Connally Independent School District

All Connally ISD campuses will be closed on Friday, November 8. Students will report back to school on Monday, November 11. We hope that everyone enjoys their long weekend! A full copy of this year's calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/2r8xx

We are excited for tomorrow's varsity football game against the Gatesville Hornets! Please take a moment to review our Athletic Event Regulations. The fun of Friday Night Lights can only happen if our students and guests are working hard to uphold the #CadetStandard! Please be mindful that any student enrolled in 8th grade or below must be accompanied by an adult at all times throughout the game. We ask that fans remain seated in the stands unless they are actively headed to the restrooms or concession stand. Fans that are found to be in noncompliance of these guidelines will be asked to leave the game without a refund. Connally ISD administrators can be found patrolling areas under the bleachers and around the restrooms and concession stands. If you have a concern, please do not hesitate to reach out to an administrator so that they may help resolve any issues. A full list of stadium guidelines can be found here: https://www.connally.org/page/athletic-event-regulations

Mark your calendars and make plans to attend one of the performances of ANATOMY OF GRAY! The students in the CHS Theatre Department have gone above and beyond to prepare this show. You don't want to miss out!

Participating in our democracy is part of the #CadetStandard! Today is election day! Polls are open until 7:00 PM tonight. A complete list of vote centers can be found here: https://www.mclennan.gov/383/Vote-CentersPolling-Locations

We just sent out this week's edition of THE FLYOVER! Click here to read all about the awesome things going on around Connally ISD! https://connallyisdtx.edurooms.com/engage/connally-independent-school-district/newsletters/the-flyover-11-04-2024

We are deeply saddened to hear news of the passing of Coach Max Hibbitts. Coach Hibbitts was a longtime employee of Connally ISD. From the classroom to the starting line of the track, Coach Hibbitts never left any doubt that he cared about each and every student that he worked with. He exemplified the Cadet Standard in everything that he did, and it is because of his legacy that our students continue to “GO FOR THE GOLD!” Our thoughts are with his family as they navigate this difficult time.

“NO MATTER WHAT THE SCORE, THE CONNALLY SPIRIT WILL NOT BE UPSET!” Our Cadets came up short against a tough team from La Vega tonight. We are proud of their strong effort and have no doubt that they will use it as momentum for future games! The next varsity football game will be held on November 8 vs Gatesville.

Following proper Halloween Safety Procedures is part of the #CadetStandard! We hope that everyone has a fun and safe celebration this evening!

THERE'S NOTHING TO BE SCARED OF THIS HALLOWEEN - THE CADET FOOTBALL TEAM IS READY TO GO! Our junior high and high school varsity team's will be playing the La Vega Pirates AT La Vega tonight and tomorrow. Fans can purchase tickets at this link: https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/faa2037e-81d3-45e3-8b3b-283e08aa15cb Fans can find a layout of the parking procedures for La Vega's stadium at this link: https://5il.co/30brb La Vega has a CLEAR BAG POLICY for their athletic events. Details on this policy can be found at this link: https://5il.co/30brc Our high school non-varsity teams will be playing at home against La Vega tonight. Tickets for those games can be purchased at this link: https://connallyisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all

Staff at the Connally ISD Administration Building got to have some Halloween fun today when students from our daycare stopped by for trick or treating! We don't know what is sweeter - these tiny Connally Cadets all dressed up in their costumes or the candy that they'll be taking home?

Friday, November 1 is a Staff Development Day. Students will not attend classes. Students will report back to school on Monday, November 4. A full copy of this year's calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/2r8xx

Cafeteria Menus for November 2024 are available for viewing! To view cafeteria menus or access your student's Cafeteria Account Portal, visit https://www.connally.org/page/child-nutrition

Show your support for the CHS Football Team as they continue their season after district! Playoff shirts are on sale from now until November 4. There are a variety of size and style options. Order forms can be found here: https://5il.co/2zyjk

Our elementary students are having a great time celebrating Red Ribbon Week! Today was our annual Red Ribbon Week Parade. Our CES students got to team up with students from Connally High School as they marched down Cadet Way and showed their commitment to living drug free!

We just sent out this week's edition of THE FLYOVER! Click here to read all about the awesome things going on around Connally ISD! https://connallyisdtx.edurooms.com/engage/connally-independent-school-district/newsletters/the-flyover-10-28-2024

LET'S KEEP THIS MOMENTUM GOING! Congratulations to our varsity football team for their impressive performance tonight against the Lorena Leopards! The Cadets are now 2-1 in district play! The next game will be held on November 1 at La Vega.

All Connally ISD campuses will be closed on Friday, October 25. Students will report back to school on Monday, October 28. We hope that everyone enjoys their long weekend! A full copy of this year's calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/2r8xx

Connally ISD would like to assure all parents and community members that the safety of our students and staff is a top priority in our district. For this reason, we are notifying you that this afternoon, October 24, 2024, students at Connally Elementary School were approached at the fence line of their playground by an unknown individual who attempted to speak to them. Teachers that were serving as recess monitors at the time immediately intercepted the encounter and promptly escorted all of the students back into the building. They also immediately notified campus administrators and the Connally ISD Police Department. Officers from the Connally ISD and City of Lacy Lakeview Police Departments were on the scene within minutes of being notified. They were able to intercept the unknown individual, who had continued walking along the fence line and had made it past the Connally Early Childhood Center, and detain him. We are incredibly thankful that our students reacted to this situation in a quick and safe way. Their actions - along with the well-executed, professional response by CISD faculty members - helped ensure that no one was hurt. The district is diligently investigating the situation to ensure the continued safety of our school family. Thank you for your patience with this matter.

There are only 5 vendor spots left for this year's Connally Christmas Market on December 6! Claim your spot now by emailing jchoins@connally.org or by filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6b7Od2E9ewIlmIKKuN-1eOMooAZqx0TTJjWApg9VoXBSsMA/viewform

October gives us the opportunity to spotlight two very important groups of people that are critical in our daily operations at Connally ISD! This month is Principal Appreciation Month! Our students and staff and lucky to work with the best leaders you could ever hope for! October 9 is designated as Texas Education Human Resources Day. Our Human Resources Department features two outstanding professionals - Bertha Perez and Keith Hannah. They work tirelessly to ensure that we can recruit, hire, and retain the most outstanding employees to work with our Cadets. We loved having the opportunity to recognize these groups at this month's board meeting! We appreciate all that they do to represent the #CadetStandard!