Italy Independent School District

To all Italy ISD Headstart and PreK families, As we continue to work through plans and respond to situations arising from our Christmas flooding at Stafford, we have discovered additional classrooms that will be impacted by the repairs.  The Headstart and Prekindergarten classrooms will need to temporarily relocate. Central Baptist Church has graciously agreed to allow those classes to utilize their Family Life Center for the short period of time we anticipate needing to be out of our Stafford classrooms beginning January 5th. STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE TO BE DROPPED OFF IN THE MORNING AND PICKED UP IN THE AFTERNOON FROM STAFFORD.  Students will eat breakfast at Stafford. After breakfast, a bus will take them to Central Baptist Church.  Lunch will be delivered to them at Central Baptist by our Food Service department.  At the end of the day, students will be brought back to Stafford for regular dismissal procedures.  If you need to pick up your student during the school day, you MUST come to Stafford first to officially check them out of the office.  You will be provided a checkout pass to take to Central Baptist and present to the teacher.   STUDENTS WILL NOT BE RELEASED FROM CENTRAL BAPTIST WITHOUT A CHECKOUT PASS THAT WAS GIVEN FROM THE STAFFORD OFFICE!     Thank you so much for your patience, understanding and cooperation during this time.  It's just another example of our strong and supportive Italy ISD Family!!!

Last night, December 24th, a broken water pipe was discovered in a classroom in the 1st/2nd grade hall at Stafford Elementary. The hallway, restrooms, and a majority of classrooms in that area sustained significant water damage. Late last night our maintenance and custodial crew moved furniture out of classrooms as a company arrived to pump water out of the building. This afternoon, a restoration company arrived to begin the process of removing wet sheetrock, wet carpet, etc.... to begin restoring the space for use. You will see activity going on at Stafford for the remainder of the break and for a period of time when we return. Please stay away from the campus so the workers are able to work without interruptions. When students return to school on January 5th, classes affected by this unfortunate incident will be temporarily relocated within Stafford so school can continue until the work is complete and they can return to their classrooms. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work together through this challenge and restore Stafford Elementary.

Power lifting Schedule for Italy ISD

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Italy ISD is exploring the idea of a 4-Day Instructional Week calendar to pilot beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. For many, a 4-day Instructional Week may seem like a new idea. However, more than 1,600 schools around the US and more than 40 schools in Texas currently offer a 4-day instructional week calendar. Even more Texas schools are considering the move to a 4-Day Instructional Week Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. The 4-day instructional week calendar has allowed innovative school districts across the country to attract and retain high-quality teachers to provide effective instruction for students. Please take a few minutes to access a Sample Calendar, a document with Frequently Asked Questions, as well as a survey to provide your input at (Survey Closed) Your time, attention and input is appreciated. Or Visit https://www.italyisd.org/ News to view and complete Survey

Veterans, parents, and Italy citizens, Please be our guest on Friday, November 11, 2022, as we honor the veterans of our community. Italy High School will host its annual Veteran's Day Ceremony on Friday at 10:00AM in the Old Gym. Veterans, come let us honor you on this special day. Italy citizens, come show our students the importance of honoring those who fought for our freedom. We hope to see you on Friday at 10:00AM in the Old Gym. You may park at the east end of the Old Gym, and enter directly in the front doors of the gym.

Please read: Navarro Flier

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Italy vs. Kerens Varsity Football Game RESCHEDULED!

RED RIBBON WEEK

Car Window Decals

Shout out to Italy ISD Principals

Dear Seniors 2023 Parent/Guardian: In 2022, Texas Education Agency (TEA) has implemented NEW graduation requirements for graduating Seniors. The reasoning behind the requirement is a large amount of "untapped federal resources available for post-secondary education.” In better terms, there are funds available for education that are now being used and TEA wants our students to have every opportunity available to take advantage. Many parents have started the process of working through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) because their student is applying to a higher institution or trade school. Students do have additional options and the high school counselor will be discussing this with your student next week. We see that this seems overwhelming and we are inviting representatives from Navarro College financial aid department to assist you here at Italy High School. Students are asked to bring their laptop and representatives can assist in the process. This event will be Wednesday, November 2nd at 5:30-7:30pm in the OLD Cafeteria. Attached you will find resources for this process. As a reminder - Italy ISD does not have a computer lab, so students are asked to bring their laptop to complete this online process. Should you have questions, feel free to reach me at 972.483.7411, extension 1214. We will work through this together! Go Gladiators! COMMON QUESTIONS: What does FAFSA stand for? Free Application for Financial Student Aid What can I do prior to attending the FAFSA Night? Students need to create a FSA ID at www.studentaid.gov Can I use my school email address? Your school email will be deleted once you graduate. Create an account - using an email address OUTSIDE of school email.

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Attention Fire alarms at the high school were activated at approx. 11 AM. Current smoke tests of the sewer lines being conducted by the city caused the sensors to go off. Everyone is accounted for and safe.

Italy JV Football Game this week with Itasca has been cancelled. Itasca will not have a JV for this weeks game. Please share. Thank you.

See informatio about Carter Blood Drive

Juniors & Seniors ~ The deadline to register for the ACT is today, October 4th. Mrs. DeBorde Italy Junior High/High School

Friday Night Lights Safety and Security Reminders

Italy Homecoming Information for this Friday HOCO