Italy High School

PARENTS We need Volunteers for JV Volleyball Tournement September 21st. It starts at 7 am and ends around 9:00pm. We are looking for 2 hours per volunteer if possible but anything will help. Here is the link for the sign up page. https://signup.com/go/vmrTHmm

Italy ISD was informed this morning that Italy High School was included on a list of districts throughout the state for a “potential” threat. Similar messages earlier this week were determined to be a hoax and posed no credibility, with the person who distributed it quickly arrested. Italy ISD takes every threat seriously. While we do not know the source of this post, they are being investigated. We have informed our local police, as well as the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department and the state highway patrol that serve our area. They will be making extra rounds at our campuses as a precaution. Our School Resource Officers will continue to monitor our campuses on a regular basis and make sure all exterior doors are secure. It is standard procedure for our classroom doors to remain closed and locked when students are inside and all visitors on campuses are required to present a photo ID that is scanned through our visitor background check system, Raptor. These are just a few of the safety measures Italy ISD currently has in place for our students and staff. I hope this will help make students, staff, parents and our community feel even more secure during the school day. We want to remind you that if you see something, say something. We appreciate any information that will assist in keeping our students and staff safe. School safety is not a joke and sharing social media posts with perceived threats only exacerbates the issue. Parents, please talk with your children about the severity of posting unconfirmed and alarming content on social media. There are multiple ways to report concerns to Italy ISD, both anonymously and directly, on the “Speak Up” link in the website or by telling a campus administrator, teacher or officer. You are also encouraged to report to our local authorities or the iWatchTexas website. We appreciate all your help and support. Rachel Kistner Superintendent

Your help is needed in the volleyball concessions stand. Do you have an hour or 2 you can give?  If so, please sign up at this link. Thank you!!! https://signup.com/go/vmrTHmm

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Public Announcement: Internet and phones have been restored to Stafford Elementary, We appriciate your patience and understanding as we worked through this outage. Italy ISD.

Public Alert Since our last contact with you this morning we have had a technical difficulty with resetting the silent panic alert system as a result the lockdown alert was retriggered but is a false alarm. All systems have been reset now and we appologize for any stress or confustion this may have casued. Italy ISD

Book Fair Announcement for Stafford Elementary

IN THE MOMENT! Secure your yearbook now and check it off your to-do list! BE ICONIC If a picture speaks a thousand words, our yearbook is a story you don’t want to miss! Capture all the unforgettable moments from this year. Order by Friday, September 13, 2024, to lock in the lowest price of $45. Plus, get 4 FREE ICONS with your purchase before the deadline! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1079390/Italy-High-School/2025-Yearbook/20240816141549197136/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_id=d08301cb-d199-42cd-ac10-abfaf196108b&utm_term=All+Subscribers&utm_campaign=YBK_CMP_HS_N_LC3_NL_E2_20240418&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc&utm_content=520235

Repairs on the fiber line at Stafford are still ongoing. The current estimate to have Internet back at the school is by end of the day tomorrow. We are having to replace a large portion of the fiber. We will keep you updated as the situation changes thank you.

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!

Please see bus route information for Stafford elementary for the current year, thank you. https://5il.co/2uxwk

Italy ISD 24-25 Alumni Homecoming Information

Italy ISD Homecoming Parade Information

Do you have an hour to volunteer? Please sign up and help out the Gladiator Athletic Booster Club in the volleyball concession stand! Every volunteer hour counts! Thank you. https://signup.com/go/vmrTHmm

Season passes for football, reserved section for all home games, $30 each contact the front office for details or to purchase. 972-483-7411

Booster Club Meeting

Italy High/Junior High Families, We are excited to say that Wednesday, August 7, is the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!! We can't wait to see all students and get back into the routine of school. Thank you to everyone that has completed registration, picked up schedules, and attended walk the schedule! I thought I would send a message giving a few final instructions to help Wednesday go smoothly for all. • If your student has not received their schedule, they will stand in line and wait until all paperwork is received in order to get their schedule. The front door will open at 7:15. • Students who are dropped off by car can be dropped off starting at 7:00AM on the Park St. side of the cafeteria • The bell will ring at 7:30 to go to 1st Period - DON'T BE LATE • Jr. High boys who are in athletics first period will go straight to the Field House • Jr. High girls who are in athletics first period will go straight to the Dome • Parking stickers will be handed out to all students who have paid for a parking pass and passed the drug test when stickers are received. • Chromebooks will be handed out to all who have paid their fees this first week of school • All 7th & 8th grade students have 1st lunch at 11:39-12:05. Most 9th grade students have 1st lunch as well. • All 10th-12th grade students have 2nd lunch at 12:36-1:02 • OUTSIDE FOOD DELIVERIES - Are only allowed to be taken to the cafeteria during the student's designated lunch time. Anything delivered outside of that time WILL BE THROWN AWAY! Students WILL NOT be called to the office to pick up food. • Students ARE NOT allowed to leave for lunch!!!! Students who are 18 years old can only sign themselves out to leave if a parent calls and gives permission EVERY TIME!!! • Please get your student to school on time! Students that are pervasively tardy will be assigned mandatory Friday School. Thank you again for your partnership! It is going to be a GREAT year! Let's all commit to making this the best year ever for our students!! Sharon Graves Principal Italy High School

2024 ITALY GLADIATOR FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Good Morning Families! This is just a reminder that Walk the Schedule for 7th grade students is TODAY from 6:00-7:00 PM. We WILL NOT be giving out any schedules tonight. The Walk the Schedule for 8th - 12th grade will be Monday, August 5 from 6:00-7:00. We WILL NOT be giving out schedules on that night either. See you SOON! Ms. Graves

2024-2025 Student Drug Testing Monday, August 5, 2024 Junior High at 9:00 AM High School at 10:00 AM Italy High School Cafetorium Once again this school year, Italy ISD is offering annual student drug testing as part of our comprehensive drug-testing program. Drug and alcohol abuse negatively affect a student’s safety, personal life, health, and academic performance. With parental consent, students in grades 7-12 who plan to participate in any school-sponsored extracurricular activities, as well as student drivers, are encouraged to participate. This program will consist of an initial annual drug test as well as random testing throughout the school year. The Italy ISD School Board approved Drug Testing Guidelines and consent form can be found at this link: https://5il.co/20k6t . All students planning to participate in ANY school-sponsored extracurricular activities, as well as student drivers, are encouraged to complete their drug testing on Monday, August 5, 2024 in the Italy High School Cafetorium; Junior High at 9:00 AM and High School at 10:00 AM Before a student enrolled in 7th-12th grade may participate in any school-sponsored extracurricular activities, receive a District parking permit, or drive on campus, both the student and the parent/guardian shall agree in writing that the student shall submit to the initial annual drug test and subsequent random tests in accordance with the attached guidelines. Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to Athletics, Band, Cheerleading, FFA, Civil Air Patrol, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, UIL One Act Play, and UIL academic competitions.