Italy High School

The storms that came through Italy on Saturday night have caused IT server damage to both our campuses. How long it will take to rebuild the damaged IT server is not known at this time. Both campuses will be without phones and internet until the server is repaired. No timeline on completing that repair is known at this time. The district has an emergency cell phone number 214-903-2825 that can be used for calls into the district but we are asking you only call this number if it is absolutely necessary. We will only be able to take messages and deliver them as soon as we are able. We appreciate your patience as we work through this issue. Campus-specific procedures will be provided to staff by the principals on both campuses.

VOTING IS AT MT. GILEAD CHURCH SATURDAY FROM 7:00 AM-7:00 PM RESULTS WILL BE AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE AFTER ALL VOTES HAVE BEEN COUNTED RESULTS WILL ALSO BE POSTED AT THE CITY OFFICES AND HERE AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING http://www.co.ellis.tx.us/629/Upcoming-Elections

Attention Parents STAAR Announcement The information below has been posted to the STAAR Redesign page for parents. https://www.texasassessment.gov/redesign-resources.html What All Parents Should Know About Reporting Timelines for Spring 2023 STAAR This one-pager provides a simple explanation about STAAR reporting timelines for parents. Spring 2023 STAAR Reporting Timelines (Grades 3-8) Spring 2023 STAAR Reporting Timelines (End-of-Course)

Hi Parents, Your child is becoming a published author! Our students have been hard-at-work writing and illustrating a one-of-a-kind book! I’m sharing the link below for you to pre-order any copies of the book you’d like. It’s not necessary to purchase, but I encourage you to check it out - our class has enjoyed working on our book together! When you pre-order you can save up to $2 on the purchase of your child’s book copies and save on shipping. Please be sure to pre-order a copy of your child's book by 5/8/2023 to take advantage of these savings. Simply go to: https://studentreasures.com/preorder You’ll love seeing your child’s writing and illustrations captured in this treasured keepsake and watching their faces light up when they bring home this high-quality book. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase our student’s creativity! We are so excited to become published authors and to share our work with family and friends. Sincerely, Lacy Brown 7th and 8th ELAR Italy HS 972-483-7411 lbrown@italyisd.org P.S. Be sure to ask your child what they’re writing about! P.P.S. If you’d like to pay-it-forward by gifting a copy of our book to a deserving child in our class, you can do so online.

2023 STAAR Redesign Information As our students prepare to take the STAAR tests, the Texas Education Agency wants you to know about the recent redesign of the tests. Please click on links for Attached STAAR 2023 Redesign information https://5il.co/1sfj9 Spanish Version https://5il.co/1sfja

Please Help Italy ISD Welcome our new AD Mike Loveless

Please Help Italy ISD Welcome our new AD Mike Loveless

We are excited to offer Dual Credit Courses to incoming 9-12th Graders through a partnership with Navarro College in the fall. We have been preparing students by offering the TSIA2 for college readiness. Now it's time for students to take the next step and enroll for Fall 2023. We will have a brief information meeting on Wednesday, March 22nd at 6:00p.m. here in the OLD Cafeteria. Come see what Dual Credit is all about!

We are excited to offer Dual Credit Courses to 9-12th Graders through a partnership with Navarro College. We have been preparing students by offering the TSIA2 for college readiness. Now it's time for students to take the next step and enroll for Fall 2023. We will have a brief information meeting on Wednesday, March 22nd at 6:00p.m. here in the OLD Cafeteria. Come see what Dual Credit is all about!

ATTENTION NOTIFICATION FROM ITALY ISD Italy ISD schools will be closed on Friday, March 10th instead of the originally scheduled Early Release Day. Schools will remain closed the week of March 13-17 for Spring Break. Extra-curricular activities will continue as scheduled unless you hear differently from coaches/directors. Please take this extra time to enjoy being with family and friends while also getting the much needed rest you all deserve. Thank you for all the prayers, love and support you have given us during this difficult time. Italy ISD and the Italy community are thankful. We are Stronger Together because of it. Rachel L. Kistner Italy ISD Superintendent

Senior Parents: LAST CHANCE TO ORDER SENIOR RECOGNITION ADS. We are offering the opportunity to purchase a recognition ad for your child. Yearbook ads are a great way to celebrate student success and milestones and reflect on the person your student has become. Show your pride and support your school at the same time. Visit https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1079390 to create your recognition ad. Ads will be available for purchase until Friday, March 10th. This offer is available for senior students only. Win the Day, Go Gladiators!

