Connally Independent School District

GOOD NEWS ALERT! Congratulations to CHS Alumnus Josh Edwards (Class of 1996) for his 3rd place finish in the Mongol Derby! The Mongol Derby is grueling competition in which contestants ride over 600 miles on horseback. Competitors are limited in what items they can bring, and must switch horses each day. Josh was able to finish the 10 day race in just 8 days! Josh was an active student throughout his time at Connally High School. It brings Cadet Nation great pride to watch as one of our graduates represents the #CadetStandard at some of the highest levels of competition in the world! You can learn more about Josh's accomplishment at this link: https://www.kwtx.com/2024/09/12/waco-native-competes-mongol-derby-finishes-3rd/

All Connally ISD campuses will be closed on Friday, September 13. Students will report back to school on Monday, September 16. 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 Grandview Zebras! 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

On this solemn day, Connally ISD joins the nation in observance of Patriot Day as a time to remember the lives lost and those forever impacted on September 11, 2001. We honor the brave and selfless heroes who defend our freedom and safeguard our nation.

Shepherd's Heart will be in Connally ISD from 3:30 to 4:30 this afternoon for the September FREE food distribution. There is no income verification required.

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-9-9-2024

WE'RE NOT STOPPING ANY TIME SOON! Congratulations to our varsity football team for their impressive performance tonight against the Lago Vista Vikings! Tonight's win continues the streak they started last week; the Cadets are now 2-0! The next game will be held on September 13 at Connally vs Grandview.

The last day to purchase a 2024 Homecoming T-Shirt is Monday, September 9th. All proceeds will go to the Connally ISD Athletic Booster Club. Order forms can be found in the front office of each campus or at this link: https://5il.co/2w2ak

Tomorrow is our first Intervention Friday! Parents of students who are required to attend classes on these days have been notified. Per Section 25.085 of the Texas Education Code, attendance on these class days is MANDATORY for students tagged for intervention. Bus transportation is available for anyone who needs it. More information on bus routes for intervention days can be found here: https://www.connally.org/page/intervention-friday-transportation-plans

THIS FRIDAY is our first 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.

There was an error in the previous message that went out regarding the upcoming School Health Advisory Council Meeting. The next SHAC Meeting will be held on September 24 at 4:00 PM at the Connally ISD Admin Building. More information regarding the School Health Advisory Council can be found at: www.connally.org/page/shac

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-9-2-2024

All Connally ISD campuses will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Students will return to school on September 3. A complete copy of this year's instructional calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/2r8xx

STARTING OFF STRONG! Congratulations to our varsity football team for their impressive performance tonight against the Little River Academy Bumblebees! With tonight's win, the Cadets officially start off their 2024 season with a 1-0 record! The next game will be held on September 6 at Lago Vista.

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!

We can't wait to see everyone at tonight's football game! The Modern Gentlemen of Connally ISD invite everyone to stop by the administration building starting at 5:30 PM to join them for a tailgate celebration! We hope to see you there!

We are excited to officially kick off the 2024 Varsity Football Season with tonight's HOME game versus the Bumblebees of Little River Academy! Before you head to tonight's game, please take a moment to review these quick reminders: ONLINE TICKETING: Tickets for all CISD Athletic Events can be purchased ONLINE at this link: https://connallyisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all BROADCAST LINKS: You can stay up to date with the action at tonight's game even if you can't make it in person! A radio livestream of the game is available FOR FREE at this link: https://streaming.radio.co/s4dcd451f7/listen A video live stream is available for purchase on the NFHS Network at this link: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/connally-high-school-waco-waco-tx STADIUM REGULATIONS: Take a moment to review our stadium regulations and fan behavior expectations at this link: https://www.connally.org/page/athletic-event-regulations Please be mindful that students enrolled in 8th grade or below must have an adult present with them at all times throughout the game. They cannot be dropped off and left. Fans are asked to remain in the stands unless they are actively headed to the bathrooms or concession stands. Refusal to adhere to these policies will result in a guest being asked to leave the game without refund.

All Connally ISD campuses will be OPEN on Friday, August 30. ALL students should be in attendance for normal instruction. School will be in session for all students every Friday in August. A full copy of this year's calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/2r8xx

Connally ISD is excited to announce that our Cafeteria Account Portal is now live! To access your student's account, go to https://www.schoolcafe.com/connallyisd and follow the instructions listed on these graphics. All Connally ISD students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch. Parents can upload funds into their students' Cafeteria Account Portal to be used if their students wish to purchase additional meals, a la carte items, or items from the snack shop. More information, including breakfast and lunch menus, can be found here: https://www.connally.org/page/child-nutrition

Please join us in congratulating Chernesia Henry as a graduate of Lakeview Academy! Chernesia 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!