We would like to extend a HUGE heart-felt thank you to everyone that made our inaugural Jonesboro Jingle Jackpot a success! We are very fortunate to have the support of so many sponsors.
Ring Sponsors include: CB Feedlot, Carother's Electirc, Coryell Feed, Coryell Health, Diamond H Whitetails, Goodrock Ranch, Harbour Livestock, Helena, Mike & Cindy Gustin and John Hunt Fence Co.
Belt Buckle Sponsors include: Cody & Krista McFarlin, Justin & Miranda Allison, David & Brenda Byrom, Mike & Cindy Gustin, Kendra Byrom and Mike & Beth Gann.
Thank you to the Jonesboro Buyer's Group for running a concession stand.
To all of the parents and students that help made this a success: your support to Jonesboro FFA is very appreciated!
Attention all seniors and senior parents:
The representative from Herff-Jones will be here Monday, January 10 to hand out cap and gown order forms. He will return Thursday the 13th to pick them back up.
The Boys game times have changed. JV Boys will play at 5pm & Varsity Boys will start around 7:30pm. Games are still in Bruceville-Eddy.
Tuesday Menu
The JH A Girls game will begin at 6pm today in Jonesboro and the 8th Grade boys will follow.
Basketball this week.
The bracket is for the Boys Tournament in Morgan.
Friday Basketball Update:
Varsity Girls vs Gordon @3:30
Varsity Boys vs Gordon @7:30
Both Games are in Walnut Springs in the New Gym
JV Boys vs Troy @5:00 (AWAY) in Troy
Menu for Wednesday Dec 1, 2021
Breakfast- Frittata and Toast
Lunch- Crispitos, Beans, Cornbread, Salad and Peaches
There will be a concession stand available for. Wednesday’s UIL event at school.
7th grade BOYS game is at 5:00pm in Zephyr tonight.
All money for little league basketball is due tomorrow, Nov 30, 2021.
Here is the bracket for the Walnut Springs Tournament that the Girls/Boys are in this weekend.
Basketball 🏀 This Week
Friendsgiving 2021 was a huge success. THANK YOU to all of the parents and students who brought food. Special thanks to Chad Hill and Barebones for the turkeys. They where delicious!
(I was busy serving food and did not get any pictures of elementary. Sorry!)
Report cards went home today.
Junior high VFW scholarship winners
Walnut Springs high school tournament schedule
JH OAP performing for the entire school. We are very proud of these kids!
Thank you Tina Janke for the dedication you show towards OAP and UIL!
Due to the fact that biscuits did not come in on truck, we will have some muffins, waffles and breakfast pizza. This is on a first come first serve. Sorry for any inconvenience!
Both JH Boys teams will travel to Gordon today to play. 7th Grade will start at 5:30, 8th Grade will follow.
Thankful for our Jonesboro families for always being so supportive!!!
Congratulation to the VFW scholarship winners again! We’re so proud of all these guys!
Boys (JH/HS) that are playing basketball need to download the SportsYou App. Parents/Guardians of the boys need to download the app as well. Please pay attention to the codes in the picture, one is High School the other is Junior High.
https://coryel.fairwire.com/
Use this link to enter the CCYF! Entries and payment due BY NOV 20!
JH BOYS 🏀 Shirts on sale…
The boys should have brought the forms home yesterday.
Due 11-22-2021
Due to food shortages and ordering delays the cafeteria is facing, they will not be able to host a Thanksgiving meal as they usually do. Instead we will be conducting Friendsgivings throughout the school in different groups Tuesday, November 23rd.
We will treat this day more like a potluck party, allowing students to bring a dish for the meal. In the high school, for grades 9-12, tables will be set up down the hallway for food. The middle grades, 5-8 will be in the cafeteria and elementary will be in their own hallway.
Elementary teachers have sent letters home detailing their class parties.
Junior high and high school kids will need to talk to each other about what they are bringing. True pot luck style!
If you have any questions please call the school.
End of the six weeks is this Friday!
Junior high boys basketball shirt orders are due Monday, Nov. 22nd.
🏈🎟 Tickets to Thursday’s playoff football game can be purchased at the gate. 🦅🥇
There will be no alternatives until after Thanksgiving. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Junior High OAP
We will practice Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
Students must be at the school before 6am on Friday November 19th to leave for competition. Bus will pull out at 6am. Family who want to see the play need to be at Abbott ISD by 12:30pm.
We will preform for the school at 9am on November 23rd.
Permission slips went out today and need to be signed and returned by Wednesday, November 17th.
Varsity Girls Hamilton tournament information
JH Games Tomorrow
Round 2 of the playoffs is set!
New order through Monday. If you would like to order please call the front office and place it.
Today’s JH games will be played at home. We will start as soon as Mt Calm arrives. 5:30 at the earliest but more than likely closer to 6.
Congratulations to the four scholarship winners! They wrote essays for The Patriots Pen and The Voice of Democracy through the VFW. They competed against other area schools in Coryell County. Seniors Manny Torres and Jeffrey Morse won first and second place in the Voice of Democracy division. For eighth grade in the Patriots Pen division Adalyna Andrade and Hunter Beaty won first and second.
Congratulations again! We are so proud of you all!!!
Today’s JH basketball games are at home vs Mt Calm. Games will start at 5:30 with jh girls, 7th grade boys, then 8th grade boys.
Your 2021 Bi-District Champions!
Youth League Basketball forms went home today with grades 1st-6th.
We have partnered up with neighboring 6man schools to form a league. As we get more information about the formate of the league, we will provide it to parents.
Games will not start until after the Christmas break.
Please make sure you turn the form back in by Nov 17th. If for some reason a team does not make, this will still give parents time to sign up their child in other basketball leagues in the community.
Below are the details for the newest band shirts. We are still looking for sponsorships. If you or or business is interested please contact Raymond Inman.
The band appreciates everyone’s support as the program continues to grow.
Tomorrow’s Peprally theme is USA. Wear red, white and blue and help JISD celebrate our veterans!
Fall Retake Day Info
Jonesboro FFA Members competed at the Bosque Rover District Leadership contest yesterday.
Sr Creed: Willow Holland (5th Place)
Sr Quiz: Pate Foote, Truett Foote, Clayton Herring, and Addie Reuter (5th place)
Job Interview: Trey Harbour (6th place)
JR Quiz: Braxton Dossey, Leonella Rodriguez, and Maddison Manning (6th place).
This group worked hard to prepare for a very competitive district! 😃
Thursday’s junior high basketball games have been moved to Friday, Nov 12th at 5:30.
Jonesboro 4H hayride info for this weekend.
Coach Simon has reached out to other local six man schools to create a little league basketball division. Grades 1-6 will be welcome to play. We will send out sign up sheets and more details soon.
Jonesboro FFA members Pete Wallace, Michella Martinez and Heiler Martinez had a great time at the Holiday Classic Clinic and show this weekend!!! As always, this Ag teacher is thankful for parents that pitch in to help each other when I have to be absent! 😃
https://coryel.fairwire.com/
Use this link to enter the CCYF. Entries and payment due BY NOV 20!
FFA Fundraiser orders will be delivered at 10 AM on Thursday. Please make arrangements to pick up by the early release time. Anything not picked up will be stored in the cafeteria freezer until Friday.
Due to the varsity playoff football game we will have an early release day Nov. 11th, 2021. Busses will run at 12:30. Please call the school with any questions.
Round 1 playoff information
🏈 vs Leakey
🗓Thursday Nov 11th
⏰5 pm
📍 Fredericksburg HS
All JH Boy parents/guardians please download this app. I talked to the boys this morning, most of them are already signed up. If you have any questions please contact Coach Simon.
Food for Families Details
FFA fundraiser items will be delivered to the Ag building between 10-11 AM NEXT Thursday 11/11. Please make plans to pick up your students order during the day OR no later than 4:30 PM. Everything is shipped frozen.
Lettermans 2021
Junior high girls won 62-8 against Evant tonight.
Good job at the first game of the season!
We have collected 4 trash bags of lost and found clothing this school year. Mostly coats. We will be donating the clothing at the end of next week. If your child is missing clothing, please have them check the lost and found ASAP.
If you would like to purchase any of these items shown, you can go to the link below. If you have any questions contact Coach Simon. Thanks
FANCLOTH.SHOP/DTXKB
The concession stand needs help tomorrow for the junior high for all game. Contact Jenny if you can help. Game starts at 6.
November Menu
Daily Menu can be found on the Jonesboro ISD app.
Monday, November 1st: Breakfast will be Pancake on a Stick and Lunch will be Pizza, Corn, Carrots w/Ranch and Pineapples. The November menu will be uploaded tomorrow.
Than you to everyone that helped with the FFA trunk and treat. It was a great sucess and the kids had so much fun!
For the 12th straight year, your 2021 district champs!
Blackout Pep Rally 2021!
Parents:
Please do not send students to school in halloween costumes tomorrow.
If you have any questions please call the school.
THANKS!
This weeks pep-rally is our annual Blackout Pep-Rally. The cheerleaders will be selling GLOW items all week long. Students who purchase at the elementary level will have their items put in a bag and placed with their classroom teacher for use on Friday. Any purchases at the high school or junior high level will be placed in a bag and left in Mrs. Sellers room until Friday.
Thanks so much!
Bring ALL of the Best Dressed Goblins to Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Jonesboro FFA THIS FRIDAY from 5-6:30!!!!
This weeks pep-rally is our annual Blackout Pep-Rally. The cheerleaders will be selling GLOW items all week long. Students who purchase at the elementary level will have their items put in a bag and placed with their classroom teacher for use on Friday. Any purchases at the high school or junior high level will be placed in a bag and left in Mrs. Sellers room until Friday.
Thanks so much!
🎅🏻Santa Shop🎁
Progress reports will go home this week
No Shave November.
Turn money into Ms Byrom
JH Girls Basketball Shirt Order Form
Good luck at regional cross country today Hunter Thompson! We are very proud of you!!!
Kayson Snyder participated in the Heart O’ Texas Mutton Bustin Rally. He rode October 8 and ended up 5th to qualify for the Semi-Finals. He rode again October 9 in the Semi-Finals placing 2nd and qualifying for the Mutton Bustin Finals and winning a big trophy. Kayson rode October 16 in the Mutton Bustin Finals placing 3rd out of all the Heart O’ Texas Mutton Bustin contestants!
Good job young Eagle. We are proud of you!
Come out for a good time!
Updated JH basketball schedule
2021-2022 Jonesboro Basketball Schedules
Results from 2021 Heart O Texas Fair
Jonesboro FFA
Goat Show
Trey Harbour: Reserve Champion Scholarship Show
Reserve Champion Premium Show
Lamb Show:
Hannah Gustin: 5th Place Finewool Lamb and exhibited a Medium Wool Lamb
Campbell Gustin: Exhibited a Medium Wool Lamb
Truett Foote: 4th place Dorper Lamb in Premium and Scholarship Shows
Pate Foote: 2nd and 5th place Dorper Lamb
Trey Harbour: 3rd Place Southdown and 1st Place Medium Wool; Breed Champion
Southdown and 2nd Place Medium Wool Lamb; Scramble Show Champion; and
Calf Scramble Champion
Jaden Domel: Exhibited a Medium Wool Lamb
Kenny Warrick: 3rd place Finewool Cross In Premium and Scholarship Shows; 2nd
Place Southdown, 1st place Southdown and Reserve Breed Champion
Southdown.
Today’s district cross country meet was a sucess!
Hunter Thompson places 5th and qualified for regionals.
Payton Manning got 15th place in the high school girls division.
Clancy Archie medaled in the junior high boys with 9th place.
For the junior high girls Madison Manning placed 2nd, Lynlee Deats 3rd, Kodi Suggs 4th, Marlie Lara 7th, Kylee Gould 8th, and Campbell Gustin 10th. The team including Paige Glenn, Emily Sader and Payton Williamson got first place.
Great job everyone. This is a wonderful start to the school year! Thank you Coach Scott for coaching a first class team!
Congratulations to Hunter Thompson! He finished 5th today at cross country qualifying for regionals!
Thank to the junior class for helping the littles fill out their book wish lists. It’s little things like this that make JISD so special.
Good luck to all the runners at today’s district cross country meet in Mount Calm!
We need more volunteers for the concession stand Thursday. On of our JH teams plays in College Station so a couple of our regular workers will not be in town.
Please contact Jenny if you can work!
Don’t forget that we do NOT have school Monday, October 11th. Enjoy the long weekend!
Next week, Oct. 12-15th will be our book fair.
We will also have Grandparent’s Day Oct. 15th.
This weeks pep rally will be in the afternoon. This will cause the afternoon car rider line to run a little slower. If you have any questions please call the school.
October Menu
🖤💛🐂🐖🐑💛🖤
Congratulations to Costin Allison, Trey Harbour, Garrett Young and Kinsey Gardner for placing SECOND at the STATE FAIR in live stock judging!
We are so very proud of you all!
Homecoming Week Activities
The end of the first six weeks is Friday, October 8th. Report cards will go out the following week. If you have any questions regarding grades or attendance please check parent portal or contact the school.
Homecoming activities and themes for school. It’s going to be a great week!
We need concession stand workers next week for all of the homecoming activities. We will need people for Tuesday's Powder Puff Game, Wednesday's Movie Night and EXTRA workers for Friday's Homecoming game.
PLEASE sign up to work. This is the major fundraiser for the Booster Club. They provide equipment and support to ALL students at JISD. Not just football.
I had to make a few changes to the lunch menu this week. Thursday we will have Hamburgers, French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions and Mixed Fruit. Friday will be Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Breadsticks, Cooked Carrots, Salad, Ranch, Mandarin Oranges and Ice Cream. Also, there will not be any alternatives on Wednesday or Thursday this week. Thank you for your patience with the menu changes.
Weekly Pep-rally Themes. Homecoming weekly activities will be going up shortly.
Orders for the football shirts are being picked up today and will be going home with students tomorrow.
JISD would like to congratulate Costin Allison and the rest of his team for wining the 2021 Aksarben National Champion Livestock Judging Competition!
The team traveled to Nebraska this weekend to compete in this highly competitive arena. The team has been working and studying together for years and their hard work has really paid off.
Costin we are so very proud of you. Keep up the hard work and dedication young man!
Change in lunch tomorrow
Don’t forget that tomorrow, September 20th, is picture day!
Congratulations to the junior high One Act Play members!
Great job by all of our runners yesterday in Lometa, but special congratulations to our junior high girls for bringing home the first place TEAM plaque - super job, ladies!
Junior High OAP tryouts will be on Wednesday, September 15th at 4pm in the cafeteria. If you have a conflict please see Mrs. Janke by September 14th to set up another time.
Due to truck orders not coming in as ordered, we will be having Chicken Burgers,
Lettuce,
Tomatoes,
Pickles,
Onions,
Tater Tots,
Mixed Fruit and Milk thursday for lunch. On Friday we will have Meatloaf, Mac and Cheese, Ranch Style Beans, Mandarin Oranges, Ice Cream and Milk. Sorry for any inconvenience.
There will be a change in the menu today.
Lunch
Tater Tot Casserole
Cooked Carrots
Green Beans
Pears
Milk
Varsity football for Sept. 10, 2021
Jonesboro Parents -
Nurse K is reviewing immunizations and wants to remind parents to get their kiddos the necessary shots for their age/grade. We have several in kindergarten and 7th grade who are due, as well as a few in other grades. Please bring a current record of immunizations to the NURSE after your student receives the required shots , so our records can be updated.
Reminder we do not have school Monday, September 6, 2021.
Shirt/Sweatshirt sales will be extended through next Friday the 10th. Forms will be going home today for elementary and junior high students. High school students will be able to pick up in the front office. These sales go to help support the JISD cheerleading squads.
Media release on free and reduced lunches.
Info for youth cheer.
September Menus
There is no school on September 6, 2021
Here are the details for letterman jackets.
Due to no officials, tonight’s football game will be played in Oglesby. We will play directly after their game that starts at 7pm.
Please spread the word!
Hello, Eagle Fans!
It's time for Friday night Eagle Football!!
Our boys play at 7:30 at HOME on Pruitt Field against Coolidge and we need your help in the Concession Stand.
These home football games are the main source of our fundraising and support of our athletes and students and Jonesboro ISD!! Please volunteer your time to prep, cook, work, and clean up.
You can help for a part of the game or the entire game...whatever works for you.
Remember that we provide you with a free meal and your admittance to the game is free as well.
We cannot do it without your help!! Thank you in advance.
BETTER TOGETHER!!
~Jenny
Shirt Sales
The Jonesboro ISD cheerleaders are selling a shirt and sweatshirt option for the coming football season. Order forms are attached with all info needed. Please turn into the office with payment. Order forms will also be in the office at the school as well. Must have payment for order to be placed.
Thanks for supporting our student athletes!
Meet the Teacher will be this Tuesday, August 24th. We will start serving the meal at 6pm with the school opening for visitors shortly after.
Don’t forget the church will have it’s doors open to provide supplies for the students as well!
Meet the Eagles!
FFA/Jr FFA students and parents: if you need to be put on the list for meat pen or fryer rabbits for CCYF please EMAIL Mrs. Gann with the student name and number of rabbits needed.
Beth.gann@jonesboroisd.net.
Thank you! 😃
Band practice. Please contact Mr. Inman with questions.
Meet the Eagles information
Here is the band schedule. Contact Raymond Inman if you have any questions.
Any high school students interested in running cross country need to get in touch with Coach Gallegos or Kendra Byrom.
Online registration for the 2021-2022 school year is open. Please log on to your children's parent portal account to access all of the registration paperwork. The link is below.
