
Itasca Varsity Boys basketball makeup game against Frost will be next Wednesday (Feb. 3rd) in Frost. Game time with be 7:15pm. If you have any questions please contact Coach O’Hearn
Thank you

The Lady Wampus Cats do not have a game this Friday. Our next game will be Tuesday Feb. 2 in Valley Mills game time 5 o’clock. Friday Feb. 5 is our last home and district game. It is against Italy with start time at 6. This will also be senior night. Please come out and support these ladies who are still fighting for a playoff spot.

We want to wish all of our Itasca ISD students that are participating in the Hill County Stockshow this week Good Luck!! We are proud of you!

The Rio Vista Tri-Meet #2 on Wednesday (1/27) will have no spectators allowed. There will also not be a live video once again. All results will be posted to THSPA & THSWPA websites.

That last share should have said Tuesday 1-26-21, LWC vs Lady Bulldogs at 6 pm in the SEC the boys will follow. Sorry for the miss confusion.

Tuesdays game at home between the LWC and the Hamilton Lady Bulldogs will start at 6 pm followed by the boys. This will be Tuesday 1-29-21.

https://www.itascaisd.org/article/385668?org=itasca-isd
New program at ACH Child and Family Services for Kinship Families
https://achservices.org/programs/real-help-for-real-life/kinship-navigator-program/

Cats win 60-30 over Frost!

Lady Cats win 31-30 over Meridian!

Basketball Update-MS Girls @ Meridian Tonight 5pm. (2 Games)
MS Boys vs Grandview and Frost Tonight @ 5pm (3 Games)
Varsity Girls Only Friday Jan. 22nd @ Frost 6pm. (Boys Basketball @ Frost rescheduled for Wednesday Feb. 3rd.)
Varsity Boys and Girls Tuesday Jan. 26th vs Hamilton 5pm.
Tickets are available on the Itasca ISD website

Due to not being able to acquire referees, Itasca varsity boys will not host Hamilton varsity boys on Friday 1/22. The game will be played as previously scheduled on Tuesday 1/26
If you have any questions please contact Coach O’Hearn at (254)998-4124

Cats WIN! 39-34 over Rio Vista

Lady Cats take care of Business
tonight 35-24 over Rio Vista!

Due to Frost Boys basketball having to quarantine, the game against Itasca Varsity Boys and Frost varsity boys has been postponed. Itasca Varsity boys will now host Hamilton Varsity on Friday 1/22 at 6pm in the special events center (pending the availability of officials)
If you have any questions please contact coach O’Hearn
(254)998-4124

The LWC will travel to Frost on Friday 1-22 and play at 6. There will be one game girls only.

There will be no fans allowed at the Rio Vista Powerlifting Tr-Meet on Wednesday 1/20/21. There will not be a live feed video this meet. All results will be posted on the THSPA and THSWPA websites. #GetSwole

JH Boys basketball. Game in Meridian today at 5pm. Please have your child at the SEC by 3:00
Thank you. Coach O’Hearn

Cats WIN 32-15 over Meridian!

Lady Cats defeat Meridian 48-27!

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 1/11-1/15
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/382102?org=itasca-isd

Reminder- Tickets for the MS Boys Basketball Game vs Grandview tonight will be available at the gate!

JH Boys Basketball Schedule changes:
Thursday 1/14- Itasca A team plays Grandview A at 7pm in Grandview. Tickets may be purchased at the gate.
Monday 1/8- Itasca A and B teams will play in Meridian starting at 5pm. Tickets can be purchased on our school website.
Thursday 1/21-
Itasca A, B, and C teams will play starting at 5pm in Itasca at the SEC. tickets are sold online.
Any questions regarding boys basketball please contact Coach O’Hearn
-Coach O’Hearn-

Bosqueville Powerlifting Meet 1/16 YouTube link:
http://YouTube.com/channel/UCEjF6JZZbgirAgzOT-nHcdA

Friday 1-15. LWC vs Meridian at Meridian Game time is at 5 in the main high school gym.

No Fans will be allowed at the Bosqueville Powerlifting Meet this Saturday 1/16. The meet will be available to watch on YouTube. Pull up the Bosqueville ISD website at
https://www.bosquevilleisd.org/
On the left side of the page there’s a heading of NEWS. Under the NEWS heading will be pictures and events scrolling past. Fans can click on the Live Athletic Events and they will be taken to the YouTube page to watch the meet.

MS Boys Basketball Update- MS Boys Basketball will play @ Grandview Thursday Jan. 14th @ 7pm. Tickets will be sold at the gate. If you purchased tickets online, those tickets have been refunded.

Lady Cats WIN 62-51 over Italy!

MS Boys Basketball will play Grandview Thursday Jan. 14th @ 5pm. (One Game). Tickets are on sale on the Itasca ISD website.

MS BOYS Basketball game vs Italy scheduled for Thursday Jan. 14th in Itasca has been CANCELLED. We are in the process of looking for another opponent, we will keep you posted!

HS Girls and Boys Basketball will travel to Italy this evening. Tip off is 5pm for the Girls game the Boys will follow. Tickets are available on the Itasca ISD website. Come out and support our Wampus Cats!

Picture Day
Thursday, January 14
Picture Day ID: EVTJ6HMK9
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/pictureDayId/EVTJ6HMK9

Lady Cats WIN 30-28!!

Basketball- Varsity Girls and Boys only tomorrow night vs Valley Mills. Girls will tip off @5:00pm! Come out and support our Wampus Cats! Tickets are on sale on the Itasca ISD website.

Middle School Boys Basketball will practice after school the rest of the season.

Don't forget! Free rapid COVID-19 test are available tomorrow January 4th from 9am-12pm for students. You must register first at https://urgentcarekids.formstack.com/forms/itascaisd_registration_english or https://urgentcarekids.formstack.com/forms/itascaisd_registration_espanol. This is on a voluntary basis for asymptomatic students only, who want to make sure they are COVID free prior to returning to campus. Please enter from Wilkerson St. and register before you arrive.

