Itasca ISD

The final edition of the Black and Gold Blitz for the 2025/2026 school year.

Congressman Jake Ellzey launched Ellzey's Eager Readers program to encourage young Texans to build a love for reading, learning, and setting themselves up for success.

Out of 160 students at Itasca Elementary, these 4 students were awarded a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition as one of Ellzey’s Rocket Readers and completing his program. Congratulations to third grader- Isabella Izaguirre, second graders- Milo Lemons, Fisher Macon, and Kaelyn Mears! Way to go Cats!

Summer means more kids around the house. Make sure you’re following the 1-2-3s of safe gun storage to keep firearms from getting into the wrong hands. Visit SafeGunStorageTexas.com to download our Safety Checklist.

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We are a week away!

Today, May 8th, is dedicated to celebrating the vital role that school communicators and public relations experts play in managing everything from crisis communications to news distribution and celebrating student achievements. We appreciate that you are our district's "voice." Your tireless effort in the background keeps our community, family, and employees informed, involved, and connected.

The 2026 - 2027 Itasca ISD calendar has been finalized and added to the district website. The direct link to the calendar can be found here: https://aptg.co/fhs9Q1

Senior GenTX Update! Due to senior final exam testing on Thursday & Friday, we have moved our GenTX Presentation to 1:15 P.M. to better suit our seniors and their testing schedule! Please join us on Friday, May 8th at 1:15 P.M. in the SEC to recognize our seniors and their postsecondary plans! Elementary students are encouraged to "dress up like your dream career" and Middle/High School students are encouraged to wear college and military shirts! Can't wait to see you all there!

We honor our fantastic Itasca school nurse on this day to honor school nurses. Your kindness, tolerance, wisdom, and time make us at Itasca ISD proud. We are appreciative that you have reinforced and protected our children's lives and enhanced their learning environment. You always keep our children afloat, and for that, we are thankful. Your impact is acknowledged and felt.

WAMPUS CATS WIN!!! The JH baseball team finished their season tonight with an 11-10 win over Italy. The boys finished the season 3-1.

The Wampus Cats are headed to state! Christian Enriquez finished second at Regionals with a time of 10.85 to secure his trip to the UIL State Track Meet in Austin May 15th.

We are commemorating this week in Itasca to acknowledge the influence that teachers have on kids and to thank all of the Itasca ISD teachers for their commitment, ingenuity, and efforts to create a pleasant learning environment. We appreciate everything you do and acknowledge that your efforts go beyond the classroom!

Please help us celebrate our wonderful district teachers by sharing a Thank You for all you do!

GAME DAY!!! The final JH baseball game of the season is today at home against Italy. First pitch is at 5p. Come out and support the Wampus Cats

Schedule for the week!

Congratulations to these Lady Cats!

Softball District Honors:

Newcomer of Year:
Chainey Cockerham

DP/FLEX Player of the Year:
Alina Chaparro

1st Team All-District Catcher:
Tatum Abrego

1st Team All-District Infielder:
Emma Malke

2nd Team All-District Infielder:
Riley Littlejohn
Rylee Markwardt

2nd Team All-District Outfielder:
Aubrey Middleton
Jaelyn Marshall

Honorable Mentions:
Kylee Montes
Angelina Blackmon
Abigail Gurrusquieta

Academic All-District:
Emma Malke
Kylee Montes
Aubrey Middleton
Tatum Abrego
Alina Chaparro
Jasee Linder
Riley Littlejohn
Rylee Markwardt
Jaelyn Marshall
Lailah Stevenson
Angelina Blackmon
Abigail Gurrusquieta

A time to celebrate the nutrition professionals in our schools.
Itasca ISD would like to acknowledge the dedication and essential role of school nutrition employees, who provide meals that are crucial for student health and well-being.
Between preparing healthy meals for thousands of ASD students every school day, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes. They're working hard to ensure that children are well fed and ready for success in the classroom.

At Itasa, we appreciate the district's principals' hard work because we understand how they affect our kids, teachers, and the entire school community.
On this Principal Appreciation Day, please join us in expressing our gratitude to all of our school leaders.

We invite parents, friends, and family to an underclassman vs upperclassman powder puff football game. After the game we will soak the seniors. All proceeds will go to the senior class.