This just in from Mrs Ramirez's class
We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers, Austin Pesek and Jon Forrest, who generously donated their time and expertise.
They came and worked diligently to create a beautiful aquatic environment. The fish tank is now a calming and engaging addition to our classroom.
We are so excited to see the joy it brings to our students every day. Thank you again for your kindness and dedication to our school.
We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers, Austin Pesek and Jon Forrest, who generously donated their time and expertise.
They came and worked diligently to create a beautiful aquatic environment. The fish tank is now a calming and engaging addition to our classroom.
We are so excited to see the joy it brings to our students every day. Thank you again for your kindness and dedication to our school.
This week @ JISD
Ticket's for Friday's Varsity Football game against Somerset may be purchased here
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/somersetisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzc5NQ%3D%3D
Ticket's for Friday's Varsity Football game against Somerset may be purchased here
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/somersetisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50Lzc5NQ%3D%3D
New Program Alert: High School and Elementary Students Join Forces with Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Antonio!
We're excited to announce an amazing partnership between our High School and Elementary schools! In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Antonio, students from both schools are now working together to create a positive impact in our community.
Are you a high school student interested in becoming a BIG?
This is your chance to make a difference in the life of a younger student! Whether you're looking for leadership experience, community service hours, or just want to help a kid who could use a role model, becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister is a rewarding experience.
To get involved, reach out today! You can talk to Mrs. Camp at the High School or stop by to learn more about the program and how you can sign up to be a Big. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a mentor and make a lasting impact!
Let's come together to make our community stronger—one big, one little, at a time!
We're excited to announce an amazing partnership between our High School and Elementary schools! In collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Antonio, students from both schools are now working together to create a positive impact in our community.
Are you a high school student interested in becoming a BIG?
This is your chance to make a difference in the life of a younger student! Whether you're looking for leadership experience, community service hours, or just want to help a kid who could use a role model, becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister is a rewarding experience.
To get involved, reach out today! You can talk to Mrs. Camp at the High School or stop by to learn more about the program and how you can sign up to be a Big. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a mentor and make a lasting impact!
Let's come together to make our community stronger—one big, one little, at a time!
Fourth grade students recently completed a novel study of Because of Winn-Dixie. As part of their project-based learning, students constructed plot diagrams to analyze the text and demonstrate comprehension of key story elements. To conclude the unit, students participated in a culminating activity by reenacting the pivotal party scene hosted by the characters Gloria and Opal, bringing their literary analysis to life through collaboration and creativity.
As a reminder, please adhere to the Carry-In Policy for tonight's game. We look forward to seeing you there!
Jourdanton ISD Statement
Our thoughts are with the Charlie Kirk family, loved ones, and all who are grieving during this time.
A recent social media post by one of our teachers regarding this tragedy does not reflect the values, mission, or expectations of Jourdanton ISD. We want to be absolutely clear: Jourdanton ISD condemns any language, behavior, or actions that are disrespectful, discriminatory, or show insensitivity toward victims of violence, their families, or our broader community.
This matter is being addressed in accordance with district policy, and appropriate steps are being taken. As a district, we remain committed to fostering a safe and compassionate environment where every student is supported and valued.
We are grateful for the continued trust and partnership of our community as we work together to uphold the standards our students and staff deserve.
—Jourdanton Independent School District
Our thoughts are with the Charlie Kirk family, loved ones, and all who are grieving during this time.
A recent social media post by one of our teachers regarding this tragedy does not reflect the values, mission, or expectations of Jourdanton ISD. We want to be absolutely clear: Jourdanton ISD condemns any language, behavior, or actions that are disrespectful, discriminatory, or show insensitivity toward victims of violence, their families, or our broader community.
This matter is being addressed in accordance with district policy, and appropriate steps are being taken. As a district, we remain committed to fostering a safe and compassionate environment where every student is supported and valued.
We are grateful for the continued trust and partnership of our community as we work together to uphold the standards our students and staff deserve.
—Jourdanton Independent School District
🎉 Game Day Tomorrow! 🎉
Get ready for an awesome day tomorrow!
Block Party:
Join us for the Block Party in front of the elementary school from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM!