Please fill out our "January Return to School" survey before Sunday January 3rd. GO CATS GO!!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOBYD9PWHionBfDL9twp3bRBEMCg4caXGNYO94wGMcF188qg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please fill out our "January Return to School" survey before Sunday January 3rd. GO CATS GO!!!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOBYD9PWHionBfDL9twp3bRBEMCg4caXGNYO94wGMcF188qg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Boys Basketball vs Frost has been rescheduled for Wednesday Jan. 6th @6pm in Itasca.
Boys Basketball vs Hamilton has been rescheduled for Saturday Jan. 9th in Hamilton @11am.

Girls Basketball will host Kopperl Tuesday Dec. 29th @ 11am.
Girls Basketball will play in Hamilton Saturday Jan. 2, 2021 @11:30am.
Tickets are on sale on the Itasca ISD website.

HS Boys Basketball Update- Boys Varsity Basketball Game vs Frost has been reschedule for January 1st 2021. Game time is 1:00.pm. There will be no JV game.

Our January Newsletter is here! Check it out at https://www.smore.com/jw50m Click on languages on the right side to change newsletter language.

Itasca Middle School Band 2020 Christmas Concert now available on YouTube.
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/371284?org=itasca-isd

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 12/14-12/18
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/371210?org=itasca-isd

Itasca HS Varsity Cheerleaders were given a shoutout today through Cheerleading.com. As the year is coming to a close, this year's cheer squad has really learned about the word FLEXIBLE. Our football season came to an early end and without a step they jumped right into basketball!
Way to go 2020 Cheer!

HS Basketball Update- Jan. 2, 2021 Varsity Girls and Boys will play at Hamilton Game time has been changed to 11:30am and 1:00pm. Tickets will need to be purchased on the Itasca ISD website.

HS Basketball Update- Tuesday Dec. 29 Varsity Girls will host Kopperl @ 11:30am. Tickets will need to be purchased on the Itasca ISD website.

HS Basketball Update- Tuesday Dec. 22nd- Varsity Girls will host Frost @ Home game time has been changed to 11:30 am. The Varsity/ JV Boys game vs Frost will be rescheduled due to a positive COVID case in Frost.

HS Basketball Update- Friday Dec. 18th Varsity Girls will play @ Rio Vista at 5pm. Varsity Boys will host Kerens at 5pm @ Home. The JV Boys game vs Kerens has been cancelled. All Tickets will need to be purchased on the Itasca ISD Website.

Itasca ISD district and campus 19-20 Federal Report Cards have been posted to https://www.itascaisd.org/o/itasca-isd/browse/73250
Contact us at 2020info@itascaisd.net for questions or more information.

District 12 AA Basketball Tickets- Girls and Boys District Basketball tickets Home and Away will need to be purchased online through the Itasca ISD website.

I apologize for the confusion it’s my misunderstanding. If you are planning on going to the lady Wampus Cat basketball game starting at 5pm Friday in Rio Vista go to the Itasca school website to purchase tickets. Again I apologize for misunderstanding.

Congratulations to these young men for their efforts on and off the field!
7-AA Football All-District Honors
1st Team Wide Receiver- Gavin Sewell
2nd Team Defensive Back- Kayd Lightsey
2nd Team Defensive Back- Gavin Sewell
Honorable Mention Defensive Back- Alex Andrade
Honorable Mention Defensive Line- Kaden Cordell
Honorable Mention Offensive Line- Jose Gutierrez
Honorable Mention Utility Player- Chris Osorno
7 AA Football Academic All District
Alex Andrade
Kaden Cordell
Kayd Lightsey
Colt Rhea

Updates and Reminders from Dr. Parsons 12/7-12/11
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/365758?org=itasca-isd

The LWC will play tomorrow night at 5 vs. Normangee at home 1 game; Tuesday Dec. 15 at home vs. Meridian which is district opener 1 game; and Friday Dec 18 at 5 in Rio Vista 1 game.

LWC varsity bb team play at 5pm tomorrow at Keene. 1 game

Please take the time to consider signing up for this incredible opportunity!
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/352676?org=itasca-isd

There will be two jh girls bb games tonight at Hamilton starting at 5. There will be a B team game and an A team game.

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 11/30-12/4
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/360853?org=itasca-isd

High Girls Basketball Update- Varsity Girls host Poolville tonight at 6pm! (Tickets are on sale on the Itasca ISD website) Please come out and support our Lady Wampus Cats! Varsity Girls play tomorrow in Covington @ 11am. (Tickets will be sold at the gate.) Varsity Girls play in Keene Tuesday Dec. 8th @ 5pm. (Tickets will be sold at the gate). Varsity Girls will host Normangee Dec. 11th @ 5pm. (Tickets are on sale on the Itasca ISD website).

MS Girls Basketball Update- MS Girls will play ONE game Monday @ Hamilton. Game time is 5pm. Tickets are on sale online.

Congratulations to these young ladies and young man on their efforts on and off the course!
Cross Country All-District Honors
Regional Qualifiers
Tomas Castillo
Evelyn Virrueta
Academic All-District
Tomas Castillo
Daniela Chavez
Alyssa Jackson
Alondra Ramirez
Abigail Salinas
Evelyn Virrueta
Abigail Weaver

Congratulations to all these young ladies for their efforts on and off the court!
15 AA Volleyball All-District Honors
1st Team All District- Madison Rodriguez
2nd Team All- District- Daniela Chavez
Academic All-District- Kelsey Abrego, Elizabeth Brown, Daniela Chavez, Michelle Crawford, Charlise Ferrell, Madison Rodriguez, Chole Sherber, Josephine Sisior, Leilani Sisior

HS Boys Boys Basketball Update. All High School Boys Basketball games have been cancelled until Dec. 18th. Practices will resume on Wednesday Dec. 16th and games will resume on Dec. 18th vs Kerens. If you purchased tickets for the Boys Basketball games on Dec. 4th or Dec. 8th please email Coach Kerbow @ jkerbow@itascaisd.net and those tickets will be refunded.

