Cougar Community Newsletter

Hello Cougar Nation,

It's the first week of April, and we have a lot of big news and many wonderful celebrations.

Today is National School Librarian Day. Our librarians are terrific educators who show students the value of reading and creativity. Remember to thank them when you see them. It's also National Assistant Principals Week. We honor our Assistant Principals for their contributions to our student's academic success as well as the leadership and support they provide our staff. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to Jarrell ISD. We're a better school district because of you. Finally, April 6th is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. Our paraprofessionals play such an important role in classroom instruction. They are a vital resource, and we appreciate them today and year-round.

This week, some big news is that our Board of Trustees has appointed Dave Lovelace as the new Place 4 Trustee. Mr. Lovelace is a retired businessman who has lived in Sun City for 16 years. He and his wife are very active in the Sun City Kiwanis Club, where they visit Jarrell High School students in the Key Club, teaching them leadership skills. Mr. Lovelace replaces Kenneth Leverett, who resigned in December due to health issues. We posted more information below about Mr. Lovelace. Let's give him a warm Cougar welcome.

Finally, the 2021 fourth quarter demographer's report is complete. It details stunning growth in Jarrell. Based on the current trend, enrollment will be more than 4,300 students for the 23-24 school year. That's sixteen hundred more students than now. The full report is attached below.

Exciting times are ahead!

Your proud superintendent,

Dr. Toni Hicks Ed.D.

Please welcome David Lovelace to the Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees. Mr. Lovelace was sworn into office last night. He represents Place 4. Click on the link for more information.

https://www.jarrellisd.org/.../new_place_4_trustee_named

At the March 30th special school board meeting, Trent Smith from Zonda Education presented the board with Jarrell ISD's 2021 Fourth Quarter Report. Based on research and the current home sales trend, the anticipated enrollment is more than 4,300 students for the 2023-24 school year. The full report is attached.

- World Autism Month

- School Library Month

-National Poetry Month

April 6: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

April 9: HS Prom

April 12: Pre-K & Kindergarten Preview at Jarrell Elementary

April 14: Student Holiday/Staff PD

April 15: Student/Staff Holiday

April 17: Easter Sunday

April 18-22: Public School Volunteer Week

April 19: Pre-K & Kindergarten Preview at Igo Elementary

April 22: Earth Day

April 27: Administrative Professionals Day

April 4th is National School Librarian Day. We're so appreciative of our librarians and all the hard work they do for our students. Make sure to give them a special thank you today.

It's Assistant Principals Week. Thank you for all your hard work and the support you provide to our staff and students.

Seniors, please use this link to search scholarship opportunities. The deadline to apply for many scholarships is in April and early May.

https://sites.google.com/jarrellisd.org/jhscollege-career-center/home?authuser=0

Below is the application for the Jarrell Chamber of Commerce Scholarship.

Please remember to use our anonymous alert system to report bullying, illegal activity, or a safety risk.

Jarrell ISD is located in northern Williamson County. The mascot is The Cougars. It has four campuses: Jarrell High School, Jarrell Middle School, Igo Elementary School and Jarrell Elementary. The district is home to more than 2,800 students. Enrollment is projected to double in the next 10 years.

Email: communications@jarrellisd.org
Website: www.jarrellisd.org
Location: 108 East Avenue F, Jarrell, TX, USA
Phone: 512-746-2124
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JarrellIndependentSchoolDistrict
Twitter: @Jarrell_ISD

Got celebrations to share? Send them to communications@jarrellisd.org. Thank you!

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