Jourdanton ISD

New Staff Spotlight Meet: Bruce Schorsch Position: High School Algebra 1 and Coach I come to join my family and excited that we are all at one school! Welcome to the tribe Bruce!!

Last week we had some exciting announcements about some of our coaching staff , now onto our NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT! As we have hired new staff over the last several months we have asked them to tell us a little about themselves to share with our community. We are excited to share ALL the new staff that are joining our district! Meet: Phoebe Aguilar Position: ECC Counselor Hello, I’m Phoebe Aguilar, the new ECC Counselor at JISD! I’m excited to join the team here at Jourdanton ISD and to have the opportunity to give back to the community I grew up in. I’m originally from this area, and after spending five years in San Marcos, I decided it was time to return home. My husband and I, both with deep roots in this city, are thrilled to be back, surrounded by family, and ready to start this next chapter of our lives. I graduated from Texas State University (Eat ‘Em Up Cats!) with my undergrad and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UTSA, where I graduated at the top of my class. I was fortunate enough to be part of some incredible organizations like Chi Sigma Iota at UTSA and Phi Kappa Phi at Texas State. These experiences helped shape who I am today as a counselor and a person. I’m passionate about supporting students and helping them navigate the challenges they face. It’s an honor to be back in this community and to be able to make a positive impact on the lives of the students and families here. Outside of work, I’m all about family, friends, and enjoying the simple pleasures of country living. I have three giant furbabies who keep me on my toes, and I love spending time with people, whether that’s hiking, floating the river, or a good yap session. I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone and being part of this wonderful community! Welcome to the tribe Phoebe! We are glad to have you!

JISD introduces our new Head Softball Coach Philip Martinez 15 years of teaching coaching experience. UTBP Graduate 09 Played College Baseball @ Jarvis Christian College and UTPB Wife Meghan and three children Emery, Jolie, and Rhett Congrats Coach!!

**Community Event** Come see the STATE SEMI FINALIST SQUAW SOFTBALL TEAM! There will be an awards ceremony being held on June 18th at 6pm at the High School Cafeteria. See you there!

We are Hiring! Questions? Call 830-769-5411

We’ve had an amazing start to our 3-Day Summer Bridge at PAC! 🌟 Our upcoming freshmen have been exploring the campus, meeting new friends, and getting a head start on college success. We are so proud of our first ever PTECH Cohort! 📚 Tomorrow’s a big day — they'll be back to take the TSI test, an important step on their academic journey. You've got this! 💪 Let’s show them some support as they gear up to make their mark at Palo Alto College! 💙💛 #SummerBridge2025 #TSITestReady

We are HIRING!

Graduation Live Stream https://www.youtube.com/@brandyyarbrough-jisdtechno6839

I think they were a little excited! Congratulations! "Retirement is not the end; it's the beginning of a new chapter in the book of your life. May it be filled with adventures, relaxation, and cherished moments." Mark Mitchell Ruth Mitchell Dana Mckinney Amanda Vyvlecka Jennifer Huizar Gayla Reynolds Janet Taylor Missy Korus Andrew Camp Bonnie Wright Paula Palk Danna Daughtry Jose Garza

Elementary students enjoyed a Whataburger lunch today for having perfect attendance for the year.

3rd grade math classes completed an Ice Cream Truck project. Students worked with a group to research ice cream options, find the cost and profit, and create a menu. They created word problems and ended with an ice cream treat!

Special Olympics @ Lytle! Talk about FUN in the SUN!

This week at Elementary! Mrs Palk and Mr Camp are retiring and we wish them lots of luck on their next chapter! GT Showcase with Ms Brown!

How cool is this?!? Seniors received letters they had written to their future selves back in Ms. Ray’s 4th grade class 8 years ago!

Summer Meal Information for Jourdanton ISD! Make sure and take advantage of this opportunity!

Tickets for Softball State Semi-Finals https://www.smcisd.net/Page/5769

Parents - There will be no ASK on Wednesday or Thursday this week.

Senior Parent: Lifetouch will take graduation pictures this year, and you can purchase them using the attached QR code. When you scan the QR it will send a text message to you. Press send on that message, and you will receive a message with instructions to order pictures.

** Announcements ** We have made a few changes to our school calendar and schedule to support our Squaws! We will release early on Thursday, May 22, at 12:30; this will be the last day of school. We will NOT have school on Friday. We hope that you guys can make the trip to San Marcos and cheer on our Squaws! The JHS Graduation Ceremony will continue as planned at the Football Stadium on Friday night, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. See you there!

8th grade math explored the concept of tessellations while integrating art. A tessellation is a repeating pattern of shapes with a translation or slide. Students were able to use their creativity to make each piece unique.