While our goal is to remain in face to face instruction, we are seeking your feedback regarding our recent remote instruction. This will help us make changes should the need arise to return to remote instruction in the future. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-yCHRp4NkPvmdC49NOuEDU-FQ9umdGf2wAHUX4IhpKN6StA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Girls Basketball Update- Girls Basketball game vs Bremond on Dec. 8th has been cancelled. Varsity and JV Girls Basketball will play Keene @ Keene Tuesday Dec. 8th. Varsity Girls will play @ 5pm in the Main Gym. JV Girls 6:15pm in the Auxiliary Gym. Tickets will be sold at the gate.

Do not miss out on this great opportunity to register for free on-site health care for your child!
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/348578?org=itasca-isd

Varsity Boys @ Corsicana Mildred Saturday Dec. 5th Ticketing link- https://www.mildredisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=866822&type=d&pREC_ID=1808498
use Code EAGLES2020

Varsity Girls will play at Covington @ 11 am on Saturday Dec. 5th. spectators will pay at the gate.

MS Basketball Update- MS Girls will play Frost at Home on Dec. 3rd @ 5pm (2 games). MS Boys will play at Frost on Dec. 3rd @5pm (2 games). Tickets are available on the Itasca ISD website.

Varsity Boys will play at Corsicana Mildred Saturday Dec. 5th @ 12pm.

High School Basketball Update- Varsity Boys will host Cayuga Friday Dec. 4th @ 5:00pm. Varsity Girls will host Poolville Dec. 4th @ 6:30pm. All JV games scheduled for Friday have been CANCELLED.

On-site Learning Resumes Tomorrow Monday Nov. 30th
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/356506?org=itasca-isd

Basketball practices will resume Monday Nov. 30th.
High School Basketball will resume play Friday Dec. 4th. Girls will host Grandview (JV) Poolville (Varsity) and the Boys will host Cayuga JV and Varsity. JV Girls will tip off @ 4pm.
Tickets will be on sale Friday November 27th.
Middle School games scheduled for Monday Nov. 30th vs Frost have been moved to Thursday Dec. 3rd. Girls will play at Home and Boys will play @ Frost. Tip Off is @ 5pm.
Tickets will be on sale Thursday November 26th.

2020 Unity Day
Wampus Cats Unite Video
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PkO0597MUeDHADgA569gX1fIuzaeFScC/view

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 11/16/11/20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/352669?org=itasca-isd

Check out the December Newsletter! Our format has changed to allow for more language options. Language translation can be selected on the right side of the newsletter. Boletín de diciembre seleccionar la traducción al español a la derecha del boletín. https://www.smore.com/3ydhm

Help us gather community feedback on the Teacher Incentive Allotment program!
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/350647?org=itasca-isd
After you watch the video, please take this survey.
https://forms.gle/Hp1ZMwsSmfGrxN786

Register today for onsite healthcare for your students!
(ENGLISH) https://urgentcarekids.formstack.com/forms/itascaisd_registration_english (SPANISH) https://urgentcarekids.formstack.com/forms/itascaisd_registrati

Just a reminder that all students will attend class virtually this week, Monday - Thursday. Everyone must sign in online and complete all assignments for attendance and credit each day. Meals can be picked up between 8am-9am behind the cafeteria, if you have placed an order the day prior. Use the "Remote Meal Pick Order Form" from our website each day by 8pm to make a request. Please enter from Wilkerson St. and exit through the back gate. These next four days are important, so please make sure you are staying engaged! Have a great day Itasca, and GO CATS GO!!!

Don't forget to register for this amazing healthcare opportunity for your children!
(ENGLISH) https://urgentcarekids.formstack.com/forms/itascaisd_registration_english (SPANISH) https://urgentcarekids.formstack.com/forms/itascaisd_reg

Check out this video for an overview of the Virtual Care for Families Program and register today!!!
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/348578?org=itasca-isd

ALL REMOTE INSTRUCTION NEXT WEEK 11/16-11/19
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/347990?org=itasca-isd

Middle School girls basketball game against Rio Vista, Monday, November 16th, has been cancelled.

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 11/9-11/13
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/347382?org=itasca-isd

Itasca Boys Basketball vs. Whitney and Girls Basketball vs Palmer games have been cancelled for tomorrow night. All tickets purchased for the Boys Basketball game vs Whitney will be refunded through Ticketleap. It will take 2-5 business days for the refund to processed.

COVID Notification 11.12.20 2nd Notification
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/347252?org=itasca-isd

Trouble with the healthcare registration link? Try this...
(ENGLISH)
https://urgentcarekids.formstack.com/forms/itascaisd_registration_english
(SPANISH)
https://urgentcarekids.formstack.com/forms/itascaisd_registration_espanol

Don't forget to join us tonight from 6-7pm in the Special Event Center for our fall parent event. We will have a light meal provided by the Itasca ISD Booster Club. Door prizes and student incentives will be offered as well. Event will be live streamed.

In response to the health concerns across the state, Itasca ISD is taking precautions. The health and safety of our students is important to all of us. For that reason, we have partnered with @virtualcarefamilies to deliver testing for strep, flu, and COVID-19, as well as treatment for other ailments to our students. Parents, please register your child for this service. Click here: duck.care/itasca. We have decided to make this partnership with medical experts to help keep everyone healthy.
En respuesta a la situación actual en todo el estado, Itasca ISD está tomando precauciones. La salud y seguridad de nuestros estudiantes es primordial para nosotros. Por esta razón, nos hemos asociado con @virtualcarefamilies para realizar pruebas de estreptococo, gripe, y COVID-19. Tratamiento para otros padecimientos también están disponibles. Padres, inscriban a sus hijos para este servicio. Haga clic aquí: duck.care/itasca-esp. Hemos decidido hacer esta asociación con expertos médicos para mantener la salud de todos.
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/346561?org=itasca-isd

Girl's Basketball Game @ Palmer Friday night has been cancelled.

