Back to School Fair Reminder
Saturday August 15th 9am-11am
Click link below for Map & QR Code
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/279673?org=itasca-isd
Remote Learners who need technology and google help, please check out our parent support site for step by step help videos. https://sites.google.com/itascaisd.net/20-21guideforfamilies/home
Top 5 Things to Remember When We Start the New School year https://www.itascaisd.org/article/286347?org=itasca-isd
Attention all 6th grade Band students!! If you have not made it to instrument tryouts, yet, please stop by the Band Hall from 9-11 am, Saturday, August 15th, during our Back-to-School Fair.
Don't Forget....The Itasca ISD District-Wide Back to School Fair is this Saturday August 15th from 9am-11am. Check out the map with updated/revised QR code for quick and easy reference https://www.itascaisd.org/article/279673?org=itasca-isd
GO CATS GO!!!
Wednesday Reminders:
1) Next remote learner technology/material pickup night is tomorrow Thursday August 13th in the library from 5pm-7pm., with the last opportunity being Saturday at the Back to School Fair. Last night's participation was great!
2) Enrollment and technology assistance will be provided Saturday at the Back to School Fair in the library from 9am-11am. This will include google support and other answers to your technology based and/or connectivity questions. But most importantly, make sure you enroll ASAP. Everyone must enroll through the Parent Portal, and step by step instructions can be found on our website at www.itascaisd.org.
GO CATS GO!!!
2020 Yearbooks Have Arrived!
The 2020 Itasca Mowana has arrived and will be handed out in the high school during the Back to School Fair
Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Remote learner technology pickup is tonight and Thursday from 5pm-7pm in the Library. Make sure that if you still have library books from the spring, you bring those to turn in before requesting your remote technology.
Revised 2020 Volleyball Schedule!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eowuwGoLgqwK06Vr5BBGmzsFAEGDMaNXK3WZrUOzSWs/edit?usp=sharing
If you are planning to pick up any technology support for remote learning tomorrow or Thursday evening from 5pm-7pm in the Library, make sure you first return any/all library books you haven't checked back in yet from the spring. All books must be accounted for.
This is an announcement for the 7th and 8th grade Band members:
Instrument check out for remote learners will be August 11th, 13th, and 15th from 5-7pm. This is a requirement for online Band class. Thank you.
CC is working out at 3:00pm this week if you are interested in running. We meet under the tree by the SEC.
Technology pick up for Remote Learners will be on Tuesday August 11th and Thursday August 13th from 5pm-7pm at the Itasca ISD Library.
The following information is for 6th grade band members only: Instrument try out night will be as follows: last names A through H will be tonight, August 10th from 4 to 6 pm. Last names I through Z will be Wednesday, August 12th from 4 to 6 pm . Masks are a requirement for all students and parents attending. Please maintain social distancing while waiting for your student’s turn to test. Thank you.
Back to School Fair Reminder
Saturday August 15th 9am-11am
Click link below for Map and QR Code!
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/279673?org=itasca-isd
HS Football Practice
Aug. 10th- Aug. 14th
4pm-7pm
MS football practice will begin the first day of school.
Football Parents if you were not able to attend the Football Meeting this morning, I have attached the Team Handbook. If you have any questions Please feel free to contact me.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DYWljLV8R4SwL84GXPVjrbbi41kNe4jw6qagL6gxjEg/edit?usp=drivesdk
REMINDER!!!
All students must enroll online for the 2020-2021 school year, whether they will be an on-site learner or a remote learner. https://www.itascaisd.org/article/279718?org=itasca-isd
Also, the remote learner "opt-in" window will close tomorrow, Sunday August 9th at 12:00pm noon.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePiSZk7hzFaIulTv79L-QrHYWRc_XD3qf7zBnsN5fDZDnhVA/viewform
No matter what option you choose, don't forget to enroll ASAP, and GO CATS GO!!!
HS and MS Football Parent Meeting tomorrow 11am @ the football stadium.
Awesome job by our Lady Wampus Cat Volleyball teams today!
Reminder: Please complete the form linked if you plan for your student to have at home (remote) learning. Instructional material pick up will be Aug 11& 13 from 5-7pm in the library. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePiSZk7hzFaIulTv79L-QrHYWRc_XD3qf7zBnsN5fDZDnhVA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Technology pick up for Remote Learners will be on Tuesday August 11th and Thursday August 13th from 5pm-7pm at the Itasca ISD Library.
Remote Learning "Opt-in" window runs from August 5th -August 9th at 12:00 pm noon. Forms are located at each campus door, or you can click on the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePiSZk7hzFaIulTv79L-QrHYWRc_XD3qf7zBnsN5fDZDnhVA/viewform
Remote Learning Opt In Form is now live. Please complete one per student. Forms are open from Aug 5 to noon Aug 9. Paper copies are available on each campus door. Email 2020info@itascaisd.net for more information. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePiSZk7hzFaIulTv79L-QrHYWRc_XD3qf7zBnsN5fDZDnhVA/viewform?usp=sf_link
High School Volleyball Schedule
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eowuwGoLgqwK06Vr5BBGmzsFAEGDMaNXK3WZrUOzSWs/edit?usp=sharing
Remote Learning Opt In Form is now live. Please complete one per student. Forms are open from Aug 5 to noon Aug 9. Paper copies are available on each campus door. Email 2020info@itascaisd.net for more information. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePiSZk7hzFaIulTv79L-QrHYWRc_XD3qf7zBnsN5fDZDnhVA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Check out the Facebook Live Video if you missed it!
Feel free to email your questions to:
2020info@itascaisd.net
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/280205?org=itasca-isd
REMINDER!
Our Facebook Live Event entitled "What Remote Learning "is" and what Remote Learning "is NOT" will begin this evening at 5:00pm.
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/277888?org=itasca-isd
Back to School Fair
Saturday August 15, 2020
9:00am -11:00am
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/279673?org=itasca-isd
Middle School Football practices CANNOT begin until the First Day of School.
Football Practice begins tomorrow! Arrive no later than 7:30am. No later than 7 am if you did not pickup equipment last week!
Practice Times
Aug. 3rd-6th 8am-12pm
Aug. 7th 4pm-7pm
August 8th 8am-10am
UPCOMING EVENTS
*August 3rd 5:00pm Facebook Live Event: What Remote Learning "is" and What Remote Learning "is NOT". https://www.itascaisd.org/article/277888?org=itasca-isd
*August 5th-9th "Opt-In" Window for Remote Learning. Application will be released online and onsite pickup (More Information to come)
*August 15th District-Wide Back to School Fair. This will be conducted across all campuses allowing for social distancing. More information/maps to come.
GO CATS GO!!!
HS Volleyball Parent Meeting Saturday August 1st in the SEC (Site has changed) @10 am! Please wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines!
Football Parents- Itasca Football will have a HS and MS Football Parent Meeting @ Patton Field Saturday August 8th at 11 am! Please wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines in the stands.
Football Practice will begin Monday morning August 3rd! Athletes should arrive no later than 7:30 am. No later than 7:00 am if you did not pickup your equipment this week!
Please wear a mask and practice social distancing!
Anyone who is planning on running cross country this school year needs to be at the SEC Monday August 3rd at 7:45. We will start working out for the season
Facebook Live Event - Monday August 3rd 5:00 pm
What Remote Instruction "is" and what Remote Instruction "is NOT" https://www.itascaisd.org/article/277888?org=itasca-isd
There will be a Facebook Live Event on Monday August 3rd at 5:00pm on the topic of: What Remote Instruction "is" and what Remote Instruction "is NOT". We hope that you will join us for this interactive event, and gather the decision making information you need.
Athletic Forms- Please click on the link for instructions on how to fill Athletic Forms in Rank One. All Athletes MUST have these forms filled before the first day of practice.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rKeMjLN2mGIzJbBMfJRK3XU1vKD0lp7nZmq8EKwC2uQ/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you to everyone that came out to support Ryan Markwardt today! IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A WAMPUS CAT!!
Congratulations Ryan! We are very proud of you! Thank you for Hard Work and Leadership!
Check out our updated Family Support Site for information on our re-opening plans and remote learning guidelines. https://sites.google.com/itascaisd.net/20-21guideforfamilies/home
Contact us at 2020info@itascaisd.net with your additional questions!
Volleyball Parent Meeting- Saturday August 1st @ 10:00 am @ Patton Field. Meeting will be held in the Home stands. Please follow GA-29 regarding face coverings and adhere to social distancing guidelines.
High School Volleyball Meeting- Monday July 27th @ 10:00 am at the High School Football Practice Field. If you cannot attend the meeting please email Coach Brown @ vbrown@itascaisd.net. Please wear a mask and social distance at all times!
High School and Middle Football Parent meeting will be held Saturday August 8th at Patton Field @ 11 am. Meeting will be held in the home stands. Please follow Executive Order GA-29 regarding face coverings and adhere to Social Distancing Guidelines during the meeting.
Athletics COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Guidelines
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ToRdtJl7MzNTMcj2x2vGG4m6QE1NeNz9XWOMtbKK8bs/edit?usp=sharing
Itasca ISD Athletic Department and the Markwardt family would like to invite the students and community of Itasca to the baseball field at Wampus Cat Park on Thursday July 23, 2020 @ 2:30pm to celebrate Ryan Markwardt signing his letter of intent to play baseball at Hill College!
Please follow the Executive Order GA-29 in regards to wearing face coverings and please social distance.
High School Athletics Update.
HS Boys and Girls will resume Summer workouts on Monday July 27th @ 9am.
HS Football Players will begin Equipment Pickup Monday July 27th. Seniors/Juniors 8am-12pm.
Sophomores- July 27th 1 pm-3pm.
Freshman- July 28th 8am-12pm.
Football Practices will begin Monday August 3rd @ 8am.
Volleyball Practices begin Monday August 3rd @ 7am
Please wear a mask and bring your own water. We will begin providing water August 3rd.
Check out our new family support site for detailed information and technology training for the 20-21 school year. This site will be updated as more information becomes available. https://sites.google.com/itascaisd.net/20-21guideforfamilies/home
Varsity Cheer Practice is being scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, starting the week of July 27th. If your child is a varsity cheerleader, please have them fill out the Covid-19 Assessment (emailed to you) on Monday July 27th, prior to attending practice
I have attached Home Workouts for our Athletes!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WacKAvdq5wkI2l3LnLXYDm6mhdb1Nk764ClRX2jAlqU/edit#gid=0
Itasca ISD has been notified that a staff member participating in the Summer Strength and Conditioning program has been EXPOSED to COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution the Athletic Department will be suspending ALL Summer Workout Programs until further notice. If you have any questions, Please feel free to contact me @ jkerbow@itascaisd.net or (254) 687-2922 Ext. 160.
