In order to reward students for College & Career Readiness, attendance and positive behavior, Italy High School Principal, Lee Joffre, has announced the new Gold Performance Award system for IHS seniors.
In a surprising move this morning, Hank Hollywood resigned as Athletic Director/Head Football Coach at Italy High School when he submitted his resignation to school superintendent, Barry Bassett.
Italy High School is going to miss Mrs. Margie Davis. After teaching our junior high and high school students for 18 years, she is going to be sorely missed. “My end of the hallway won’t be half as exciting without me,” Margie laughingly said.
The Italy High School and Junior High have released their “A” and “A/B” Honor Roll lists for the sixth six-weeks of the 2012-2013 school year.
The last day of school rolls around and what do you do? You throw pies at your principal, of course. Naturally, the event was planned and Erica Miller, Lee Joffre and Casey Holden lived up to their part of deal. The class that brought in the most donations for West ISD was allowed to throw pies at the trembling trio. Mr. Joffre took a few in the ol’ mug for a good cause.
Several activities kept local residents, Italy High School student organizations and Stafford Elementary students busy on Saturday with several fundraisers taking advantage of a gorgeous Texas day.
The IHS cheerleaders are going to hit the ground running to earn funds for new uniforms and a summer cheer camp. They have a carwash planned for Saturday, June 8 from 10:00am to 3:00pm to be held in the Lowe’s parking lot in Waxahachie. Make plans to stop by on Saturday!
Forty-seven seniors entered the dome on Friday night. It was the last time as a student of IHS. Dressed in cap in gown, some with medals and honor chords, the group lined up and marched to the Processional of Pomp & Circumstance, performed by the Italy High School Regiment Band, and headed to their seat in front of the podium. It was a night to remember.
More images were added on Wednesday, June 12, 2013
The 2013 Italy Junior Awards Ceremony proved to be an assembly line of award presentations as students are recognized one after another, after another for their overall achievements.
This morning I called Governor Perry’s office. I spoke to one of his administrative assistants. The purpose was to request that he sign HB5 immediately.
The Italy Junior High was able to include a Science Fair for an activity this year. The Science Fair was held in the dome and was hosted by Lindsey Thompson, Junior High Science teacher, and Catherine Hewett, 8th grade Science teacher, Biology and IPC (integrated physics and chemistry). With these two teachers, plans are to get the students excited about science and have fun learning.
On May 28, Italy High School welcomed the newest members into the Italy Chapter of the National Honor Society. The 10th grade students were recommended by their teachers and are required to have five qualities which are Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character and Citizenship. They were required to have a 90 or above average in the five core subject areas for their 9th and 10th grades. The students were also required to record all awards, accomplishments and community service they performed in this same time frame. These new members will perform community service and participate in leadership training throughout the upcoming year.
Italy ISD’s dome gymnasium was filled with fifth, sixth, seventh and eight grade students ready to meet Tim Green. Greene was a former football player with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League and now is a renown author.
Italy High School hosted the Senior Scholarship and Award Program inside Italy Coliseum as 2013 graduates wrap up their final days as leaders of the school.
Former Atlanta Falcon and Sports Author Tim Green will be speaking to 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in the George E. Scott Coliseum at Italy High School Thursday, May 30, about the importance of education, reading, and good character.
Navarro College dual-credit counselor, Renae Tribble, addressed the current sophomores and juniors of Italy High School who have an interest in the dual-credit courses offered at IHS. The attached images are a slide show she presented during the assembly.
With several sport achievements by student-athletes from Italy High School culminating around the same time, the school, in conjunction with the City of Italy, held a small but enthusiastic parade to honor the school’s sports heroes on their recent accomplishments.
Italy High School hosted the 30th Annual Academic Banquet Thursday night at the Italy High School dome-nasium. Superintendent, Barry Bassett, and IHS Principal, Lee Joffre, recognized high ranking students. “The lowest GPA here tonight is 3.4,” said Joffre. The administration presented trophies to Valedictorian Reid Jacinto and Salutatorian Meagan Hooker.
Italy High School presented the second annual Talent Show on Tuesday evening in the open air. Parents, family and friends joined the students in the brand new Cargill-Gallman Pavilion downtown for fun, frolic and service to a neighboring community. Donations for the community of West were collected at both the Stafford Elementary campus and Italy High/Junior High School campus during the days prior to the talent show.
If you are a IHS student, or parent of a student, that will graduate in 2014 or 2015 this information is for you.
Italy High School has supplied the following list for their students regarding SAT and ACT testing dates. All of the information is available on the internet.
Blake Godwin, Italy High School’s Ag Teacher, is a mover and a shaker at the high school. The dual credit Welding Class, under Godwin’s guiding hand, has built trailers for local towns people and IHS’ own maintenance department. This is Mr. Godwin’s first year of teaching and he plans to have the Welding Class be even better next year.
Italy — The National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony may have taken place back in February inside the Italy High School Band Hall but its never too late to brag on the academic accomplishments of the inductees!
Several students in the Italy Junior High and High School art classes participated in the Ellis County Art Association’s 2013 Art Show recently.
