Italy Independent School District

For graduation tomorrow night we will be using the new entrance to the football stadium that is located where the old tennis court is located at 400 College Street. The old drive that goes by the baseball field will be closed. Please reach out to any of your family and friends that do not have Facebook or would receive a staff or parent email from the school to let them know the change. We are excited to celebrate our 2022 graduates tomorrow night.

Dear Seniors of 2022 and Parents: Please review the information surrounding graduation and associated events. Please note that graduation is scheduled to be at the Italy HS Stadium. In the event of inclement weather, graduation exercises and any other events scheduled for the stadium will be at the Dome. Commencement Practice – Required On Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the stadium, we will have a mandatory practice for seniors participating in the commencement exercise. Practice was changed from its original date and time so seniors could practice at the stadium instead of the dome. Seniors must be in attendance and participate in the practice at the stadium in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. This is a necessity for planning and making the ceremony a serene and dignified event. Students not in appropriate school dress or exhibiting behavior that is a violation of the code of conduct at the practice will not be allowed to participate; therefore, they will lose the opportunity to participate in the ceremony on Friday. Students need to take care of all outstanding fines and return all school owned material. Any student not in compliance will NOT receive a diploma on the day of graduation. Commencement – Friday, May 27, 2022, Italy High School Stadium at 7:00pm Commencement will take place on Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Italy High School Stadium starting at 7:00 pm. All students must arrive by 6:00 pm to participate in the ceremony and should report to the new field house at the stadium for final instructions. Senior candidates for graduation are expected to be dressed appropriately for the ceremony. Boys are to wear dark slacks (NO JEANS, please), dark solid color shoes, and a light colored shirt with a tie under their graduation gowns. Girls are to wear a dark dress (if it extends beyond the gown) or a dark skirt or slacks, and neutral solid colored shoes (dress shoes – NO FLIP FLOPS or tennis shoes) with their graduation gowns. We will have staff members present to help with gowns, caps, and any other clothing issues. The “mortar board” style graduation cap is to be worn flat on the top of the head. Writing or messages on any of the clothing is not allowed. Students who are not dressed appropriately or come to the ceremony in violation of Italy ISD code of conduct will not be allowed to participate. Our staff will help monitor before and during the ceremony. Students will not be allowed to possess cameras, cell phones, or any other electronic devices at the stadium or on the floor of the Dome. After the ceremony families should plan to meet graduates on the outside of the Italy High School Stadium or outside the Dome in the event of inclement weather. If the ceremony is in the Dome, during the recessional, students will exit the dome through the front entrance. We understand that there are many people who are extremely excited about their children, relatives, or friends graduating. We desire to accommodate all of you by having a serene and dignified presentation of diplomas. Please note that every senior student deserves the right to have his/her name called without distraction from others. Please no air horns, cow bells, or any other noise devices. We look forward to a great ceremony, and I am looking forward to you joining us on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Italy High School Stadium or the Dome in the event of inclement weather. May 22, 2022 – Baccalaureate Ceremony at 5:00 pm at Mr. Gilead Baptist Church May 23, 2022 – Senior Luau at First Baptist Church at 12:00pm May 25, 2022 – Senior Walk at Stafford Elementary (Load bus at 8:30am) May 25, 2022 – Senior/Scholarship Awards at 9:30am in the Dome May 25, 2022 – Early Release for Students – 12:30 May 26, 2022 – Graduation Practice at 1:00 pm at the stadium May 25, 2022 – Senior Luncheon at Central Baptist Church at 11:00pm May 27, 2022 – Graduation at 7:00pm at the stadium GRATEFUL to be a GLADIATOR, Sharon Graves

2022 Italy ISD High School Athletic Awards Banquet Italy ISD will be honoring our high school student-athletes at the 2022 High School Athletic Awards Banquet on Tuesday, May 24th at 6:00 PM in the cafetorium. Those wishing to eat dinner can purchase tickets at the reception desk at the high school for $10 each (checks should be made out to Italy ISD). High school student-athletes will eat free and can pick up their tickets at the front office with Mrs.White. Any other students, up to and including 8th grade, that attend and wish to eat will need to purchase a ticket. There will be a limited number of tickets available for purchase at the door, so please buy them ahead. You do not have to have a ticket to attend the awards, but you must have a ticket to eat dinner at the event. We look forward to a special evening honoring our student-athletes and the excellent job they did this year.

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ATTENTION ITALY ISD PARENTS Italy ISD received several calls this evening concerning a possible threat at the high school tomorrow morning. Initial investigations have not substantiated the rumors, however, with the safety of our students and staff being of the utmost importance, there will be additional police officers on campus in the morning. The investigation will continue in cooperation with the City of Italy Police Department.

SUMMER HOURS BEGINNING THE WEEK OF 5/30/22 THROUGH 7/29/2022 OFFICES WILL BE OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, 5/30/2022 AND THE DISTRICT WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF 7/4/2022 PLEASE CALL 972-483-1815 OR EMAIL ddearing@italyisd.org if you have further questions.