Athletic/Cheer Letter Jackets- If you ordered a Letter Jacket you may come by the SEC next week from 9am-2:30pm Monday-Thursday to pick up your jacket!
Please follow COVID-19 Guidelines.
Just a reminder, if you are having trouble viewing the video on the Itasca ISD Reopening Plan 2020...just tap the video link twice and it should redirect you to the YouTube video. Sorry for the inconvenience.
https://youtu.be/ItpeeUhnJvo
Please take our brief return to school survey to help us determine tech and instructional needs. https://forms.gle/bRKkgFdwwwwFwHKx6
Itasca ISD has been notified that an individual participating in the High School Boys Strength and Conditioning program this morning at Itasca High School has been exposed to COVID-19. Due to this exposure the Athletic Department has suspended the Summer Workout Program for the High School Boys ONLY until July 27th, 2020.
Out of an abundance of caution the district has notified all parents of athletes that may have come into contact with that athlete. If you did not receive a phone call this afternoon, your child was not in direct contact with this individual.
As always, we will continue to screen students daily and practice health and safety procedures as outlined by the U.I.L., TEA, etc. In effect, the High School Girls, Middle School Girls and Middle School Boys Summer Program will proceed as scheduled.
If coming to summer workout make sure you have a mask.
Reminder- Strength and Conditioning resumes tomorrow @ 9am!
Summer workouts start tomorrow. Cross Country can come up and run also. Workouts are 9-11. CC will not run the whole time.
Strength and Conditioning revised Schedule.
July 13-16
July 20- 23
July 27-30
HS Volleyball practices begin August 3rd.
HS Football practices begin August 3rd.
HS Cross Country practices begin August 3rd.
Summer Strength and Conditioning drop off areas.
HS Girls- Track (North end of Track)
JH Girls- Band Hall Parking Lot
JH Boys- Practice Field
HS Boys Track (South end of Track)
Summer Strength and Conditioning will restart Monday July 13th @ 9am. All athletes will be required to wear a mask as mandated by Gov. Abbott until the start of in season practice or until the first day of instruction. Please bring your own water.
I am Robert Webb, the new principal of Itasca High School. I am excited to be a Wampus Cat and I look forward to serving you all. The staff and I are preparing for the safe return of our students to campus in August. Please let me know how I can assist you in this endeavor.
We can't wait to meet our aspiring Wampus Cats! Just a reminder about one of our optional Pre-K Registrations tomorrow night.
FFA Students - Attend the Virtual State FFA Convention this year! Wednesday through Friday of this week!
Access - http://convention.texasffa.org/
Per UIL recommendations, and the safety of all involved, Cheer camp scheduled for July 6-9 will be canceled. 2020-2021 cheerleaders, Gabby and I will continue to work with administration to keep y’all as safe as possible while still attempting some normalcy! Have a safe and happy 4th of July
4th of July reminders from the Texas Education Agency!
English:
Keep your family safe this 4th of July! Avoid groups larger than 10; stay home if you can; wash your hands; wear a mask; stay 6 ft. apart. Do your part!
Spanish:
¡Manten a tu familia segura este 4 de julio! Evite grupos mayores de 10 personas; quédese en casa si puede; lávese las manos; usa una máscara; mantente a 6 pies de distancia. ¡Haz tu parte!
THE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM HAS COME TO AN END! Thank you for participating in our annual summer feeding program for the month of June. Given that we are closed for district-wide maintenance next week, today was our last day. Have a great summer, and we hope to see you all soon!
There is still time to take our 20-21 school year planning survey. Your feedback will help us determine technology needs and assist us in plans for the reopening of school. https://forms.gle/NCWYirjPigxdz2ZR8
HILL COUNTY UPDATES 6/18/20 & 6/19/20
Summer Strength and Conditioning Temporary Closure
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/261866?org=itasca-isd
Don't forget about these great summer learning opportunities! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRQ7S4-6QLMsAdfvg3Ylu3CCmnkGjU8MaaglREFh9UvEnZq6ucTSIqevU6hIHFAMYVwRAwqhVifZr_7/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
HILL COUNTY UPDATE 6/16/20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/261138?org=itasca-isd
Pre-Kindergarten Registration Information
ATTENTION!!! Please take the time to complete the 20-21 Planning Survey to help up make the best possible decisions for next school year! Share the link, spread the word, and GO CATS GO!!!
https://forms.gle/GS1Kc46RHhupjezs8
2020-2021 Itasca Elementary School Supply Lists
https://www.itascaisd.org/o/itasca-isd/page/elementary-school-supplies--2
https://5il.co/h8s4
HILL COUNTY UPDATE 6/15/20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/260766?org=itasca-isd
Correction: 2020-2021 7th and 8th Supply List
https://www.itascaisd.org/o/itasca-isd/page/middle-school-supplies--2
https://5il.co/h7ja
To help us make data driven technology decisions and plans for the reopening of the 20-21 school year, please take a few minutes to complete the survey linked below. https://forms.gle/GS1Kc46RHhupjezs8
2020-2021 Itasca Middle School Supply Lists
https://www.itascaisd.org/o/itasca-isd/page/middle-school-supplies--2
https://5il.co/h7ja
CORRECTION: Today's HILL COUNTY UPDATE is from June 12th.
https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-a2cdb299-db18-48d0-97dc-3d264787eb48/articles/hill-county-update-6-15-20
Updated Meal Prices for the 2020-2021 School Year.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/744369/Approved_Meal_Prices_for_2020-2021.pdf
The Itasca ISD Board of Trustees has approved a new/revised school calendar for 2020-2021 at the June Board Meeting. Please check it out and share! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/666933/Itasca_ISD_Calendar_2020-2021.pdf
Anyone interested in running cross country this coming school year is more than welcome to come to the school starting tomorrow at 9:00am it will be part of summer workout.
Reminder-Summer Strength and Conditioning Workouts begin Monday morning @ 9:00am! Workouts will conclude around 11:30am.
Boys-Report to the Track
Girls-Report to the Old Gym
Please Bring your own water bottle with your name on it! Please arrive in your own workout attire.
Please social distance!
If you have any symptoms of COVID -19 PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND WORKOUTS!
COVID 19 Symptoms
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Today is Graduation Day for the Class of 2020! Please remember:
1) There will be no public entry onto school grounds without a ticket
2) Parking opens at 6:15 pm
3) Gates open at 6:30 pm
3) Feel free to bring bottled water (but only bottled water please)
4) Security will be enforced around the entire perimeter
5) Gates close at 7:25 pm
6) Do not bring anything with you into the stadium (flowers, balloons, gifts, horns, signs, etc.)
We need your help to make this a special and memorable experience for our graduates. Don't forget, you can watch the entire ceremony live at https://youtu.be/T-YB7pSqNws , and please check out all other details about the ceremony at https://www.itascaisd.org/article/255970?org=itasca-isd.
ATTENTION:We ask that the public refrain from using the Itasca ISD track/stadium today and tomorrow in preparation for graduation. It will be available once again on Saturday. Thank you and GO CATS GO!!!
Your missing out on valuable information if you have not downloaded the Itasca ISD, TX mobile app yet! Download it today, and GO CATS GO !!!
ATTENTION: PARENTS AND STUDENTS Please help us gain feedback from our MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL students. Have/help them complete this brief Climate and Culture Survey to assist us in continuously improving Itasca ISD! https://forms.gle/qwhrb3Z9yWG7ZGqj7
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT ON GRADUATION
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/255970?org=itasca-isd
PLEASE SHARE!!!
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) APPLICATION DETAILS
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/255914?org=itasca-isd
TEA has developed a new food benefits program called P-EBT. Please check out our website for more information. ENGLISH https://www.itascaisd.org/article/252925?org=itasca-isd SPANISH https://www.itascaisd.org/article/252932?org=itasca-isd
Summer Workouts begin June 8th 9am-11:30am
High School Volleyball- 2-A-Days begin August 3rd
High School Football- 2-A-Days begin August 3rd
Middle School Cross Country, Volleyball, and Football will begin the First Day of School.
Athletic Department Information!
Every Athlete must fill out a Medical History Form and return it to Coach Jackson, before you can participate in a sport 2020-2021 school year.
Only athletes that HAVE NOT had a Sport Physical or have answered YES to Questions 1-6 on the Medical History Form will need to get a Physical for the 2020-2021 School Year.
Walk-in Physical Clinics
Hill County Medical Center
1313 E Franklin St Hillsboro, TX
(254) 582-8475
Monday- Thursday- 8:00am-11:30am & 2pm-4:30pm
Friday- 8:00am-11:30am
Cost- $25.00
Dwight Hines MD Family Practice
203 S 3rd St Grandview, TX
(817) 866-2100
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00 pm
Cost $25.00
Summer Learning Opportunities
Help your child prepare for the 2020-2021 school year!!!
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/255024?org=itasca-isd
2020 Summer Strength and Condition Information
All incoming 7th-12th Graders may attend.
Time: 9am-11:30am
Dates:
June 8-11
June 15-18
June 22-25
June 29-July 2
July 13-16
July 27-30
Girls report to the Old Gym
Boys report to the Track
Girls may start working out at the school on June 8th. Can do some weights, conditioning, and skills. Mark your calendars. Schedule to be posted.
JV Football Schedule
Middle School Football Schedule
2020-2021 Wampus Cat Varsity Football Schedule
Did you donate a cooler for us to use during COVID-19 meal delivery? If so, I will begin working on returning those this week throughout town. If you would rather pick yours up at your convenience, please call/text me (214-448-9789). Mr. Parsons. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!
Head downtown and take some pictures at the Grad photo opp!! Thank you to Magdalena Macias for your artistic talents!
Congratulations to the Itasca HS Class of 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian, Clay Pittman & Gillian Brackin!
TEA has developed a new food benefits program called P-EBT. Please check out our website for more information.
ENGLISH
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/252925?org=itasca-isd
SPANISH
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/252932?org=itasca-isd
Don't forget...Summer Feeding Started Today (8am-10am) and is still going on for another hour! Pick up meals behind the cafeteria. This will happen every Monday and Thursday through the month if June!!!
The UIL has released guidelines for Summer Strength and Conditioning Activities. I have attached the link below. We will begin Monday June 8th . I will release more details later next week. https://www.uiltexas.org/files/policy/COVID-19-strength-conditioning-2020.pdf
Mr. Perseverance- Christopher Osorno
Miss Perseverance- April Battleson
Mr. Track- Emmanuel Fragoso
Miss Volleyball-Christan Marshall
Miss Track- Christan Marshall
Mr. Basketball- Alex Andrade
Miss Basketball- Michelle Crawford
Mr. Cross Country- Emmanuel Fragoso
Miss Cross Country- Arekxy Quiros
Mr. Football- Alex Andrade
Mr. Perseverance-Buddy Jackson
Miss Perseverance- Mahala Goldsmith
Mr. Track-Joseph Gurrusquieta
Miss Track- Madilyn Middleton
Mr. Basketball- Kori Shaw
Miss Basketball- Kaliss Sarli
Mr. Football- Justin Ludwig
Mr. Cross Country- Carlos Delgado
Miss Cross Country- Aleigha Rodriquez
7th Grade Miss Volleyball- Alana Wyly
We want to thank our middle school athletes for all their hard work and dedication! We look forward to a great future!