Enjoy FREE hot dogs and chips while they last! 🌭🍟
We'll have booths with games, music, and plenty of fun! So grab your chair, relax, and hang out with the community before the game! 🎶🎤
⚠️ Important Note:
Expect a large crowd for this game, so please be patient and understanding as we all come together for an unforgettable night! 🙏
Stadium Rules Reminder:
We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable experience, so please remember our stadium rules.
❌ No cups or outside drinks allowed
❌ No pets (service animals are welcome)
❌ No air horns/train horns in the stands (they can be used in designated areas)
Let’s all have a great time and cheer on the team! 🏆🔥
#GameDayVibes #BlockParty #StadiumRules #CommunityFun #GoTeam #SeeYouThere
Get ready for an awesome day tomorrow!
Block Party:
Join us for the Block Party in front of the elementary school from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM!
Enjoy FREE hot dogs and chips while they last! 🌭🍟
We'll have booths with games, music, and plenty of fun! So grab your chair, relax, and hang out with the community before the game! 🎶🎤
⚠️ Important Note:
Expect a large crowd for this game, so please be patient and understanding as we all come together for an unforgettable night! 🙏
Stadium Rules Reminder:
We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable experience, so please remember our stadium rules.
❌ No cups or outside drinks allowed
❌ No pets (service animals are welcome)
❌ No air horns/train horns in the stands (they can be used in designated areas)
Let’s all have a great time and cheer on the team! 🏆🔥
#GameDayVibes #BlockParty #StadiumRules #CommunityFun #GoTeam #SeeYouThere
🩺 Mrs. Gutierrez’s Medical Terminology Class: Building the Body, One Model at a Time! 🧑⚕️
In an exciting hands-on project, Mrs. Gutierrez’s Medical Terminology class came together to create detailed human body models that showcased essential anatomical concepts like body planes, body cavities, and abdominal quadrants. This collaborative effort helped students bring abstract terms and definitions to life in a creative and engaging way. ✂️👩🔬
In an exciting hands-on project, Mrs. Gutierrez’s Medical Terminology class came together to create detailed human body models that showcased essential anatomical concepts like body planes, body cavities, and abdominal quadrants. This collaborative effort helped students bring abstract terms and definitions to life in a creative and engaging way. ✂️👩🔬
🎉 Shoutout to Our Transportation Team! 🚌💛
Tonight, the JISD Board of Trustees proudly recognized some of our Transportation Department for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to safely getting our students where they need to be — every single day!
From early mornings to late evenings, rain or shine, this team keeps our district moving. Thank you for all that you do! 👏👏👏
#JISDStrong #WeAreJISD #ThankYou #TransportationHeroes #SchoolPride
📢 Jourdanton ISD is Hiring Substitute Teachers!
Jourdanton ISD is now accepting applications for Substitute Teachers. Substitutes are a vital part of our district, helping us provide consistent and high-quality education to our students.
Application Deadline: September 22, 2025
We are seeking individuals who can commit to working at least 15 full-day assignments per school year.________________________________________
Requirements (no exceptions)
• Background check
• Fingerprinting (TX DPS/FACT clearinghouse)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of required online employment documents
• Attendance at substitute orientation
• Availability to teach a minimum of 15 days per school year
Note: Fingerprinting must be completed before orientation. Applicants are responsible for the fingerprinting fee
Process
1. Submit your online application.
2. Once minimum qualifications are met, you’ll receive fingerprinting instructions from IdentoGO.
3. After fingerprint results are cleared, you will be scheduled for substitute orientation.
4. Bring your state-issued photo ID and Social Security card to orientation.
Incomplete steps will delay your ability to begin working
Substitute Pay Rates
• $85 daily – Paraprofessional positions
• $105 daily – Teaching & life skills paraprofessional positions
• $115 daily – Long-term (10+ days) non-certified teacher
• $180 daily – Long-term (10+ days) certified teacher
• Half-day assignments are paid at half the daily rate
• 👉 Apply here: https://jourdantontx.schoolspring.com/
Jourdanton ISD is now accepting applications for Substitute Teachers. Substitutes are a vital part of our district, helping us provide consistent and high-quality education to our students.
