A “thank you” to the Italy Neotribune
As most already know, The Neotribune has announced they will close as of June 4th.
As most already know, The Neotribune has announced they will close as of June 4th.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a regular meeting on Monday, May 21, 2018 in the Italy High School Cafeteria located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 6:30pm.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a called meeting on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 in the Italy ISD Superintendent’s office located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 6pm.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a called meeting on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in the Italy ISD Superintendent’s office located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 5:30pm.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 23, 2018 in the Italy High School Cafeteria located at 300 S. College Street, Italy, Texas. Meeting time is slated for 6:30pm.
During the March board meeting, the Italy ISD School Board voted unanimously to hire Mrs. LaKesha Bass as the new principal for Stafford Elementary. Mrs. Bass has been an assistant principal for 6 years in DeSoto ISD. She has also been a math instructional specialist and elementary school teacher. Mrs. Bass will transition into her new role during the first week of May.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a monthly meeting on Monday, March 26, 2018 in the Italy High School Cafeteria located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 6:30pm.
Italy ISD Superintendent, Mr. Lee Joffre is developing a Superintendent Student Advisory Council for Italy ISD. The purpose of the Council is to provide students an avenue to develop and share ideas for continuous school improvement. The agenda item for the meetings will be driven by the students. All parents of qualifying students are encouraged to discuss this opportunity with their children. The application is attached.
I am writing as a follow-up to my recent letter about an accusation of a threat at school.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a called meeting on Wednesday, March 7 in the Italy ISD Superintendent’s office located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 6pm.
Attached you will find the THIRD UPDATED approved calendar for the 2018-2019 school year for Italy ISD. Calendar was updated 2/26/2018.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have their monthly meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2018 in the Italy High School Cafeteria (300 S. College Street, Italy). Meeting time is slated for 6:30pm.
The community is invited to the dedication of the new classrooms and library at Stafford Elementary on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 2pm.
Italy ISD will exclusivly use the School Rush APP to communicate any alerts, messages, or emergencies with the community of Italy ISD. Attached is the document with all the information needed to begin using the School Rush app, and if you currently are using remind 101, the school will no longer use remind 101 to send out community messages or alerts. Thank you.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a called meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2018 in the Italy ISD Superintendent’s office located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 6:30pm.
The Italy Strong tee shirt fundraiser to benefit Noelle Jones and her family was very successful. We would like to thank everyone that purchased an Italy Strong shirt. We would also like to recognize Lil Dab, BHB Feed and McDonalds for their support. Due to your generosity and support we will be able to make a sizeable donation to Noelle and her family for her medical expenses. We wanted “Italy Strong” to be a positive message to our community and aid in our unity and healing.
Italy ISD is trying to develop a “Culture of Voting” within our community. The included images help explain the importance of voting and gives some important dates.
Italy Community Recovery Night will be hosted by Italy ISD at Central Baptist Church in the Family Life Center from 5-7 p.m. on the February 8th. See the attached the flyer with more information.
Due to a high level of student and staff illnesses, Italy ISD will be closed Thursday, February 1st and Friday, February 2nd. We will also be out Monday, February 5th as part of our approved calendar.
It is common for people to experience a change in their sleeping patterns in the days and weeks following a disturbing event. Our brains are overstimulated with thoughts, making it difficult to wind down at the end of the day. After doing some research, sleep experts have recommended the following helpful tips for adults and children.
Tonight, as our Gladiators host the Frost Polar Bears, we will be asking for donations in order to help Noelle Jones with her medical expenses. The Gladiator cheerleaders will be passing buckets around the Dome between the Varsity Girls and the Varsity Boys contests. Any help that you may be able to provide is welcome.
Attached is a guideline for speaking to children about violence as supplied by Region 10.
At Italy ISD, I and everyone on my staff are dedicated to maintaining a strong partnership with you in an effort to provide the very best education for our students and your children. Key to that partnership is open communication. For this reason, I want to discuss the tragic incident that occurred at Italy High School on January 22, 2018.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in the Italy High School Cafeteria located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 6:30pm.
