Today, December 2, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of National Special Education Day, an annual observance commemorating the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. The day recognizes the progress in special education, celebrates the achievements of students with disabilities, and honors the educators and families involved. It promotes the understanding that every child is entitled to a free, appropriate public education. We at Itasca admire and applaud the dedication of special education teachers, parents, and other advocates who strive to make sure students have the support they require. THANK YOU!
GAME DAY!!! The Junior High Boys basketball teams are at Rio Vista tonight. B team starts at 5:30 with the A team to follow at 6:30. Come out and support your Wampus Cats
Weekly Calendar!
Class of 2026 Bake Sale on December 13th at the Itasca Depot museum 9am-1pm. Please come support our fundraiser!
happy thanksgiving!
Parents & Community,
We’ll be collecting canned goods for entry to the basketball games on Monday and Tuesday to help families in need this Thanksgiving.
Thank you in advance for supporting our community and helping make someone’s holidays a little brighter!
We’ll be collecting canned goods for entry to the basketball games on Monday and Tuesday to help families in need this Thanksgiving.
Thank you in advance for supporting our community and helping make someone’s holidays a little brighter!
The Itasca High School held their annual Chili Cook off on Friday, November 21! Mrs. Mears won "Best Dessert", Mrs. Corbitt won "Best Side", Mr. Arrington won "Spiciest Chili" & "Grand Champion", and Mrs. Torres won "Most Original". Congratulations!
Itasca ISD Staff & Faculty were given a surprise gift right in time for the holiday season! A big thank you to Superintendent Tonya Harris and the Itasca ISD Board of Trustees for their gratitude, appreciation, and support of the Itasca ISD staff & faculty! Watch the video here: https://bit.ly/48dgRrp
❄️✨ Join Us for the Itasca HS Winter Gala! ✨❄️
We’re excited to invite all high school students to our Winter Gala Dance—a magical evening of music, celebration, and winter sparkle!
📅 Date: December 6th
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets:
• $20 early tickets (available until Dec. 5th)
• $25 at the door
💃🕺 Ballroom-style dance!
Formal attire is encouraged but optional due to short notice—come dressed in what makes you feel confident and ready to enjoy the night.
🌟 Special Highlights:
• Opening Ceremonial Waltz featuring Senior volunteers learning a short choreography
• Parents are invited to watch the opening ceremony
• Vote for the Itasca Winter Prince & Princess! Crowning will take place during the dance
🎄 We Need Your Help!
To make this event shine, we’re looking for:
• Winter-themed decorations
• Finger food donations
• Chaperone volunteers
If you’d like to help or donate, please reach out!
📧 Contact Michael Benson at mbenson@itascaisd.net or 254-687-2922 ext. 183.
Let’s make this a night to remember! ❄️💙
We’re excited to invite all high school students to our Winter Gala Dance—a magical evening of music, celebration, and winter sparkle!
📅 Date: December 6th
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets:
• $20 early tickets (available until Dec. 5th)
• $25 at the door
💃🕺 Ballroom-style dance!
Formal attire is encouraged but optional due to short notice—come dressed in what makes you feel confident and ready to enjoy the night.
🌟 Special Highlights:
• Opening Ceremonial Waltz featuring Senior volunteers learning a short choreography
• Parents are invited to watch the opening ceremony
• Vote for the Itasca Winter Prince & Princess! Crowning will take place during the dance
🎄 We Need Your Help!
To make this event shine, we’re looking for:
• Winter-themed decorations
• Finger food donations
• Chaperone volunteers
If you’d like to help or donate, please reach out!
📧 Contact Michael Benson at mbenson@itascaisd.net or 254-687-2922 ext. 183.
Let’s make this a night to remember! ❄️💙
There are no picture retakes today! Sorry for any confusion, Ivey Photography sent emails out to parents reminding them about a picture retake day today, but they have confirmed there was a bug in their system. We were not scheduled to have a picture retake today! I apologize for any inconvenience or confusion it may have caused.- Mrs. Mears
Itasca ISD schools will be closed from November 24 to 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We'll see you all on December 1st. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
We'll see you all on December 1st. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Itasca ISD honors the essential role substitute teachers play in keeping education running smoothly when regular teachers are absent.