If you cannot access parent portal please email kendra.byrom@jonesboroisd.net or ramey.barnett@jonesboro.isd.net.
The online registration window will close August 28th.
We will have computers set up at Meet the Teacher, August 24th, for those that need computer or internet access to complete the forms.
If you have any questions please contact the school.
https://portals12.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=050909
Any junior or senior students wanting to enroll in cosmetology, please contact Mrs. Barnett. Ramey.barnett@jonesboroisd.net
Your 2021 Fighting Jonesboro Eagles working hard!
Jonesboro ISD will be hosting the TSI August 4th at 9 am. This is the college entrance exam needed for all students wanting to take college or dual credit classes. Please email Ramey Barnett with questions and to register to take the exam. Her email is ramey.barnett@jonesboroisd.net.
REMINDER!!!
High School Football Players and Parents, practice will start Monday August 2nd.
Day 4 includes Sundance Square, awesome pizza, retiring state officer speeches, and a State Star Chapter Production winner!!!!
Congrats to Trey Harbour in his win… two years in a row!
More pic
More pics
Day 1 and 2 of State FFA Convention have been amazing! Two sessions, a keynote speech from Amberley Snyder, some corn hole, Dale Brisby, Water Gardens, and Top Golf!
Tomorrow is a LONG day. Trey Harbour will interview for State Star Chapter Farmer and we will find out results tomorrow afternoon. Our delegates will also elect our State Officers tomorrow as well as the State Champion Talent Team. More to come…..
Be ready for an overload of pictures this week!!! Tomorrow begins and awesome adventure for 6 FFA members as we travel to Ft Worth for our State FFA Convention!
#elevate
Here is the supply list for the 21-22 school year.
https://5il.co/uyd8
Parents:
STAAR scores are now posted on the states STAAR assessment page. We have not received the detail paper copies to send home nor do we have the reports from the state to give you the same detail you can see on this website. We should receive this information this week.
To access detail reports of these tests you will need your child's access code from previous STAAR reports OR their social security number and birthday.
Below is the link to the website.
https://txparentportal.emetric.net/login?returnUrl=%2F
Please go to the following link and take the survey concerning ESSER III Funds received by the Jonesboro ISD and the use of these funds. Thanks,
Matt Dossey
https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/3eRHBbCH
Jonesboro FFA Officers attended the Area VIII Chapter Leadership Camp at Glen Lake Methodist camp this weekend.
The Boys Basketball League in Hamilton will start this upcoming Monday. It will be every Monday in June. The boys need to bring $10 with them on this upcoming Monday. The league is for incoming 9th-12th graders.
If you have any questions please contact Coach Simon.
Parents and Families: The application for P-EBT benefits is now open until Aug. 13. P-EBT provides food
benefits to families with eligible children who temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price meals
during the 2020–21 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information:
💻 hhs.texas.gov/pebt
☎️ 833-442-1255
Upcoming 🏀 Events
* Jonesboro Boys/Girls Skills Camp June 1st-June 3rd @ 9am-Noon Incoming 6th-9th Graders Cost is FREE
* Jonesboro Boys/Girls Shooting Camp
June 9th @ 8am-Noon
Cost is $25 per person
* Boys Basketball League in Hamilton
Every Monday in June
Incoming 8th-12th Graders
Cost $10 per person
If you are attending the shooting camp June 9th please contact Coach Simon or Kendra Gustin. We need to get a count for the instructors coming to the school to teach the camp. It is a $25 fee for the camp.
Thanks!
Lost and found is full again. Make sure to get all your items before the last day of school. We will donate everything over the summer.
🦅ATTENTION🦅
If you ordered a Jonesboro hoodie, backpack, or t-shirt from X-Grain and paid shipping to have it sent to your home, but it was delivered to the school, please contact Coach Pierce ASAP at... Randy.pierce@jonesboroisd.net
Jonesboro ISD Job Openings
Girls Coordinator - We are seeking a coach to lead our girls program. This position will include head XC, Head basketball and/or head softball.
Must have CDL
Competitive Stipends
Coaching position is tied to high school special education.
Please send resume to Eddie Gallegos
eddie.gallegos@jonesboroisd.net
3rd grade- We are seeking a 3rd grade teacher for a self contained classroom setting.
Competitive salaries.
Please send resume to Kendra Gustin at Kendra.gustin@jonesboroisd.net.
Menu for today 5/24/21
Last week of school events!
🎼The band spring concert will be on May 25th at 6:30 in the cafeteria.
👩🎓👨🎓May 25th our seniors will do their senior walk through the school.
🤩May 27th will be the pk-8th grade awards. Pk-3 will start at 8:30. 4-8th grade will start at 10 am.
⏰May 27th is also an early release day.
🖤💛Graduation is May 28th at 5:30 in the gym.💛🖤
Field Day will be on for tomorrow Friday 21st. Again we appreciate the patience and can’t wait for a fun day with our kids tomorrow!
🖤🎣💛
Jonesboro’s senior, Wade Foote and sophomore, Costin Allison placed 4th in the State Central Texas High School Tournament Trail. Super proud of these boys! They received an $800 scholarship for college!
Notes are going home with students today. It has a few things we’d like you to know about the event whether it be this Friday the 21st or next Monday the 24th. A firm decision will be made by tomorrow afternoon. Again we appreciate everyone’s understanding with navigating the weather.
🦅Ladies and Gentlemen🦅
⛳️Your 3rd place STATE golf team! ⛳️
FFA Banquet
Thursday May 20 at 6:30 PM
Jonesboro Community Center
Donations will be appreciated to cover the cost of our meal. 😃
Field day is scheduled for this Friday, May 21st. The possibility of bad weather is very high. Due to the weather there will be a possibility of rescheduling to Monday, May 24th. We want to give our students the opportunity to do all of the outdoor games that we have planned. We will notify everyone with the final plan by Thursday. Thanks for patience and understanding while we navigate the weather!
The Gatesville bus will leave late this morning, Monday, May 17th. We are having to switch buses this morning unexpectedly. A bus will be at the stop, just late.
One of our favorite days of the year...
Humpty Dumpty Egg Drop!!!
Thank you to Nipa Truck for coming out and treating our staff to some really yummy food!
🦅⚾️All tickets at tonight and tomorrows baseball games must be purchased with a credit or debit card, NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED by Belton ISD.⚾️🦅
Congrats to the Jonesboro Angling Team for making it to state. They compete Sunday at Richland Chambers in Corsicana.
These teams could not make it without their sponsors and boating captains. When you talk about community support, the angling team displays tons of support!
The golf team travels to state in Kingsland Sunday. The boys will compete Monday and Tuesday.
We are extremely proud of this team. They have worked extremely hard and it shows!
🦅⚾️Playoff Baseball Location⚾️🦅
Lake Belton Baseball Field
9809 FM 2483
Temple, TX 76502
3:00pm / Jonesboro @ Hubbard
Can’t wait to share this with the Jonesboro FFA Officer Team!!!!! 🙌
Basketball Camp for incoming 6th-9th grade Boys & Girls. Please let Coach Massingill or Coach Simon know if your child will be attending. Thanks.
🦅⚾️Round 2 Baseball Schedule⚾️🦅
Come support your Bi-District Champion Jonesboro Eagles as they continue their playoff run!!!
⚾️Game 1:
Jonesboro(V) @ Hubbard(H)
Friday, 5/14/2021
@ 3:00pm
Lake Belton High School
⚾️Game 2:
Jonesboro(H) vs. Hubbard(V)
Saturday, 5/15/2021
@ 10:00am
Lake Belton High School
⚾️Game 3: (If Needed)
(Coin Flip to Determine Home)
Saturday, 5/15/2021
@ 12:00am
Lake Belton High School
Parents,
Field day is right around the corner! Next Friday, May 21st, we will be hosting field day starting in the morning. Parents are welcome to come and watch. I will be sending home a parent note with all the day of information as well as some things we ask of you on that day.
This year we are doing a full water field day. With that being said we instead of donating snacks this year we are asking for water balloon donations. Many of the stations have them and the more we have the better as they will go quickly. So if you would like to give to this years field day we will happily welcome and accept water balloons!
Expect a paper coming home today!
Update on tomorrow’s field trip for PK-2nd grade
Girls shooting camp for grades 6-12.
From the Jonesboro Band Program we say greetings to our Jonesboro ISD Community. There is an opportunity this summer to send our band students to a band camp at Tarleton University in Stephenville, TX. The expense is $350 for a residence stay application or $150 for a commuter application from June 13th through the 17th. Band students interested in attending have received their applications and in order to help students with the cost, we are hosting a raffle. The following flyer has been distributed among students but if you are interested in helping but you cannot find a band student to purchase from, please comment below or contact Mr. Inman (254) 499 0156 to help purchase tickets. Tickets will also be located in the front office, thank you for your support and God Bless!
Girls basketball camp this summer for next years 6-9th grades.
FFA Members:
Please consider registering for one of the following virtual experiences. These are awesome leadership training opportunity that will get you extra points on your Texas FFA Scholarship Application your senior year!
https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youth-opportunities/student-success-series/
Week of May 10th update.
Monday, 9th-12th grades get their distance learning material. They will not be in campus Tuesday and Wednesday due to STAAR testing.
Tuesday is 3rd -8th grade math STAAR test. Pk-2nd is at the zoo.
Wednesday is 3rd- 8th grade reading STAAR. Pk-2nd is at the movies.
Thursday is 5th grade science STAAR.
Great season girls. Very proud of each and every one of you!!!
#finishwithgrace
⚾️🦅Bi-District Champs🦅⚾️
Jonesboro 7 - Gordon 6
Caleb Christel with a walk off single to score Joey Gillis for the win!!!
Almost game time!
🦅⚾️Playoff Baseball⚾️🦅
Come support your Jonesboro Eagles as they take on the Gordon Longhorns for the Bi-District title... Game 2 today @ Hamilton HS field @ 3:00pm. Jonesboro leads series 1-0.
Great win for game one of the baseball series!
Almost game time. Go Eagles!!
Details for the high school awards banquet. These same invitations are going home soon with all high school students.
Please remember that the Gatesville bus leaves the bus stop at 7:15 in the morning and arrives back at 4:05 in the afternoon. We have had several occurrences of people being late to the bus stop. During this very busy time of the school year we ask that parents be more diligent to arrive on time at the bus stop.
Softball plays again Friday!
⚾️🦅It’s Playoff Time🦅⚾️
Come support your Jonesboro Eagles as they start their first playoff baseball series in over 30 years!!!
🦅⚾️🦅Jonesboro vs. Gordon🦅⚾️🦅
⚾️Game 1:
Thursday, May 6, 2021 @ 6:30pm
Place: Hamilton HS Baseball Field
⚾️Games 2 & 3:
Friday, May 7, 2021 @ 3:00pm
(Game 3 immediately after if needed)
Place: Hamilton HS Baseball Field
$4 Adults
$2 Kids
Yearbooks are still available for purchase. We have a little over 50 left so if your wanting one please purchase fast! Forms have been going home every few weeks at this point and will be coming home once to twice a week until school gets out. Students can oder on campus by returning sheets with money to Mrs. Sellers or order online. PK-8 will be handed sheets, high school has a stack in the office to pick up if they want to order one. Pictures of what order forms look like below.
Also we still have yearbooks left over from last year. If your missed getting one please send $25.00 to school with your student and we will sell the at this discounted price. We also still have yearbooks some seniors and other students ordered last year that have yet to be picked up so please check if your ordered last year.
Don’t forget to send in your RSVP by Wednesday!
Luke has finished his test and is confident with his answers. Due to the structure of the UIL Academic contests this year, we will not know the official results until Monday or Tuesday. This just gives us more time to pray over Luke’s test!
🦅Saturday’s JH baseball games @ Blum have been cancelled due to weather.⚾️
Your Bi-District Softball Champs!
Today’s junior high softball game has been cancelled.
FFA & Jr FFA students and parents: please keep the RSVP deadline in mind for our FFA Banquet.
We will be serving enchiladas, charro beans, rice, chips&salsa and dessert this year. We need an accurate headcount.
Please include the total number of people in your party. There is no cost-only donations if you wish.
The officers are working on a wonderful evening to recognize our members. If you have specific questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Attention Senior Parents:
The Hamilton paper is selling the add spots for their Class of 2021 addition. The school does not have any information on the adds, so please send all questions to the paper. We just wanted to make sure that all our parents have a chance to brag on their grad.
Jonesboro High School students, Garrett Young, Trey Harbour and Costin Allison participated in the District 8 Livestock Judging Contest today in Bryan, Tx. Coryell County team is the High Point Team for the district and will now advance to state.
Pete Wallace was on the junior team that placed second.
Great job Eagles!
Jonesboro FFA members finished the year wool judging today.
Yesterday began with training and practice in San Angelo and judged the STATE contest this morning.
Austin Massingill scored a personal best today and Kenny Warrick increased his previous score by 50 points. Cade Robertson and Braxton Dossey were both a huge assets to our team, especially since they had never seen a wool contest!
We had a great trip, made some fun memories and these 4 have high hopes of returning next year!
STATE BOUND!!!! Congrats to Ian on making it to State in the 110 Hurdles!
Due to the high number of groups we will have during STAAR testing on May 11th and 12th, grades 9-12 will have remote leaning days. In the following video Ms Gustin explains all the details.
If you have any questions please call the school.
https://youtu.be/zZaAjTrGFZM
Nathan Forrest & Jace Green after there 3200M run this morning.
Here are some date to mark on your calendar for the end of the school year.
1️⃣ The high school academic and sports banquet will be May 17th at 6:30 in the cafeteria. The junior class will be serving a meal as a fund raiser for their class.
2️⃣ The FFA banquet will be on May 20th. The flier with the details has been posted.
3️⃣ May 21st will be our field day. More details be be announced later for it.
4️⃣ The band spring concert will be on May 25th at 6:30 in the cafeteria.
5️⃣ May 26th our seniors will do their senior walk through the school.
6️⃣ May 27th will be the pk-8th grade awards. Pk-3 will start at 8:30. 4-8th grade will start at 10 am. This is also an early release day.
7️⃣ Graduation is May 28th at 5:30 in the gym.
Congrats and good luck today to all our Regional runners, jumpers and throwers! Go JISD!
State Wool Judging Team
Jonesboro FFA Wool Judging team is STATE bound! First stop is a practice workout at Angelo State University then off to Lubbock for judging tomorrow! 😃
Kenny Warrick
Austin Massingill
Braxton Dossey
Cade Robertson.
🥇⛳️STATE BOUND🏌️🥇
🦅🏌️The golf team is currently sitting in 🥇at regionals! They play their second round tomorrow. Help us cheer them on! 💛⛳️🖤
Congratulations to our seniors for the 2021 softball season.
⚾️🦅Tonight’s baseball game @ Valley Mills will begin at 7:00pm following Valley Mills JV team.🦅⚾️
Here is the info for the Regional Track Meet which is Friday & Saturday.
The address is below the map.
Make sure to pay attention to the dates which are circled on the schedule of events.
Also make sure to read about the MASK policy underneath the address on the photo.
Please note that our Parent Portal link has changed. The new link is below and has been updated on the website. All of your login information has remained the same.
https://portals12.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=050909
3rd Place Team Mathematics and 5th Place Individual Luke Maxwell!!
Great job gentlemen!
🥇STATE BOUND🥇
Congratulations to Luke Maxwell on qualifying for state in Number Sense!
⚾️🦅⚾️Baseball vs. Moody⚾️🦅⚾️
Has been postponed until Monday 4-19 @ 4:00pm.
JH Baseball for Saturday, 4-17 has been postponed until Saturday 4/24, and will be played at 10am and 12pm
Good luck to all of regional academic UIL participants!
Here is the schedule for the first round of regional golf on April 21st. The second round is determined by the first round scores.
Jonesboro FFA Area Judging Contest Results
Wool Judging- 3rd District; 7th Area
10th High Individual
Poultry Judging-2nd District
Livestock Judging - 3rd District;
11th High Individual
Horse Judging- 7th District
Wildlife Judging- Regional Qualifier
Area Track Meet schedule for today.
Area Track Meet schedule for today.
Here are the online ticket links for the regional track meet. Our kids compete in area this week to qualify for the regional meet.
There are different links for each day.
Friday
https://gofan.co/app/events/299983
Saturday
https://gofan.co/app/events/299984
The Area Track Meet will be Wednesday in Meridian.
Here is the schedule of events.
21-22 School Calendar
April Menus
🦅⚾️Jonesboro Baseball back at it this afternoon at 4:00 at home vs. Bosqueville! If you’re in town, come check us out! ⚾️🦅
It’s a great day for a HOME baseball game!
Go Eagles!
Here are the results from the District Track Meet this past Wednesday in Blum.
Very proud of our student athletes that competed in the District track meet. They did an amazing job.
You can check out the athletes results on the link below.
https://www.trackmateonline.com/cgi-bin/tmr.cgi?div=Varsity+Boys&go=Go&id=mid%3A5044&form=point_totals
Reminder:
CCYF check pickup is tomorrow from 5-6pm. You MUST have your thank you notes complete (addressed and stamped) before your check will be given to you.
If you can not make the scheduled time tomorrow you can give your thank you notes (addressed and stamped) to Mrs. Gann and she can pick up your check for you.
Just a reminder that next week students will take their STAAR writing and English EOC exams.
April 6th, 4th and 7th grades will take their writing tests. Freshman will take their English 1 EOC on this date as well.
April 8th, sophomores will take their English 2 EOC.