We have been notified by school personnel that the Lady Gladiator Softball Hamburger Dinner along with scheduled Basketball games against Frost originally slated for Tuesday, January 23th have been moved back one day. These events will now be held on Wednesday, January 24th.
All meetings and activities planned at both Italy ISD campuses are cancelled for this evening (Monday, January 22, 2018). An administrative meeting will be held this afternoon where discussion will be held regarding classes and actives for the remainder of the week. Results of this meeting will be relayed here on the Italy Neotribune.
Arely Salazar, Italy High School’s FCCLA Advocacy competing team, will be hosting her 2nd Annual Clothes Drive! Last year’s team, which also included Brooke DeBorde, collected 1,200 pounds of clothing!
Italy ISD Board of Trustees Election packets are now available to be picked up beginning January 17, 2018 through February 16, 2018. The administration office will be open from 8:00 am — 4:00 pm. The deadline to turn in your packet is by 5:00 pm, February 16, 2018. The administration office will be open until 5:00 pm.
Due to forecasted inclement weather Italy ISD will be closed Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Our students’ safety is important to us. We will continue to monitor the forecast and update our community regarding future decisions.
I hope everyone is staying warm! The volleyball program is selling jackets! I have had several people ask me about my jacket, so I thought I would take this opportunity to allow you all to purchase one (if you want)! They are $45, and I have included a picture and description.
Sixteen months ago, Italy ISD broke ground at Stafford Elementary School to start the construction project. Tuesday morning, we began to use the front portion of the new addition to the building.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a called meeting on Monday, January 8, 2018 in the Italy ISD Superintendent’s office located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 7pm.
The Italy ISD School Board will have a hearing and a monthly meeting on Monday, December 18, 2017 in the Italy HS Cafeteria located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Hearing time is slated for 6:30pm followed by the monthly meeting at 7pm.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have their monthly meeting on Monday, November 13, 2017 in the Italy High School Cafeteria at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 6:30.
The Student Health Advisory Committee will again be holding meetings for the 2017-2018 school year.
Last week, Italy Special Olympics students from both campuses participated in their annual bowling competition in Garland at AMF Lanes.
You are invited to the Italy ISD Thanksgiving lunch.
Stafford Elementary Campus’ Luncheon: Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Italy High School Campus’ Luncheon: Thursday, November 16, 2017
As you drive on Harris Street you will see that the outside portion of the construction at Stafford Elementary is nearing an end.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have their monthly meeting on Monday, October 16, 2017 in the Italy High School Cafeteria (300 S. College Street, Italy). Meeting time is slated for 6:30pm.
Poem by Ron Scott, 2017
Poem by Ron Scott, 2017
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a public hearing on Monday, September 18, 2017 in the Italy High School Cafeteria, 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 6pm.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a called meeting on Monday, August 28, 2017 in the Italy High School Cafeteria. Meeting time is slated for 6:30p.
See the attached letter, from Italy ISD Superintendent, Lee Joffre, regarding procedure changes pertaining to afternoon student pick up.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 21, 2017 in the Italy High School Cafeteria located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 6:30pm.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a Budget Workshop meeting on Monday, August 21, 2017 in the Italy High School Cafeteria located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 5:30pm.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in the Italy ISD Superintendent’s office located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 6pm.
As many of you are aware, the Texas State Legislature is currently in a Special Session. With less than one week to go The House has passed House Bill 21. This bill has potential to increase state funding by $210 per student. This would provide Italy ISD with approximately $124,000.00 of additional revenue to educate our students.
The Italy Police Department invites you to help stuff the bus. Please help us in assisting local children in need. You may drop off your new school supplies and backpacks in the school bus box at City Hall located at 161 W. Main Street. The donation box will be available August 1st through August 31st.
Italy, Texas (Summer 2017) – Italy Independent School District announced the implementation of energy conservation measures for its campuses including state-of-the-art LED lighting. Government Capital Corporation was chosen as the financing partner for the $305,000 project.