Ricky Wiginton Athlete of the Year-Ryan Markwardt
Patricia Sulak Athlete of the Year Award- Fayth Searcy
Mr. Perseverance- Xavier Garza
Miss Perseverance- Aleesia Sarli
Mr. Baseball- Ryan Markwardt
Baseball Fighting Heart Award- Xavier Garza
Baseball Defensive Player of the Year- Andrew Arellano
Baseball Offensive Player of the Year-Chase Rutherford
Miss Softball- Susie Balch
Softball Fighting Heart Award- Alyssa Botello
Softball Defensive Player of the Year -Aleesia Sarli
Softball Offensive Player of the Year- Leilani Sisior
Mr. Track- Davonté Grisham
Miss Track- Anna Anderson
Mr. Tennis-Danny Molla
Miss Tennis- Fayth Searcy
Miss Golf- Leilani Sisior
Miss Powerlifting- Daniela Chavez
Mr. Powerlifting- Bernardo Garcia
Mr. Basketball- Brendon Massey
Basketball Fighting Heart Award- Kayd Lightsey
Miss Basketball- Fayth Searcy
Hardwood Award- Kaylei Cole
Basketball Offensive Player of the Year- Alyssa Jackson
Basketball Defensive Player of the Year- Aidan Sargent
Football MVP-Andrew Arellano
Football Fighting Heart Award- Xavier Garza
Football Defensive Player of the Year Football- Kayd Lightsey
Football Offensive Player of the Year Football- JaVonn Reed
Football Defensive Skill Player of the Year- Michael Delaurie
Football Offensive Skill Player of the Year- David Arellano
Football Defensive Lineman of the Year- Nicholas Johnson
Football Offensive Lineman of the Year- Jose Gutierrez
Cheerleader of the Year- Mackenzie Hernandez
Miss Volleyball- Chloe Sherber
Mascot of the Year- Jasmine Sparks
Volleyball Defensive Player of the Year- Molly Pritchard
Offensive Player of the Year Volleyball- Madison Rodriguez
Mr. Cross Country- Danny Molla
Miss Cross Country- Evelyn Virrueta
Unfortunately we were unable to hold an Athletic Banquet to honor our athletes. This evening I will begin posting our Athletic Award recipients to honor our student athletes for their hard work and dedication.
I want to Thank our Athletes for all of their hard work and dedication throughout the year! I want to wish our Seniors Good Luck and I hope you can take some of what you have learned in our athletic program with you in your future endeavors.
A BIG THANKS to KINGS OF COMIDA today for donating the best street tacos this side of the Mississippi to feed all our food delivery personnel who have worked hard serving our kiddos during COVID-19! If you haven’t eaten there yet, then you haven’t lived!
Today is the last day for meal delivery and pick up for the 2019-2020 school year. A huge THANK YOU to all our Team ‘Tasca teammates who made this option possible for our students during COVID-19. Over 20,000 meals served! GO CATS GO!!!
The Athletic Department will have more information as soon as we receive direction from UIL!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Ben Wise! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Nathalie Willman! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Our band directors spent Friday and Monday personally delivering the Senior Band plaques to their students!! So proud of these seniors that have participated in band since 6th grade! Go Cats Go!!
Travis Abbott
Gillian Brackin
Bree Brown
Joanna Carballo
Madalynn Charles (not pictured)
Lily Cleveland
Trevor Cockerham
Brisia Garcia (not pictured)
Alexsandra Gonzalez
Ryan Markwardt
Clay Pittman
Jason Rios
Jessica Rojo-Martinez
Fayth Searcy (not pictured)
Nathalie Willman
Ben Wise
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Alicia Whitlock! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Mykala White! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
It’s a great day to be a Wampus Cat! Don’t forget, today is the day to turn in all of your school work for the year! Also, today and Thursday will be the last day for meals to be delivered by bus, before the Summer Feeding Pick Up Program begins May26th.
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Jasmine Sparks! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Fayth Searcy! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Anthony Salazar! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Chase Rutherford! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Jessica Rojo-Martinez! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Courtney Roeber! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Jason Rios! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
We value your feedback as we begin planning for next year. Take our quick parent involvement survey https://forms.gle/vRMJCrAqxBd8Vy3w9
Take the Summer Feeding Program Survey (Only if you are interested in participating) https://forms.gle/deYtmZPEwkFLQafXA Summer program Feeding Details https://www.itascaisd.org/article/244494?org=itasca-isd SPREAD THE WORD!!!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations JaVonn Reed! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Clay Pittman! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Itasca's Got Talent!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Jared Persons! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Brandon Neal! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
GRADUATION, PROM, AND SCHOOL FACILITIES UPDATE 5.12.20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/245990?org=itasca-isd
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Israel Morrow! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Danny Molla! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Take the Summer Feeding Program Survey (Only if you are interested in participating)
https://forms.gle/deYtmZPEwkFLQafXA
Summer program Feeding Details
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/244494?org=itasca-isd
SPREAD THE WORD!!!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Donavon McGill!! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
"It's hard to beat a person that never gives up!"
- Babe Ruth
Workout Week 8
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WacKAvdq5wkI2l3LnLXYDm6mhdb1Nk764ClRX2jAlqU/edit?usp=sharing
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Brendon Massey! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Ryan Markwardt! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations William Marks! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Weston Helms! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Mason Griffin! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
ATTENTION: PARENTS AND STUDENTS Please help us gain feedback from our MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL students. Have/help them complete this brief Climate and Culture Survey to assist us in continuously improving Itasca ISD! https://forms.gle/qwhrb3Z9yWG7ZGqj7
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Alexsandra Gonzalez! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Xavier Garza-Gracia! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Pedro Garza! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Itasca HS!! 10th and 12th grade personal item pickup (locker clean out) is today!!! 10-12pm OR 5-7pm!!!!
Reminder!! 7th grade personal belongings pick-up is today from 9-1 at the Middle School. 8th grade pick-up is tomorrow from 9-1 at the Middle School. See you then!!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Jennifer Garcia-Jimenez! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Brisia Garcia! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Reyes Gamez! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
2020 PRELIMINARY IHS Summer Band Schedule
July 27-28 -- Drum majors and drill sgts. Report 8am-11
July 29-30 -- Incoming freshmen and drill sgts. report 8:00-11:30
July 31 -- Everybody report 8:00-11:30
Aug. 3-7 -- Everybody 8:00-11:30
Aug. 10-14, 17-18 -- Evening rehearsals at a time to be determined later.
July 27-31 -- ALL PERCUSSION---REQUIRED 1:00-3:00
For those that are new to high school band, these rehearsals are a requirement. By the time school starts, we will have most music memorized and will be learning our marching routine. Failure to be at summer band will be cause for removal from band. If for any reason you need to miss a day, we need to be informed BEFORE you are absent. Even if we know ahead of time that you will be gone for an extended amount of time, you will not be assured a marching spot and your schedule might still be changed. If you are involved in football, we understand that our schedules will conflict some. Your absence from band will be excused as long as you are at football practice. We will do the best that we can to make sure you are learning in both band and athletics.
What you need to bring to band rehearsal: water, tennis shoes, water, pencil, water, school appropriate clothes, water, a hard working attitude. No caffeinated drinks will be allowed at any rehearsal. Please bring water or Gatorade like drinks only.
Please note that as of right now, this is a preliminary schedule. The UIL might let bands and athletics start earlier. If that happens, we will send out an updated schedule as soon as we can.
It would be in your best interest to get off the couch and lay off the video games over the summer. You will have had an extended break. I can assure you that the parking lot that we practice on in August will be extremely hot. Marching band will be more physically demanding than what you are expecting. Please try to be physically active.
If you are not already enrolled in Remind101, please do so. This is the best way for us to stay in contact with you. Parents, it would be great for you to sign up as well. We use this on Friday nights to let you know what time we will get home from football games. Text @itascaband to 81010. This is also a great way for you to get a hold of us in case your student is sick or needs to miss practice for any reason.
I look forward to seeing everyone again. Hopefully by the time school starts all of this sickness will be contained. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get a hold of us.
Patrick Middleton pmiddleton@itascaisd.net
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Addison Dehart-Dorsey! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Noelia Cruz! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
ATTENTION: PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Please help us gain feedback from our MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL students. Have/help them complete this brief Climate and Culture Survey to assist us in continuously improving Itasca ISD!
https://forms.gle/qwhrb3Z9yWG7ZGqj7
Thanks to everyone who came out for the parade last Saturday, it was great to see you all! Please post your pics to social media and share! GO CATS GO!!!
DON'T FORGET...Personal Item Pick Up
May 4th- May 8th
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/237968?org=itasca-isd
As we begin to prepare for the 20-21 school year, we would appreciate your feedback on parent involvement at Itasca ISD. Survey link: https://forms.gle/CrQntgW3X24gc9YZ7
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Kaylei Cole! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Reminder!! 6th grade personal belongings pick-up is today at the Middle School from 9-1. See you then!!
Itasca HS Students!!! 9th and 11th grade locker clean out today from 10-12 OR 5-7!!! Bring your Chromebook, library books, or athletic gear to turn in!!!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Trevor Cockerham! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Attention all Athletes! Please bring any athletic equipment (Shorts, T-Shirts, Sweats, Uniforms, etc.) that has been issued to you during the school year to the Material Pickup/Locker Clean Out this week to turn in! We will also be collecting summer info!
"You are the only one who can LIMIT your GREATNESS!"
-Shreyansh Shah
Athletics/PE- Workout Week 7
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WacKAvdq5wkI2l3LnLXYDm6mhdb1Nk764ClRX2jAlqU/edit#gid=1130516332
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Lilly Cleveland! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Caleb Clark! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Madalynn Charles! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Dionicio Castro! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Breona Castro! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Maria Castillo! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Joanna Carballo! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Don’t forget about meal pick up today from 8am-10am.
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Harrell Campbell! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Bree Brown! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
The Governor's Report To Open Texas
https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Report.pdf
Please turn in Softball equipment on Monday the 4th or Thursday the 7th following cleaning out your lockers. These are the only day you can turn in equipment, this is not optional.
Senior Showcase! Congratulations
Gillian Brackin! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase!