The rest of the exams will be administered in May.
Please contact the school if you have any questions over these exams.
Departure Times for District Track Meet Tomorrow in BLUM.
HS: 7:45 AM
JH: 1:00 PM
Attached is the schedule for tomorrow.
District Track Meet is this Wednesday for JH & HS in Blum.
Be on the lookout for today’s Gatesville Messenger. They have included a very nice article about the Jonesboro kids showing at the Houston Livestock Show.
🦅⚾️Eagle Baseball⚾️🦅
Doing it again!!! Beating Moody to go 5-0 in district play! Winning tonight 16-13!!!
Varsity softball beat Blum tonight 20-2. This win puts us in 1st place in our 1A division!
Great job girls!
Jonesboro JH Lady Eagles won against Hubbard, 8-5 today.
Aggressive base running, smart at bats, and stellar pitching all contributed to the win.
The team does not have a scheduled game for next week. Unless a game is found, we will have an inner squad scrimmage Monday. Details will be released later this week.
Their next scheduled game is Saturday, April 10th, at home with a noon start time.
Today’s Varsity track meet in Hico has been cancelled due to weather. Each student has been told to contact parents/guardians to make arrangements for being picked up from school if necessary.
Hello Band Family, today I sent out our Band Camp Registration Packets to go home with your students. Please get these filled out as soon as possible to help expedite all the work that needs to be completed. Getting our numbers in helps us to properly accommodate room assignments, food preparation, group activities and much more. On behalf of our professional musicians, chaperones, auxiliary staff, and all involved in the realization of the camp, we are super excited and eagerly await to work with your students!
Info for tomorrows high school track meet in Hico.
Here are the results from the High School Track Meet in Riesel yesterday. Congrats to all our athletes that participated.
Next track meet will be in Hico on Monday, High School only.
Using the link below you can see how our athletes did in there events.
Varsity Boys
https://www.trackmateonline.com/cgi-bin/tmr.cgi?div=Varsity+Boys&go=Go&id=mid%3A4840&form=point_totals
Varsity Girls
https://www.trackmateonline.com/cgi-bin/tmr.cgi?div=Varsity+Girls&id=mid%3A4840&form=point_totals
Jonesboro FFA Members Show the Houston and Austin Stock Shows.
The show season has looked a little different for FFA and 4-H members this year. Thankfully, most of the major stock shows chose to move forward with amended schedules to allow members to showcase their projects.
Members from Jonesboro FFA had a very good run at Houston this year. Trey Harbour won Grand Champion Market Goat honors. Out of a total of 750 goats that were weighed in this year Trey took top honors. Kennah Piller placed 9th in her class and Jacy Williams placed 13th in her class. All three of these students will return to Houston in May for Goat Auction. Hannah Gustin and Costin Allison also exhibited a market goat but came up a little short in making the final cut.
Kenny Warrick, Hannah Gustin, Ella Gustin, Bracy Foote, Costin Allison, Jacy Williams, Garrett Young, Kennah Piller, and Trey Harbour also exhibited market lambs in Houston. Trey received Reserve Champion Southdown breed and had the opportunity to compete in the final Grand Champion drive. Kenny Warrick placed 11th with his lamb. Trey and Kenny will also go back to Houston in May for the Lamb Auction.
Trey Harbour and Kenny Warrick also competed at Rodeo Austin over spring break. Trey Harbour received second place with a market goat and a Reserve Southdown Breed with his lamb. Kenny placed 5th with his Medium Wool lamb. Both students will return to Austin in late March for the auction.
Here is the schedule for the High School Track Meet Friday in Riesel.
Varsity Girls at 8AM
Varsity Boys at 12PM
JV Boys/Girls 4PM
Riesel ISD
600 E. Frederick
Riesel, TX 76682
Congrats to all the JH Athletes that participated in the Riesel Track Meet Monday & Tuesday. Great job & keep up the hard work!
7th Grade Girls - 3rd Place
7th Grade Boys - 3rd Place
8th Grade Boys - 1st Place
If you would like to see the results of how the kids finished in a certain event, please go to the link listed below. You will be taken to a website that looks like the picture attached then type in Riesel where it says Meet Name.
https://www.trackmateonline.com/cgi-bin/tmr.cgi?form=main
The 21-22 school year Pre-k and kinder registration is open. We will only accept in district applicants from March 15-May 31st. Out of district applications begin June 1st. Only a completed registration packet secures your position. We also have limited space for each class so get all the information to the school quickly. If you have any questions please call the school at 254-463-2111.
Buyers lists are being handed out to students today. If you can not make that time your student can turn in thank you cards to Mrs Gann and she can pick up checks for students.
CCYF General Meeting
March 31 @ the Civic Center.
5:00 pm Turn in Thank you cards/Receive checks
Meeting @ 6:00 pm
💥NOTICE BELOW!💥
NO EXCEPTIONS! Thank you cards MUST be turned in at the meeting in order to receive check. They must be sealed, addressed and stamped!
Thank you all so much and look forward to seeing you all!!!!!
Junior high softball won their first home game 14-5! Great job girls!
This is the schedule for the JH Boys today. It will also be the same schedule for the JH Girls tomorrow. The girls will be leaving at 1:00pm tomorrow.
The track meet is in RIESEL both days!
600 E. Frederick
Riesel, TX 76682
Mon (3/15)
JH Boys Track @ Riesel 3:30 PM
JH Softball vs Kopperl @ Dossey Field 4:30 PM
Tues
Golf @ Gatesville
JH Girls Track @ Riesel 3:30 PM
HS Baseball @ Bruceville Eddy 6:00 PM
Fri
HS Girls Track @ Riesel 8:00 AM
HS Boys Track 12:00 PM
HS Softball @ Meridian 5:00 PM
HS Baseball TBA
Yearbooks are for sale! Students will have order forms passed out again tomorrow. Yearbooks can be purchased online as well. Elementary-JH will have forms passed out, High school has forms in the office. The purchase of a yearbook helps pay for the yearbook itself so please help us continue to deliver great yearbooks this year and the coming years by purchasing!
Spring pictures and Fall/Senior retakes will be this Wednesday. Papers will be going home today. Come dressed Wednesday in your best outfit ready to smile!
Forms are passed out to Elementary-JH, High school has the option of picking them up in the office.
🦅⚾️Jonesboro Baseball⚾️ 🦅
Doing it again!!! Beating Bosqueville for their second district win of the year!
20-10 is final!
⚾️🦅Eagle Baseball🦅⚾️
Bringing home the first district win in over 3+ Decades... Beating Hico tonight 13-1!!!
⚾️🦅Go Eagles!!!🦅⚾️
Due to a busted pipe the boys varsity game has changed to 4:00 pm in Hico today, March 9th.
🦅 ⚾️ HS Baseball Spring Break ⚾️ 🦅
High school baseball parents and athletes need to see the attached schedule for spring break.
Just a reminder that next week, March 8-12th, is spring break.
This week we do not have school Friday, March 5th. The rest of week is normal school days and times.
Due to to many conflicts again cheerleading tryouts have been moved to the Wednesday following spring break. This is Wednesday 17, 2021. Same rules still apply. If not passing student is not eligible to tryout.
Varsity Baseball will play tomorrow at 4:30pm in Blum!!! ⚾️🦅
Tomorrow Monday, March 1st, breakfast will be:
Frudal
Cereal
Yogurt
Lunch:
Chicken and Dumplings
Cooked Carrots
Peas
Pineapples
We will have alternatives for high school and teachers. Mondays are baked potatoes.
Senior Auction Saturday in the school cafeteria.
5pm meal and 6pm auction.
Hog hunts
Gun cases
Hand-made quilts
Pierce coolers
12'-14' live oak trees
Auto welding hood
Trailer tires
Custom knives
12yd load of gravel
Homemade baked goods
Tools new and used
2 gun raffles
Chest freezer
Kayla Seller photo shoot
Auto water trough
Too many gift cards to list
Plus much more....
All little league forms need to be turned in and paid for by tomorrow. We can extend the due date to Friday at the latest.
Don’t forget JH girls softball practice em tomorrow after school.
Parents kids will need black pants for the games. School will provide the jersey tops.
Gonna finish this season!!!
Due to the weather, the truck that was ordered for last week arrived for this week. Menu will change to reflect this. The menu for the week of February 15-19 will be served the week of February 22-26. There will be no alternatives or tea for high school students and teachers. Sorry for the inconvenience. Also, some items on the menu may have to be substituted. Thank you for you understanding.
Senior Auction is this Saturday, Feb. 27. Meal starts at 5. Auction to follow around 6. All details on school webpage and social media accounts.
JISD has working water to all facilities. We still have restrictions on consuming water. We do not when those restrictions will be lifted.
While we purchased bottle water today for students and staff, bottled water is in limited supply. If you can send your child with water this next week it would be appreciated.
Water fountains will be turned off until the restriction is lifted.
Boys Playoff Game Info
Jonesboro vs Hubbard @ Valley Mills on Monday February 22nd at 7:00pm.
Ticket Info: All tickets must be pre-purchased. Go to vmisd.net and click on “ticket office”. Make sure to purchase the Jonesboro Basketball ticket.
No district/coaches passes accepted for this game.
JISD Cheerleading Tryout Notice
Due to the snow break cheerleading tryouts had to be postponed. After speaking with the administration today, looking at the calendar and considering the rescheduling of sporting activities/school work it was decided to move tryouts to March 4th. As a reminder to be eligible to tryout out, this years cheerleaders HS/JH need to turn in school issued clothing and students must pass the six weeks grading period since tryouts will now happen when our upcoming six weeks ends.
Boys Playoff Game Info
Jonesboro vs Hubbard @ Valley Mills on Monday February 22nd at 7:00pm.
Ticket info will be available soon.
Girls basketball will play in Italy at 1pm Saturday. Pay at the door, no tickets needed.
Jonesboro ISD will not have school Friday, Feb. 19th. While the roads might be clear, as of Thursday morning the school was still without water meaning pipes cannot be checked.
Monday, Feb. 22nd, will remain a staff development day. We will use this day to make sure all utilities are functioning properly at the school, get busses checked before routes, and all of the other things we need to do to ensure student and staff safety. We will also hopefully get our food deliveries!
While everyone’s utilities come back online, if you need assistance please reach out to a JISD staff member. We can come help or coordinate help. We all understand how tiresome this last week has been.
As for all of the sporting events postponed or cancelled, once the coaches get new arrangements made we will inform all the players and fans. I know I’m ready to sit in a WARM gym to support our kids!
We are all ready to return to normal. Miss all the faces at school!
Love you all!
Baseball update:
Sweatshirt order has been extended to Tuesday.
No practice until we return to school.
We will update everyone on the scrimmages once we have more information.
Due to declining weather, predicted storms for tonight and power outages JISD will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Feb 17th and 18th. As the week moves on we will decide about school on Friday.
There will be no distance learning required for Wednesday and Thursday. The top priority is everyones safety. We understand that this week has been hard on many and school is not something that should cause stress at this time.
Love you all and if you need anything please reach out to someone at the school.
JISD will have another remote learning day, Tuesday, Feb. 16th. We understand that several people are without power and water. Please do your best with school work and communicate your situation with teachers.
If anyone is in need of anything please email one of the staff members and we will do our best to help. JISD is first and foremost family and family supports each other.
Love you all. Stay safe and warm!
The girls playoff basketball game has been postponed...again. No new game time has been set yet.
Due to the bad weather and school closure, cheerleading tryouts will be rescheduled to next week. A new date will be set once we come back to school and check the calendar for what is available. Thanks and stay warm!
Mrs. Sellers
Jonesboro ISD will have another virtual learning day, Monday, February 15th. Every child should have received work last week to complete Monday. The work is also posted online with google classroom and/or class dojo. If you have any questions please email your child’s teacher.
Please continue to monitor all media outlets for weather updates throughout the week.
Everyone stay safe and warm!
Today’s varsity girls playoff game has been postponed once again. Tentatively we have rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 15th. Of course we will play close attention to the weather. We are working on plans if Monday is not a good day to play the game.
Update on girls playoff game:
They will play Saturday, Feb 13th in Whitney at 1 pm.
The girls playoff basketball game has been postponed once again. They will not play today, Friday, Feb 12th. Once details for a new time and date are set we will let everyone know.
Due to the declining weather, Jonesboro ISD will have a remote learning day tomorrow, Feb. 12th.
Teachers worked this afternoon to get assignments out to students at school and to post material online in the event we had to do a remote learning day. Students can submit their completed work online or when we return to school.
We will also watch the conditions for the basketball games scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. As soon as decisions are made on the games we will inform players and fans.
Everyone stay safe, warm and enjoy the extra time with family.
As of right now the Boys game is still on tomorrow at 7pm in Mexia against Trinidad. If you need tickets please have your boys get them for you. Thanks.
The girls basketball game for today is officially moved to 5pm tomorrow in Meridian.
JISD is still starting school at 10 am today, Feb. 11th.
JISD will have a delayed start Thursday, Feb 11th. School will start at 10 am with busses running two hours late.
Tickets for the girls basketball game Thursday and boys basketball game Friday are available at the school. Both games require a ticket to get in but you will pay at the door with your ticket.
Spring Picture Notice
Spring pictures will be Wednesday the 17th of this month. Make sure to dress your best! Order forms will be sent out tomorrow. This will also be a day for fall retakes as well if your missed the first round.
Parents,
Due to the girls basketball team having a playoff game this Thursday the practice to learn the cheer will be from 4:00-4:45 after school this Wednesday. Thanks so much! If unable to attend must make sure they get the content from a fellow student who is trying out.
Thanks!
Here is the registration form for Little League Baseball and Softball.
If playing on a JISD team please turn the form into Gustin. If playing for a Gatesville team please turn form into the city.
If you have any questions please email Kendra.gustin@jonesboroisd.net.
Here is the link to purchase tickets for the JV Boys basketball game Tuesday.
https://hamilton-isd.ticketleap.com/hs-bb-vs-rio-vista/
Jonesboro Hoodies for sale!!!
$40, sizes range from XS to 4X
Money and forms due by Friday Feb. 12 to Coach Pierce.
Pick up a form from office or a Coach.
Candy Gram sheets are going out again today. The last day to purchase will be Tuesday of next week. They are $3.00 each. The JISD Cheerleaders appreciate your support!
New Grading Policy:
Parents please be aware JISD has instilled a new grading policy. The following documents outlines this policy. Teachers and students have had this policy explained to them in detail.
If you have any questions please contact the school.
The JISD Cheerleaders are selling Candy Grams for Valentine’s Day school wide. Order forms where sent home with PK-6 grades last week and where left in the office for 7-12 grades to pick up. I have attached the order form below as well. Parents are welcome to send their students candy-grams. If a paper copy is needed please send a note with your child and Mrs. Sellers will make sure they get it. Orders can be sent to school and turned in at the office or with your students teacher.
February Menus
It’s baseball time!!! Shirt order forms are due by Monday, February 1. Return to Coach Pierce.
Basketball Next Week
Varsity Boys will play tomorrow at 6:00pm vs May, it will be an AWAY Game.
Only 1 game tomorrow Friday Jan 22nd. JV Boys will play in Blum at 5:00pm.
Please email any pictures from CCYF to Beth.gann@jonesboroisd.net.
Thank you!
Boys Basketball
Thursday (1-21-21)
JH A Team @ Blum 5:00pm
JH B Team @ Aquilla 7:00pm
Friday (1-22-21)
Varsity TBA as of now
JV @ Blum 5:00pm
Band Winter Concert Monday January 25th 7:00pm in the Jonesboro ISD Cafeteria.
Participating Music students include 5th-12th grade students, these students will have a dress rehearsal Sunday the 24th in the cafeteria from 2pm - 4pm. Students are to arrive for the concert at 6:00pm in blue jeans and a black top. There will be opportunities to order band shirts if you missed out and buy some baked goods prepared by our students' families. Thank you, JISD families for your support of our new band program and I look forward to seeing everyone at the concert.
Sincerely,
Raymond Inman
Director of Bands
Just a reminder that the end of the six weeks is Friday, Jan. 22nd. Please make sure you have been in contact with your teachers concerning your grades.
Basketball Schedule
Tues - Bye
Thur (1/21)
JHB(B)/JHG/JHB(A) at home 5 PM
Friday (1/22)
VG/VB @ Gap 6 PM
JV TBA
Just a reminder that the UIL Elementary and Junior High competition is on Tuesday, January 19th. All students will take their tests on campus. Each campus in our district will then send in their tests and results so students can still compete against each other. As soon as winners can be calculated we will announce the results.
Anyone going to the JV Game needs to touch base with Coach Kuehler tomorrow to get tickets.
Basketball Tomorrow 1/15/21:
JV Boys will be headed to Granger to play at 5pm tomorrow.
Varsity Girls & Boys will be at HOME vs Mount Calm starting at 6pm.
School is cancelled tomorrow, January 11th, due to the current weather conditions.
Coaches will know more about the basketball games soon. We are trying to reschedule.
Weather update
Letter on free breakfast and lunches
Changes have been made for tomorrow’s JH Boys!
JH A Boys will still be playing in Gholson around 7pm after 2 JH Girls games.
JH B Boys will be playing IN BLUM at 6:00pm.
Jonesboro students entered in the CCYF!
Band t-shirt order forms
January 2021 Menus
There will be no alternatives until January 18, 2021.
Here is the basketball schedule for this week.
We need one more sponsor for the youth 5th and 6th grade boys basketball team. If you are interested please contact me at Kendra.gustin@ jonesboroisd.net
As a reminder JISD will resume classes Tuesday, January 5th, 2021. Everyone have a wonderful New Years and enjoy the remainder of the break!
