Stafford Elementary will begin accepting 1st through 6th grade Parent Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program beginning today. The nomination form describes some characteristics of possible gifted students as you consider your nomination. You may also reach out to the GT Coordinator for Stafford Elementary, Jessica Roberts Pleasego to News section on our website to access more information and the forms.
www.italyisd.org4 days ago, Michael Steinmetz
Both Schools have water. School will run as usual. Thank you for your patience.
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
4 days ago, Michael Steinmetz
As most of you are aware, the city of Italy has been without water most of the day. At this time we do not know whether it will be repaired in time for school tomorrow. We will text you again by 6:00AM to let you know if school is able to be held or will have to be cancelled. Stay tuned. Thank you!
Rachel Kistner
Superintendent
4 days ago, Michael Steinmetz
Italy Floral Design students are selling candy bouquets again this year! Bouquets are $15 each and will contain 6 pieces of candy. Orders with payment are due to Ms. Harton by February 5th. Bouquets can be picked up on February 12th. If you need your bouquet delivered, please mark that on your order form. Email Ms. Harton if you have any questions!
7 days ago, Michael Steinmetz
Spinal Screening Information
about 1 month ago, Michael Steinmetz
Freshman Fundraiser Info
about 2 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Italy ISD outside phones lines are down at the moment we will let you know when they are back up, AT&T is having some issues and they are working on it.
about 2 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Italy ISD Phones are back up,
2 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Currently Italy ISD is experiencing a phone outage at both schools. Currently the system is down and we can't take any outside phone calls at this time. They are working on restoring the phones as soon as they can. We will keep you updated and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
2 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
I want to thank the entire Italy community for all the support and encouragement you showered on our 8th in the state Gladiator Marching Band! It was a first for our school and community and you showed up for them. There was an excellent turnout in San Antonio and all the photos and comments from back home showed how excited you were not only for the band, but also the school and our community!!
Let’s continue building up our kids and teaching them to celebrate successes while learning from disappointments. It takes a village to raise these kids and I’m so proud and privileged to be a part of it!!
We are all very proud of you band, directors, volunteers and everyone involved. It was a terrific day to be a Gladiator!
Rachel L. Kistner
Italy ISD Superintendent
2 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR STAFFORD ELEMENTARY, JR HIGH, OR HIGH SCHOOL ON TUESDAY NOVEMEBER 4TH 2025 SO WE CAN GO AND SUPPORT OUR HISTORY
MAKING BAND!!
2 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
UPDATED INFORMATION FOR ITALY STATE BAND COMPETITION, THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR STAFFORD ELEMENTARY, JR HIGH, OR HIGH SCHOOL ON TUESDAY NOVEMEBER 4TH 2025 SO WE CAN GO AND SUPPORT OUR HISTROY MAKING BAND!!
3 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
STATE BOUND ITALY BAND COMPETITION INFORMATION
3 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Italy ISD Veterans Recognition Night Information
3 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Italy ISD Veterans Day Information
3 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Senior Citizen Luncheon Information
3 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Attention all Italy gladiators we are going to be moving this Friday night's football game against Bosqueville up to a 5 PM start time. In order to avoid the storms. Please share.
3 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Italy Gladiators,
In light of recent events involving threats to the safety of our students, staff, and spectators, our football district has adopted a bag policy for all remaining home football games at Gladiator Stadium and all away football games this season. Please see the policy below and make plans accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. Our top priority is the safety and security of our students, staff, and spectators.
Gladiator Field Bag Policy
Spectators are strongly discouraged from bringing bags of any kind into the stadium or away games.
If bags are necessary, they must be clear, and contents must be visible.
All bags, including clear bags, are subject to search at the discretion of district personnel.
Rachel L. Kistner
Italy ISD Superintendent
3 months ago, Michael Steinmetz

Friday Night Lights in Italy, watching our Gladiator Football Team, is an exciting and fun family-friendly event to show our Italy pride and support our students. Safety and security is of utmost importance not only in our schools but also at all our extracurricular events.
For all home football games, all spectators are being asked to remain behind the fence that separates the bleachers/concessions from the track and the field at all times. Spectators will not be allowed on the track or the field before, during or after the game. Staff working the game will be wearing lanyards with access tags in order to fulfill their responsibilities and provide support for students, spectators and guests.
At all times, please make sure the only thing our players and fellow spectators hear from us is cheering on our students. Please refrain from heckling, yelling or using inappropriate language towards our coaches and staff or in front of families, students and small children. Let’s keep this a family-friendly event.
At the conclusion of the football game, players will have a few minutes to meet their families at the fence, however, players will remain on the track and families will remain behind the fence.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the game! Have fun cheering on our students and spending time with your family and friends! Go Italy Gladiators!
5 months ago, Michael Steinmetz
Italy ISD is celebrating!
For 2024 and 2025 Italy ISD is a B-rated district!
Way to go students, staff, families and the Italy community! You worked hard and it paid off!
Thank you also to Dr. Mya Asberry from BUILD Consulting, LLC for everything you have done throughout this journey! We are excited for the partnership to continue in 2025-2026 as we strive and work to get closer to that "A" rating.
The best is yet to come and we can make it happen!!
Talent + Motivation + Attitude = SUCCESS
5 months ago, Michael Steinmetz