Congratulations Lexie Beaird! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase! Congratulations Andrew Arellano! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
Senior Showcase!
Congratulations Travis Abbott! We are so proud of your accomplishments!
“It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.”
– Paul “Bear” Bryant
JUST A REMINDER
Please remember that during this time of school closure, all school facilities and grounds remain closed to the public. This includes the track, practice fields, tennis courts, playground, parking lots, etc.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Faculty and Staff Parade - Saturday May 2nd 10:00 am
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/236737?org=itasca-isd
SPREAD THE WORD!!!
Student meals are on the way! Drive thru pick up today from 8-10am. GO CATS GO!!!
Don't forget about Operation Christmas Child!
You can still collect monthly items and donate them later when we reopen. GO CATS GO!!!
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/176967?org=itasca-isd
MCKINNEY-VENTO COVID-19 UPDATE
For local families experiencing homelessness
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/234565?org=itasca-isd
"In the end you only regret the things you didn't do!"- Lewis Carroll
Workout Week 5-https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WacKAvdq5wkI2l3LnLXYDm6mhdb1Nk764ClRX2jAlqU/edit#gid=1273320864
If this experience is teaching us anything, it's teaching us not to take anything for granted, make every day, workout, practice, game count, leave it all out there everyday. No “could have” or “should have” just do it! NO REGRETS! "WIN THE DAY!"
To our all our athletes especially our Seniors, I am heartbroken for all of you. This was not the news we were hoping for today. Seniors thank you for your hard work and dedication to Wampus Cat and LWC athletic program. We love you and miss all of you so much.
We have received an update today from the UIL that all UIL Activities have been cancelled for the remainder of the school year.
https://www.uiltexas.org/covid-19-information
Meal delivery and pick up today 8-10am! GO CATS GO!!!
Trouble with the previous links regarding updates from TEA? Try checking out their coronavirus homepage.
https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/coronavirus-covid-19-support-and-guidance
A Message from Mike Morath, Commissioner of the Texas Education Agency
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvA-1l1U9M8&feature=emb_logo
Texas Case Counts COVID-19 (Dashboard)
https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/ed483ecd702b4298ab01e8b9cafc8b83
Please complete this brief survey ONLY if you are printing off your student's weekly assignments.
https://forms.gle/XdeLFddZufXt3gma7
Rolling out with Monday food and instruction! Milk is a little short today, but everything else is good. Don’t forget to turn in your work today! File cabinets open at noon. GO CATS GO!!!
“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” – Derek Jeter
Week 4 Workouts-https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WacKAvdq5wkI2l3LnLXYDm6mhdb1Nk764ClRX2jAlqU/edit#gid=570342791
A MESSAGE FROM THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY 4.10.20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/230031?org=itasca-isd
HILL COUNTY UPDATE 4.8.20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/229781?org=itasca-isd
HILL COUNTY UPDATE 4.9.20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/229783?org=itasca-isd
¡Las personas sin síntomas tienen el potencial de propagar COVID-19 sin saberlo! Por eso lo mejor para todos en su familia es quedarse en casa y lejos de los demás tanto como sea posible hasta que los funcionarios estatales y locales le indiquen lo contrario. #StayHomeTexas
People with no symptoms have the potential to unknowingly spread COVID-19! That’s why it’s best for everyone in your family to stay at home and away from others as much as possible until instructed otherwise from state and local officials. #StayHomeTexas
Even though we cannot collect Operation Christmas Child donations onsite at this time, we ask that you keep monthly items at home until we are able to except them at a later time.
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/176967?org=itasca-isd
Don’t forget, meal pick up is going on again today behind the cafeteria from 8-10am. Also, Mrs. Patty’s route may be running a few minutes behind due to bus issues. But never fear, food is on the way! Have a great day Itasca.... and GO CATS GO!!!
A MESSAGE FROM THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY 4.7.20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/228107?org=itasca-isd
A little message from our High School staff
Invest your time! Don't spend it!
-Nick Saban
Week 3 Workouts- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WacKAvdq5wkI2l3LnLXYDm6mhdb1Nk764ClRX2jAlqU/edit#gid=1356877512
A MESSAGE FROM THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY - DAY #3
Did you know that washing your hands with soap & water eliminates #Coronavirus molecules? Science shows it works. https://bit.ly/2w7TGAJ
Instructional & Meal Delivery Options - UPDATE 4.3.20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/225842?org=itasca-isd
A MESSAGE FROM THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY - DAY #2
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/225306?org=itasca-isd
Thursday’s meal service has begun! Buses rolled out, and pick up line is open from 8-10am.
La comunidad del Itasca ISD debe trabajar en equipo para luchar contra COVID-19. Visite la página Https://tea.texas.gov/mantentebien
para obtener información vital sobre como detener el contagio. Si nos mantenemos separados ahora, estaremos juntos más pronto.
The Itasca ISD community must work together to fight COVID-19. Head to http://tea.texas.gov/staywell
for vitally important public health guidance to stop the spread. If we stand apart as a community now, we will be together again soon.
Just a reminder...you have until 12pm noon today to pick up your instructional packets from the high school and elementary campuses (middle school box located at the elementary). GO CATS GO!!!
Don't forget, instructional packets are available at front office file cabinet locations through Tuesdays at 12pm noon.
Don't forget, instructional packets are available at front office file cabinet locations through Tuesdays at 12pm noon.
Instructional Material Information and File Cabinet Access
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/222165?org=itasca-isd
Order your 2019-2020 Yearbooks!
Instruction and food pick up still going on until 10am!
"Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it or work around it! -Michael Jordan
Week 2 Workout-https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WacKAvdq5wkI2l3LnLXYDm6mhdb1Nk764ClRX2jAlqU/edit?usp=sharing
Check out the Itasca ISD Instructional Roll Out Plan for Monday March 30th.
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/220819?org=itasca-isd
Help us spread the word, and GO CATS GO!!!
Information on "instructional roll out" will be posted tomorrow. Please check out our website, social media posts, or mobile app for all the current news. GO CATS GO!!!
Meal pick up is underway! 8am-10am behind the cafeteria.
Congrats to our February "Of the Monthers"!!!
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/219690?org=itasca-isd
Don't forget, we still have breakfast and lunch items for pick up right now until 10am! Bus route delivery & pick up from 8am-10am. Call any front office ifyou need assistance. 254-687-2922. GO CATS GO!!!
Campus Office Hours By Phone Only
Mon 11am-2pm, Thur & Fri 9am-12pm
NO PUBLIC ADMITTANCE
TEAM!!! Doing our best to provide where we can.
IHS Seniors!!! Please check your school email and respond, Ms. Watkins has sent you information and needs your response! Thanks!
Just a reminder that during this time of school closure, all Itasca ISD facilities, including the track, practice fields and ball fields are closed for public use. We apologize for this inconvenience.
Buses have departed and a great team of ladies are waiting to hand out food this morning! GO CATS GO!!!
Hill County Update 3/23/20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/218150?org=itasca-isd
Due to all athletic facilities being closed, we have created daily workouts to be conducted at home. We will continuously update these workouts. Please follow the link below.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WacKAvdq5wkI2l3LnLXYDm6mhdb1Nk764ClRX2jAlqU/edit?usp=sharing
UPDATE 3/23/20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/217840?org=itasca-isd
Please complete both of our student needs surveys!
STUDENT RESOURCES https://forms.gle/hhBUtG1p1EdNEsaAA
STUDENT MEALS https://forms.gle/otsFzRa4SAZbHD6M7
Please share and GO CATS GO!!!
Please complete our student needs surveys!
STUDENT RESOURCES https://forms.gle/hhBUtG1p1EdNEsaAA
STUDENT MEALS
https://forms.gle/otsFzRa4SAZbHD6M7
Please share and GO CATS GO!!!
Latest updates on Itasca ISD School Closure to be released tomorrow morning, 3/19/20 at approximately 9:00 am. Thank you for your patience and understanding, and GO CATS GO!!!
UPDATE 3/16/20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/212036?org=itasca-isd
At this time the new date for the R2 D3 Regional Powerlifting Championship meet is April 4th.
No baseball games or practices will be conducted through 3/30.
We will not have any golf until March 30th. There will be no practice or tournament on March 25th.
Due to mandates from the UIL and in the best interests of our athletes, All Athletic events and practices voluntary or involuntary have been suspended until March 30th.
Congratulations to Hannah Brackin on being named Scratches our Wampus Cat mascot for the 20-21 school year!!!
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Itasca HS Cheerleaders!!!
Extended School Closing
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/208958?org=itasca-isd
Congratulations to our 20-21 cheerleaders!!
The Blooming Grove Track Meets scheduled for next week March 16 (JH) and March 19 (HS) have been canceled. No Track meets for JH or HS next week.
The Region 2 Division 3 Regional Powerlifting Championship meet scheduled for March 14th has been postponed to a later date. As soon as that date is released we will share that information.
The remainder of the Baytown Tournament has been cancelled. The baseball team will be returning home this afternoon.
Follow the link below for COVID-19 ALERT STATUS information and plan.
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/207304?org=itasca-isd
Tomorrow, we will not have early morning practice for JH girls.
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
An individual NOT ASSOCIATED with Itasca ISD has attempted to solicit funds from our local businesses claiming that it is for the Itasca Baseball team. If you are approached, please call Coach Jim Kerbow at 254-687-2922 ext.160 or jkerbow@itascaisd.net
Our Lady Cat softball team will play Rio Vista at home on April 7th at 5 pm.
Wampus Cats defeat Abbott in the District opener 11-1!
The Softball Game vs Italy will be delayed 20-30 minutes. We are awaiting arrival of the Umpires.
Itasca HS activities for the week:
Tuesday - College Shirt day; Softball vs Italy (5:30pm); Baseball vs Abbott (7:00pm)
Thursday - Saturday - Baseball @ Baytown Tourney
Friday - Golf @ Cleburne; Early Release @ 12:00pm; Cheer Tryouts
Congratulations to our Wampus Cat baseball team for defeating Abbott 9-8 to win the 1st Annual Wampus Cat Invitational Baseball tournament on Saturday!
Congratulations to all of the inductees into the National Junior Honor Society and the National Honor Society tonight! Go Cats Go!
Great job to our Itasca Wampus Cat Band today! Received a Division 1 in Sight Reading and a Division 2 in Concert. We are proud of your hard work this year!!!
Congratulations to our Lady Wampus Cat Softball team for defeating Covington 22-11 in thier district opener!
March items for Operation Christmas Child: Flip Flops or Slides! Drop off your donation at any Itasca ISD front office today!!! GO CATS GO!!!
Come out and support your Lady Wampus Cat Softball tonight in Covington at 4:30 p.m.