Application Deadline: September 22, 2025
We are seeking individuals who can commit to working at least 15 full-day assignments per school year.________________________________________
Requirements (no exceptions)
• Background check
• Fingerprinting (TX DPS/FACT clearinghouse)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of required online employment documents
• Attendance at substitute orientation
• Availability to teach a minimum of 15 days per school year
Note: Fingerprinting must be completed before orientation. Applicants are responsible for the fingerprinting fee
Process
1. Submit your online application.
2. Once minimum qualifications are met, you’ll receive fingerprinting instructions from IdentoGO.
3. After fingerprint results are cleared, you will be scheduled for substitute orientation.
4. Bring your state-issued photo ID and Social Security card to orientation.
Incomplete steps will delay your ability to begin working
Substitute Pay Rates
• $85 daily – Paraprofessional positions
• $105 daily – Teaching & life skills paraprofessional positions
• $115 daily – Long-term (10+ days) non-certified teacher
• $180 daily – Long-term (10+ days) certified teacher
• Half-day assignments are paid at half the daily rate
• 👉 Apply here: https://jourdantontx.schoolspring.com/
🎉 Battle of 97 Block Party! 🎉
📅 Friday, September 12th
🕟 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍 In front of the Elementary & Junior High (see diagram for exact location)
We’re kicking off game night with the Battle of 97 Block Party — and YOU'RE invited!
🎈 Join us for:
🌭 Free hot dogs
🎶 Music & fun
🎉 School spirit before the big game!
🚨 NOTE: We've had a location change to accommodate volleyball parking.
🚗 Parking will be available in front of the Elementary School, but feel free to park elsewhere on campus and walk over!
Let’s rally together and show our team spirit before the big game. Bring your friends, family, and appetite — we’ll see you there!
#BattleOf97 #BlockParty #SchoolSpirit #GoTeam
📅 Friday, September 12th
🕟 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍 In front of the Elementary & Junior High (see diagram for exact location)
We’re kicking off game night with the Battle of 97 Block Party — and YOU'RE invited!
🎈 Join us for:
🌭 Free hot dogs
🎶 Music & fun
🎉 School spirit before the big game!
🚨 NOTE: We've had a location change to accommodate volleyball parking.
🚗 Parking will be available in front of the Elementary School, but feel free to park elsewhere on campus and walk over!
Let’s rally together and show our team spirit before the big game. Bring your friends, family, and appetite — we’ll see you there!
#BattleOf97 #BlockParty #SchoolSpirit #GoTeam
🎟️🏈 Pre-Sale Tickets Available NOW! 🏈🎟️
Skip the long lines (and the heat!) by grabbing your tickets early for this Friday’s Jourdanton vs. Pleasanton football game! 🔥
📍 Tickets sold at the Central Office
🗓️ Tuesday–Thursday | 8 AM – 4 PM
🗓️ Friday | Sales close at NOON
💲 Adult: $7
💲 Student: $3
💲 Reserved Seating: $10
Don’t wait until game time—secure your spot and cheer on the Indians! ❤️🤍
Skip the long lines (and the heat!) by grabbing your tickets early for this Friday’s Jourdanton vs. Pleasanton football game! 🔥
📍 Tickets sold at the Central Office
🗓️ Tuesday–Thursday | 8 AM – 4 PM
🗓️ Friday | Sales close at NOON
💲 Adult: $7
💲 Student: $3
💲 Reserved Seating: $10
Don’t wait until game time—secure your spot and cheer on the Indians! ❤️🤍
JISD Athletics this week.
We’re celebrating Caden Harter who joins over 280,000 students from across the country who earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Program! By receiving the School Recognition Award and the Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award, Caden is one of 15% of high school students nationwide who received recognition based on their achievement on AP® Exams and/or PSAT-related assessments.
Congratulations Caden!!
Congratulations Caden!!
Staff Spotlight: Marissa Eichman
Meet Marissa Eichman, one of our amazing Inclusion Aides at Jourdanton Jr. High! 🌟
"Hi, I’m Marissa Eichman! I love spending time with my family, traveling, and dancing. A couple of my favorite quotes I try to live by are:
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." — Dalai Lama
"Be the reason someone smiles today. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people." — Roy T. Bennett
I’m very excited to have joined the team as a paraprofessional! I’m looking forward to helping students grow in confidence and building those meaningful connections!"