Italy ISD is processing through the tragedy that occurred on Friday and are preparing to support our students and staff as they return to school on Monday. We are working closely with the crisis team from the Region 10 Education Service Center during this difficult time. Additional counseling staff will be available at school for the students and at Central Baptist Church main campus on Monday morning at 10:30 AM for families and community members. We are asking that visitors refrain from coming to the campuses during this week before Spring Break so that we can maintain routine and structure for our students and staff which can provide a sense of safety and security. Please reach out to your child's campus if we can support your family in any way and thank you for your help during this difficult time. Rachel L. Kistner Italy ISD Superintendent

March 3, 2023 Italy ISD is deeply saddened by the tragedy that occurred off-campus this evening. Words cannot express the overwhelming grief felt by the district and the community hearing of such a tragedy. We are a tight-knit, small community and as such many students will be impacted by this incident. Italy ISD will have counselors available on Saturday morning at 8:30 am at Stafford Elementary for anyone needing support and all next week at the school should your child need to speak to someone. Next week if any family or community members need support there will be counseling available at Central Baptist Church main campus on Monday beginning at 10:00 am. The District will be cooperating with local law enforcement regarding the investigation, however, all media inquiries should be directed to the Ellis County Sheriff's Office. Respectfully, Rachel L. Kistner Superintendent

Italy ISD welcomes the new Athletic Director & Head Footbal Coach Mike Loveless to ITALY!

The PreACT for all 10th graders has been changed to Thursday, March 23rd.

The Italy ISD District Site-Based Committee will be holding a Public Meeting on February 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Italy High School Conference Room (old cafeteria) to consider an amendment to the 2022-2027 District of Innovation plan.

Senior Parents: We are offering the opportunity to purchase a recognition ad for your child. Yearbook ads are a great way to celebrate student success and milestones and reflect on the person your student has become. Show your pride and support your school at the same time. Visit https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1079390 to create your recognition ad. Ads will be available for purchase until Friday, March 10th. This offer is available for senior students only.

Parents of all Junior High and High School students: All students were given a permission slip to attend the YES Sexual Education Program next week. Please ask your student for it! PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS AN OPT IN PROGRAM, THEREFORE A PERMISSION SLIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY NURSE HOPGOOD NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023 IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE! Parents check you email for the forms or visit our website.

Dear Parent/Guardian: Italy ISD has a partnership with ACT, a not-for-profit organization that provides educational assessment, research, information, and program management services. In Texas, all tenth graders take the PreACT. This assessment measures what students have learned in their courses and helps educators identify the information that students still need to learn to succeed in college or a career. The PreACT simulates the ACT testing experience by providing students early exposure to ACT test-quality questions. The PreACT is reported on the same 1–36 score scale as the ACT, but PreACT has a maximum score of 35. The PreACT also provides a predicted ACT composite score range. Italy ISD will be administering the PreACT exam on Wecnesday, March 1st, 2023. The PreACT assessment includes four multiple-choice tests: English, math, reading, and science. The PreACT is designed to help parents and educators identify areas where students may need additional academic support or remediation. The PreACT can also help to initiate strategic conversations between parents and schools regarding dual enrollment decisions, identifying curriculum gaps, implementing interventions on behalf of students, and choosing Advanced Placement classes. Your student has access to study material in their Google Classroom. If you have questions or concerns about the PreACT, please contact Mrs. DeBorde at medeborde@italyisd.org. Thank you, Meredith DeBorde Italy Junior High/High School Academic Counselor 972-483-7411, ext. 1214

Dear Parent/Guardian, Our school has partnered with Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) to provide information on relationships and sexual health. Through these programs, students are provided research-based information on how to achieve optimal health and are encouraged to focus on their dreams and goals. Please join us for the Parent Presentation to preview what the students will see and receive tools and strategies for communication with your child. Parent Program Location: Italy High School Old Cafeteria or virtually at meet.google.com/iob-rxms-mkz Date: Monday, Feb 6, 2023 Time: 6:00 p.m. The student program will be presented on: Wednesday, February 15, 2023_ Youth Equipped to Succeed believes strongly in connecting students to positive messages and healthy relationships that will help them navigate cultural pressures. Through their programming, students of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances are equipped with the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need in order to achieve more healthy and successful futures. Youth Equipped to Succeed mission: Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope Our students will be participating in Aim for Success which focuses on the health benefits of waiting for sexual activity. Topics included are teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and emotional hurts. Students in 7th-12th grade also receive information on contraception and establishing their own boundaries. To view an outline of the program content, please visit the Youth Equipped to Succeed website at: https://justsayyes.org/program-outlines/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE RETURN A FORM FOR EACH STUDENT IN GRADES 7-12 BY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023. THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH A “YES” RESPONSE IN ORDER FOR YOUR CHILD TO ATTEND / VIEW THE PROGRAM. Written permission is required for students to receive sexual health information. YES, I do want my child to attend/view the Determined to Succeed presentation. NO, I do not want my child to attend/view the Determined to Succeed presentation. Child (printed name): ___________________________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian (printed name): _______________________________________________________ (Signature): ___________________________________________________ (Date): ______________ Click Link below to donwload and print form. https://5il.co/1od0t