Itasca Cheer - The last message is for both High School and Junior High potential cheerleaders and mascots
Itasca Cheer - Due to another obligation the parent meeting will be rescheduled to Thursday, March 5th @ 630 PM. If you have a a child interested in HS cheer, you are invited to attend. This will be a time for question and answer discussion, as well as an overview of tryouts.
Just a reminder that closed tryouts will be on Friday, March 13th @ 2 PM
2019-2020 Wampus Cats Boys Basketball All-District Team
IHS activities for the week:
Monday - Tennis @ Hico; Golf @ Millsap; Baseball @ McGregor (4:30pm - Date change)
Wednesday - Band Concert Contest @ Groesbeck (11:30am)
Thursday - Itasca Baseball Tourney; Track @ Bosqueville
Friday - Itasca Baseball Tourney; Softball @ Covington (4:30pm)
Saturday - Itasca Baseball Tourney; IHS Dance (7:00-9:00pm)
Wampus Cat Baseball finishes over Meridian 21-1!! Go Cats Go!
Wampus Cat Baseball won over Dawson in their first game tonight...starting our 2nd now in the double header against Meridian!
Find the Itasca ISD Coronavirus Plan at https://www.itascaisd.org/o/itasca-isd/page/coronavirus-plan
We must work together! GO CATS GO!!!
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/197445?org=itasca-isd
Please find the most current updates on the coronavirus at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. We will continue to monitor any concerns from the federal and state level to ensure the best plan for our students and staff. GO CATS GO!!!
Congratulations to these young ladies for their accomplishments this past basketball season. Great job ladies!!
It's a great day to be a Wampus Cat!!!
2020 Whitney Softball Tournament Schedule. Feb. 27-29
Aggresive, tough, effort. Cats played their hearts out... Final 81 to 90 Slocum. Proud of our boys, and proud of our coaches!
After three! LET'S GO WAMPUS CATS!!!
At the half! BARN BURNER!!!! GO CATS GO!!!
After one...
After one...
GO CATS GO!!!
Itasca ISD is working to build a profile of a graduate and we want your feedback! Please complete our survey and provide your input on characteristics and skills we want for our Itasca ISD students. https://forms.gle/XZGR131PpSMbE1QX7
Make the drive to Athens tonight and support Wampus Cat Basketball. Bi-District Playoff Round vs. the Slocum Mustangs, 6:00pm. GO CATS GO!!!
Itasca HS activities for the week:
Monday - Golf @ Diamond Oaks; Baseball vs FW Western Hills (4:30)(Benbrook JV)
Tuesday - College shirt day; Basketball Playoff vs Slocum @ Athens (6:00pm)
Wednesday- Tennis @ Corsicana
Thursday - Softball Tourney @ Whitney; HS Track @ Rio Vista
Friday - Baseball vs Meridian (4:30pm) (Dawson JV)
Itasca Boys Basketball 1st round playoffs will be Tuesday night in Athens at 6pm
ETRTW
If you haven’t already, download Itasca ISD’s new app on Android: http://bit.ly/2P8gV6x or iPhone: https:// apple.co/2P5hy0q
NHS/NJHS Induction Ceremony has been rescheduled for March 4th at 6:00pm in the SEC. Please see the news article on our web page for further information. https://www.itascaisd.org/article/194748?org=itasca-isd
Today’s softball tournament has been canceled due to rain and cold temperatures. Games will continue Friday with a two hour delay.
Don't forget, February's items for Operation Christmas Child are: Bars of Soap and Washcloths. Make your donation at any Itasca ISD campus front office before the month is over! GO CATS GO!!!
Boys Varsity Seeding game Is scheduled for Friday night 7pm @ Mildred High School.
Come out and support our boys!
#ETRTW
Itasca Boys Basketball tonight in Cayuga
JV @ 5:00pm
Varsity @ 6:00pm
Itasca HS activities for the week:
Monday: No School
Tuesday: English 1 Benchmark; BBB @ Cayuga (6:00); Thursday: English 2 Benchmark; Softball Tourney @ Castleberry
Friday: Baseball vs Poolville (6:00, scrimmage) Saturday: Power Lifting @ West
Girls Basketball Play in vs Frost @ 1pm Corsicana High School Address-3701 TX-22, Corsicana, TX 75110.
We will be the visiting team today at 1 in Corsicana
Lady Wampus Cats will play Frost tomorrow (Saturday) at Corsicana HS @ 1pm.
Friday Feb. 14th is a 12:00pm early release for students, and there will be no school Monday Feb. 17th in observance of Presidents' Day
Middle School Boys Tournament Schedule for this Saturday
Attention:
Due to the sad unfortunate news of a faculty member at Cross Roads ISD passing away, we will be pushing the start of the JV Boys and Varsity Boys basketball games back on Friday 2/14 so that students may attend the funeral.
JV Boys will now start at 6pm
Varsity Boys will follow
Coach O’Hearn
Due to a four way tie in our Girls Basketball District. The Itasca Girls Basketball play-in games will be played as follows!
Friday- Itasca vs Italy @ Frost 5 pm. (Itasca will be the visting team).
Saturday- Itasca vs. TBA @ Corsicana 1 pm.
Lady Wampus Cats defeat Frost 54-32 tonight to remain in the playoff hunt!!
Wampus Cat Park parking reminder...
Wampus Cats that is...!
There will be no jv boys game tomorrow Tuesday 2-11. Games will start at 5 with jv girls followed by both varsities. Tomorrow is senior night.
It's a great day to be a Wampis Cat! Happy Monday ya'll!
Itasca HS activities for the week:
Monday: Athletic/Band letter jacket fittings; Baseball scrimmage vs Grandview JV (6:30)
Tuesday: College shirt; BB vs Frost (Sr night)(4:00pm)
Thursday: US History Benchmark; Softball vs Keene (scrimmage 5:00pm)
Friday: End of six weeks, Early Release (12:00); Boys BB vs Cross Roads (5:00pm)
JV Boys Basketball defeats Kerens 37-26!!
Girls Tournament Brackets for tomorrow
Tuesday 2-11 there will be no boys jv game.
Check out the news article on our January "Of the Month" winners. GO CATS GO!!!
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/188948?org=itasca-isd
7th Grade Lady Wampus Cats defeated Italy 17-9! Go Cats!
Parents and Guardians of English Learners are invited to join us February 20 at 7pm in the library to learn more about the annual TELPAS assessment.
DOMINATE THE DOME! Come out and support the Lady Wampus Cat and Wampus Cat Basketball Teams take on Italy tonight on the road. Games start at 5pm. #ETRTW #EXPECTTOWIN #GOCATSGO
Itasca ISD is working to develop our profile of a graduate. Parent and community feedback is important to us. Please help by completing and sharing this survey with other community members. https://forms.gle/smSz8zBrfhrF3Wxp7
There is a jh tournament on Saturday 2-8 in cross roads for each team. Both teams play in it. First game is at 10:15 for both teams. They are leaving at 7:30.
Schedule on website has been changed.
Attention:
Here is the order of tonight’s basketball games in Italy
JV Girls-5pm in the old gym
JV Boys- 5pm in the dome
Varsity Girls- 6:15 in the Dome
Varsity Boys- 7:45 I. The Dome
New Basketball District 2A District 12
Frost, Hamilton, Italy, Meridian, Rio Vista, Valley Mills.
New Volleyball District 2A District 15
Italy, Rio Vista, Avalon, Blum, Covington, Kopperl, Arlington TLC.
New Football District 2A D 1 District 7
Bosqueville, Crawford, Hamilton, Rio Vista, Tolar, Valley Mills.
Wampus Cats defeat Cayuga 50-46!! 5-0 in district play!
Congratulations Lady Wampus Cats!! LWC defeats Caygua tonight 37-34!!
JV Boys Basketball defeats Cayuga 33-29!!
February's Operation Christmas Child 2020 items are: Bars of Soap & Washcloths!
Please help us spread the word on new parking procedure at Wampus Cat Park (Softball/Baseball).
GO CATS GO!!!
UPPDATE: First bball game tonight begins at 5pm!
PACK THE SEC for Lady Wampus Cat and Wampus Cat basketball tonight as we take on the Cayuga Wildcats! JV tip off starts at 4:30pm. GO CATS GO!!!
SHOUT OUT to the JH Lady Wampus Cats for a hard battle against Kerens tonight. Even though the game didn't go our way, Coach Moore and I saw so much improvement and want you ladies to know how proud of you we are! Keep working hard and prepare for a WIN!
REMINDER:
Early release tomorrow January 31st at noon.
Have a great weekend and GO CATS GO!!!
Lady Wampus Cats defeated Cross Roads tonight!
JV 36-31
Varsity 46-23
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Activities this week at IHS:
Monday - Softball parent meeting 6:00pm
Tuesday - College shirt day; BB @ Cross Roads 4:00pm
Wednesday- Friday - Hill Co Stock Show
Friday - Early Release 12:00pm; BB vs. Cayuga 4:00pm
Congratulations to our Lady Wampus Cat and Wampus Cat Powerlifting teams on a great day competing at the Rice Invitational!
Bernardo Garcia- 2nd place in 148s
Davonte Grisham- 2nd in 165s
Marilyn Cisneros- 2nd in 105s
Wampus Cats defeat Kerens 52-41!
Congratulations to our JV Boys Basketball team for defeating Kerens 45-31!
Congratulations to our Itasca ISD students, Gillian Brackin and Weston Helms on receiving the Itasca Chamber of Commerce Student of the Year Award! #GOCATSGO!!!
JANUARY - Only 9 Days left!!!
Only 9 days left to help donate the January themed item for Operation Christmas Child 2020: Small Toys: Balls, Dolls, Stuffed Animals, Jump Rope, Cars, Sling Backpack, etc. Make your donation today at any Itasca ISD Campus Office drop box!
Great job by the Itasca Middle School All-Region band members that performed in Groesbeck tonight!
Madilyn Middleton - oboe
Aleria Reeves - oboe
Becca Salinas - clarinet
Colt Rhea - tuba
Kaden Cordell - tuba
CJ Marshall - clarinet
Wesley Stinemetze - bass clarinet
Congratulations to our Wampus Cats for defeating Italy 62-61 in OT!
Congratulations LWC Basketball for defeating Itay 43-35. LWC are 2-1 in district play!
Congratulations to our JV LWC Basketball team for defeating Italy JV girls 42-21
Check out the December "Of the Monthers!" https://www.itascaisd.org/article/180147?org=itasca-isd
Just a reminder that there will be no school next Monday, January 20th. Classes will resume at the regularly scheduled time on Tuesday, January 21st.
PACK THE SEC!!! Itasca vs. Italy at home. Come out and support Lady Wampus Cat and Wampus Cat Basketball tonight, games start at 4:00pm!