Check out the Statewide Parent and Family Newsletter. Text language can be changed in the top right corner. https://www.smore.com/z58xe-the-parent-and-family-engagement

Live coverage of the 2020 Itasca ISD
Veterans Day Assembly today at 10:00am.
Follow us at Itasca ISD News on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/itascaisdnews/
Streaming will begin about 15 minutes prior.
Thank you to our Veterans from all of us at Itasca ISD.

Final reminder about Operation Christmas Child!
We will be packing boxes this Saturday 9:00am in the Itasca ISD Cafeteria.
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/316970?org=itasca-isd

JV Boys Basketball Scrimmage @ West will tip off at 6pm today. The Varsity Scrimmage will follow. Please enter through the Old Gym Entrance. They will be checking temperatures at the door. Entry to the scrimmage is free.

Veterans Day Assembly Wed. Nov. 11th 10:00am at the SEC https://www.itascaisd.org/article/334991?org=itasca-isd You can join us through Facebook Live as well on the Itasca ISD News Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/events/715309706032810/ Please call the Itasca High School if you are a veteran who would like to attend in person at 254-687-2922 ext. 115

JH Boys Basketball Parent meeting moved to Wednesday night at 6:15pm in the special events center
-Coach O’Hearn-

MS Basketball reports @ 6:15 Monday morning.

Congrats to the LWC! They won their season opener 53-27 over Blooming Grove. They travel to Mildred tomorrow for a 12 noon tip-off.

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 11/2-11/6
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/342498?org=itasca-isd

Veterans Day Assembly Wed. Nov. 11th 10:00am at the SEC https://www.itascaisd.org/article/334991?org=itasca-isd You can join us through Facebook Live as well on the Itasca ISD News Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/events/715309706032810/ Please call the Itasca High School if you are a veteran who would like to attend in person at 254-687-2922 ext. 115

Girls Basketball tonight vs Blooming Grove. Varsity only! Game time is 4pm. Reminder to purchase your tickets online. We will scan your code at the gate.

Varsity LWC play Blooming Grove in the SEC tomorrow at 4:00pm. Come out and support you LWC in their season opener. Tickets are for sell on the Itasca ISD webpage. No tickets sold at the door.

There will only be a Varsity Girls game this Friday at 4 vs Blooming Grove in the SEC. And only a Varsity girls game on Saturday in Mildred at 12 noon. Tickets are available for both games on the school website.

HS Girls Basketball @ Mildred Nov. 7, 2020 Ticket Information- Visit the Mildred ISD Athletic Website click on the link labeled "Buy Your Tickets Here" Use Code EAGLES2020. Link: https://www.mildredisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=866822&type=d&pREC_ID=1808498

Middle School Boy Athletes need to report @7:30am the remainder of the week.

Veterans Day Assembly Wed. Nov. 11th 10:00am at the SEC
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/334991?org=itasca-isd
You can join us through Facebook Live as well on the Itasca ISD News Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/events/715309706032810/
Please call the Itasca High School if you are a veteran who would like to attend in person at 254-687-2922 ext. 115

If you are planning to go to the LWC game in Mildred Saturday you have to buy tickets on their school website. There is a link on our website that will take to it. No tickets sold at the gate. Also, the varsity start time is at 12pm. Thank you

The Operation Christmas Child Deadline is almost here!!!
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/316970?org=itasca-isd

Saturday’s start time for game in Mildred has been moved up to 12:00 with varsity playing first. JV to follow.

MS Football @ Tolar- Tickets are on sale @ the Depot from 11am-1pm Tuesday and Wednesday and
in the Cafeteria during lunches.

Join us November 12 from 6-7pm in the SEC to hear author Dennis Mitchell discuss his book "The Do's and Don'ts of Discipline." A light meal will be provided as well as door prizes and incentives for students who have a parent/guardian attend. Community members are welcome as well! Contact us at 2020info@itascaisd.net if you would like to attend virtually.

Girls' Basketball Scrimmage @ Riesel Tuesday @5pm. Seating is limited therefore each player will receive four tickets to pass out to their family members.

MS Football will play two games this week vs Tolar. The Black Team will kickoff @ 4:30. Games are at Tolar.

Lady Wampus Cat Bi-District Playoff Volleyball Game vs Collinsville tonight in Mineral Wells @6pm!

HS Girls Basketball @ Mildred Nov. 7, 2020
Ticket Information- Visit the Mildred ISD Athletic Website click on the link labeled "Buy Your Tickets Here" Use Code EAGLES2020.
Link: https://www.mildredisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=866822&type=d&pREC_ID=1808498

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 10/26-10/30
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/337195?org=itasca-isd

Great things happening at Itasca ISD! Check out our November News! English Link: https://bit.ly/2HCJDJP
Espanol Link: https://bit.ly/34EfLp5

The Fresh Country Fundraiser Delivery will be here next Thursday, November 5th. Students-please make accommodations to pick up your items after school so that you can deliver them.

We are excited to have author Dennis Mitchell presenting "The Do's and Don'ts for Discipline: Discipline in the Home for Parent Sanity" in the district on November 12 at the Special Events Center from 6-7pm. Please take our quick survey regarding childcare for that event. https://www.poll-maker.com/poll3193399xC32744a9-98

Middle School Football Update- Middle School Football will play ONE game Thursday @5pm vs Crawford.

Basketball Ticket Information- Basketball Tickets will be limited due to UIL COVID-19 Guidelines. UIL has set gym capacities at 50%. Itasca ISD's gym capacity at 50% will be 200 spectators on the home side and 100 spectators on the visitor's side. Ticket limitations will vary for AWAY games also due to gym capacities of opponents. Due to the 50% capacity guidelines set forth by UIL District 12 2A Basketball has set policy to sell a JV Ticket and a Varsity Ticket. At the conclusion of the JV Basketball games spectators of the JV games will be asked to exit the gymnasium to allow spectators for the varsity games to enter and not exceed 50% capacity. Thank you for your understanding on this issue.

