!!
Let’s continue building up our kids and teaching them to celebrate successes while learning from disappointments. It takes a village to raise these kids and I’m so proud and privileged to be a part of it!!
We are all very proud of you band, directors, volunteers and everyone involved. It was a terrific day to be a Gladiator!
Rachel L. Kistner
Italy ISD Superintendent
THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR STAFFORD ELEMENTARY, JR HIGH, OR HIGH SCHOOL ON TUESDAY NOVEMEBER 4TH 2025 SO WE CAN GO AND SUPPORT OUR HISTORY
MAKING BAND!!
UPDATED INFORMATION FOR ITALY STATE BAND COMPETITION, THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR STAFFORD ELEMENTARY, JR HIGH, OR HIGH SCHOOL ON TUESDAY NOVEMEBER 4TH 2025 SO WE CAN GO AND SUPPORT OUR HISTROY MAKING BAND!!