Don't forget, you can make a donation to Operation Christmas Child 2020 today! New items needed each month. Let us be the "hub" for your donation! Drop boxes at each campus office location.
High School softball parent meeting will be January 27, 2020 at 6 P.M. This is so all high school girls trying out for softball.
The Varsity girls bb team will play at 5 tomorrow in Cayuga. They do not have a jv, so there will be no jv game tomorrow
Congratulations to our 7th Grade Wampus Cat Basketball team for winning the Hillsboro Tournament! Great group of young men!
Congratulations to our Powerliters who competed at the Bosqueville Invitational Powerlifting meet today!
Bernardo Garcia 3rd Place in the 132lb Class.
Vanessa Molnar 4th in the 132lb Class
Da'vonte Grisham 4th Place in the 165lb Class.
Congratulations Lady Wampus Cats on defeating Cross Roads 66-19 in the district opener!! 1-0!
Q: How are we working to grow our relationship between school and community? A: Operation Christmas Child 2020. Check out www.itascaisd.org today!
*Reminder*
Boys games in Meridian TODAY 1/10 start at 4pm
Itasca JV2 vs. Meridian JV1 @ 4pm
Itasca JV vs. Meridian Varsity @ 5pm
Varsity Girls Basketball game scheduled for today has been postponed to 2pm tomorrow in Itasca due to Cross Roads ISD closing school.
Boys High School Basketball is still on schedule in Meridian.
Due to weather:
Varsity game is at 2 o'clock tomorrow varsity only.
Boys High School Basketball in Meridian is still on schedule for tonight.
Due to weather there will be only be a varsity girls basketball game tonight at 4. No JV
Attached is a boys basketball tournament schedule
Attached is a boys basketball tournament schedule
Check out the HS softball teams store, there are a lot of great apparel to choose from. Come support our Lady Wampus Cats. https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/DThFCxJHRQ
Here is the order form for this years softball shirt. https://www.barefootathletics.com/categories/Custom-Order-Form/Itasca-HS/cof161584/
Contact: Coach Danielle Graber
dgraber@itascaisd.net
Semester # 2 starts on Tuesday January 7, 2020.
There will only be one game Tuesday night at 6 in Poolville. They no longer have a JV team. This is for the high school girls only that play basketball. Thanks
HS Girls basketball in Meridian tomorrow. JV will play at 10, Var girls to follow, and Var boys right after.
Change of plans our BOYS game tomorrow!
Itasca JV boys will play Blum JV in Morgan at 11:30am Meridian dropped a JV team so JV will play in Morgan at 11:30am.
Itasca Varsity will still play Meridian in Meridian at 1:30pm
Any questions please call me at (254)998-4124
The bus will leave Itasca at 10:00am
-Coach O’Hearn-
The JV Boys Basketball game vs Hico has been cancelled for tomorrow.
Reminder JH Girls Basketball - No early morning practice. We start at 7:50.
Wampus Cats WIN!!
7th Grade Lady Wampus Cats DEFEAT Italy!
Don’t forget about Family Game Night at Itasca HS tonight!!! Bring your family for some fun, popcorn, and fellowship!! 6-7:30pm
Thank you ACE Choir for your wonderful performance at our 2019 NJHS Community Dinner!! You all did such a fantastic job!!
More 2019 NJHS Community Dinner photos!
Itasca Middle School would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to our amazing community for sharing the evening with us!! We are so proud of our NJHS for a job well done on our 2019 Community Dinner!! Proud to be Wampus Cats!! Be on the lookout for more fun pictures to come!!
The JV girls bb tournament is being played at the Mineral Wells city gym. It is located on the Fort Wohlters vase as you come in to MineralWells they play at 10:30 in the morning.
Wampus Cats beat Bruceville-Eddy 64-51! Game 1 of the Hillsboro Tournament.
Itasca Boys Basketball schedule for the Hillsboro Tournament this weekend
Thursday
Itasca Vs. Bruceville Eddy
12pm Aux Gym Hillsboro HS
Itasca Vs.Marlin
3pm Aux Gym Hillsboro HS
Friday
Itasca vs Hillsboro
10:30am Main Gym Hillsboro HS
Itasca Vs. Palmer
1:30pm Aux Gym Hillsboro HS
Saturday
Itasca vs Maypearl
9:00am Main Gym Hillsboro HS
Lady Wampus Cats Win!!!
Check out our November "Of the Month Winners!" https://www.itascaisd.org/article/169346?org=itasca-isd
There will be not jv girls basketball game tomorrow night. Just a varsity girls game at 6.
Itasca HS, join us for a Family Fun Night on Monday, Dec 16th from 6-7:30!! Let’s have some fellowship & fun!!
The LWC play at 9 in the morning. We will leave at 7:50 in the morning.
No practice on Dec. 26th
Holiday schedule for hs girls bb for holidays.
This is the varsity boys and girls bb schedule for meridian tournament
Football Academic All-State- Xavier Garza 1st Team Academic All-State.
Andrew Arellano 2nd Team Academic All State, Travis Abbott Honorable Mention Academic All State. Congratulations to these Seniors for thier hard work throughout thier High School career!
Jh girls bb practice will start at 7:30 for the rest of this week.
Football Academic All District- Travis Abbott, Andrew Arellano, Xavier Garza, and Kayd Lightsey. Congratulations to these young men for all their hard work in the classroom!
Football All District Selections- 1st Team Offense- David Arellano (Wide Receiver) and Jose Gutierrez (Offensive Guard).
1st Team Defense- Kayd Lightsey (Inside Linebacker) and Nicholas Johnson (Defensive End).
2nd Team Offense- Andrew Arellano (Quarterback) and Robert Scott (Offensive Tackle)
2nd Team Defense- Xavier Garza (Outside Linebacker) and Michael Delaurie (Inside Linebacker).
Honorable Mention- Travis Abbott (Offensive Tackle), Willie Bible (Corner), and Ja'Vonn Reed (Running Back). Congratulations to these young men!
Volleyball All- District Selections!! Congratulations for all the hard work!!!
2nd Team All-District :
Chloe Sherber
Honorable Mention:
Molly Pritchard
Madison Rodriguez
Josephine Sisior
All-Academic:
Susie Balch
Elizabeth Brown
Brisia Garcia
Yakziry Garcia
Molly Pritchard
Chloe Sherber
Josephine Sisior
Just a final reminder for parents of 3rd, 4th, 5th graders! "A Pirate's Christmas" is tomorrow night in the SEC at 7:00pm. Singers may dress up as a pirate or an elf if they want to or just wear a Christmas shirt or Christmas colors. Acting cast should know what they're supposed to wear. You should be able to share this so please do!! 😊😊
Jh girls will not practice in the morning until school starts. No early morning for jh girls bb
We hope to see you all there!!
MS Girls Basketball Games vs Frost will be played in the Old Gym this evening.
7-12th grade Band Christmas Concert on Thursday, 12/5/19, at 7:00pm in the SEC. We hope to see you there!!!
LWC defeats Venus 45-36!
JV Lady Wampus Cats defeat Venus 30-23!
Important news from Coach O'Hearn!
Any information about Boys Basketball will be sent out through Remind from Coach O'Hearn. To sign up for Remind, please enter this number 81010 and text the following message "@itbball"
Thank you!
There will be no early-morning JH girls basketball practice tomorrow, Friday, November 22nd. Have a wonderful evening!
There will be no early morning Jh practice tomorrow. Again no early morning practice. 11-22-19
Don't forget the DC/NY trip meeting tonight at 6:30 pm in the Itasca ISD Library for all 6th and 7th grade students who are interested!!
Can't wait to see you there!❤️
Congratulations to our Lady Wampus Cats on thier big win tonight over Valley Mills!
The Lady Wampus Cats Varsity Basketball team will compete in the 2019 Keene Chamber of Commerce Tournament Thurs. Nov. 21- Sat. Nov. 23.
https://5il.co/azyy
Don’t forget to join us Thursday at 5:30 in the Library if you are interested in learning more about our Gifted and Talented program and at 6:00 for ESL family night!
Congratulations to the Itasca HS Congressional Debate team...ON TO STATE!!!!
Michael Battleson 2nd
Jasmine Sparks 4th
Kaylee Payne 5th
Daniela Castillo 6th
Itasca HS band members enjoyed having the Tarleton State University Horn Choir visit and perform today!!
There will not be a jv basketball game tomorrow night versus NCTA . Varsity will start at 5:00
High School Basketball Schedule Changes for tomorrow, Tues, Nov. 12.
The Varsity Girls will play NCTA starting at 5pm here at home. There will be no JV game.
The boys will scrimmage Whitney following the girls game.
Sorry for the late notice.
Thank you Veterans!
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LWC beat 5A FTW Western Hills 51-37; jv also won. Come out and support the ladies Tuesday night against NCTA. JV at 5, Var to follow
Check out our October "of the month" winners! https://www.itascaisd.org/article/158558?org=itasca-isd
Middle School Football vs Moody.
MS Gold won 8-0.
MS Black won 12-0.
Gold team finished the season undefeated!
Black team finished 6-1!
Students enjoying our 2nd chance breakfast. Our fearless leader, Mr. Parsons, is helping serve our students this morning!!
Don't forget to bring your non-perishable food items or cash donations to any of our IISD campuses to help support the Food For Families food drive. Last day to donate is November 22nd!
Reminder:
Friday, November 8th we will have a 12:00 pm early release. Have a wonderful rest of your week! 😊
Hill County Business Showcase has been rescheduled for a future date TBD. https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-a2cdb299-db18-48d0-97dc-3d264787eb48/articles/hill-county-job-fair-opportunity
There will be no after school ACE program today, due to a city-wide water shut off. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up/ride the bus at the regular release time. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. GO CATS GO!!!
Please join us next Monday November 11th at 9am in the SEC as we honor our Veterans. https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-a2cdb299-db18-48d0-97dc-3d264787eb48/articles/veterans-day-assembly-itasca-isd
VB Playoff Game tonight @7 in Whitney! Come support!!
Please join us November 14 at 5:30pm in the library if you are interested in learning more about our gifted and talented program and the referral and assessment process.
Look at all these hard working Itasca ISD administrators! GREAT LEADERS...GREAT TEAM!!!
If you haven't downloaded the Itasca ISD, TX Mobile App from the Google or Play store yet, it's not too late! Keep track with all the local Itasca ISD information and news. GO CATS GO!!!
Join us November 14th for ESL Family Night!
Parents of Senior CC, Football, Band, and Cheer...please be lined up on track by 6:45 pm tonight. Activities will begin at 6:50pm for Senior pregame.
Congrats to the Wampus
Cat MS football team for defeating the Riesel Indians tonight 22-14!
What an amazing Halloween event HILCO has put on for the community of Itasca!