From Friday, April 26 to Tuesday, May 14 students will have an opportunity to give donations during their 3rd period class. Also, all of the proceeds from the 2nd Annual Italy JH/HS talent show on May 14 will be donated to help the victims of West.
A Night To Remember is the theme of the Italy High School Junior/Senior prom to be held on Saturday, May 4. It will be held at the Waxahachie Civic Center in the Crepe Myrtle room. Principal Lee Joffre donned his tuxedo (rented from Lone Star Western Wear in Waxahachie) on Thursday to remind the students that the celebration is drawing near and to get their prom tickets.
It was a bittersweet Sunday for members of Central Baptist Church in Italy as member of the Italy High School class of 1968 presented its last Kayrene Uehlinger Scholarship.
During the week of April 1, 2013 some Italy High School and Italy Junior High School students will take STAAR or EOC tests. It is necessary to temporarily change the daily schedule in order to accommodate the testing needs. Testing information and schedule changes are reflected below.
A long time ago in a small Italian town… Italy High School presents, All In Disguise, a one act play comedy by Gene Taylor and James Michael Elrod.
During the week of March 4, 2013 some Italy High School students will take the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test or benchmark curriculum assessments. It is necessary to temporarily change the daily schedule in order to accommodate the testing needs. Testing information and schedule changes are reflected below.
Meagan Hooker, a senior at Italy High School, was one of 13 Ellis County students recognized recently for outstanding citizenship by the Rebecca Boyce Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
On January 25, Senior Meagan Hooker had the unique privilege of speaking for former First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, at the Taking Care of Texas Reception in San Antonio. Mrs. Bush chose Meagan to speak about her personal experiences with youth education programs that focus on the subjects of wildlife, natural resources, and conservation because of her continued involvement and dedication to these programs.
On January 14, 2013, two students from IHS were rewarded for their commitment to excellence during the first semester of the 2012-2013 school year. This is the second year that students have participated in the Hawaii 5-0 incentive where they are offered a chance to win an iPad for their outstanding grades and perfect attendance record.
Italy High School has released their Honor Rolls for the third six weeks of the 2012-2013 school year. Congratulations to all of these students for their hard work.
Congratulations to the these students on being named as candidates for induction into the Italy Junior High School’s Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. These students will be formally inducted in early 2013.
The Italy’s boys and girls basketball programs are currently selling ITALY GLADIATOR window decals as a fundraiser for their teams.
The events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut bring to light just how vulnerable schools can be. As parents, Cassie and I send our kids to school with an expectation they are learning and they are safe.
Italy High School principal, Lee Joffre has announced plans for a Fan Bus for the Gladiator’s state semi-final game scheduled for Friday, December 14.
Departure time has been moved to 4:30pm.
The Italy High School cheerleaders will be decorating car windows Thursday evening. The cheerleaders ask that anyone and everyone come by the dome on Thursday (from 5:30-6:30, before the Holiday band concert – OR – at 8:30 right after the pep rally). They will use window markers and draw as much or as little as you would like on your car windows.
The varsity boys football team has made it to the State Quarterfinals. They will be playing Goldthwaite in Glen Rose Friday at 7:30 PM. The students at the high school have worked extremely hard. This includes in the classroom, Band, Ag, Athletics, FCCLA, Theater and other areas.
The eighth annual reading marathon was in full swing this week Nov. 26-30 at the Italy High School Library! Students, faculty and staff participated in a week-long event that had someone constantly reading in the “reading parlor” in the library from 8 a.m. Monday morning until school dismissed at 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Italy Lady Gladiator senior Alyssa Richards signs with Tennessee Tech University to play softball after graduation.
Italy High School has released their Honor Rolls for the second six weeks of the 2012-2013 school year. Congratulations to all of these students for their hard work.
On Friday, November 9, Stafford Elementary and Italy High School combined talents to honor our local Veterans. Even the youngest of the group participated in the honors.
Italy Elementary and Italy High School CBI students recently participated in the Special Olympics Bowling tournament held at USA Bowl in Dallas. According to Mrs. Young (High School CBI teacher) and Mrs. Cox (Stafford Elementary CBI teacher) the students were excited and ready to bowl and I would say they were right on target by all the ribbons and medals they brought home.
On November 19th, 2012 the Italy High School seniors will be participating in ASVAB Testing. It will be approximately 150 minutes and will begin at 8:00.
The Italy High School campus will have an early release for the Thanksgiving holidays on Tuesday, November 20 at 12:16pm.
Come one, come all to the Fall Festival on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m at Italy High School, sponsored by the Italy High School FCCLA benefiting the North Central Texas Food Bank.
Italy High School will host a fan bus for the Kerens game Friday. The bus is open to all members of the community.
November 9th is the last date to nominate students for the gifted and talented program at the elementary and the high school. If anyone wants to nominate a student to be tested for the Gifted and Talented Program, they should get the required paperwork submitted to Melissa Bedard at the elementary or to Sharan Farmer at the high school. The Gifted and Talented nomination forms are on the IISD website under Special Programs.