This day is set aside to recognize and appreciate the contributions of substitute teachers.
THANK YOU!!!
This day is set aside to recognize and appreciate the contributions of substitute teachers.
THANK YOU!!!
Our senior hosts, Alvin Thao & Roy Perales, are keeping you connected each week with what’s happening around Itasca ISD—interviewing students and staff, sharing updates, and answering questions from our viewers!
🎧 Catch their first two episodes now on The Paw Print Press website or on Podbean:
Visit The Paw Print Press: https://thepawprintpress.com/
Listen on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gt8nh-19c9ca2
💬 Have a question for the show?
There’s a “Submit Your Questions” button on The Paw Print Press website where you can send in your questions to be featured in future episodes!
Stay tuned for more from the WCAT Podcast! 🎙️✨
Students need more than backpacks and rulers to be successful—it takes the hard work and dedication of all the educators working in our schools, including Education Support Professionals (ESP). -----------------
Itasca recognizes the skills and dedication of support staff, such as paraprofessionals, bus drivers, custodians, groundskeepers, technology staff, nurses, counselors, classroom aides, food service workers, security personnel, secretaries, attendance clerks, and other office personnel.
Itasca recognizes the skills and dedication of support staff, such as paraprofessionals, bus drivers, custodians, groundskeepers, technology staff, nurses, counselors, classroom aides, food service workers, security personnel, secretaries, attendance clerks, and other office personnel.
Take a walk back in time at the Itasca Depot Museum and enjoy some delicious treats at the Senior Class Bake Sale on December 13th from 9:00 A.M.- 12:30 P.M.! Stop by to explore local history, browse unique artifacts, and support our amazing seniors as they raise funds for upcoming activities. It’s the perfect way to enjoy community, culture, and sweet goodies all in one stop!
📍 Itasca Depot Museum – Itasca, TX
📅 Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 A.M-12:30 P.M.
🍰 Senior Class Bake Sale
🎉 Open to all community members
Come by, say hello, and spend a little time celebrating the past while supporting the future! We hope to see you there!
📍 Itasca Depot Museum – Itasca, TX
📅 Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 A.M-12:30 P.M.
🍰 Senior Class Bake Sale
🎉 Open to all community members
Come by, say hello, and spend a little time celebrating the past while supporting the future! We hope to see you there!
🎉 The Wampus Cats are on a mission! 🐾
Our district wide Food Drive is in full swing, and the competition is heating up! Every can and boxed item brings us closer to helping families in need and maybe even closer to a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕
🗓️ Food Drive ends: November 21st
🏆 Top donating class wins a pizza party!
Let’s show our Wampus Cat pride and make a difference together!
Which class will take the crown? Keep those donations rolling in! 🙌
Our district wide Food Drive is in full swing, and the competition is heating up! Every can and boxed item brings us closer to helping families in need and maybe even closer to a PIZZA PARTY! 🍕
🗓️ Food Drive ends: November 21st
🏆 Top donating class wins a pizza party!
Let’s show our Wampus Cat pride and make a difference together!
Which class will take the crown? Keep those donations rolling in! 🙌
JH Wampus Cat basketball begins tonight. Tip-off is at 5pm in the SEC against Rapoport Meyer. Come out and support the Wampus Cats
To the employees of Itasca Independent School District,
Please know that your actions are important.
Every child is given the promise of public education, which you fulfill with diligence, talent, and compassion.
We appreciate how you respect what has worked for many generations while making adjustments to meet the needs of today's pupils.
There are few resources, high expectations, and ever-changing student needs. Nevertheless, you arrive—steady, ready, and kid-focused.
Thank you to every role that makes learning possible
Please know that your actions are important.
Every child is given the promise of public education, which you fulfill with diligence, talent, and compassion.
We appreciate how you respect what has worked for many generations while making adjustments to meet the needs of today's pupils.
There are few resources, high expectations, and ever-changing student needs. Nevertheless, you arrive—steady, ready, and kid-focused.
Thank you to every role that makes learning possible
calendars for the week!
GAME DAY!