Raining and cold? No worries Hilco is having an awesome event that's indoors! 😊
Congrats to the Lady Wampus Cat Volleyball (Varsity and JV) on their win against Kopperl tonight!!! #GoCatsGo
The LWC basketball have a scrimmage this coming Sat starting at 10 am. Come out and support you LWC as they kick off the bb season. Scrimmage in Whitney
Lady Wampus Cat Playoff Volleyball Game is schedule for Monday, Nov. 4th vs Bosqueville at Whitney High School first serve is at 7:00 pm. The Lady Wampus Cats will be the visiting team.
Whitney High School Address- 1400 N Brazos St, Whitney, TX 76692.
Middle School Football will play a combined 7th and 8th Grade game Thursday vs Riesel. Kickoff is at 5:00pm in Riesel.
High School Address- 600 E Frederick St, Riesel, TX 76682. (The Stadium sits behind the High School.
Varsity Cross Country Girls and Boys ran at the Regional meet today. Boys team finished 11th and Girls finished 14th overall!!! Lots of new Personal Records (PR) today!!
Good job Wampus Cats!!!
Join us on November 11th for our Annual Veterans Day Assembly! All are invited to attend. If you are a Veteran, we would love to recognize you for your service. Please contact the HS office to ensure your name is on the list, 254-687-2922 ext 115.
Monday, November 11, 2019
9:00 am @ The Special Event Center
NHS trash pickup tonight at 5:00pm has been cancelled due to weather.
2A Region 3 Cross Country Meet Results
Girls- https://flashresultstexas.com/2019/regionIIIxc19/191028F003.htm
Boys- https://flashresultstexas.com/2019/regionIIIxc19/191028F004.htm
Itasca ISD Red Ribbon Week!!!
Unfortunately due to weather conditions the Middle School Football games have been cancelled for tonight in Itasca and in Axtell.
There will not be a JV VB game vs Avalon on Friday. Varsity will play at 4:30.
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Due to the chance of weather tomorrow, we have decided to postpone our Fall Festival. We will inform you shortly about the new date. Thank you for your understanding and have a wonderful evening!
Go Cats Go!
Save the Date
November 16th, 2019
6pm - 9pm
Murder Mystery Dinner
Tickets $20.00 per person
Itasca ISD Cafeteria
Contact Charlotte Martin: cmartin@itascasisd.net
There will be a parent meeting for any girl in the 7-12th grades that is planning on playing basketball this year. The meeting will be on Saturday (10/26) at 11:00am in the SEC. please contact Stephen Montgomery with any questions.
Red Ribbon Week themes for Elementary and Middle School beginning October 28th-November 1st!!
MS School Football Update. Italy has informed our coaching staff this morning that they will only have ONE MS Football Team this week. Therefore we have picked up a game for our GOLD Team with Axtell in Axtell @6:30 pm.
Black Team- At Home vs Italy @ 5:00pm.
Gold Team-At Axtell @ 6:30pm.
Dear Parents/Guardians, please see the attached letter sent home today regarding a confirmed case of the chickenpox.
The format for the MS Football games will be flipped Thursday evening. Black Team will play at 5pm. The Gold team will play around 6:30 following the black team.
Power has been restored. School start time will be at 8:45am, and buses are running 1 hour late. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
MS Football practice will start as scheduled. We will keep you advised of any changes. Thank you!
We will have a delayed start this morning due to current power outage at Itasca ISD schools. School start time at 8:45, buses will run 1 hour later than usual. Please stay posted for changes/updates.
🐾🐾Congrats to Lady Wampus Cat Volleyball on a win over Bynum!!! 🐾🐾
We are kicking off the annual Food For Families food drive the week of October 28th! Please see the news article on our website for more info. https://www.itascaisd.org/article/149449?org=itasca-isd
Middle School Football will resume with regular practice schedule next week as we prepare for the Gladiators!
Mon-Wed-6:45 am
Thurs-Fri-7:45 am
2019-2020 Itasca Wampus Cats and JH Boys Basketball Schedules
https://5il.co/av8f
https://5il.co/av8g
There will be a parent meeting for those girls who are in HS and JH athletics and want to play basketball this upcoming season on Saturday, Oct. 26th at 11:00 am in the SEC. Come meet Coach Montgomery and the new staff and find out about LWC basketball.
October is National Principals Month, and we have some really great ones at Itasca ISD! Please join me in celebrating the great leaders we have serving the students and staff of our community!
2019-2020 Itasca Lady Wampus Cats and JH Girls Basketball Schedules
https://5il.co/au6j
https://5il.co/au6k
IHS Parent University tomorrow night Oct. 17, 6pm at the High School!
Itasca High School Parents, please join us for Parent University on Thursday, October 17th at 6:00pm. We will be in the high school and there will be sessions for all grade levels, 9-12th. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to the Itasca High School Band on their 24th consecutive Division 1 Rating at UIL Marching Contest! Go Cats Go!!!
Congratulations to our Cross Country Regional Qualifiers! These students were recognized at last nights board meeting.
Thanks to HOTRAC and Janice Markwardt for donating "Stop the bleed kits" today for Itasca ISD! What a great partner we have for the care of our students.
Congrats to our September "...of the month winners!"
Check out their story on the Itasca ISD News https://www.itascaisd.org/article/147394?org=itasca-isd
HS volleyball will play @ Milford Tuesday, October 15th starting with JV at 5:30
JH Volleyball games tonight in Italy will be starting at 430 PM. White, Black, Gold in that order will play tonight. Come out and support the JrHigh Lady Wampus Cats!!!!
Itasca HS activities for the week:
Tuesday - Band Marching Contest @ La Vega (11:30am); VB @ Milford (5:30pm)
Thursday - Parent University (6:30pm)
Friday - VB @ Bynum (4:30pm)
Itasca HS parents: Join us Thursday night for Parent University! We will have sessions for all grade levels with information about being successful in high school and beyond.
October 17, 2019 @ 6:00pm
Go Cats Go!!! Great football win over Axtell tonight!!!
MS Football
Gold Team stays undefeated with a victory over Axtell last night 8-6!
Black Team goes to 4-1 with a victory over Axtell last night 14-6!
Axtell Football Stadium Address- 124 W Seley, Axtell, TX 76624
JH volleyball will have 3 games vs Italy on October 14th. Game is @ Italy starting at 5:30
JH Bynum game will unfortunately not be rescheduled due to time constraints.
More CC pics from today’s district meet!
Congrats to all of our CC runners at district today. Both Girls and Boys Varsity teams are off to Regionals!!!!
So proud of the hard work put in by our Junior High Cross Country teams today at the District Meet! District Runners Up for both boys and girls! Go Wampus Cats!!!
Look at our whale done winners! ❤️
Congrats to our band on their Division 1 rating at their practice marching contest in Troy today!
Fields of Faith at the football field on Wednesday night.
Good luck to the Itasca High School Band today!
Revised 2019 Lady Wampus Cat Volleyball Schedule https://5il.co/9b6b
Due to the water being shut off by the city the MS Volleyball games scheduled for tonight vs Bynum will be cancelled.
Tonight's middle school volleyball game will unfortunately be cancled, due to the availability of water at the SEC. We apologize for the late notice, as we were trying to get the game in. Please spread the word, and again we apologize for the late notice.
Come out and support your Itasca Wampus Cats tonight as they take on the Bruceville-Eddy Eagles tonight in a District 8 2A match up @7:30 in Eddy!
Stadium Address- 1 Eagle Dr Eddy TX 76524
Congratulations to our Middle School Gold and Black Football teams on their victories last night against Bruceville-Eddy!
Gold defeated the Eagles 16-8! (3-0 overall record)
Black defeated the Eagles 62-34! (3-1 overall record)
HS students that are interested in taking the PSAT need to sign up with Ms. Hennig and pay the $17 by Thursday, October 10, 2019.
Come on out and see our Junior High football teams take on Bruceville-Eddy starting at 5:00 pm at Patton Field!!
Check out the latest news article on the Itasca Chamber of Commerce Steak Dinner Fundraiser! https://www.itascaisd.org/
Bookfair going on at the Itasca ISD Library! Runs until 7pm tonight, then 7:30 am to 5:00 pm the rest of the week!
Don't forget to join us at Wampus Cat Night out tonight! 6-7pm at Lawless Park.
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Volleyball will not have early-morning practice tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1st.
The City of Itasca is diligently working to restore water, and therefore band practice will remain as scheduled tonight. Please bring water and use the restroom before you show up! We apologize for the inconvenience.
The JV and Varsity Volleyball games vs Frost will be played tomorrow Tuesday Oct. 1 in Frost. The JV will start at 5:30!
"Do You Know the Dangers of Vaping?"
Presented by: Tina Lincoln
Hill County Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uUYiKOFROPB45A1UrK0RGDZEe3PYUEDkTiJNTfvMtYI/edit?usp=sharing
Itasca HS activities for the week:
Tuesday - Picture Day; VB @ Frost (5:30); Wampus Cat Night Out (6:00)
Friday - FB @ Bruceville Eddy (7:30)
Great day of speech and debate for IHS students! 3 medals!
Extemporaneous Speaking - Gavin Kuykendall
CX Debate - Michael Battleson
LD Debate - Daniela Castillo
LWC sweep the Lady Eagles of Kopperl. Varsity wins 3-1; JV wins 2-1 🐾💛🐾💛
Parents, individual picture day for students in Pre-K through 11th grade will be on Tuesday, October 1st. We hope you have a great weekend!
Come and support our Lady Cats Volleyball as they take on Kopperl in Kopperl at 4:30. The JV girls will play following the varsity game!
Come out and support your Wampus Cats tonight in their district opener vs Bosqueville! The game has been selected as the KHBR game of the week! You can listen live at AM 1560, khbrhillsboro.com, or the tune-in app! The game will also be replayed Sunday at 3pm.
MS Football Game Update
Gold team wins 28-0
Black team loses a close one 22-18
Friday 9/27 is early release at 12:00pm, buses will run around 12:15pm. Also, don't forget about Wampus Cat Night Out on October 1st at Lawless Park. 6-7:30pm. FOOD, FUN, FAMILY!
HS Volleyball Update! There will be a JV Volleyball game following the Varsity game in Kopperl Friday evening.
See You At The Pole 2019
SYATP 2019
Thank you to all the churches and volunteers who helped make this a successful See You At The Pole experience! Thank you coaches for making it possible for our athletes to attend! #differencemakers
Our JV Lady Wampus Cats won in a hard fought battle against Avalon in last night's Volleyball game. It was a close one, pulling it out with a 17-15 score in the 3rd set. Way to go girls! Keep up the hard work!
CORRECTION: See You at the Pole is at 7:30am Wednesday morning, not 8:30 am!!