2022 Italy ISD High School Athletic Awards Banquet Italy ISD will be honoring our high school student-athletes at the 2022 High School Athletic Awards Banquet on Tuesday, May 24th at 6:00 PM in the cafetorium. Those wishing to eat dinner can purchase tickets at the reception desk at the high school for $10 each (checks should be made out to Italy ISD). High school student-athletes will eat free and can pick up their tickets at the front office with Mrs.White. Any other students, up to and including 8th grade, that attend and wish to eat will need to purchase a ticket. There will be a limited number of tickets available for purchase at the door, so please buy them ahead. You do not have to have a ticket to attend the awards, but you must have a ticket to eat dinner at the event. We look forward to a special evening honoring our student-athletes and the excellent job they did this year.

Community Pep Rally - Meet & Greet Coach Lee Wilkins Italy ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Italy ISD will be hosting a Community Pep Rally - Meet & Greet on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 2:30 PM in the Italy HS Dome to welcome our new Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, Lee Wilkins. The pep rally will highlight our students and culminate in a few words from Coach Wilkins. Following the pep rally, Coach Wilkins will be available for some meet and greet time with our guests. We hope you are able to join us for this special event. We are excited to continue the tradition of uniting Italy ISD, our families and community to support events that will make a difference for our wonderful students.

2022 Italy ISD High School Athletic Awards Banquet Italy ISD will be honoring our high school student-athletes at the 2022 High School Athletic Awards Banquet. At this time there are two possible dates for the banquet. If our spring sports are finished with playoffs, the banquet will be held on May 24, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the High School Cafetorium. If baseball or softball are in the playoffs the weekend of May 20-21, the banquet will be moved to June 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM in the High School Cafetorium. Those wishing to eat dinner can purchase tickets at the reception desk at the high school for $10 each (checks should be made out to Italy ISD). High school student-athletes will eat free. Any other students, up to and including 8th grade, that attend and wish to eat will need to purchase a ticket. There will be a limited number of tickets available for purchase at the door, so please buy them ahead. You do not have to have a ticket to attend the awards, but you must have a ticket to eat dinner at the event. We look forward to a special evening honoring our student-athletes and the excellent job they did this year.

Community Pep Rally - Meet & Greet Coach Lee Wilkins Italy ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Italy ISD will be hosting a Community Pep Rally - Meet & Greet on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 2:30 PM in the Italy HS Dome to welcome our new Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, Lee Wilkins. The pep rally will highlight our students and culminate in a few words from Coach Wilkins. Following the pep rally, Coach Wilkins will be available for some meet and greet time with our guests. We hope you are able to join us for this special event. We are excited to continue the tradition of uniting Italy ISD, our families and community to support events that will make a difference for our wonderful students.

The Italy ISD District Site-Based Decision Making Committee will be meeting on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 4:15 PM in the Italy High School Conference Room (old cafeteria) to accept public comment on the proposed District of Innovation Plan for August 2022-July 2027. The proposed plan can be found on the district website at this link. https://5il.co/17w5v

As a final farewell to the Class of 2022 - for one enchanted evening - the Junior Class will host the Junior/Senior Prom this Saturday

8th & 9th Grade Parent Meeting Personal Graduation Plan & High School Readiness When: Thursday, April 21, 6:30 - 8pm Where: Cafetorium The school counselor will be discussing information for students in their upcoming high school year. We look forward to meeting you all THIS Thursday! Why Do I Need To Plan for High School?-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adsGbCwYS3k

7th grade Math tutoring is COMING! 8th grade Math & Algebra I tutoring is COMING! As we quickly approach the state mandated test, extra tutoring will be provided on the following dates: 7th grade: April 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28; May 2, 4, 5, 9 FROM 7:25 am - 7:55 am 8th grade: April 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28; May 2, 4, 5, 9 FROM 3:40 pm - 4:30 pm Algebra I: April 18, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28; May 2 FROM 3:40 pm - 4:30 pm Snacks will be provided! Let’s rock this!

Here is the SHAC Agenda https://5il.co/18ku0

NACHO average Band Dinner!! Cost: • $12 per person Date & Time: • Saturday, April 9 / 5:00-7:30 p.m. Location: • Central Baptist Church Family Life Center Includes an Authentic Taco Dinner, a raffle, and a silent auction. Purchase a ticket from your favorite band member or at the door. Benefiting the Italy Gladiator Regiment Band Booster Club. We thank everyone for your continued support for the band!!! ihs.italyisd.org #OneTeamOneItaly

2022-2023 Italy ISD Approved Calendar https://5il.co/17thw

Update.... The city has the water leak fixed and water pressure should be back to normal within the hour. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Our campuses are currently without water as most of town is as well. Restroom arrangements have been made to carry us through to the end of the day.

CONGRATULATIONS '97 BOYS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPION TEAM! Congratulations to the 1997 State Champion Boys Basketball team! Coached by Don Clingenpeel and Kyle Holley, the team will be reuniting this weekend in San Antonio, where they will be honored at this year's state tournament. Happy 25th Anniversary and thanks for the memories.