Italy Independent School District

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)

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE DAY INFORMATION PLEASE SEE FLIER AND CHECK YOUR EMAIL. THANK YOU.

Monday, March 16th, the Junior High Track Athletes competed at the Gladiator Relays! They showed true grit as they fought through the cold and wind!

Track Season is upon us! The High School Gladiators and Lady Gladiators COMPETED on Thursday, March 5th at Blooming Grove. Come support these athletes as they compete in Keene on Thursday, March 12th- Field events begin at 8:30 am. They have the Gladiator FIGHT within them! Come cheer them on!

The Junior High Gladiators and Lady Gladiators stepped on to the track in Blooming Grove on Monday, March 2nd and COMPETED! Many events were a first for our athletes, many stepped out of their comfort zone, and ALL showed their Gladiator Spirit! Well done!

Italy ISD will not be making up the day of school we missed on January 28, 2026. The Texas Education Agency has granted us a waiver (like an excused absence) for the day because of the extreme weather conditions at the time.

If you believe your student would benefit from gifted and talented services, please complete the attached form and return the documentation to the secondary GT coordinator, Holly Bradley, by February 18, 2026.
https://ihs.italyisd.org/o/ihs/staff

Click link to download GT document
https://aptg.co/j9RV3l

Class funraiser for class of 2031

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

Italy ISD Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Please make every effort for all students and staff to be present on Friday.

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

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