Marissa's enthusiasm and positive outlook are contagious, and we're so lucky to have her on our team! Let's give her a warm welcome as she continues to make a difference in the lives of our students. 😊💙
#StaffSpotlight #JourdantonJrHigh #InclusionAide #Teamwork #PositiveImpact #BuildingConnections #BeKind #GrowWithUs
Meet Marissa Eichman, one of our amazing Inclusion Aides at Jourdanton Jr. High! 🌟
"Hi, I’m Marissa Eichman! I love spending time with my family, traveling, and dancing. A couple of my favorite quotes I try to live by are:
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." — Dalai Lama
"Be the reason someone smiles today. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people." — Roy T. Bennett
I’m very excited to have joined the team as a paraprofessional! I’m looking forward to helping students grow in confidence and building those meaningful connections!"
Marissa's enthusiasm and positive outlook are contagious, and we're so lucky to have her on our team! Let's give her a warm welcome as she continues to make a difference in the lives of our students. 😊💙
#StaffSpotlight #JourdantonJrHigh #InclusionAide #Teamwork #PositiveImpact #BuildingConnections #BeKind #GrowWithUs
The Care Closet is Now Open!
We are happy to announce the launch of our Care Closet, created to support students and families in need within our district. 🤝
The Care Closet offers essential items like:
New or gently used clothing 👚
Hygiene products 🧴
✨ How You Can Help:
We are currently accepting donations! If you have any items you’d like to contribute, please contact me to schedule a pickup. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of our students. 💖
The Care Closet is available to all district staff (including principals, teachers, and counselors) who may know of a student in need. 🏫
Let’s work together to support our community! 💪 #CareCloset #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference #TogetherWeRise
We are happy to announce the launch of our Care Closet, created to support students and families in need within our district. 🤝
The Care Closet offers essential items like:
New or gently used clothing 👚
Hygiene products 🧴
✨ How You Can Help:
We are currently accepting donations! If you have any items you’d like to contribute, please contact me to schedule a pickup. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of our students. 💖
The Care Closet is available to all district staff (including principals, teachers, and counselors) who may know of a student in need. 🏫
Let’s work together to support our community! 💪 #CareCloset #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference #TogetherWeRise
This week in sports @ JISD
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Kelsey Ferguson 🌟
Meet Kelsey Ferguson, our amazing Child Nutrition Coordinator/Benefits Coordinator!
Kelsey is a proud JISD graduate (Class of 1987) and continued her education at Texas Tech University. She is passionate about serving the JISD community, and to her, JISD is home. 🏫❤️
Kelsey is a proud mom to 2 daughters and a son-in-law, plus a grandma to 3 awesome grandsons and a granddaughter on the way! 👶💙 Her daughters graduated from JISD, and now her grandson is following in their footsteps. GO Indians!! 🎉
We’re lucky to have Kelsey as part of our team—thank you for all you do! 🙌
#JISDFamily #StaffSpotlight #GoIndians #JISDStrong
Meet Kelsey Ferguson, our amazing Child Nutrition Coordinator/Benefits Coordinator!
Kelsey is a proud JISD graduate (Class of 1987) and continued her education at Texas Tech University. She is passionate about serving the JISD community, and to her, JISD is home. 🏫❤️
Kelsey is a proud mom to 2 daughters and a son-in-law, plus a grandma to 3 awesome grandsons and a granddaughter on the way! 👶💙 Her daughters graduated from JISD, and now her grandson is following in their footsteps. GO Indians!! 🎉
We’re lucky to have Kelsey as part of our team—thank you for all you do! 🙌
#JISDFamily #StaffSpotlight #GoIndians #JISDStrong
Make plans! You don't wanna miss out on this event!
Local business or group that wants to take part ? Contact Gabrielle Flores at gflores@jisdtx.us or 830-769-3548 X 6000
Local business or group that wants to take part ? Contact Gabrielle Flores at gflores@jisdtx.us or 830-769-3548 X 6000