Basketball Ticket Purchase- To purchase Basketball tickets for the 2020-2021 Basketball Season please visit the Itasca ISD website. There is a link posted on the Itasca ISD Homepage labeled Athletic Ticket Sales. This link will allow you to purchase Home Tickets for our Non-District Games and All District 12 2A Games. We will post weekly instructions for ticket purchases for Away Non-District Games. If you have any questions Please Contact Coach Kerbow (254) 687-2922 Ext. 160.

FAFSA SIGN UP NIGHT, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 5:30PM
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/335230?org=itasca-isd
Contact Grace Hennig: ghennig@itascaisd.net

Lady Wampus Cat Basketball Update- Due to construction in the Gymnasium and COVID regulations at FW Western Hills High School, Spectators will not be allowed to the attend the LWC Basketball Scrimmage Saturday Oct. 31st @ Western Hills HS. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Veterans Day Assembly
Wednesday November 11, 2020 10:00am
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/334991?org=itasca-isd
*stay tuned for more information to come*

District CC:
We have two regional qualifiers: Tomas Castillo 5th in boys; Evelyn Virrueta 10th in girls.

Playoff Volleyball-
Mineral Wells High School Address- 3801 Ram Blvd, Mineral Wells, TX 76067

Playoff Volleyball Game vs Collinsville will be played at Mineral Wells HS on Friday Oct. 30, 2020 @6pm. Itasca will be the Visiting Team.
Tickets will be sold at the Depot Tue and Wed from 11am-1pm and in the Cafeteria during lunch. Adult Tickets-$5 Student Tickets- $4

Volleyball Playoff game has been moved to Friday, October 30th at 6pm in Mineral Wells.
The address for Mineral Wells High School is:
3801 Ram Blvd, Mineral Wells, TX 76067

MS Football Practice
Monday-Wednesday- 6:30am
Thursday/Friday-7:30am
Middle School Football Game will be at Home vs Crawford @ 5:00pm
Tickets will be on sale Monday- Wednesday at the Depot 11am-1pm.

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 10/19-10/23
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/332327?org=itasca-isd

Pink Out Pep Rally
LOCATION CHANGE !!!
Tomorrow Oct. 23rd at 10:00am at the SEC
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/328117?org=itasca-isd

Community Pink Out Pep Rally will be held in the Special Events Center (SEC) at 10:00 am on Friday 10.23.20. To maintain government safety mandates, the community will enter through the south entrance, nearest Patton Field.

The Parent/player girls basketball meeting for 10-22 at 6pm is for both HS and JH girls. It will be in the SEC

The parent meeting for all girls interested in playing basketball has been moved to this Thursday 10-22 at 6pm in the SEC. This is for both girls and their parents.

HS and MS Football tickets vs Valley Mills will go on sale Monday thru Wednesday from 11am-1pm at the Depot. Tickets will also be available to students during lunch in the cafeteria.

MS Football will only play ONE game this week @ Valley Mills. Game Time is 4:30.

There will be a player/parent meeting Wednesday 10-28 at 6pm for all girls wanting to play basketball. This is for both hs/ms.

PINK OUT PEP RALLY!!! OCT. 23RD AT 10:00AM PATTON FIELD
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/328117?org=itasca-isd

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 10/13-10/16
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/327190?org=itasca-isd

FFA students: please be sure to bring your fundraiser money owed for your orders no later than Monday, October 19th.

October 19th - Remote Learner Return
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/319499?org=itasca-isd
If you have failed to succeed academically during the first nine weeks of school, you are expected to return to on-site learning Monday October 19th. Any/all other arrangements will be determined by campus administration. Questions/concerns, please call 254-687-2922 and select your child's campus. GO CATS GO!!!

Reminder: HS VB will be playing TLCA @home starting at 4pm.
There will be 2 games played by Varsity since we were not able to play them on 9-18, both games will be played here tonight.

MS Football @ Fort Worth Christian DATE CORRECTION- This Thursday Oct. 15th!!

MS Football @ Ft. Worth Christian Thursday Oct. 22 @ 4:30pm. You must purchase tickets online!
School Address- 6200 Holiday Ln, North Richland Hills, TX 76180 (Football Satdium sits on the west side of the campus.)
Ticket Link- https://www.fwc.org/athletics/tickets.cfm

MS Practice Schedule
Monday- No Practice
Tues-6:30am
Wednesday-6:30am
Thursday- 7:30am
Friday- No Practice

MS Football will play one game Thursday Oct. 15th vs Ft. Worth Christian at 4:30 @ Ft. Worth Christian in North Richland Hills. Tickets will need to be purchased online. I will post the link as soon as I receive it.

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 10/5-10/9
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/323041?org=itasca-isd

If you have not turned in your application for free/reduced meals, please do so ASAP! If your child was previously receiving these benefits, it must be reapplied for each year! It is not too late, please contact us today at mmontes@itascaisd.net or 254-687-2922 ext. 129

Avalon has informed us that they do not have a JV team for Volleyball tonight. There will only be a Varsity game, in Avalon, starting @ 5pm.

The University of Texas at Austin Automatic Admission Policy
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/320244?org=itasca-isd

Itasca vs Bosqueville Football Tickets will go on sale Monday Oct. 5th at the Depot from 11am-1pm and in the Cafeteria during lunches. (Football and Cheer Only)
Tues and Wed General Admission Tickets will be on sale from 11am-1pm at the Depot and in the Cafeteria during lunches.

