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)
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!!
STATE BOUND ITALY BAND COMPETITION INFORMATION
Italy ISD Veterans Recognition Night Information
Italy ISD Veterans Day Information
Senior Citizen Luncheon Information
Attention all Italy gladiators we are going to be moving this Friday night's football game against Bosqueville up to a 5 PM start time. In order to avoid the storms. Please share.
Italy Gladiators,
In light of recent events involving threats to the safety of our students, staff, and spectators, our football district has adopted a bag policy for all remaining home football games at Gladiator Stadium and all away football games this season. Please see the policy below and make plans accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. Our top priority is the safety and security of our students, staff, and spectators.
Gladiator Field Bag Policy
Spectators are strongly discouraged from bringing bags of any kind into the stadium or away games.
If bags are necessary, they must be clear, and contents must be visible.
All bags, including clear bags, are subject to search at the discretion of district personnel.
Rachel L. Kistner
Italy ISD Superintendent
In light of recent events involving threats to the safety of our students, staff, and spectators, our football district has adopted a bag policy for all remaining home football games at Gladiator Stadium and all away football games this season. Please see the policy below and make plans accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. Our top priority is the safety and security of our students, staff, and spectators.
Gladiator Field Bag Policy
Spectators are strongly discouraged from bringing bags of any kind into the stadium or away games.
If bags are necessary, they must be clear, and contents must be visible.
All bags, including clear bags, are subject to search at the discretion of district personnel.
Rachel L. Kistner
Italy ISD Superintendent
Homecoming parade route change!!
Homecoming parade route change.
Due to the work on 34, the parade will now leave the stadium up College Street, turn left on Park Street and then right on Ward to get us to Main Street. Hope to see you there!!
The State Fair of Texas no longer provides free tickets to students in grades 9-12. There is a link below for discounted tickets for those who want to attend.
https://tickets.bigtex.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=211
https://tickets.bigtex.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=211
Friday Night Lights in Italy, watching our Gladiator Football Team, is an exciting and fun family-friendly event to show our Italy pride and support our students. Safety and security is of utmost importance not only in our schools but also at all our extracurricular events.
For all home football games, all spectators are being asked to remain behind the fence that separates the bleachers/concessions from the track and the field at all times. Spectators will not be allowed on the track or the field before, during or after the game. Staff working the game will be wearing lanyards with access tags in order to fulfill their responsibilities and provide support for students, spectators and guests.
At all times, please make sure the only thing our players and fellow spectators hear from us is cheering on our students. Please refrain from heckling, yelling or using inappropriate language towards our coaches and staff or in front of families, students and small children. Let’s keep this a family-friendly event.
At the conclusion of the football game, players will have a few minutes to meet their families at the fence, however, players will remain on the track and families will remain behind the fence.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the game! Have fun cheering on our students and spending time with your family and friends! Go Italy Gladiators!
For all home football games, all spectators are being asked to remain behind the fence that separates the bleachers/concessions from the track and the field at all times. Spectators will not be allowed on the track or the field before, during or after the game. Staff working the game will be wearing lanyards with access tags in order to fulfill their responsibilities and provide support for students, spectators and guests.
At all times, please make sure the only thing our players and fellow spectators hear from us is cheering on our students. Please refrain from heckling, yelling or using inappropriate language towards our coaches and staff or in front of families, students and small children. Let’s keep this a family-friendly event.
At the conclusion of the football game, players will have a few minutes to meet their families at the fence, however, players will remain on the track and families will remain behind the fence.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the game! Have fun cheering on our students and spending time with your family and friends! Go Italy Gladiators!
Italy ISD is celebrating!
For 2024 and 2025 Italy ISD is a B-rated district!
Way to go students, staff, families and the Italy community! You worked hard and it paid off!
Thank you also to Dr. Mya Asberry from BUILD Consulting, LLC for everything you have done throughout this journey! We are excited for the partnership to continue in 2025-2026 as we strive and work to get closer to that "A" rating.
The best is yet to come and we can make it happen!!
Talent + Motivation + Attitude = SUCCESS
For 2024 and 2025 Italy ISD is a B-rated district!
Way to go students, staff, families and the Italy community! You worked hard and it paid off!
Thank you also to Dr. Mya Asberry from BUILD Consulting, LLC for everything you have done throughout this journey! We are excited for the partnership to continue in 2025-2026 as we strive and work to get closer to that "A" rating.
The best is yet to come and we can make it happen!!
Talent + Motivation + Attitude = SUCCESS
RESERVED SEASON PASSES FOR FOOTBALL WILL GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK $30 EACH PLEASE