Connally Independent School District

GOOD NEWS ALERT! Connally ISD has received ANOTHER Superior Achievement FIRST rating. This is the highest rating a district can receive from the TEA. The TEA FIRST Rating, developed by the Texas Education Agency, is a financial accountability system that assesses school districts on their fiscal management and overall financial health. It evaluates critical indicators such as budgetary practices, financial stability, and operational efficiency. This rating helps ensure that districts are using resources effectively, promoting transparency and accountability to taxpayers while fostering better educational outcomes for students. The TEA FIRST Rating examines several key indicators, including the adequacy of fund balances, debt management, and compliance with financial reporting standards. It also looks at the district’s ability to meet financial obligations, the efficiency of spending, and the effectiveness of budget planning. By analyzing these metrics, the TEA FIRST Rating provides a comprehensive view of a district's financial health, helping to ensure responsible stewardship of public funds. Connally ISD has consistently received the highest rating possible. The district remains committed to doing all that it can to provide for our staff and students while operating in the best interest of the taxpayers that support us!

Please join us in congratulating Hannah Dowlin as a graduate of Lakeview Academy! Hannah was recognized at last night's board meeting for having met all of the requirements laid out by the Connally Independent School District and the Texas Education Agency to receive her diploma. We are very proud of her and cannot wait to see all that she accomplishes. We hope that she will continue to represent the #CadetStandard with pride as she moves forward in life!

Last night's board meeting gave us the opportunity to celebrate some FANTASTIC students and staff members! Please join us in congratulating these awesome Cadets! Connally Junior High: 6th Grade Student of the Month - Jaiden Rodriguez; CJH AVID Student of the Month - Natalie Sitton; CJH Employee of the Month - Tina Pricer; CJH Teacher of the Month - Marisa Garza; Connally High School: 12th Grade Student of the Month - Karly Clark; 12th Grade Student of the Month - Bryson Collins; CHS Employee of the Month - Elizabeth Brownlee; CHS Teacher of the Month - Jenna Hage; Our school is FULL of fantastic people who go above and beyond when representing the #CadetStandard! We love having the opportunity to celebrate them!

Local law enforcement agencies are sharing an educational presentation at Connally Elementary School today. Please do not be alarmed if you see increased law enforcement presence near the campus.

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-10-21-2024

Good luck to the CHS Marching Band as they compete in the UIL Region 8 Marching Contest at the Midway ISD Stadium today! The Cadet Marching Band takes the field at 10:45 to perform their contest show, "Shattered"! We can't wait to see how they do!

“NO MATTER WHAT THE SCORE, THE CONNALLY SPIRIT WILL NOT BE UPSET!” Our Cadets came up short against a tough team from Robinson 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 October 25 at Lorena.

Connally students are invited to continue the fun of Friday Night Lights by attending FIFTH QUARTER from 9:30 PM to 12:00 AM at Lakeview Baptist Church! There's tons of food, games, and door prizes available for all participants!

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE ACTION! Tonight's PINK OUT game against the Robinson Rockets is sure to be an exciting one! Save time in line by purchasing your ticket online in advance: https://connallyisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all Can't make it to Mac Peoples Stadium this evening? No worries! You can follow along on our FREE radio broadcast at this link: https://streaming.radio.co/s4dcd451f7/listen A video live stream is also available for purchase at this link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/connally-high-school-waco-waco-tx

The Connally ISD Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, October 21 at the Administration Building for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. For more information regarding our school board, click here: https://www.connally.org/page/board-of-trustees

THIS FRIDAY is our next day of intervention classes. Parents of students who are required to attend classes on this date have been notified. Students who have been selected for additional instruction on intervention days are required to attend, per Sec. 25.085 of the Texas Education Code. Campus doors will open for drop off at 7:30. Instruction lasts from 8:00 to 12:00. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. School bus transportation is available for any student who needs it - see the attached post that explains the changes to bus routes/schedules. If you have a question about intervention classes, please contact your campus principal. A complete 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 Robinson Rockets! 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

Messages such as this are tremendously difficult to deliver. It is with a very heavy heart that we inform our community of the death of one of our littlest Cadets from the Connally Early Childhood Center. Za’hir Johnson was a kindergarten student at CECC. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family as they grieve this tragic loss. The death of a student can bring about many emotions. CISD counselors and support from the Region 12 Education Service Center have been coordinated to assist students and staff in processing this information. The campus has been provided with age appropriate resources to assist our younger students with processing the loss if needed, and that information is being provided to the parents. We are in contact with Za’hir’s family and remain committed to providing them with support. We ask that all of Cadet Nation continue to shower them with thoughts and prayers. Again, do not hesitate to reach out if your child needs additional support or if we can be of further assistance.

Connally ISD has partnered with Bookmarked to enhance your library experience! We are thrilled to announce our implementation of OnShelf, a cutting-edge platform provided by Bookmarked that enhances your involvement in your child's education and reading experiences! Using the OnShelf platform, you can: - Enhance critical thinking with detailed book summaries and discussion questions - Stay informed with real-time library book check-out notifications - Track student reading progress - Access tailored reading recommendations that match your student's interests - Guide reading choices with parental restrictions AND SO MUCH MORE! For more information about OnShelf, check out this article: https://bookmarked.com/bookmarked-blog/encouraging-education Registration emails have started going out! If you need to change the email that you have on file, please contact your campus. We are excited to use this platform to enhance our students' journey into literacy!

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-10-14-2024

Connally ISD's phone service provider is currently experiencing issues. We are unable make or receive phone calls at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The provider is working to address the issue.

The family of the injured CECC student invite all of Cadet Nation to join them in worship at 6:30 PM on October 12, 2024 at McLane Children’s Hospital in Temple as they send up prayers for Zy. His favorite colors are blue and purple. Please feel free to wear either color. Whether you are present or sending well wishes from a distance, we ask that you please keep the family in your prayers. #ZyStrong

IT FEELS PRETTY GOOD TO START OFF DISTRICT WITH A WIN! Congratulations to our varsity football team for their impressive performance tonight against the China Spring Cougars! The Cadets are now 1-0 in district play! The next game will be held on October 18 vs Robinson.

Connally ISD is learning about a developing situation regarding one of our young students who was involved in an accident yesterday evening. We are in communication with the family of our little Cadet and extend our sincere thoughts, prayers, and support to them as well as our Early Childhood Center students and staff. We ask for the same from our greater Waco community. Let us all be thinking of this family during such a challenging time.

All Connally ISD campuses will be closed on Friday, October 11. Students will report back to school on Monday, October 14. We hope that everyone enjoys their long weekend! A full copy of this year's calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/2r8xx