MS Football Practice Schedule Week of Oct. 5-9
Monday- 6:30 am
Tuesday- 6:30 am
Wednesday- 6:30am
Thursday- 7:30am
Friday- 7:30am

Middle School Football vs Bosqueville- Black Team game has been moved to 5pm Thursday Oct. 8th @ Patton Field. The Gold Team game will follow.

Itasca vs Rio Vista Live Stream Link
https://youtu.be/fw8f0seCiDs

Congratulations to our MS Black Football team on defeating Axtell 20-14!

Congratulations to our MS Gold football team on defeating Rio Vista 22-0!

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 9/28-10/2
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/318517?org=itasca-isd

Update for tomorrow's High School Volleyball game. Varsity will be the only game. Covington will not have JV tomorrow. The game will start at 5pm in Itasca.

October 2020 Itasca ISD Newsletter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OfLGbb8K_Bz8xceN6rFpGkkfp8J5-I3H/view?usp=sharing
Espanol
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tovnN19c1xiLTZDVWIqSG1cjHy1kSV1k/view?usp=sharing

The PSAT is available for high school and area home school students. Testing date is October 14 beginning at 8 AM in the high school. Please contact Mrs. Hennig for more information at ghennig@itascaisd.net and collegeboard.org for study information and study materials.

Reminder that FFA Dues are due next week Wednesday, October 7th

Afternoon ACE cancelled for tomorrow Wednesday September 30th
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/317031?org=itasca-isd

Do you ever wish your student would tell you more about their school day? Try these questions to replace the typical "How was school today?".
1. Tell me about a moment today when you felt excited about what you were learning.
2. Tell me about a moment in class when you felt confused.
3. Were there any moments today when you felt proud of yourself?
4. Tell me about a conversation you had with a classmate or friend that you enjoyed.
5. What was challenging about your day/what did you appreciate about your day ?
Let us know how these worked for you! Respond here or email us at 2020info@itascaisd.net and share your story!

Update on the COVID-19 District Overview 9.28.20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/315693?org=itasca-isd

High School Volleyball tomorrow, 9-29, will only be a varsity game against Kopperl. Game starts at 5pm.

Middle School football update.
As of today there will only be ONE MS game this week @ Rio Vista. Kickoff is at 5pm.

Football Tickets will go on sale Monday Sept. 28 for Band, Cheer, and Football Parents at the Depot from 11am-1pm. Tickets will also be sold during lunches Mon-Wed.
General Admission Tickets will be available Tuesday & Wednesday at the Depot 11-1 and during lunches for students.

MS Football Practice Schedule
Mon- 6:30am
Tues-6:30am
Wed- 6:30am
Thurs- 7:30am
Fri- 7:30am

FFA Parent and Student Update:
Broiler Order Money Due October 2nd
Fresh Country Fundraiser will start October 5th
FFA dues are due on October 7th-anyone showing an animal, participating on a team, or officers, have to pay dues.

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 9/21-9/25
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/314160?org=itasca-isd

High School football will play in Hamilton Friday night @ 7:00pm. Everyone entering the stadium must have a ticket.

Tickets will go on sale for Middle School and High School football games vs. Hamilton Monday at the Depot for Football, Band, and Cheer parents @11am-1pm. If it raining tickets sales will be set up inside the Depot. Students may purchase tickets during lunch.

Middle School football will play two games vs. Hamilton this week. The first game has been moved from 4:30pm to 5:00pm. Black Team will play first. Gold Team will follow.

Middle School football practice for the Week of Sept 21-25.
Mon- 6:30 am
Tues- 6:30 am
Wed-6:30am
Thurs- 7:30am
Fri-7:30am

Don’t forget, early release tomorrow for homecoming at 2:00pm!
GO CATS GO!!!

MS Football WINS BIG 54-0!! Go Cats!

Updates & Reminder from Dr. Parsons for the Week of 9/14-9/18
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/309729?org=itasca-isd

Middle School Football Game Thursday in Ranger @ 5:00pm.
OC Warden Stadium -230 N Hodges St, Ranger, TX 76470

JV plays first tonight, 9-15 @ 5pm. The schedule on the district website says Varsity plays first.
The game against TLCA on Friday 9-18 has been cancelled.

As an Athletic Department we are starting 2Words Character Development Program with our athletes. There is a Parent component to the Character Development and we want to encourage all parents and guardians to work with your athlete as an extension to the curriculum we will be teaching on campus. I have attached the link on the Itasca ISD website under Athletics labeled "Character Development". If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at jkerbow@itascaisd.net or 254-687-2922 Ext. 160.

FFA Parents and Students Update:
Barn Cleaning this Sunday 2pm-5pm
Officer applications are available and due September 24th
FFA dues are due on October 7th. They are $25

HS Football Players report to the SEC 7:15 am Monday morning.

MS Football Practice
Monday-6:30 am
Tuesday- 6:30 am
Wednesday- 6:30 am
Thursday- 7:45 am (MS Football @ Ranger 5pm. Tickets sold at the gate)
Friday- 7:45 am

FFA Officer Applications have been made available to students today. If you want an application, please see Ms. Chapman

MS Football Game vs. Ranger Sept. 17th @ 5:00 in Ranger. Tickets will be sold at the gate. There will only be one game due to Ranger only having one team.

Take #2 on Weekly Updates & Reminder from Dr. Parsons 9/7-9/11
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/305851?org=itasca-isd

Football Tickets for the Homecoming Game vs Ranger will go on sale Monday Sept. 14th for Football, Band , & Cheer Parents from 11am-1pm at the Depot. Tickets will be available to Football, Cheer, and Band students in the Cafeteria during lunch on Monday. Tickets will be available to the General Public on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am-1pm at the Depot and also to ALL students in the Cafeteria during lunch. All Tickets are $5. If you purchased a ticket for the Itasca vs Hubbard Game you may exchange that ticket for an Itasca vs Ranger ticket. You must present the Itasca vs Hubbard ticket to be able to exchange.

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 9/4-911
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/305660?org=itasca-isd

Don't forget to join us tonight at 7pm in the library for our accountability and federal programs update!