"If we want breakthrough thinking, we need to encourage people to be overwhelmed, confused, uncertain -- not forever, but at key times when new thinking is required." ~ Margaret Wheatley Ed.D.
Tomorrow is See You at the Pole. It will take place at 8:30am in front of the high school. Hope to see you there!
Wampus Cat Night Out, October 1st 6-7:30pm at Lawless Park. FOOD, FUN, FAMILY!
Due to the shortened schedule and pep rally on Friday, 9-27, early morning Volleyball practice will be cancelled.. Announcements will be made tomorrow and Thursday morning during practice for reminders.
Tina Lincoln from Hill County JJAEP discussing the dangers of vaping to the Itasca community.
MS Football Thursday 9-26 @ Bosqueville!
Gold kicks off at 5:00pm
Black kicks off around 6:30pm
Stadium Address- 7636 Rock Creek Rd, Waco, TX 76708.
We hope to see you all at our Parent Connect Night at the Itasca ISD Library tonight at 7:00 pm!!
Don't forget Parent Connect Night at the Itasca ISD Library tonight at 7pm.
Itasca HS activities for the week:
Monday - IISD Parent Connect Night (7:00pm Library) Tuesday - VB vs Avalon (5:30pm)
Wednesday - CC @ Hubbard
Friday - End of 6 weeks: Early Release (12:00); VB @ Kopperl; FB vs Bosqueville (7:30pm)
Offensive Player of the Week- Ja'Vonn Reed.
Defensive Player of the Week- Gavin Sewell.
Wampus Cats win! 77 to 0 over Inspired Vison Academy! #GOCATSGO
Our beautiful 2019 Homecoming Court. Alexsandra Gonzales, Kaylei Cole, & Gillian Brackin
Queen - Kaylei Cole
Parade time in Wampus Cat Land!
Don't miss out on the Homecoming parade! It starts in half an our. #GOCATSGO!
Don’t miss all of the great happenings for Homecoming 2019!!!
Two great football victories tonight! Super proud of all the hard work put in by our teams!! Way to go, Cats!!
FINAL: Itasca MS Black 46, Inspired Vision Academy 14. #GOCATSGO!
FINAL: Itasca MS Black 46, Inspired Vision Academy 14. #GOCATSGO!
3rd Qtr Update: Itasca MS Black 32, Inspired Vision Academy 8.
MS Gold Team Final 48 to 6 over Riesel!
Game #2 between MS Black Team vs. Inspired Vision Academy about to start! #GOCATSGO
MS Cheer Squad!
Halftime score MS Gold Team FB. Wampus Cats 24 Indians 0.
Reminder!! Tuesday, September 24th, we will be taking Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, and Cheer pictures. Go Cats!!
7th and 8th grade football boys will not have early-morning practice tomorrow, Thursday, September 19th. Please follow our regular Itasca ISD arrival time schedule.
Lady Wampus Cats Volleyball played hard tonight against Bynum, came up short, but fought for 5 sets. #ItascaPride
Please remember that only 7th/8th grade students in Athletics should be dropped off by the Band Hall in the mornings for early practice. 7th/8th grade PE students should arrive at school at regular time in front of the Middle School building. Thank you.
Itasca happenings this week!! We hope to see you there!!
Homecoming 2019
Monday: JH VB @ Covington (5:30pm)
Tuesday: VB vs Bynum (5:30pm)
Wednesday: CC @ Glen Rose
Thursday: JH FB Gold team vs Reisel (5:00pm); JH FB Black team vs Inspired Academy (immediately following)
Friday: 2:00pm Release; 3:00pm parade; VB vs Italy (4:30); FB vs Inspired Academy (7:30)
JH Black will play Inspired Vision Academy at Patton Field following the JH Gold game!
JH Gold Football will play Reisel at Patton Field this Thursday night @ 5pm.
Congratulations to Andrew Arellano for being selected by the Itasca coaching staff as the Offensive and Defensive MVP in Friday night's victory over Frost!
Lady Wampus Cat Volleyball this morning! Go Cats, Beat Milford!!
Proud of our Wampus Cats!!! 46-18 final over Frost tonight!! #ItascaPride
4th Qtr Update
About to start the second half here at Patton Field. Frost Polar Bears 12 and your Itasca Wampus Cats 22.
Ain't no Cat like a Wampus Cat! Come out and watch the Wampus Cats take on the Polar Bears of Frost tonight at home, 7:30 kickoff!
Homecoming Theme Days!!!
JV Volleyball Update.Please be advised that I have spoken with Valley Mills ISD Administration and there has not been any student or member of the Valley Mills community diagnosed with Meningitis.
Parents, there will be an informational meeting for all interested parties regarding an educational trip to Boston for high school students. The meeting will be Thursday September 12th at 6:00pm in the Library. Please contact Grace Hennig or Lisa Brown for information.
Never forget those who lost and gave their lives 18 years ago today. #september11
I have attached the Middle Football Rosters.
Black Team will play in Frost on Thursday @5pm
Gold Team Will Play in Axtell on Thursday @5pm
UPDATE #2
Water has been turned off as of 2:50pm. We will remain on schedule to close out the instructional day, and run our buses at normal time. We apologize for this inconvenience, but appreciate your understanding.
UPDATE!
Water shutoff may be closer to 3:30 PM from our latest report. ACE will still be canceled, and extracurriculars will remain on with provisions in place.
High School activities for the week:
Tuesday - VB vs Blum (5:30)
Wednesday - CC @ Covington
Thursday - JV VB Tourney @ Valley Mills
Friday - FB vs Frost (7:30)
Saturday - V VB vs Milford (10:00); JV VB @ Valley Mills Tourney
ATTENTION
The City of Itasca has notified us of a water shutoff today at approximately 2:00pm. Due to this event, there will be NO after school ACE program, although arrangements are being made to facilitate our after school extracurricular activities, as they will remain on schedule. If there are any changes, we will certainly let you know.
Due to Frost only having one JH team our JH "Black" Team (8th and 7th Grade mixed team) will play in Frost at 5pm on Thursday. Our "Gold" Team (7th Grade) will play in Axtell @5pm on Thursday.
62:18 'till kickoff! Wampus Cats vs. Jaguars.....Cat Scratch Fever in Itasca,Tx tonight! Come on out! #GOCATSGO!
Lady Cat VB in Convington tonight!
Lady Cat VB getting ready to start in Covington! #GOCATSGO!
Happy Friday Wampus Cats!
It's everything Itasca ISD, in your pocket!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eskpoJ7k6vg
Don't forget our Volleyball season opener against Frost tonight in the SEC starting at 5:30!! See you there!! Go Cats!!
Big shout out to HILCO for helping us hang our new press box sign today! #GOCATSGO!
We are excited to celebrate grandparents and family day on Monday, September 9th. A letter was sent home today with more details regarding this day. Please send the bottom portion of the letter back by Friday. Have a wonderful day!
Extra curricular activities will remain as scheduled at this point with city water shut off at 4:00 PM. Preparations have been made for our students, but if any further changes take place we will let you know.
We were just notified that the city water will be shut off at approximately 4:00 pm. Consequently, we will not be able to host our after school ACE program. Please make arrangements to pick up your students at the regular release times. We apologize for the late notice.
Glad to see all our Wampus Cats today!
Football T-Shirts on Sale!
YS-XL- $15
2XL-4XL- $17
Dri-Fit Only at this time!
Orders must be turned in by Friday Sept.13th.
Please contact Coach Kerbow
jkerbow@itascaisd.net
(254) 687-2922 Ext. 160
Homecoming 2019 Schedule!!!
Check out the September IHS Newsletter!
https://www.smore.com/2ke5p
Itasca ISD, TX...It's everything Itasca ISD, in your pocket! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eskpoJ7k6vg
6th grade Parent Meeting Thursday, September 5th, at 5:00 pm in Middle School Commons
Cross Country Wednesday at Keene 3:30 -- Volleyball vs. Frost Thursday 5:30
Reminder! Middle School spirit shirt order form and money due tomorrow, Tuesday, September 3rd. Go Cats!
High School Activities for the week:
Wednesday - CC @ Keene
Friday - VB @ Covington (4:00pm); FB vs Hubbard (7:30pm)
Final: 20 to 18 Dogs.
20 to 18 Dogs with 4:31 left.
Dogs 13 Cats 12 with 11:37 to go.
#GOBANDGO! Itasca Wampus Cat Band putting on a great performance!
54 seconds left before the half....Dogs 13 Cats 6
Itasca ISD has a new app! Find sports scores, menus, and news updates. Download on Android: http://bit.ly/2P8gV6x or iPhone: https://apple.co/2P5hy0q.
Wampus Cats getting a little love from Fox Sports Southwest! See Link Below.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156767011099624&id=53293384623
JH Football Practice will resume practices on Tuesday Sept. 3rd @6:45 am due to the Labor Day holiday!
High School Football will practice Monday morning Sept. 2nd @9:00 am.
Friday Night Football is here! Come out and support your Wampus Cats tonight, as they take on the Wortham Bulldogs in Wortham @7:30pm!
Stadium Address-402 Longbotham St. Wortham TX 76693
The band is getting ready for their first football halftime performance tonight!!
So proud of our Cross Country teams!! Great start to our 2019 season at the Blum Meet yesterday!!
There will be NO JH Football Practice tomorrow morning Aug. 30th. JH Football Players need to report @7:45 for weights.
Second Chance Breakfast is underway! Finding new ways to help OUR students be best prepared for a day full of learning.
Good luck to our CXC teams today running over at Blum! #RUNCATSRUN!
Spread the word about the new Itasca ISD,TX mobile app today! #GOCATSGO!
It's a great day to be a Wampus Cat!
....and football too. Wampus Cats taking on Bartlett at Patton Field!
Lady Cat volleyball in the house tonight vs. Penelope.
Check out the Itasca ISD, TX mobile app in your apple or play store today!
Coaches getting the field ready for our scrimmage!!! Join us tomorrow night at Patton Field, scrimmage against Bartlett at 6:00pm.
Happy Thursday Wampus Cats!
It's a great day to be a Wampus Cat!
Power has been restored in the district at 6:25am. At this time, all buses and classes will start at the normal time. If there are any changes/updates, we will certainly let you know.
Looking forward to having all our students back tomorrow! #GOCATSGO!
Volleyball game has been canceled today due to city wide power outage. We apologize for the inconvenience.
2nd Annual Convocation is tomorrow at 9am with Covington ISD at the Hilco Event Center!
Itasca Lady Cat Volleyball is underway today and this weekend at the Covington tournament.
Registration for classes begins 8/9 from 8-3pm and 8/12 from 4-7pm. Make sure you bring proof of residency. See you there!
School is just around the corner!
End of the year concert information:
Our Middle School concert will be Monday, May 6th, at 7pm in the SEC. Hope to see you all there!!