FFA and 4H students with animals please take notice of the weather later this week. Make sure all animals have access to shelter out of the weather. If you use heat lamps please secure them with zip ties or wire, provide extra bedding for pigs and double blanket lambs and goats, keep small animals out of the wind. Plan ahead and make sure everyone is warm.
Just a reminder the boys will have practice on Monday at 9AM.
They will play Iredell on Tuesday around 11:30 AM after the JV Girls & Varsity Girls.
If you need tickets for the Boys JV & Varsity game on Monday in Moody please get ahold of Coach Simon via FB Messenger, Remind, or text. The boys should have tickets but if they happened to have forgotten them let Coach know. Thanks.
Early release tomorrow, December 18th. Busses will run run at noon. Have a great Christmas break!
Here is the Boys Basketball Upcoming Games.
JV BOYS WILL PLAY IN LOMETA TOMORROW STARTING AT 5PM.
VARSITY BOYS WILL BE AT HOME & PLAY AFTER THE JV GIRLS & VARSITY GIRLS.
The JISD Cheerleaders are doing one final raffle for the year that would make an incredible Christmas gift this year! Brandi Saunders of New Image Salon in Gatesville has provided this incredible basket below with Purology & Redken products worth $240.00 that also includes a $120.00 highlight gift certificate. This is such a great basket and every little bit helps our cheerleaders. Tickets can be bought from any cheerleader or myself. Tickets are $5.00 or 5 for $20.00.
Thanks for supporting our students!
Updated CCYF Schedule:
JH Basketball Update
We picked up a game for the JH B Teams, they will be heading to Iredell tomorrow to play at 5PM.
JH A Teams will play at Home vs Oglesby
Please make sure you check the list and found before we leave for Christmas. Clothes will be donated over the break.
Boys Basketball for Friday & Saturday
NO JV GAME TODAY.
ONLY 1 GAME TODAY
VARSITY PLAYING @ HOME AT 6:00PM
Boys Basketball Update
Varsity plays at HOME tomorrow vs Chilton starting at 6PM
JV plays AWAY tomorrow vs Gordon starting at 5:30PM
Boys Basketball Game Tomorrow
Place: Santa Anna
Time: 12 PM
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/varsity-boys-basketball-santa-anna-vs-jonesboro-visitor-tickets-128760190195
Password: SAMBBP1
Address:
701 Bowie Street
Santa Anna, TX 76878
Boys Basketball Announcement
Tomorrow we will be playing in Blanket at 6pm. They are allowing 85 total for the visitors, no presale so just purchase at the door.
Address:
901 Avenue H
Blanket, TX 76432
Jonesboro Band want as many people to come to our concert as possible, and as many students to be present to represent their hard work and efforts. With this in mind, our concert will be postponed till after the Christmas break. Once we find the best date for the concert, we will update everyone. Thank you for your continued support and if you are interested in supporting us further, keep a lookout as our new band shirt order form will be coming soon. Again, thank you and God Bless!
There is no tutoring today after school. Unless you have an extracurricular practice we need all students to leave campus when the bell rings. Please call the school if you have any questions.
Attention youth basketball parents:
All of the teams made for JISD. No student playing on a JISD team will need to attend the skills day.
Coaches and teams will be contacted this week.
Games will start Jan 23 and will run 5 Saturday’s in a row.
The JISD Cheerleaders are doing one final raffle for the year that would make an incredible Christmas gift this year! Brandi Saunders of New Image Salon in Gatesville has provided this incredible basket below with Purology & Redken products worth $240.00 that also includes a $120.00 highlight gift certificate. This is such a great basket and every little bit helps our cheerleaders. Tickets can be bought from any cheerleader or myself. Tickets are $5.00 or 5 for $20.00.
Thanks for supporting our students!
December Menu
As always
#finishwithgrace
Proud of your season boys.
If you or your company is interested in sponsoring a little league basketball team please contact Kendra Gustin at kendra.gustin@jonbesboroisd.net.
We have 3 teams qualify for the Tuffman Invitation Fishing Tournament in January.
Caleb Christel/Layton Blanchard
Costin Allison/Wade Foote
Levi Smith/Willow Holland
Alternates are:
Braxton Dossey/Chase Janke
Great job Eagles!
The tickets for the girls basketball game Dec 1st in Moody are in the office. Cost is $4 each. No one will be allowed into the game without a ticket.
The Jonesboro ISD has amended the 2020-21 School Calendar and will be on Thanksgiving Break from Monday - Friday (11/23-11/27) next week. The originally adopted calendar only had us out for Thanksgiving Break on Wednesday - Friday. Again, there will be NO SCHOOL Monday - Friday next week. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! God bless you and Go Eagles!
CCYF Entry deadline is tomorrow. Complete your entries online through the fair website and pay online and you are done. If you need to pay in person by cash or check print a receipt and take it with you to the civic center tomorrow, Wed 11/18.
www.coryellyouthfair.com
Instruction for youth basketball went home today with all 1st-6th grade students. Below is the link to the form that went home. Please contact the office if you have any questions.
https://5il.co/n3r2
FFA Fundraiser for Christmas delivery: the absolute last day for me to turn in an order is tomorrow; Tuesday 11/17. If you need/want anything please email me a list at Beth.gann@jonesboroisd.net. Thanks!!!
JUST A REMINDER!!!
The JH Boys are playing IN HAMILTON today around 6:15-6:30. There will be a game at 5 before the boys play & the boys will follow that game! YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS TO GO TO THE GAME! Below is the link.
https://hamilton-isd.ticketleap.com/jh-boys-bb-vs-frost/
JH Boys playing tonight:
Mike
Luke
Layden
Austin
Ed
Foote x2
Ticket information to come soon.
Monday the JH Boys will be playing basketball in Hamilton. You must purchase a ticket on the link below to get into the game. I’ve notified the 7 boys that are going to the game, so speak with your son about if they are playing on Monday (@Hamilton) or Thursday (@ Walnut Springs). Hamilton & Frost are playing at 5pm & we will following so I would assume the game starts around 6:15-6:30 sometime.
Attached is what the website looks like, if you have any problems please let me know.
Thanks
https://hamilton-isd.ticketleap.com/jh-boys-bb-vs-frost/
Details for tomorrow game
Reminder for Coryell Youth Fair entries:
Go to www.coryellyouthfair.com and click on the blue box “enter here for 2021 Coryell Youth Fair.”
If you pay online then you are finished.
If you do not, you MUST print a copy of your entry receipt and take that receipt with a check or cash to entry night next Wed 11/18 to the civic center in Gatesville from 5:30-6:30PM.
JISD Band Community:
Unfortunately the band will not be traveling to the playoff game this Friday, Nov. 13th. The students have all been notified and the situation explained to them.
If you have any questions please contact the school.
Just a reminder that students are not to be dropped off at school before 7:30 am.
The winner of the tumbler raffle done by the Varsity and JH cheerleaders is Jennifer Beck! Thank you everyone who helped support these ladies with purchasing a ticket!
JH Boys Basketball
We start the season this Thursday against Mt. Calm, we will play at HOME after the Girls.
We will be getting GameDay shirts again. I’ve given the order form to the boys but I know some of them won’t bring it home so here is a copy. Also attached is the REMIND LINK which will keep you updated Basketball wise. HS Boys will get the same shirt but I won’t worry about them until football is over. If you have any question please feel free to get in touch with me.
Tickets for Fridays game can be purchased at the following website. ALL ticket sales will be online. There will be no cash sales at the gate.
Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, November 10th at 8 am.
https://fredericksburgathletics.rankonesport.com/Website/Main/CustomPage?customPageId=7342
JISD will have wary release Friday. Busses will run at noon.
Fundraiser items will be here Wed 11/11 and can be picked up at the Ag Building from 8am-4:30pm.
Pig validation is Monday, 11/6 from 5:30-7:30 at Gville Civic Center.
Entry night for CCYF if you DO NOT pay online is Wed 11/18 from 5:30-6:30. If you are having trouble entering projects on the fair website contact Mrs. Gann.
The first round of football playoffs will be Friday Nov. 13 at 5 PM in Fredericksburg. Our opponent will be determined in tonights game between Nueces Canyon and Medina.
We are still discussing travel plans for all student groups to accommodate the early game time.
CCYF entries are OPEN. Go to www.coryellyourhfair.com and click on the blue button to complete entries. Pay online and you do NOT have to go to entry night on 11/18. If you do not pay online then you must print a receipt and take payment to the civic center on 11/18. Please contact Gann if you have any questions.
FFA students that sold fundraiser meat/desserts:
Items will be delivered at 7:30 AM on Wednesday 11/11. We will have everything in the Ag classroom. Please make arrangements to pick up items ON WEDNESDAY. You can come anytime during the school day after 7:45AM.
The playoff t-shirt order forms are due Friday, Nov. 6th, at noon. If you have any questions please call Lisa Robuck.
The girls basketball scrimmage for today, Nov 3rd, has been cancelled.
November Breakfast and Lunch
The JH girls basketball game, Thursday Nov. 5th, will have limited seating. The basketball girls will be able to purchase tickets first. Then we will open sales up to the public. Tickets must be purchased at Jonesboro prior to the game.
The varsity basketball girls scrimmage at home, Tuesday, November 3rd, at 5.
Seating is limited for Thursday’s JH A game in Evant. The football players will be allowed to purchase tickets first, then we will open them up to the public if there are any left. Tickets must be purchased at the front office in Jonesboro prior to the game. Purchasing prices are $3 for adults $2 for students.
The JV and JHB games at home will run as they have all season.
Ladies and Gentleman,
Your 2020, 11th straight, Jonesboro Fighting Eagles football district champions!!
Annual 6th grade salsa competition!
Cross country ran in their district meet yesterday in Mount Calm.
Sophomore Alissa Shumate finished 5th qualifying for regionals Nov 9th at TAMU Corpus Christi. Freshman Payten Manning finished 19th.
The junior high girls completed as well. Kodi Suggs placed 1st, Madison Manning placed 3rd, Willow Holland placed 9th, and Peyton Williamson placed 11th.
We are extremely proud of these girls. Yesterday’s race was a tough one due to the weather. The girls really showed toughness and grit running!!
There are 22 tickets left for Friday’s football game. These tickets will allow you to pay entry at the gate in Lometa. If you are interested in them, please contact Mr. Dossey.
Here are some better pictures of the shirts that Mrs. Foote has left for booster club. A form was sent home this week with the shirt information.
Red Ribbon Week Themes
Happy Red Ribbon Week! Themes for each day are as follows.
Twin Day Tuesday- Support each other to be drug free!
Camo Day Wednesday- Drugs can’t find me!
PJ Day Thursday- Don’t be caught sleeping, day no to drugs!
Freaky Friday (Halloween Costume)- Drugs are scary, don’t do them!
FFA/Jr FFA upcoming dates
November 16 CCYF/Major Pig Validation @ Civic Center 5:30-7:30. If your pig needs a ride contact Mrs.Gann.
November 18, CCYF Entry night @ Civic Center. If you pay online w a credit/debit card when completing fair entries you do not have to go. If you need to pay fair entries with a check or cash then you have to go.
Band t-shirt sponsor form.
Football fans:
The bridge by the Hamilton golf course is out. Make sure you take another route to the Zephyr game tomorrow.
Cheerleading Fundraiser
The JISD cheerleaders are raffling off this awesome Jonesboro Tumbler donated generously by Kasie McGinness.
Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.
Tickets can be bought from and Varsity or Junior High Cheerleader as well as with Mrs. Sellers. Once again thank you for supporting our kids!
November 3rd there will be voting booths for Hamilton County Precinct 4 during polling hours at the school.
Last call for FFA t-shirts. The order is going in tomorrow. 😃
FFA/Jr FFA members: Sunday, 10/18 is the annual goat roping fundraiser. We will have cow patty bingo, draw the winner for our heifer drawing, and rope goats.
The flyer is attached with all of the entry information. We are requesting that all FFA/jr FFA members be present. Please bring a pre wrapped or pre packaged dessert as well. We will need help serving the BBQ lunch as well as clean up. The funds raised go back to our Jonesboro students so please be present. Thank you!
Competition was fierce today but Jonesboro had 2 fishing teams finish in the top 6 out of 64 teams. Costin Allison and Wade Foote tied 1st/2nd with a Clifton team. Receiving a trophy and scholarship check. 6th place was Caleb Christel and Layton Blanchard. They received rod and reel combo. Great job Eagles!!!
Alternative today is changed to Crispy Chicken Salad.
UPDATED MINI CHEER CAMP INFO!
With no school Monday the dates are adjusting.
Camp will now be Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 at 4:00 after school in the gym. Cost is $45.00 and includes a T-shirt. Order forms will go out today and need to be turned in no later than Monday so shirts can be done in time. Performance will be at halftime of next weeks home game against Evant.
All proceeds go to the JISD Cheerleaders. Cash or checks are fine, please make checks out to JISD.
Thank you as always for supporting our students!
Mini Eagle Cheer Camp
Camp will be held next week on Monday 12 & Wednesday 14 at 4:00PM after school in the gym. Cost of camp is $45.00 and comes with a T-shirt. Students will preform at halftime at next weeks home game vs. Evant.
Grades PK-5th are allowed to sign up.
All Proceeds go to the JISD Cheerleaders. Sign up sheets will be handed out tomorrow and due back no later than Monday to make sure shirt order can be done in time for the game.
Thanks for the continued support, go eagles!
Congratulations to the 20-21 High School One Act Play cast and crew!
October Menu
Don't forget No School on October 12th! Also, remember all students can eat for free until the end of December. But, any extra purchases will still be charged for, examples, tea, chips, extra entree.
PARENT MEETING
Don’t forget that there will be a meeting about the 2022 GREECE TRIP tonight at 6:00pm in Mr. Sellers’ room. If you can’t make it but are interested in your kids going please get Mr. Sellers the following information: parents’ name, students’ name, parents’ email, and parents’ phone number TODAY!!!
If your child is currently doing distance learning and you want them to return to campus for the second six weeks, please contact the school. The second six weeks starts on Oct 13th and we have paperwork that needs to be filled out before the students return to campus.
FFA reminder:
FFA meeting tomorrow 9/29 @ 6:30 in the cafeteria.
FFA dues deadline 10/1 $20 per student.
FFA shirt order form dues 10/16.
JONESBORO STUDENTS currently in grades 7-10. We are headed to GREECE in the summer of 2022! I’m really excited about this trip, and want to get as many students involved as possible. We will be having a parent meeting on Tuesday the 29th at 6:00pm in Mr. Sellers’ classroom. Anyone who is interested but cannot attend the meeting, please get Mr. Sellers your Name, E-mail, and Phone Number by the 29th. For now go check out the link about our trip below. It’s going to be a truly amazing trip!!!
educationaltravel.com/sellers-4772. Please contact Kyle Sellers with any questions.
Trey Harbour placed 1st with his lightweight Southdown and Kenny Warrick placed 8th with his medium wool lamb to round out the State Fair lamb show.
First class of the day brought us a win! Bracy Foote, 4th place Dorper market lamb at the state fair. That qualifies her for the sale!
October 5th-8th the Civic Center will be hosting jury trials. Our Gatesville bus riders will need to use the entrance near the apartment complex to enter the ball fields. The main entrance by the Ag office will be closed.
The City of Gatesville wanted everyone to be aware of the change in driving patterns and the extra traffic in the parking lots.
Parents
Student football and cheer athletes will be coming home with picture order forms today. Varsity and JV football photos where finally able to be finished last Friday and Varsity Cheerleaders, JH Cheer and JH football will be taking theirs tomorrow. I will place orders next Thursday. Please turn in the order form with what you want circled and quantities if you want more than one with payment included. All proceeds go towards yearbook.
Thanks again for supporting our kids!
Hico show pictures.
Hico show pictures.
JISD attended the 73rd Hico Livestock Show on Saturday and took the following placings:
Bracy Foote:4th place Dorper
Truett Foote: 3rd place Finewool Cross
Pate Foote: 5th place Finewool Cross
Hannah Gustin: 4th place Finewool Cross
Kennah Piller: 2nd place Finewool and 1st place Finewool Cross.
Kenny Warrick- Champion Finewool Cross, 3rd place Medium Wool and top 3 senior showmanship contest.
Jacy Williams: Reserve Champion Dorper, 3rd place Dorper, and top 3 senior showmanship contest.
Congrats to this fine bunch of Eagles!!!
Progress reports will be sent home this week.
FFA Tshirt order forms.
Thank you Bethann Gann!!!
In case your child did not make it home with a picture order form, here are the codes and information to order online.
FFA/Junior FFA:
If your student needs to order meat rabbits for a pen or single fryer class I need to know how many and for what student by Friday 9/25.
Tuesday, 9/29 is our first FFA meeting. Our meal, for students only, will be served at 6:30 with the meeting starting at 7.
If your student is showing pigs at a spring major show please email me so that I may forward you the validation tag order form. They due date for orders and tag fee is due to the extension office by 9/30.
Beth.gann@jonesboroisd.net
Monday, September 14th, and Tuesday, September 15th, students in grades 3-10 will be taking a practice math and reading benchmark test. These tests are to gauge their knowledge on their current year material and understanding.
Please encourage your child to do their best on these tests and not get overwhelmed. While we do not expect anyone to understand all the material presented in the tests, we do expect students to work hard.
With the knowledge gained from these tests we will be able to better direct their learning in the classroom.
Due to changes in the FDA regulations, beginning Monday, September 14, 2020, all meals will be free for all students. This will continue until December 31, 2020 or bearing changes to FDA regulations.