MS Football players not quarantining please report @7:45 tomorrow and Friday morning.

CC meet scheduled for today in Covington has been cancelled

Congratulations to our JV LWC Volleyball team for defeating Covington 2-1.

No Middle School Football practice tomorrow morning. Athletes that have been cleared to return to school please report @7:45am.

FFA Students: Ms. Chapman has finally received the zoom link for the FFA Chisholm Trail District Meeting. If you would like to attend it tomorrow at 5 pm please contact her for the link.
You’re also encouraged to check the FFA Website for Chapter Updates and Register for message updates on the last bottom tab.

High School and Middle School Volleyball will play as scheduled. However there will be a possible adjustment to the Middle School Volleyball Games Thursday. We will have more information regarding the MS Games on Wednesday.

High School and Middle School Football Games scheduled for Sept. 10th and Sept. 11th have been cancelled.

MS Football players that are not quarantining will need to arrive at school at 7:45 Tuesday morning. No early practice Tuesday. No practice on Monday.

No MS or HS Football practices tomorrow.

FFA Parents and Students: County Tag orders for lambs, goats, and pigs only need to be turned in to Ms. Chapman by next Wednesday. The tag fee is $2 per animal. Bring your fee to Ms. Chapman by next Wednesday, September 9th.
Please visit the Itasca FFA website and fill out the order form as well on the Chapter Updates Tab to ensure the proper animal tag is ordered for your exhibitor.
https://itascaffa.ffanow.org/journal.aspx?ID=69804

MS Football practice will be @7:45 Friday morning.

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons for the week of August 8/31-9/4
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/300828?org=itasca-isd

Last day to purchase Football Tickets for this week's game vs. Hubbard! Patty will be at the Depot from 11 am-1pm. Coach Kerbow will be in the Cafeteria during MS/HS Lunch!!

Homecoming Plan for 2020
September 18, 2020
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/297752?org=itasca-isd

Football Tickets will go on sale each week Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for High School and Middle School Football Games at the Depot from 11am-1pm and in the Cafeteria during HS and MS lunches (Students and Faculty only) on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. All Tickets are $5.
Monday Ticket sales are restricted to Football, Cheer, and Band members and their parents/guardians.
Volleyball- All Spectators will pay at the gate for HS and MS Volleyball games.

High Football Practice Schedule
Monday- 4pm-6:30pm
Tuesday- 7:30am Film/4pm-6:30pm Practice.
Wednesday-7:30am Film/4pm-6:30pm Practice.
Thursday- Athletic Period- 4:30
Friday- Game Day!! Depart for Hubbard 4:45pm.

MS Football morning practice schedule this week.
Monday 6:45-8:30
Tuesday 6:45-8:30
Wednesday 6:45-8:30
Thursday 6:45-8:30
Friday 7:45-8:30

Coach Kerbow will be selling tickets in the Cafeteria during Middle School and High School lunches Monday-Wednesday each week. Mondays tickets will be available only to Football, Band, and Cheer students. Tuesday and Wednesday all students may purchase tickets. All tickets are $5

Football Tickets for the Itasca vs Hubbard @ Hubbard, will go on sale Monday Morning @11am-1pm for Football, Band, and Cheer parents at the depot. General Admission tickets will be available Tuesday and Wednesday 11am-1pm at the Depot. All tickets are $5.

Applications for the Free and reduced Meal Program are now posted on the Itasca ISD website under "MENU - FOOD SERVICES - FOOD SERVICE DOCUMENTS". Just print, complete and return.
Engligh: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/890049/2020_2021_NLSP_Application.pdfand Spanish. Please print and return.
Spanish: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/890048/2020_2021_NLSP_Application_Standard_Spanish.pdf

The Itasca Wampus take on the Wortham Bulldogs tonight at Patton Field @ 7:30! If you are not attending the game you can Live Stream the Game on the Itasca Wampus Cat Facebook Page! Go Cats! Win the Day!!

Check out our Itasca ISD September Newsletter and stay connected!
Consulte nuestro boletín de septiembre de Itasca ISD para mantenerse conectado! Disponible en Español
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/296771?org=itasca-isd

Check out our September Newsletter to stay connected to Itasca ISD.
https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-a2cdb299-db18-48d0-97dc-3d264787eb48/articles/september-itasca-isd-newsletter

UPDATE-OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD 2020
Help us continue this great program and finish strong, regardless of the time we have loss during COVID-19.
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/296357?org=itasca-isd

The order of the games has changed for vb tonight in Grandview. The Varsity will play at 5 followed by the jv.

Reminder MS Football Practice will be @ 7:30 tomorrow morning.

Updates & Reminders from Dr. Parsons 8/24-8/28
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/296041?org=itasca-isd

FFA parents and students: The Itasca FFA Show Animal Sign Up Form is due tomorrow.
Please visit our Itasca FFA Website if you need a new form. You can find it under the Show Team Tab.
https://itascaffa.ffanow.org/default.aspx?ID=69802

FFA parents and students: The Itasca FFA Show Animal Sign Up Form is due tomorrow.
Please visit our Itasca FFA Website if you need a new form. You can find it under the Show Team Tab.
https://itascaffa.ffanow.org/default.aspx?ID=69802

Both Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball are scheduled to play Grandview tomorrow, 8-28 in Grandview. Junior Varsity will play first at 5 with Varsity following. Players received a schedule earlier in the year that states that only Varsity is playing, but has since changed.

2020 Media Release for Free & Reduced-Price Meals- https://5il.co/k5l8
Directions for Applying for Free & Reduced-Price School Meals 20-21- https://5il.co/k5l7
Instrucciones para Llenar la Solicitud de Comida Escolar Gratuita & de Precio Reducido 20-21- https://5il.co/k5l6

FFA Parents: Students that requested the form are being sent home with an Animal Sign up Form today. If you wish for your student to participate in showing an animal for the Itasca FFA, please have your student return the form back to Ms. Chapman by Friday.
The form can also be found on the Itasca FFA website under the Show Team Tab. You must be in at least the 3rd grade to show.
The Itasca FFA website can be found here: https://itascaffa.ffanow.org/default.aspx?ID=69802
Please email Ms. Chapman with any questions!