Football t-short orders are in. We are handing them out at school today. If you need to stop by and get your order you are welcome to do so.
Picture day is Thursday, September 17th. This will include class pictures and senior portraits.
We have a winner! Vicki Lee thank you for supporting our kids!
Yeti Raffle will be held at 5 this evening. All tickets are getting turned in through out the day. Thanks for everyone who helped these girls out and bought tickets!
Please email Mrs Gann if your student needs a Junior FFA Membership (3rd-6th grade) form. Include their grade, please.
Beth.gann@jonesboroisd.net
Football t-shirt order forms are due tomorrow, Friday, September 4th by the end of the school day. Thanks!
Jonesboro 4-H information.
Just a reminder that we do not have school Monday, September 7th, 2020.
Congrats to this years Homecoming court! Come out Friday night see some great football and who is crowned our 2020 Queen & King!
Drawing was supposed to be today but I have extended the ticket sale through Friday of this week! Thank you all for continuing to buy tickets and help support our kids! Drawing will now be held Monday, September 7!
Back to school prayer
Homecoming 2020 is next week! Attached below is a word document with the theme for each day next week! Excited to start off school on a fun note, supporting our varsity eagle football team and celebrating the returning of family and friends! See ya Monday and Go Eagles!
It was a great week of sport camps!
JV football plays their first home game this Thursday, August 27th, at 6pm.
Varsity plays this Friday, August 28th, at Coolidge at 7:30pm.
Youth Cheer Forms
As you plan for school lunches next week, please remember that the students will be eating in the classrooms. Microwaves will not be available to use for students bringing their lunches.
For the 20-21 school year, car rider pickup and drop off will remain the same. Students will be dropped off at the cafeteria. Please only drop students off at the cafeteria and not before 7:30 am.
Once students are dropped off, they will go though the side door and have their temperature taken. They can then get their breakfast and head to first period class.
The only exception to this will be our pre-k and k classes. Their teachers will meet them in the cafeteria where they will eat breakfast and then be escorted to their classroom.
This link will explain this process with the school map and directions
https://youtu.be/teJjazk164k
If you have any questions please call the school.
August and September
JISD has installed hand sanitizer dispensers by most doors in the district. Students and staff will be asked to sanitize their hand upon entering the building and each classroom throughout the day.
We will also have sanitizing wipes available for students to clean their desks off before and after use.
At this time bus routes for the 20-21 school year have remained the same as last school year. If you have any questions on your bus route please contact the bus driver.
Parents:
Please make sure you call the front office with all of your pick up and drop off changes for the 20-21 school year. Mrs. Suggs will be here to accommodate all of your schedule changes for this matter.
Please call the school as early as you can for pick up changes. It is extremely difficult to get messages to teachers right at the end of the day.
In the years past we’ve always used apps or texts to communicate with teachers. This year teachers have a lot going on and we do not want a message to be missed.
Don’t forget we need updated shot recorded for incoming kindergarten and 7th grade students.
Tuesday, August 25th, the Baptist church will be handing out school supplies from 5-8 pm. You will be able to drive by, collect your supplies and leave.
JISD appreciates this service that the church provides each year. Our kids do not go without anything they need because of this community.
HS football scrimmage at Pruitt Field vs the #6 May Tigers beginning at 6 PM on Thur (8/20).
FFA/Jr FFA upcoming deadlines:
8/31- Poultry orders for CCYF due to extension office.
8/31-payment for lamb/goat validation tags due. Please makes checks to Coryell 4-H and give to Mrs. Gann or drop off at The extension office. If you have not heard from me and you need to order please let me know.
9/1-Entries for HOT due to Mrs. Gann with payment (checks made to Jonesboro FFA). Forms are available in the Ag classroom.
JISD Cheerleaders are selling raffle tickets to help with payment for uniforms. All details are in the picture below. You can purchase from any varsity or junior varsity cheerleader. If you are a JV cheer parent and have not gotten tickets they will be in the front office waiting for pick up.
Thank you for the continued support of our student athletes!
Sports camp info
Herff Jones will be in campus September 11th and 18th for upper class man to view and order class rings. This date is a change from originally planned so please correct your calendars.
As the start of the 20-21 school year approaches, JISD will roll out all the new changes for the school year.
Up first is our school hours. We have extended our school hours from 8:00-3:45. Adding in this extra time allowed us to extend our passing periods giving students more time between classes.
We also ask that no student be dropped off before 7:30 each morning. In the past we could make arrangements for early drop off, but this year our teachers and staff already have enough extra duties to attend.
If you have any questions regarding school hours please call the school.
And no matter how different this year may be, we still have hope and light because of moments like this.
#finishwithgrace
First scrimmage of the year!
Seniors 2021!!! I will be hosting a College Application evening on Tuesday, August 18th. I will be available from 3pm- 7pm. We will apply to college and have snacks!! Please let me know if you plan to attend!
FFA/JrFFA
The deadline to order and pay for poultry (broilers, roasters, and turkeys) for CCYF is Monday 8/24 by 5pm.
You will need to go to the extension office to order and pay for your birds.
Here is the supply list again for those of you needing it.
Remember that PK-6th grade have a supply list.
The older grades need basic supplies AND they will not have lockers until we feel it’s safe to do so with the pandemic.
Please ignore schedules in parent portal until August 14th. We are not done customizing everyone’s schedules.
If you cannot get the register feature to work in parent portal we have to adjust a couple of settings on the admin side. Please email myself (Kendra.gustin@jonesboroisd.net) or Mrs. LeJune (Bethany.lejune@jonesboroisd.net) to get access. We will need a current email address for your account.
10th, 11th and 12th graders interested in taking the TSI college exam to take dual credit need to plan to come test next week. We will start the test at 8:30 am on Tuesday, Aug 11th or noon on Wednesday, Aug 12th. The test takes a couple of hours and costs $10 per test (Reading, Writing, Math). Please call the school with questions or to sign up!!
SUBS!
JISD is always in need of good substitutes. If you are interested in subbing in the 20-21 school year we will have sub training on Monday, August 24th at 10 am. If you cannot meet on this day please call the school to arrange another time. Due to COVID regulation all subs will have to be trained before they are allowed on campus.
As teachers return next week, administration is working hard to determine a plan for Meet the Teacher. We understand that students and teachers need time to "get to know" one another before the school year begins. The tentative plan is to have time the week of August 24th for students to drop off school supplies. More information will be out soon on this plan.
For the beginning of the 20-21 school year students will not be issued lockers. Teachers will utilize classroom sets textbooks. The goal of this procedure is to minimize time in halls. The hope is that once we have a better understanding of COVID in our school, we will be able to issue lockers for this upcoming school year.
20-21 School Calendar
Any incoming 9-12 grade students that want to run cross country need to contact Coach Ashby at (254)688-0211 for the practice schedule and information.
Due to changes in TEA COVID-19 directives, JISD has adjusted its calendar again. The new student start date is August 31st. A new calendar will posted soon.
UIL update on football
Workouts will resume on Wed (7/22) after the scheduled days off. JH at 8 AM and HS Boys at 6 PM. Thank you.
Juniors:
Class ring viewing is scheduled for August 20th at 8 am at the school. You will then be able to order rings on August 28th at 8 am. (If the date changes we will notify you asap)
HS boys will resume workouts Mon (7/13) at 6 PM.
JH Boys/Girls/ and HS Girls morning workouts will resume 7/20.
Thank you
Congratulation to two of our Jonesboro FFA members!
Trey Harbour was named the State Star in Production winner this morning during our virtual state convention. He advances to National FFA competition and is awarded a $1000 scholarship.
Bracy Foote obtained her State Lonestar Degree. This is the highest honor at the state level that an FFA member can receive.
Congratulations to both of our FFA members for their hard work and dedication.
Jonesboro FFA members, parents and guests:
For the first time in the history of the FFA our State FFA Convention is being held virtually. Please click the link below to sign in and watch our wonderful organization’s convention. Please be sure to tune in at 10am on Friday 7/10 for the results of the Star Awards (Trey Harbour has advanced to the final 4 in the state and interviews for secure his placing this Tuesday 7/7) and Bracy Foote will be awarded her State FFA Degree also on Friday at 10 AM.
I hope you enjoy what you will see. It is the biggest highlight of our summer and we are so sad that we are not face to face, but we are very grateful to our association that has
worked tirelessly to bring it home to us.
https://convention.texasffa.org
This evenings HS boys workouts will be the last this week. Workouts will resume on July 13. Enjoy the Independence Day weekend Eagles.
Jonesboro ISD has the following job postings:
~4TH-7TH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE
~CAFETERIA WORKER
~DAY TIME CUSTODIAL
~SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
JISD
C/O – KENDRA GUSTIN, JISD PRINCIPAL
PO BOX 125
JONESBORO, TX 76538
OR, SCAN AND EMAIL TO:
KENDRA.GUSTIN@JONESBOROISD.NET
OR, FAX TO:
254-463-2275 (ATTN: KENDRA GUSTIN, PRINCIPAL)
https://www.hotworkforce-covid19.com/youth-virtual-career-fair/
Texas Work Force is hosting a virtual career fair. The link is above if you are interested.
Jonesboro ISD has an opening for 4th-8th grade science. If you are interested in the position please submit your application to:
JISD
C/O – Kendra Gustin, JISD Principal
PO Box 125
Jonesboro, TX 76538
Or, scan and email to:
kendra.gustin@jonesboroisd.net
Or, FAX to:
254-463-2275 (Attn: Kendra Gustin, Principal)
Varsity Cheer Tryouts
Any current or new student wanting to join the already existing JISD Varsity cheer squad this is for you. Due to some unforeseen circumstances we will be hosting another cheerleading tryout. Due to restrictions this will be video based. I will list criteria below. I along with two judges will review video submissions. The number of those who make it will be decided once the number of submissions are complete. Please email kaylasellers@jonesboroisd.net for information on where to submit videos.
Tryout Criteria
Must perform:
- Cheer of choice- Please show as much spirit as possible during cheer.
- Fight song dance or dance at least one minute in length
- Must show a toe touch and one other jump of choice
- Must show tumbling of choice
Submissions will be taken from 6/16/20-6/30/20. Again this is a virtual tryout only for those who wish to join the current cheer squad. No current cheerleader will trying again. Thanks!
The cheerleading tryout will be strictly a High School Varsity tryout only. No active me ever will be retrying out. This is only someone who would like to tryout for the already existing team.
Thanks and hopefully that cleared up concussion!
New JISD Cheer Tryouts
Due to some unforeseen circumstances JISD will be having another cheerleading tryout. Due to restrictions this will be video based. I will list criteria below. I along with two judges will review video submissions. Number of those who make it will be decided once the number of submissions are complete. Please email kaylasellers@jonesboroisd.net for information on where to submit videos.
Tryout Criteria
Must preform:
- Cheer of choice- Please show as much spirit as possible during cheer.
- Fight song dance or dance at least one minute in length.
- Must show a toe touch and one other jump of choice.
- Must show tumbling of choice.
Submissions will be taken starting 6/16/29-6/26/20
Please remember that kindergarten and 7th grade students for the 20-21 school year need updates shot records. You can have your doctor send a copy of the shot record with you to submit to the school or fax us a copy at 254-463-2275. If you have any questions please call the school.
HS Boys workouts today at 6 PM. Reminder that you will need to bring your own filled water bottle and towel. Please come dressed as locker room will be off limits.
Also due to restrictions placed by UIL and for the safety of our current students these workouts are only open to current students.
Coach G
JH Boys/Girls and HS Girls workouts begin this morning at 8 AM. Remember to come dressed with your own towel and water bottle. No access to locker room.
Dallas Isom....thank you. Thank you for all of your years of dedication to JISD. You have been invaluable to this school and community. I do know that you turned in your retirement letter after the last day teachers are on campus so we could not throw you a party. You would leave campus without a fuss because that's how your are.
Please know that you will be missed dearly. Thank you for teaching our kids and loving them like your own. JISD is better for you having been here.
Yearbook Shoutout
First up, for anyone who was ready to go to prom, the yearbook still wants to see those outfits! Next Tuesday the yearbook staff would love to come take your photo in them! If you would like to be apart of this please email kaylasellers@jonesboroisd.net
If you took pictures in your pretty outfit already and want to send them in please email as well!
Second, we are doing a page over the current pandemic. It was a big part of our year and really reworked the way students learned and teachers taught. Parents we want to see your kids working and playing during corona. Please email kaylasellers@jonesboroisd.net
We want to see how you guys learned with each other! We will use as many as possible. Thank you all so much!
Kayla Sellers- Yearbook
Here is the information for the one time Pandemic Electonic Benefit Transfer.
JH Cheer Parents,
Messages have been sent out on dojo with fundraiser Info and camp dates. If you have any questions please feel free to message back on dojo as this is the easiest form of communication with you at this point. I will check daily.
Thanks so much!
Mrs. Sellers
JISD Parents & Students,
For those asking about yearbooks. I am reposting the information again
We have about 20 yearbooks left to sell, so if you haven’t purchased yours yet PLEASE get yours today! The purchasing of a yearbook basically pays the costs for the yearbook so we need every book sold we can to make sure we are giving the best possible book each year. I have been so proud of my kids and what we gave to our student body last year and we have done so many things this year to make it even better! Link to order online below.
https://www.balfour.com
Please click on “Shop my School” and enter “Jonesboro ISD” once our school pops up click on it and it will take you to our page where you can make your purchase.
Thanks for your support of the yearbook!
Kayla Sellers- JISD Yearbook Teacher
Jonesboro ISD is offering free strength and training sessions for current JH and HS students. Please see the attached picture for details.
Today we celebrated an amazing lady, friend and teacher. Cynthia Cate has spent the last 50 years dedicating her life to the education of children. She has been with Jonesboro ISD through good and bad times. Her expertise, love for children, friendship and smile will be missed dearly.
Mrs. Cate, thank you. Thank you for loving our children like your own. You can never be replaced on campus or in our hearts. We pray your retirement brings you many years of joy.
Junior High Cheer Parents,
I will be contacting parents next week to get everything I need for the information packets that were intended to get out a few weeks ago. Be checking dojo and email. If I can’t get ahold of parents that way I will call. I will also be addressing the mascot tryouts as well. Nothing was going to be decided until after graduation as our Admin had a lot on there plate. Thanks you those who are planning to tryout for your patience, you will know soon! All students where given a calendar before spring break, if that could please be turned into the school sometime next week that would be greatly appreciated. If you cannot get in to drop off at the school please let me know and I will make arrangements for a pick up location. Once the next statement is made on March 8th by our governor, information for future fundraisers, camp, parent meeting about payments due/rules and will be sent out. Having those calendars will help me greatly with all the above. Thanks for your patience as we navigate all this.
Kayla Sellers
Varsity Cheer Parents,
Packets where handed out two weeks ago, some have turned them in some have not. If you have not turned in the information paper or your child’s calendar please do so. While I know things are on stand by I want to start having practices as soon as we are allowed and the calendars will really help that out. Once the next statement is made on March 8th by our governor, information for future fundraisers, camp, parent meeting about payments due/rules and future practice dates will be sent out. It’s important to please return the info form and calendar to help me with that when the announcement is made. Thanks for your patience as we navigate all this.
Kayla Sellers
JISD Parents & Students,
For those asking about yearbooks. I am reposting the information again
We have about 25 yearbooks left to sell, so if you haven’t purchased yours yet PLEASE get yours today! The purchasing of a yearbook basically pays the costs for the yearbook so we need every book sold we can to make sure we are giving the best possible book each year. I have been so proud of my kids and what we gave to our student body last year and we have done so many things this year to make it even better! Link to order online below.
https://www.balfour.com
Please click on “Shop my School” and enter “Jonesboro ISD” once our school pops up click on it and it will take you to our page where you can make your purchase.
Thanks for your support of the yearbook!
Kayla Sellers- JISD Yearbook Teacher
Almost time for graduation
Jonesboro graduation ceremony video at the Last Drive In Picture Show. So glad we get to enjoy this time together as a family to celebrate the class of 2020!
FFA members: I received official confirmation that the State FFA Convention in July has been cancelled.
Just a reminder that yearbooks will be delivered at the beginning of the 20-21 school year.
This is just a reminder that Wednesday, May 20, 2020 will be the last day for meal deliveries. This will be for 2 days. If have have been getting them and do not want this last delivery please let me know. Have a great summer and we can't wait to see everyone next year!
We are all still together!
From Chisholm Craftworx!
We have our winners! Hannah W, and Wyatt P. have both won a t-shirt memory pillow. Of all the memories we read these two stuck out and we couldn’t just pick one! Congratulations to the winners! We will be reaching out to you via email with further details!
Thank you for participating,
Chisholm Craftworx
Senior packets are ready at the school. Included are the rules for the drive in theatre and the health screen needed for graduation.
Just a reminder that May 13th is the last day to turn in all work. The school will be open from 8-4 with teachers on campus to answer questions. This will also be the last day students can get into lockers and turn in all books.
If you are a student on work program I need you to email me a short paragraph of approximately how many hours per week you’ve been working this six weeks, if you are still employed, or if you have a new job. Please send it to me at Beth.gann@jonesboroisd.net
Govoner Abbott and other state officials just announced new guidelines for graduation ceremonies. JISD is working on finalizing plans for our graduation. The ceremony will look different and we have many safety requirements to work out.
As of this moment graduation is scheduled for May 22nd at the football field. The time, ceremony format, and number of guests allowed will be decided very soon. Once again, please be patient with us as we think it all through.
We are still filming graduation this Thursday as a backup. While we have the all clear to host graduation at this time, we want to make sure we are still prepared if that order changes.
We are extremely thankful to be be able to plan a graduation for our seniors. To end the year with a little bit of normalcy will warm our hearts.
From Chisholm Craftworx:
We're taking submissions from Jonesboro seniors to win a 2-4 t-shirt pillow. You provide your favorite T-shirts you no longer wear or want to preserve as a memory (2-4) and we turn them into a pillow for you!
To enter the contest you just have to submit your favorite high school memory, it doesn't have to be a school memory, just one from your high school years. You can place your submission at Chisholmcraftworx@gmail.com please put "contest" in the subject.
We will pick ONE winner on May 15th.
From the Hamilton Paper:
We are preparing for the Senior Keepsake Edition of the paper. Even though plans are still in the air with graduation, we want to make sure that the seniors have a very special keepsake. Like last year, this will be a tabloid-size insert in our May 21 issue featuring Hamilton, Evant and Jonesboro graduates. Color space is limited so it is best to reserve a spot ASAP.
Spring pictures have arrived!!! We will have them at the school to hand out starting Monday. If you need them delivered with work on Wednesday please call the school Monday to make those arrangements.
Pre-K and Kindergarten registration packets will be ready Monday, April 27th. You must pick the packets up from school.
For pre-k, once you have a complete packet your name will go on the list. We will put transfer students on a waiting list until June 1st. This will give us time to get all in district students enrolled first. Once that date passes, we will use the names off of our transfer list to fill up the class. We will go in order that we received complete packets.
If your child is already in pre-k for the district you do not have to fill out a new packet for kindergarten.
Please call the school if you have any questions.
This time of year is generally pretty busy for our FFA Chapter. Yesterday we had three members run for District and Area offices. Due to CoVid 19 the election procedures were VERY different and all done remotely.
We would like to co granulated Maddi Brookshire for being elected Bosque River District Officer for the 2020-2021 school year!
JISD Cheer Athletes and Parents,
Varsity cheer will receive packets tomorrow for pick up at the school. Please make sure to fill out information in the packet as well as following the instructions of other things to turn in that where handed out before break.
JH cheer students and parents, next week I will have your child’s packet ready with things to fill out and fundraiser information we will be doing in May.
As of right now my Varsity Cheerleaders are doing a fundraiser until May 14 to help with cheer cost. They along with the junior high will be doing other online fundraisers throughout the summer. I have the link listed below. Because of the current situation online fundraising is all my girls can do so please help them out and buy some “Super Essential” goodies!
https://megadoughshop.com/fundraiser-134.html#!/Fundraiser/134
JISD Junior Cheer Mascot was posted for two weeks before we let out for spring break for a second tryout. I had one young lady sign up. I am putting this out as a last chance if your child is interested. If nothing has been emailed to me by tomorrow that will be the end.
Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott amended his Executive Order, calling for all schools in the state of Texas to close for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This means JISD will remain closed to the public.
JISD will continue to provide distance learning to all of our students through May 22, 2020. JISD will also continue to serve breakfast and lunches each weekday through this situation.
Please look for an announcement late next week concerning prom and graduation. We expect to receive information and guidance from Mike Morath, Texas Commissioner of Education, next week regarding graduation ceremonies.
Miss you all,
Kendra Gustin
Principal JISD
Just letting all the kids know we miss them dearly!
I am so sorry I did not get Ms. Burts stories in your packet for this week for grades 4th, 5th and 6th. Please do not panic about it! You will have time to make up the work!!!!
CDC now recommends you wear a mask in public where you can’t avoid being near people, like in grocery stores, pharmacies & healthcare settings https://bit.ly/2V8o5Y2. Remember though, your local authorities may have already issued a specific order re: masks. #StayHomeTexas
CDC recomienda que use una máscara en público donde no pueda evitar estar cerca de personas, como en supermercados, farmacias y centros de salud https://bit.ly/2V8o5Y2. Es posible que sus autoridades locales ya hayan hecho obligatorio el uso de máscaras. #StayHomeTexas
Parents:
To ensure everyone can keep track with assignments during our time learning at home, I wanted to point out a new feature on Parent Portal. You can now see grades that do not have grades inputted in the grade book. You will NOT receive grade alerts for blank grades. This will help you keep up with assignments at home a little better.
All you have to do is click show all assignments. The screen shots below are from my phone screen. It will look differently on a computer screen but the language is the same.
Please let me know if you need any help.
The virus lives in tiny droplets in the lungs of people w/ COVID-19, even when they don’t show symptoms. We can breathe the same air as anyone within abt. 6 ft. of us. Staying farther apart from people during this time reduces the chance of breathing in the virus. #StayHomeTexas
El virus vive en gotas en los pulmones de personas con COVID-19, y a veces no tienen síntomas. Puedes respirar el mismo aire que cualquiera a 6 pies de ti. Mantente más alejado de las personas durante este tiempo para reducir la posibilidad de respirar el virus. #StayHomeTexas
I will have Yearbook order forms at school for parents/students on Monday that want to pick one up. I will also post it online so all can see the packages available. If you want to order online go to balfour.com and it will allow you to shop our school. If you still would rather do a personal order I will make a box for that at the school drop off and parents can place payments there and I will enter it online for you! Hope that helps!
JISD Parents & Students,
I wanted to give you all an update with spring pictures. I know there have been questions and I am patiently waiting on the answer at this point. As soon as myself or the administration know something we will let everyone know. One way or another things will get resolved.
Second, I have had many questions about the yearbook. My kids and I are working hard and making sure we get everyone the best possible product so yes we are still having a yearbook! We added many things this year for more content, with school being at a halt we are having to rethink those pages but are coming up with great ideas and solutions! We have about 50 yearbooks left to sell, so if you haven’t purchased yours yet PLEASE get yours today! The purchasing of a yearbook basically pays the costs for the yearbook so we need every book sold we can to make sure we are giving the best possible book each year. I have been so proud of my kids and what we gave to our student body last year and we have done so many things this year to see what we can do better and make it happen! I will be making a post next week with new ideas we have for pages and how you as parents and students can help us with that so keep a look out! Have a great weekend and next week!
Kayla Sellers- JISD Yearbook Teacher
People with no symptoms have the potential to unknowingly spread COVID-19! That’s why it’s best for everyone in your family to stay at home and away from others as much as possible until instructed otherwise from state and local officials. #StayHomeTexas
¡Las personas sin síntomas tienen el potencial de propagar COVID-19 sin saberlo! Por eso lo mejor para todos en su familia es quedarse en casa y lejos de los demás tanto como sea posible hasta que los funcionarios estatales y locales le indiquen lo contrario. #StayHomeTexas
Texas, remember the importance of social distancing. If you must go out, avoid public spaces and keep your distance from others (at least 6 feet). If we continue to follow valuable public health guidance, fewer of our friends & family will be affected by COVID-19. #StayHomeTexas
Texas, recuerda la importancia del distanciamiento social. Evite espacios públicos y manténgase alejado de los demás (al menos 6 pies). Si continuamos siguiendo la guía de salud pública, menos de nuestros amigos y familiares se verán afectados por COVID-19. #StayHomeTexas
We are here from 8-4 handing out work. You can also get into lockers and check the list in found.
We will also have the remote sites available for work pick up from 5-6 pm.
We are set up to hand out work at the school today. You will also be able to get into lockers and check the list and found!
Materials, lockers, lost and found from 8-4 at the school.
Work drop off and pick up at Gatesville, Turnersville and Barn Church from 5-6 pm.
#COVID19 lives on droplets in the lungs of people with the virus, even if they don’t have symptoms. When infected people breathe, the virus enters the air. If you can’t #StayHome, wear a mask/scarf/bandana, stay 6 feet apart, and wash your hands. #DontGoViral
#COVID19 vive de gotas en los pulmones de las personas con el virus incluso si no tienen síntomas.Cuando las personas contagiadas respiran, el virus entra al aire.Si no puedes quedarte en casa #StayHome, use una bufanda/pañuelo, manténgase a 6 pies de distancia y lávese las manos
I just want to remind everyone that as teachers grade their first round of papers to NOT stress over grades in the gradebook. Teachers have to enter a missing or zero grade for alerts to come across parent portal. This is ONLY for documentation purposes. Assignment due dates are flexible. Please stay in touch with the teachers on when you can turn assignments in.
Remember that we are all working with a LOT of grace for each other. This is new to each of us!! As always, if a student is working hard and communicating with their teachers we will do what a child needs to succeed.
Students will be able to get into lockers again this Wednesday, April 8th. Anyone entering the building will be medically screened.
English
Common symptoms of #COVID19 are fever, dry cough, & shortness of breath. If you have mild symptoms, call your doctor & #StayHome. If you develop serious symptoms, such as trouble breathing, pressure in the chest, or bluish lips or face, call your doctor & seek care immediately.
Spanish
Los síntomas comunes de #COVID19 son fiebre, tos seca y dificultad para respirar.Si tiene síntomas leves, llame a su médico y quedate en casa.Si desarrolla síntomas graves, como dificultad para respirar o presión en el pecho, busque atención médica de inmediato. #StayHome
Before social distancing, each person with #COVID19 spread the virus to 2.5 more people. At that pace, most would get it, and many more people would die. But we can slow the spread. That’s why we all #StayHome. #ApartTogether we slow coronavirus.
You can spread #COVID19 without knowing you have it. Whether you have symptoms or not, #StayHome. If you have to go out, wear a mask/bandana/scarf, regularly wash your hands, and stay 6 feet apart. We must stay #ApartTogether to slow coronavirus. https://tea.texas.gov/staywell
Just a reminder, if you need extra help with assignments please reach out to the school or teacher. We can set up a phone call, zoom meeting, FaceTime...whatever we need to do to help!
Did you know that washing your hands with soap & water eliminates #Coronavirus molecules preventing the virus from infecting you & others? The same is true when you disinfect surfaces. Science says it works. https://bit.ly/2w7TGAJ #COVID19 #txed #StayWellTexas
¿Sabías que lavarte las manos con agua y jabón elimina las moléculas de Coronavirus evitando que el virus lo contagie a usted y a otros? Lo mismo pasa cuando desinfectas superficies que se tocan con frecuencia. La ciencia muestra que funciona. Para más información visite: https://bit.ly/2w7TGAJ #COVID19 #txed #StayWellTexas
Texas MealFinder Social Media Posts
TX parents: visit https://txschools.gov/ to find locations for free school meals (breakfast or lunch) for all your public school children. Select “Meal Pick-Up Locations” to find a school near you. #txed
In response to coronavirus, @GovAbbott, @teainfo and @TexasDeptofAg have teamed up to launch a free meal finder so parents can access school lunches (and breakfasts) for their kids. Visit https://txschools.gov/ and select “Meal Pick-Up Locations” to find a school near you. #txed
There seems to be a default reminder setting through evite for Prom. I have heard from several students today that they had received this reminder. The issue should be corrected, but I wanted to make sure that everyone is aware that Prom WILL NOT take place April 4th as originally planned. Please email me with any questions or concerns!
Thanks!
Mrs. Gann
Beth.gann@jonesboroisd.net
Governor Abbot has extended the school closure until May 1st, 2020.
As of know, our current plan of distance learning will continue as is. Administration at the school is diligent working to fine tune all of the learning opportunities for students and staff.
Please know that we truly miss all of the students and community members. The halls of JISD are lonely without you all there!!
If you have any questions please call us!
At this time the AR field is postponed. We will have to make decisions concerning points and requirements as well.
Work for this week can be picked up or dropped off on Wednesday, April 1st. You can drop off at the school from 8-4pm
OR
at Turnersville Community, Gatesville Civic Center, or The Barn Church going towards Hamilton from 5-6 pm. All three of these sites will have staff waiting to hand out work or pick it up from your child, Wednesday at the designated time.
If you have any questions or cannot make any of these times please call the school.
Class dojo is experiencing technical difficulties. Please be patient with us as we work with the company to fix the issue.
Here is an updated video with even more faces!
https://youtu.be/xVG_K_XWVuY
Something to cheer everyone up during these days!
https://youtu.be/c0pZfcBAcKY
(You can continue to send pictures to add to the video.)
Email me a picture or video of your student waiving! I’m going to put together a video. Let’s have some fun while we stay away from each other!
Kendra.gustin@jonesboroisd.net
Virtual field trip information!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qpFAQz_QJt0ZTVTixAyuGRjsKGYI23CjlaO9eLBkThE/mobilebasic
Thank you!!! We only have about 10% of the packets of students materials left at the school. If you were not able to pick yours up from the school today please call us to arrange pickup.
We truly appreciate all of the parents for staying committed to their child’s education during this time. We know this is hard on everyone.
A special thanks goes out to the teachers and staff. Your dedication and team work really showed today. Handing out the students material was seamless!
Jonesboro ISD truly is the greatest school!!
Here is a link for parents to help assess students mental health during this time.
https://childmind.org/
We practiced social distancing today.
The youth fishing league has cancelled the tournament on April 4th and championship tournament on April 26th. I will let everyone know if it gets rescheduled. Contact Mrs. Smith at susan.smith@jonesboroisd.net if you have questions.
Remember that we are here till 6pm handing out materials for students.
Parents and athletes: please bring any uniforms/practice gear/equipment to turn in when picking up school work on Wednesday. Thank you.
After trying to coordinate work and delivery of materials we are just going to have students pick up all assignments from the school. We will be here from 8-4 Wednesday.
Sorry for the confusion and the changes. We are working through all of this as much as possible.
JISD Parents,
Listed below are some great ways to get your kids active while at home! Listed below are online resources as well as links to games that can be played outside. Sometimes the best exercise is letting your kids go outside and play unstructured. This keeps them active but allows them to use their own imagination while getting lots of exercise! Exercise/Play first thing in the morning helps to get their brains stimulated which helps for any instruction time you’re doing at home. I hope these links will help you while on this extended break. I will be posting different activities often on via our school Facebook & Dojo that will continue to help keep you littles active!
GoNoodle: HUGE collection of short and fun exercise/dance videos (free subscription required)
www.gonoodle.com
Glenn Higgins Fitness: Superhero themed kids exercise videos
www.youtube.com/user/Glennhigginsfitness
Just Dance: Huge collection of dance videos pulled directly from the popular video game series
www.youtube.com/justdance
Sworkit Kids: Customizable kid-friendly workouts (subscription required, kid’s workouts are free)
https://sworkit.com/youth-initiative
Cosmic Kids Yoga: 5-30 minute kid friendly yoga workouts set to popular stories like Frozen,
Star Wars and Harry Potter
www.youtube.com/cosmickidsyoga
45+ Fun Physical Activities for Kids of All Ages, Categorized
https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/physical-activities-for-kids/
Classic Outdoor Games for Kids
https://www.wired.com/2009/08/simpleoutdoorplay/?scrlybrkr
Reminder for all athletes. The weight room and all other campus facilities are closed during this time. Thank you.
We are passing out breakfast and lunch at the cafeteria from 730AM til 9AM.
Coryell Health has a COVID-19 virtual screening tool on their webpage. You can now get medical advice from anywhere at any time.
JISD will offer breakfast and lunch starting Monday. We will have grab and go breakfast and lunch meals available from 7:30-9 at the school. You can drive around to the car drop off by the cafeteria to pick up the meals. Once we get orders placed for the rest of the week we will adjust delivery times and places.
We will be using Class Dojo to communicate lessons with students and parents. I am slowly sending out access codes to parents. If you do not get an access code you can call the school Monday to receive one. You can also email me at Kendra.gustin@jonesboroisd.net.
Thanks!
I have set up a google voice account for the community to reach me during this time. You can call or text (254) 307-0459. I’ll be able to silence the alerts and calls during non-office hours. Feel free to call or text at any time.
Remote teaching is teaching me all the new tricks to this digital age we live in!
The app
A new need has been brought to my attention to help support our health care workers through this pandemic. While schools are closed their children cannot be left at home alone. This puts added strain on an already stressful situation.
If you are a high school student or a person in a position to help and would like to help babysit children, please call me. I can get you in touch with with the correct people to coordinate this need.
CCYF Update
Attention all exhibitors and parents!!!!!
⭐️General Meeting postponed until a later date ⚡️we will keep you posted!
⭐️Exhibitors will be responsible for mailing your thank you notes!
⭐️Checks will be mailed next week!
⭐️⚡️⭐️We are depending on you and your family to get thank you notes mailed! This is a small token of your appreciation to the buyers, sponsors of belt buckles and the add on’s you received!
PLEASE SHARE!
We want to thank all the buyers, sponsors, volunteers! Let all these people know just how much we appreciate their help! This could not happen without them!
Again, we apologize but due to Governor’s release yesterday, this is the best resolution for our exhibitors! We know you are anxious to receive your checks.
Remember, your buyers and sponsors are what makes our youth auction amazing!
God Bless you all and stay safe!
Thank you all!
Coryell County Youth Fair
Board of Directors
Students and parents:
Teachers and staff are already preparing lessons for next week. Due to the fact that this week was our spring break, we have not had a chance to meet as a faculty to collect lessons and prepare materials. We are meeting throughout the day Monday. Please expect lessons to start coming through Monday afternoon and Tuesday.
We will have digital options as well as print copies. A schedule of times to pick up print copies and locations will be posted. Teachers will also support lessons with videos and other means of communication.
I just wanted to update everyone on a time line of materials and work as this is new to us all.
If at any time you have questions please call the school. We ask that you call to keep the number of visitors to the campus to a minimum. We are all answering emails and texts as well.