Junior High Volleyball games will begin at 5pm. We are working to get an updated schedule made and up on the website. Please note that all games will begin at 5pm with the 7th grade team first and 8th grade will follow.

Middle School Football Practice Schedule for the week of Aug 24th-Aug. 28th!
Monday- 6:45am
Tuesday- 6:45am
Wednesday- 6:45am
Thursday- 6:45am
Friday- 7:45am

Football Tickets for Itasca vs Wortham will go on sale for Football, Band, and Cheer Parents Mon. Aug 24th from 11am-1pm at the Depot!
Tickets sales for the General public will be available Tues. Aug 25th and Wed. Aug 26th from 11am- 1pm at the Depot!
All tickets are $5

Hill College has put out the latest public media post:
Johnson/Hill County friends: Do you know any Hill College students who are enrolling FULL-TIME this semester? Because if you do, we have several $500 renewable scholarships that have to be claimed by Monday morning August 4th)! Please send anyone who might need help with their Hill College tuition and fees to contact us at EOC!
817-224-2248.
Please share this post with anyone you know who may benefit from this excellent opportunity!

MS Football practice Friday morning @6:45

Football Scrimmage today @ 6pm vs De Leon at Patton Field! If you missed ticket pickup or would like to watch the scrimmage virtually the Athletic Department will be attempting to live stream the scrimmage on the Itasca Wampus Cats Facebook page via Facebook Live.

Catch up with the latest student stories, sports
scores, and news updates. It’s everything Itasca ISD, in
your pocket. If you haven’t already, download the app on
Android:http://bit.ly/2P8gV6x or iPhone:
https://apple.co/2P5hy0q.

Middle School Football practice begins
tomorrow morning. Athletes need to report to the SEC no later than 6:45am!

Updated Information On Remote Meal Pick Up and Morning Student Entry on Campus
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/290375?org=itasca-isd

Last minute reminders before opening day...
1) Unfortunately, parents/visitors will not be allowed in the building, but a drop off/photo booth area will be set up on the elementary sidewalk for our youngest students.
2)Don't forget, 4th grade and up will be required to wear a face coverings
3) All students start school tomorrow, whether you are remote or on-site
4) If you haven't enrolled, you need to do so today
*For further answers, assistance or clarification for these or any other items, please check out the Itasca ISD web page at https://www.itascaisd.org/o/itasca-isd
and also check our previous post entitled "Top Five Things to Remember When We Start the New School Year." https://www.itascaisd.org/article/286347?org=itasca-isd
Have a great day, and GO CATS GO!!!

MS Football players need bring cleats and a reusable water bottle.

All MS Athletes Please arrive at the Old Gym no later than 7:45am tomorrow morning!

High School Volleyball will play at home tomorrow night vs Aquilla. First serve @ 5:00pm!

Admission to Athletic Events
Due to UIL policy on restricting spectator capacity, ALL spectators will need to pay an entry fee at the gate for Volleyball games or if you plan on attending a football game all spectators will need to purchase a ticket in advance, this will include staff members. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Educational Rights and Responsibilities During COVID 19
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/288383?org=itasca-isd
ENGLISH
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/covid/education_rights_responsibilities_covid.pdf
SPANISH
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/covid/education-rights-responsibilities-during-covid-spanish.pdf

Reminder Football Tickets for Parents of Football Players and Cheerleaders will be available today at the Depot from 11am-1pm! Tickets will be available to the General Public tomorrow and Wednesday from 11am-1pm at the Depot.

Please return all library books that you still have from the spring to the library tomorrow during the back to school fair. Students will not be allowed to check any additional library materials out once school starts if they have not cleared their record. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Corbitt, District Librarian, at scorbitt@itascaisd.net or 254-687-2922 x156.

Football Tickets for the Itasca vs De Leon scrimmage on Aug. 20th @ 6pm will be available for Parents of High School Football Players and Cheerleaders on Monday Aug. 17th from 11am-1pm at the Depot across from Patton Field. Tickets will be available to the General Public on Tuesday Aug. 18th and Wednesday Aug. 19th from 11am-1pm at the Depot. Due to UIL Policy Itasca ISD is restricting stadium capacity to 50% only 300 tickets will be available. Each individual entering the stadium must have a ticket! There is no cost for the scrimmage tickets.

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!!!

Revised 2020 Volleyball Schedule!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eowuwGoLgqwK06Vr5BBGmzsFAEGDMaNXK3WZrUOzSWs/edit?usp=sharing

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!!!

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

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.

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

Miss Perseverance- April Battleson

Miss Perseverance- Mahala Goldsmith

Mr. Track-Joseph Gurrusquieta

Mr. Cross Country- Carlos Delgado

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!

Mr. Powerlifting- Bernardo Garcia

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.

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

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.

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!!!

GRADUATION, PROM, AND SCHOOL FACILITIES UPDATE 5.12.20
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/245990?org=itasca-isd

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!!!

"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

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

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!!

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

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

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

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!!!

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

Don’t forget about meal pick up today from 8am-10am.

The Governor's Report To Open Texas
https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/organization/opentexas/OpenTexas-Report.pdf

“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

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

“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

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

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

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.

Instructional Material Information and File Cabinet Access
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/222165?org=itasca-isd

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!!!

Congrats to our February "Of the Monthers"!!!
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/219690?org=itasca-isd

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.

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!!!

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!!!

Extended School Closing
https://www.itascaisd.org/article/208958?org=itasca-isd

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 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

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)

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!!!

It's a great day to be a Wampus Cat!!!

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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
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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.

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

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.

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!!