Know that we already miss our students. We love hearing their spring break adventures and our hearts ache not being able to see them. Give the kids big hugs from their teachers and tell them we love them!
This app is free right now and functions just like the calculators we use in class. It will be very helpful for students in grades 7-12 to use at home.
As the school prepares for remote learning we will provide students with options to complete your assignments.
As a math teacher by a nature, my thoughts go out to the freshman as they have to do their algebra 1 homework by hand.....or they can go to the link below to down load a calculator to use at home. If you cannot download the app please let me know.
https://education.ti.com/en
Update on UIL events
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered schools closed statewide Thursday until at least until April 3 and a ban on dine-in eating and gathering in groups of more than 10 as the state ramps up efforts to battle the coronavirus.
Until the announcement, Abbott had left most of those decisions to local governments.
Abbott's order also will shut down gyms and bars. Business closures take effect at 11:59 p.m. Friday, according to the governor's office.
The governor said his order ensures Texas is following guidance provided by the federal government.
Schools were instructed to develop education plans.
The governor said it is not an order for Texans to shelter in place and does not restrict domestic travel, though he encouraged people to use drive-thru options at restaurants and other businesses to avoid being in large groups.
Texans are still allowed to go in public, go to the grocery store and to work although Abbott encouraged companies to allow workers to work from home if possible.
Government will remain open.
We ask that all JISD Stakeholders to watch JISD Website and FB Page for updates.
JISD Community:
We are currently working out the details of Gov. Abbott’s school closure. I am working with teachers and staff to formulate plans for mobile learning. Please be patient as we line everything out.
Stay safe!
More information regarding STAAR testing was released today. The link is below.
I will be on campus tomorrow. Please call the school if you have questions on ANYTHING! We are here to help everyone navigate through this difficult time.
~Gustin
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/STAAR%20Cancellation_Coronavirus_FINAL%5B1%5D.pdf
I received an email from Texas FFA Association this morning. As of now, all judging contests and degree check that are scheduled through mid April are being postponed.
Just a reminder that there is NO track meet in Hamilton today.
JISD understands that there are many questions concerning Governor Abbott’s waiver to the 2020 STAAR testing. As the school district receives more instruction from the state, we will pass on the information to the community. Please be patient with us as we all navigate through this unprecedented event.
All UIL Contests Suspended Due to COVID-19
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES, THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE IS SUSPENDING ALL UIL SANCTIONED CONTESTS DUE TO THE OUTBREAK OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) IN TEXAS. EFFECTIVE MARCH 16, ALL UIL INTERSCHOLASTIC COMPETITION IS SUSPENDED THROUGH MARCH 29.
As more information on the competitions presents itself we will inform the community. Please stay in contact with the coaches and the school for specific information for each events.
https://www.uiltexas.org
We would like to thank Coryell Health for setting up a Respitory Hotline. If you or someone you know has been exposed to or has symptoms of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please call 254-248-6263 for assistance to treatment and prevention strategies. Also, the Center for Disease Control is a very reputable and reliable source for current information on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
The jh track bus will leave at 2 pm Monday, March 16th for the track meet.
The baseball tournament in Alvarado for Thursday and Saturday has been cancelled.
Bus is leaving at 12 tomorrow for high school track meet.
#finishwithgrace
Lake Limestone fishing results out of 50 Teams:
Tannon Benson and Wade Foote 9th place
Willow Holland and Levi Smith 11th place
Jeffrey Morse and Michael Kaibas 18th place
Great job fishing teams!
IMG_3380.jpeg
Extremely proud of the OAP kid and their director Tina Janke!
All star crew: Adara Fincher
Honorable mention all star cast:
Joey Gillis, Hannah Wheeless,Maddi Brookshire and Daniela Rodriguez
All Star Cast: Turtle Powell and Alexandria Acoff.
And they advance to Bi-District
OAP is leaving Lometa after a very successful day! More info later!
The City of Gatesville is holding a training exercise Tuesday, March 10th, and Wednesday, March 11th. Due to this training we will NOT be able to utilize the ballpark parking lot for our bus route. For these two days ONLY, we will have drop off and pick up across from the fitness center in the empty lot. If you have any questions please call the school.
Safe travels to OAP as they travel to their district competition.
Break a leg today!!
Field events for today’s high school track meet have been canceled. The 3200 run will start at 4:30.
Just a reminder that Friday, March 13th is a staff development day. The following week is spring break.
Thursday’s high school teacher meet info.
If you child comes home with this form make sure they CIRCLE at the bottom which sport they want. If you need a form tell your child to find Coach Simon or Coach Pierce.
Softball game for Friday, March 6th has been cancelled.
March 24th Jonesboro will be hosting the high school UIL Academic meet. Class schedules will be adjusted as we have several other school districts on campus. As those schedules are finalized we will publish the information.
The wonderful ladies from the church are hosting the hospitality room and if JISD is known for anything it’s our ability to feed the masses. Please contact Tina Janke at tina.janke@jonesboroisd.net if you would like to provide items for the hospitality room.
March Menu
If you would like a basketball hoodie please let Coach Simon know by Friday which is the Deadline.
Moody high school track meet results.
https://www.trackmateonline.com/cgi-bin/tmr.cgi?div=J+V+Girls&id=mid%3A4386&form=point_totals
http://trackmateonline.com/cgi-bin/tmr.cgi?id=4383
Link for live results for tomorrow’s JH track meet in Hico.
Tomorrow’s JH track meet schedule in Hico.
March 2 Breakfast
Kolache
Lunch
Hot Dog w/chili and cheese
Chips
Veggie Beans
Mandarin Oranges
Milk
March Menu will be posted tomorrow!
Here are the junior high track results from the meet this week.
https://www.trackmateonline.com/cgi-bin/tmr.cgi?form=point_totals&id=mid%3a4371
Senior Auction is tomorrow!
Mon 3/2/20 - JH Track @ Hico 3:30 PM
Tues 3/3/20 - HS Baseball @ Hico 4:30 PM
HS Softball @ Crawford 5 PM
HS Golf @ Glen Rose (Squaw Valley)
Thur 3/5/20 - HS Track @ Hico 3:30 PM
Fri 3/6/20 - HS Baseball @ Clifton Tourn
HS Softball @ Hico 4 PM
OAP @ Lometa
Sat 3/7/20 - HS Baseball @ Clifton Tourn
Track buses will leave at 2 both days.
High school is this Thursday and Junior High is Friday. On both days field events start at 3:45. 3200 and 2400 starts at 5:00. 4 x100 relay will start at 6:00 and will be on a rolling schedule.
The Turnersville bus has a flat tire. Everyone is safe and waiting in a new bus to finish the route. Just a heads up that the kids will be late getting home.
Sports Schedule
Mon (2/24)- HS Golf @ Glen Rose
Softball @ Moody 4:30 PM
Tues (2/25) Baseball @ Gatesville 6 PM
Thur (2/27) HS Track @ Moody
Fri (2/28) JH Track @ Moody
Baseball @ Abbott 4 PM
Softball TBA
There will not be any alternatives for teachers and high school the rest of the week. Also, instead of salad it will be spinach today.
February 19,2020
We are still having phone issues at the school. We are working to get it corrected.
Great season Lady Eagles. You worked hard and played a wonderful game tonight!
Reminder that SPRING PICTURES are tomorrow! Dress your best!
Tues (2/18)
A lot of Eagle action today.
HS Baseball @ Moody 5 PM
HS Boys Basketball @ Gustine 6 PM
HS Girls Bi District Playoff vs Brookesmith 6:30 PM at Dublin HS
From Coryell County Fair:
⚠️General Meeting March 24th ⚠️
5 pm ~ pick up checks
6 pm ~ meeting
Thank you to all the exhibitors, volunteers, sponsors and our buyers this year at the 2020 Coryell County Youth Fair! We appreciate everyone of you and without you this would not be possible!
By now each exhibitor who qualified for the premium sale should have received your auction sheet! If not, please get with your 4-H leader or FFA advisor.
*Thank you notes should be wrote and addressed and STAMPED and turned in at the general meeting that is scheduled for
March 24th
* checks dispersed @ 5pm
* meeting at 6 pm
⚠️You will not receive your check without having your thank you notes.
Premium Placing checks for all exhibitors who did NOT qualify for sale will be available at this time as well.
Again, thank you to all for the support of our youth!!!!! ❤️
JH Boys are DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!
Boys JH Eagles won the 1st District Tournament Game against Cherokee. We will play again at 5:45 for the Championship against Cranfills Gap or Gustine.
The varsity girls will play Brookesmith in Dublin at 6:30 on Tuesday for the for the first round of the playoffs.
GO EAGLES!
Just a reminder no school Monday!
Middle School Baseball Program
JISD is currently having phone issues. We only have one phone line working. If you call and get a busy signal, please call back. We are working as fast as we can to correct the issue.
Varsity Boys will play tomorrow at Home vs Cranfills Gap at 6:30pm.
JH Boys will play Saturday in Lometa at 10:15am.
We are a little behind on our posts and pictures from stock shows. We’ve been to Ft Worth, San Angelo, and currently in San Antonio.
Trey Harbour won Southdown Breed Champion in FW. Bracy, Pate, and Truett Foote placed with their lambs that they raised, and Kenny Warrick placed 8th with his lamb.
Bracy Foote won Reserve Champion Dorper Ewe at San Angelo and also showed a market wether. Kenny Warrick showed two market wethers. Kennah Piller placed 9th with her goat and showed a market wether.
Kase Laster showed his gilt last week in San Antonio at the breeding show and Kenny Warrick showed a ewe at the breeding show.
Today, Trey Harbour placed 2nd with his Southdown wether and Kenny Warrick showed a market wether. Dalton Kennedy shows tomorrow and we will be back late Friday for the market pig show.
We will update with pictures after this weekend!
Varsity girls will play Cherokee Friday in Evant at 4:30 for their playoff position. Currently both teams are tied for second place in district. Way to work hard Lady Eagles!!
Our next Cheerleading Tryout practice is tonight from 6:00-7:00. Attendance is not mandatory but the gym is open for those who wish to come and get any extra assistance.
Baseball and softball little league forms are coming home today or tomorrow. If you are interested in your child playing please fill it out and return to school by Feb. 27th. That way we can decide on teams before the leagues deadline. If you turn in a form to the fitness center and want to play on a Jonesboro team, please tell the school. That way we can get the teams correct.
Tonight is Senior Basketball Night for our graduating basketball players. We will be honoring our basketball class of 2020 boys and girls in between the varsity boys and girls games.
Junior High district basketball tournament bracket
2020 Varsity FB Schedule
S1- @ Bluffdale
S2- May
1- @ Coolidge
2- @ Dallas Lutheran
3- @ Waco Live Oak
4- @ Blum
5- Milford
6- @ Bryson
7- Oakwood
8- Bye
9- @ Zephyr
10- @ Lometa
11- Evant
And then second grade does this to me.....100 days of school counted out in 10 groups of 100 which all equals 100 carbs...but very worth it!
Tues (2/4) - JV Boys @ Penelope 5 PM
VG/VB @ home 6 PM
One of my favorite days of the year is the 100th day of school. The big kids pair up with the littles to read and take AR tests. The interaction between the grades is heart warming. The projects from the littles show so much personality. It’s truly a fun filled day. Thank you to the teachers for coordinating the efforts for today. The kids, and I, love every minute.
February Menu
Congratulations the the Jonesboro Consumer Judging kids. The Intermediate team 2 won 4th place and Willow Holland won 4th place individually in the competition in Gatesville today. Keep up the good work!
Thank you to Tina Janke for guiding the kids on this adventure!
Eagles and Lady Eagles basketball has the night off (1/31). Return to action next week on Tues in Lometa.
Congrats to the Jonesboro fishing teams!
Elementary PK-6 Jump Rope for Heart Weekly Info!
Hey, Jonesboro School –
Kids Heart Challenge is going strong! Our students are doing acts of kindness and spreading the message about heart disease throughout our community. Kids making a real difference!
We’re fighting hard against heart diseases and stroke. So far, we’ve raised $807 toward our big goal of $2,000. TEAM HEART/TEAM HERO is currently still tied! Sign-up online and help break the tie.
We have some fun celebrations planned for when we reach our goal! Any student who raises $100 will SLIME Mr. Sellers!!
Want to be a SUPER Heart Hero? Earn the exclusive Finn’s Challenge Badge! Take all 10 Missions and get a BONUS badge for your powerband!
Image
Student Health Challenges taken:
2 students pledged to be prepared
3 took the challenge to be active and move more
11 pledged to help others and be kind
Pro Tip: Already downloaded the Kids Heart Challenge app or signed in online? Awesome! In this busy world, we all need reminders. Schedule additional Facebook posts with the socials tab, use the text icon, or send another round of emails. There are a few templates to help you get started. Find them in your headquarters on www.heart.org/KHC!
Conversation Prompt: This week’s featured challenge is: Be Active. How are they being active? (what are they doing to get some move-time in their day? great ideas can be found here).
Great News: Did you know that www.heart.org has amazing resources to help you tackle all the risk factors for heart diseases and stroke? We couldn’t do it without you! Check it out and share with those you love.
Want to double your donation dollars? Find out if your company offers matching gifts at matchinggifts.com/aha
Kenny Warrick rounded out the Fort Worth lamb show with a 9th place today!
HS Baseball meeting tonight at 6pm.
In JISD cafeteria.
All boys playing baseball need to be present with a parent!
Senior cap, gowns and other graduation needs can be purchased at the school Wednesday. The supplier will be in campus at 8 am.
AmAzInG day at the Ft Worth Stock Show!!!!
Trey Harbour won Champion Southdown and the Foote family (Bracy, Truett, and Pate) were all sent to the scales and placed the home grown Dorper lambs.
Eagle JH Team 2 played hard tonight but came up short in the games.
Shout out to the Eagle JH Boys Team 1 for winning their pool! #Undefeated
JH Eagle Boys Team 2 will play at 5pm & 7pm! JH Girls play at 4pm & 6pm.
If you want a softball hoodie you can order them! $35 each. Use one of the baseball hoodie order forms but mark softball on it for us. Thanks!!
Jonesboro FFA is working the FFA Barnyard at the Ft Worth Stock Show and Rodeo today! They will be interacting with the children of the school tours and showing them the animals.
Sports Picture Notice:
Basketball/Football orders came in today and passed out. If your package came with a 5x7 you will be getting another correct photo ordered. There was a mistake on the cropping of the photos so another round will be ordered tomorrow and in by the beginning next week. Thanks so much for purchasing and supporting our yearbook kids! More orders can be made so if you missed the first round feel free to have your student athlete ask for an order form and I can make the order. Again sorry for this minor set back but we’re get the corrected version in ASAP!
Reminder: Cheerleading meeting tonight in the cafeteria at 6:00PM for any who where unable to be at Monday’s meeting. Tryout date and practices dates are listed below.
January- 20 6:00PM First practice for learning the cheer and entrance dance.
Feb- 12, 26, 6:00PM Extra practices for tryouts,
Feb 28, 4:15- Cheer Tryouts starting with Varsity and followed by JH
Everyone is welcome to come out and shop!
Reminder that there will be two cheerleading meetings this week to go over things for next year. Today’s meeting will start at 6:00 in the cafeteria and the second meeting in case you cannot be present at the first will be this Wednesday at 6:00 in the cafeteria as well. I will be meeting with all the girls in the coming weeks again to go over everything one more time. I will be posting cheer tryouts out practices later today and put reminders up weekly for reminders.
Again cheerleading tryouts are February 28 starting at 4:15 with the varsity tryouts starting first. Thanks so much and I and looking forward to a great new year!
Jonesboro FFA participated in the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Goat Judging Contest today. Wade Foote, Trey Harbour, and Kenny Warrick has a great day with Wade placing 2nd high individual, Trey placing 9th high individual, and as a team of 3 placing 15th.
All Hamilton Youth League Basketball games have been cancelled for tomorrow, January 18th. The games will be rescheduled for a later date.
Reminder that the cheerleading meeting will be Monday, 20 at 6:00 in the cafeteria. JH basketball has a game that evening so a separate meeting will be held Wednesday, 22 in the cafeteria at 6:00 for those who play and cannot make the Monday meeting.
Fundraiser I formation for the consumer judging team
Help Sponsor the Jonesboro Baseball
program!
‘20 Eagle Baseball Info. Meeting
‘20 Eagle Baseball Schedule
Cheer Tryout Information
Tryout lists for High School and Junior High have been placed in the hallway by the glass door to the front office. Students may sign up there. This year along with judges scores will be teacher/school evaluations that take into consideration grades, attendance and behavior. Parent meeting and Try-Out dates will be listed below. Please make sure if you are interested in trying out that you plan on being at the meeting with a parent to go over rules/expectations, costs and new information regarding next year. Practice days for tryouts will be given following the parent meeting. Dates can be subject to change if basketball is in the playoffs.
Dates:
Parent Meeting- January 20 @ 6PM Cafeteria
Try-Outs- February 28 with High School starting first @4:15
Forms went home yesterday. Lisa Robuck is making these shirts & needs forms back by Thursday January 9th. Make checks out to her. We have a folder in the office for the T Shirt Forms
Sports Picture Notice
Boys Varisty, JV, and Junior High basketball photos will be taken tomorrow during the boys sports period. Normally prior notice would be give but given when football ended we did not have time to do so. Picture forms are going home with the varsity & JV boys today and JH will be given them tomorrow. Junior High girls basketball photos will be this Wednesday.
Please make sure to turn in order forms by Friday so I can place an order and get them to you by next week!
If you have previously ordered photos for football or girls varsity basketball the first round order has been done and they will be here this week.
Thanks for your support of our kids and the yearbook!
Don’t forget to order that too! You can do so online or through me at the school!
Kayla Sellers
Little league basketball schedules
Reminder that high school OAP has practice tomorrow from 2:30-4.
25-24 Lady Eagles at the half.
Come out to the school tonight as we play our first home basketball games of 2020. JV boys start at 5 pm with varsity girls and boys to follow. The varsity girls are still undefeated for the season; they are truly amazing to watch. The varsity boys will be playing their first district game of the season. There are lots of reason to come out and cheer on our Mighty Fighting Eagles!
County fair schedule.
Remember that we we have school Monday-Wednesday next week. Thursday and Friday the students have off
CCYF Schedule
Menu January 2020
Happy New Year, praying mamas of Jonesboro!
I just wanted to take a minute to point out how incredible God has made our first term of the year. I am so thankful for all of you praying for our community, our school, our staff, and our students. I am also so thankful for the support that is always shown and given.
For this new year and term, I have asked God what is we need to pray for as mountain moving, Satan scaring mamas. His response, unity, cooperation, and peace. Unity for our students, staff, and community to remain strong together as a family. Cooperation (and grace), fore the times of state testing are upon us in this term, and it can cause major stress and frustration for teachers and students alike. Peace for our family unit as a whole. Meaning the community, staff, and students. As mentioned, this is the part of the year when things can become tense and overwhelming.
As the praying mamas of Jonesboro, we can counter all of this with the power of prayer, and by giving it all over to Jesus. These are our babies in this place, our friends, and the community we love. Let’s build them up in Jesus name, praying out all flu and multitudes of other ailments that threaten our babies health. Let’s pray for their teachers who teach them, before we criticize or accuse them. Let’s pray our school into a new year that is so remarkable the only thing people will be able to see is Jesus in us all.
I love you all and am so thrilled to praying together with you all! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Ramey Barnett
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2019-12-27/6-man-football
Jonesboro was a feature in the LA Times on an article regarding 6-man football. To our past, present and further players, your legacy for the sport has shined all the way to California. Keep up the hard work and know that we are very proud of each of you.
As the last line in article says we “leave together,” I’m reminded of just how blessed our Jonesboro family is to have each other. Enjoy the rest of your Christmas break!
Reminder!!!
Boys practice tomorrow at 9am. JH Boys are welcome to join it is not mandatory for JH Boys to be there.
Hope everyone had a great Christmas!
Calendar of Basketball during break. Subject to Change, Coach Simon or Ashby will let you know. Thanks have a great break!
Varsity girls remain u defeated with their 49-25 win over Gustine!
Congrats to the following Eagles that were selected to the TSMCA All Region Team
1st Team:
Tight End - Wade Foote
Center - Wyatt Faulkner
Quarterback - Sean Hernandez
Fullback - Ian Shoaf
Kicker - Jep Petersen
Defensive Ends - Ty Green, Keith Sanders
Linebacker - Brandon Nemelka
Cornerback - Sean Hernandez
Safety - Ian Shoaf
2nd Team
Tight End - Kaleb Sanders
Wide Receiver - Ty Green
Nose guard - Wade Foote
Punter - Sean Hernandez
The varsity games for December 30th have been canceled by the other team.
You have 15 minutes to get to the school to watch the Celebration of the Arts Program!
Boys Varsity Basketball will play tomorrow at 2pm in Rising Star, if anything changes I will let you know.
As you come up to the school for Christmas parties please make sure you check the lost and found in the elementary building.
Varsity boys with the win!
42-14 Eagles at the end of the 3rd.
21-9 Eagles at the half.
Varsity boys are up 7-4 at the end of the 1st against Strawn.
Lady Eagles with the win!
40-9 at the end of the 3rd for the girls game.
33-5 Lady Eagles at half time of the varsity game against Gap.
Just a reminder there will be no Grab & Go lunches for teachers or High School this week. We will also be getting out of school at noon on Friday. We will have sack lunches. If you order one make sure you come and pick it up. Thank you!! Have a great Christmas break!!
Basketball this Upcoming Week.
JH Games tomorrow in Evant
HS games Tuesday in Jonesboro
Please be advised the gym floor will be resurfaced over the Christmas break. No one will be allowed on the gym floor Dec 21st-Dec 26th.
Boys Basketball Schedule for Friday
Reminder that Boys Basketball Meeting is tomorrow at 6:30pm.
22-31 Oglesby at the half.
7-15 Oglesby at the end of the boys 1st period.
Lady Eagles with the win! 50-16!
44-10 Lady Eagles going into the 4th.
32-8 Lady Eagles at the half.
Varsity girls are up 9-2 against Oglesby at the end of the 1st.
Results from the elementary UIL contest.
Contacts to all of the kids that placed! We are proud of all the kids participated last week. Your hard work shows!
Invitation to the Christmas performance for band, choir and one act play.
Band sponsor information
Band concert information
The JH Boys Game in Waco Methodist is cancelled. ALL JH Boys will be going to Iredell today. Girls play 1st at 5:30 followed by the Boys.
19-20 High School Basketball Schedule. Note we do not have a JV girls team so times might change.
Boys Basketball Parent/Guardian Meeting
This is what’s going on in Basketball this week.
One Act Play is headed home.
The Varsity Girls Basketball team won the Walnut Springs tournament today!!
Great job Lady Eagles!!!
And like always we finished with grace.
Great season Eagles. We are very proud of your effort tonight and all season.
30-44 them going into the 4th.
We got the onside kick!!!!
Ty with a nice run.
Jeppe’s kick is good!
30-44 them with 5:04 left in the 3rd.
Keith Sanders found a new gear for a long run!
Jeppe’s kick is good!!
22-36 them with 7:47 left in the 3rd.
14-28 them going into the half.
Ian with a 4 yard run on 4th down for 6!!!
14-8 Eagles with 5:41 left on the 1st half.
8-8 at the end of the 1st.
Sean to Kaleb!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!!
8-0 Eagles with 2:01 left in the 1st.
Down on plays..EAGLES BALL!
Almost game time!!
Gatesville bus riders:
We were informed today, Friday, that the ball park parking lot will be resurfaced Monday and Tuesday of next week. We will not be able to pick up children by the fields.
We will still pick up at the activities complex, just over by the show barn.
Please help us spread the word as we know this is last minute notice.
JH UIL bus will be at the school at 6
JH UIL kids that live on Gatesville can meet the bus at 6:15 at Pruitts in the morning. The bus will pull out at 6:20 sharp.
Elementary UIL bus will be back at the school at 6.
Good luck to the elementary UIL students as compete in Priddy today!
Thank you to Tina Janke and the rest of the staff that have coordinated all of the events for the students!!!
Mr. Inman is needing cowboy Christmas decor for his Christmas program. Please email him if you have anything he can borrow. raymond.inman@jonesboroisd.net
Junior Class Parents: We need parent volunteers to assist in the concession stand on the following dates. Please email me at Beth.gann@jonesboroisd.net to let me know which shift you can work. The students are working as well. The funds generated are for Prom.
12/30 Monday
1/3 Friday
1/9 Thursday
1/14 Tuesday
1/24 Friday
2/4 Tuesday
2/11 Tuesday
2/14 Friday
2/18 Tuesday
Parents of 1/2 kids wanting to play basketball. Hamilton league said you can still turn in your form to play on a Hamilton team. Send your forms back to school and they can be turned in for the draft.
Gatesville leagues deadline to register is today as well. You can do that one online.
Little league basketball update:
Both boys and girls teams made for the 3/4 and 5/6 leagues. Coaches are being contacted and finalized this week. We will then send out information to coaches to contact teams on practice times.
Little league basketball update:
The 1/2 boys and girls teams did not make. Forms were sent back home today.
Junior Class Parents: workers are needed for the concession stand during JH basketball games. Concession opens at 5:30 and game time is 6.
December Menu
Jonesboro Buyers Club meeting is tomorrow, Dec 3 at 6:30 in Mrs. Gann’s classroom.
Bring any sold Cow Patty Bingo tickets please.
Updated football bracket!!!
Junior High UIL students need to be at the school at 6:45am on December 5th for UIL competition in Priddy. We should be back around 6-6:30, we will post on fb when the bus is leaving Priddy. You must pick up your child at the school.
Elementary UIL students need to be at the school at 6:45am on December 4th for UIL competition in Priddy. We should be back around 6-6:30, we will post on fb when the bus is leaving Priddy. You must pick up your child at the school.
Junior High OAP practice on Monday and Tuesday from 3:45-5:30.
Fridays is practice canceled.
Be at the school at 8am on Saturday December 7th for competition.
Will post December Menu tomorrow.
Breakfast tomorrow is Pancake on a Stick
Lunch will be Hot Dogs with chili and cheese.
There will not be any Grab & Go lunches tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Jonesboro Buyers Club info
Little league basketball forms are due tomorrow, Dec. 2nd.
Don’t forget Santa Shop opens tomorrow!
State Semi-Final game details. We are the home team.
Ball game!!!
Ian with the interception!!
Manny danced in for 6!!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!!
69-34 Eagles!!!
6:22 left in the game.
Keith with 6!!!!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!!
62-28 Eagles.
7:03 left in the game.
Eagles hold them in the red zone!!!!!
Eagles ball!!!!
54-28 Eagles going into the 4th.
Brandon with 6!!!
54-28 Eagles with 16 seconds left in the 3rd.
Turn over on downs....again!!!!!!
Sean to Wade for 6!!!
48-28 Eagles with 3:03 left in the 3rd.
Manny with a great run!
Sean with a pass to Kaleb for 6!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!!
42-28 Eagles with 6:04 left in the 3rd.
NC has to punt again! Eagles ball!!
Ian with a run the length of the field!
Wheeless with 6!!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!!
34-28 EAGLES!!!
7:51 left in the 3rd.
NC has to punt. Eagles ball in the 11 yd line.
Brandon runs back the kick off to the 2 yard line!!
Manny with the drive for 6!!
28-26 NC with 9:43 left in the 3rd.
20-28 NC at the half.
Turnover on downs! Eagles ball!!
Turnover on downs!! Eagles ball!!!
20-14 Eagles at the end of the 1st.
Ian with 6!!!
20-14 Eagles with 50 seconds left in the 1st.
Keith Sanders with a sack!!
Tyler runs back the kick setting Brandon up for 6!!!
6-6 with 8:53 left in the 1st.
50 minutes till game time!
It’s game day!!!
Lost and found is over flowing again. Please have your child get lost items before we get out tomorrow for Thanksgiving Break.
Thanks!
Little League Basketball Update:
Current numbers-
1/2 girls-4
1/2 boys-4
3/4 girls-8
3/4 boys-7
5/6 girls-4
5/6 boys-8
We need 8 kids on a team to compete. If we don’t have those numbers by Monday I will call parents. Hopefully we will have a few more kids sign up to play.
We also need parents to sign up to coach.
Thanks!
Playoff update
The varsity basketball team is currently u defeated (6-0).
Today they won the Oglesby Tournament.
Great job girls!!!!
BALL GAME!! Way to go Eagles!!!
They jumped off sides setting Brandon up for 6!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!!!
46-36 Eagles with 1:33 left in the 3rd.
I missed some plays due to lines at the concession stand.
Brandon with a kick off return!!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!!
38-36 Eagles with 5:26 left in the 3rd.
22-28 them at the half
Sean with a fight of a run.
22 all with 1:49 left in the half.
16-6 Jonesboro at the end of the 1st.
Tyler Wilson with a 30 yard run!!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!!
16-0 Eagles with 2:39 left in the 1st.
Fumble recover! Eagles ball!!!
Pancake road bus is running late.
Santa Shop information!!!
The form for little league basketball had the wrong date on it. They are not due to Hamilton until Dec 3rd. I need them by Dec 2nd to compile teams. NO RUSH to get them to me tomorrow!
JH BOYS BASKETBALL
Reminder Parents/Guardians that the boys need $15 for the Game Day Polo. So far 9 Boys have paid which means I still need 6 more Boys money by tomorrow. Thanks, if you have any questions please let Coach Simon know ASAP.
Walnut Springs basketball tournament bracket with teams and times.
Information on the Buyers Club goat roping.
Letterman jackets will be handed out during the pep rally Friday. We are very proud of these young men and women receiving jackets. Their hard work does not go unnoticed.
REMINDER you can still order socks! They will be great for basketball season or just to wear around. The deadline is moved to Tuesday November 26th. Spread the word & share the post! If you have any questions contact Coach Simon.
Correct 19-20 Basketball Schedule
54-11 us.
29-4 Lady Eagles at the half.
15-2 Lady Eagles at the end of the first against Kopperl
You have 25 minutes to make it to the first home basketball game of the season!
Playoff orders are due November 19th by noon
JH Boys Basketball Parents/Guardians
I sent a flyer home with the boys on Friday letting you know about the Game Day Polo’s. Boys will be required to wear the polo on game days. This will be enforced for every game after today. Polo’s are $15 and I need the money by this Friday the 22nd. It is MANDATORY the boys get the polo. If you have any questions please contact Coach Simon. Thanks.
JH OAP is just now leaving Abbott. They will be at the school closer to 6 pm.
Jonesboro has the opportunity to play little league basketball in Hamilton this year. I need the forms back by the 21st to get them to Hamilton by the 22nd. I will send forms home with the kids Monday.
Trey Harbour won Reserve Champion Southdown today at NAILE. Amazing trip to Louisville.
We are visiting team
Trey Harbour won Reserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship at the Northern American International Livestock Expo in Louisville, Ky. He competed with other students from all over the United States!
Fumble recovery Jonesboro!!!
3:11 left in the game.
Brandon punches in for 6!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!!!
40-36 us with 5 minutes left in the game.
Sean to Kaleb!!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!!!
32-26 Jonesboro with 4:43 left in the 3rd.
Keith Sanders with a nice run! Setting Ian up for 6!!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!
20-26 Leakey with 7:07 left in the half.
12-20 Leakey at end of 1st.
Sorry I was late to the game....had to wait for bus routes to clear....
12-14 Leakey with 4:44 left in the 1st.
If you want to eat at the same restaurant as the team tonight, make sure you have your order in before 9 pm. They are eating at Locker Sports Grill on 109 N Church St. in Brady.
If anyone needs any assistance getting their kiddos registered for CCYF feel free to come see me (Mrs. Gann) at school today. Check In at the front office and let them know you are here to do fair entries. Please have your child’s social security number with you. 😁
The word WOW sums up the day for a Jonesboro FFA.
Today we had 9 students participate at the Bosque River District Leadership Development Events in Crawford.
Austin Massingill placed 3rd in Greenhand Creed Speaking.
Trey Harbour placed 4th in Job Interview.
Bracy Foote, Daniela Rodriguez, and Kenny Warrick placed 6th in Chapter Quiz.
Hannah Gustin, Clayton Herring, Truett Foote and Pate Foote placed 8th in Greenhand Quiz.
It was such a pleasure to haul this group today. They are full of potential to be premier leaders! ❤️
Fishing team Updates:
The top 20 teams for the first 3 fishing tournaments have been invited to fish the Tuffman Invitational Tournament in January.
We have 2 teams invited. 4th place is Morse and Kaibas. 18th place is Benson and Foote.
Great job teams!
JH basketball scheduled for this Thur (11/14) will be rescheduled for a later date.
Parents Mother Nature is acting up again. She’s making sure that we keep all forms of clothing out of storage. Tomorrow will be a heavy jacket day!
Parents/students with show animals please take a look at the weather for thus week. It was a beautiful weekend but that isn’t going to last. Please make sure pigs have extra straw/shavings to bed down in. If you use a heat lamp please make sure it is secure. Lambs and goats MUST have blankets on. We do not want our animals using energy to keep warm and in the process burn what fat they have put on. Again, remember safety precautions with heat lambs... secure them well so we do not have any barn fires.
Do not forget the importance of water. Offer warm water if you can to keep them hydrated.
Playoff game will be Thursday at 7 pm in Brady, Tx versus Leakey.
District Champions
Trophy presentation
Sean to Andrew!
Game!!
65-16!!!
Sean to Tyler!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!
59-16 with 9:50 left in the game.
Brandon with 6!!
Jeppe’s kick is good!
49-16 Eagles with 2:26 left in the 3rd.
I missed a touch down....
Wade caught a pass for 6!!
Extra point is good!!
43-16 Eagles with 6:48 left in the 3rd.
28-16 Eagles at the half.
Tyler with a great pass from Ian!
Extra point is good!
28-16 Eagles with 20 seconds left in the half.
Manny with 6!!!
Jeppe to Wade on the extra point!!
21-16 Eagles with 3:41 left in the half.
Sean with an interception!
Ian Shoaf with a short run after lengthy official conversations.
14-16 Elks with 5:58 left in the first half.
Ian Shoaf with a nice run for 6!!!
Jeppe’s kick is good.
8-8 with 7:14 left in the 1st.
Coach Simon is selling customized Jonesboro socks for $15, they come in 2 styles if you would like to order a pair stop by the office or fill out the order form attached. Thanks
Praying mothers of Jonesboro group will meet at 6 in the football parking before the game Friday.
Reminder that picture retakes are tomorrow if you missed the first round or want a redo. If your student needs a retake order form please come by Mrs. Sellers room. Pictures may be purchased online or through the school via Mrs. Sellers.
Coryell Christmas Classic show
Jonesboro Buyers Group will be hosting a Goat Roping and Cow Patty Bingo along with a bbq lunch at the Jonesboro Community Center on D