Connally Independent School District

We hope that everyone has a safe and relaxing Spring Break! Students will return to campus on Monday, March 17. A full copy of this year's calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/2r8xx

The week of March 2 - March 8 gives us the opportunity to highlight the hard work of two very talented groups of Connally Cadets! It's National School Diagnostician Appreciation Week AND National School Social Work Appreciation Week! The students of Connally ISD are lucky to be served by an outstanding team of Educational Diagnosticians! Courtney Rickman, Kelsi Nelson, and Erin Whitley go above when setting and upholding the #CadetStandard! They work hard to collaborate with our teachers and students to help every child find academic success! Ashley Patterson serves Connally ISD as our School Social Worker. School Social Workers play a vital role in fostering connections, advocating for equity, and driving social and emotional growth for our students. Ashley does an exceptional job of helping each of our students know that they are valuable, capable, and important! We are so thankful for each of these Cadets!

As we gear up for potential travel over Spring Break, the Health District of the City of Waco has been in contact with local schools with updates regarding the spread of measles in the State of Texas. The state is currently experiencing its largest outbreak of the disease in 30 years. There are not currently any documented cases of measles in Connally ISD. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory illness that can be fatal. Following appropriate health and wellness protocols can help individuals keep themselves healthy. The most common symptoms of measles first present themselves as similar symptoms to the cold/flu, including cough, congestion/runny nose, watery eyes, and koplik spots. Patients with measles will often run a high fever between 103-105 degrees and will demonstrate a rash in the forehead area, hairline, neck, torso, hands, and feet. By the time a rash appears, an individual will have been contagious for approximately 4 days and will remain contagious for an additional 4. For more information regarding measles and steps you can take to combat the disease, click here: https://www.waco-texas.com/Departments/Health-District

GOOD NEWS ALERT! Congratulations to Athena Nuness for being named the ESC 12 Counselor of the Month for March! Athena serves Connally Early Childhood Center and does an AMAZING job of supporting our students and teachers! She is a model representation of the #CadetStandard!

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-3-3-2025

As the month of February comes to a close, it is our distinct pleasure to recognize the Connally ISD Business Department for all of their hard work! February 26, 2025 was established as the FIRST EVER School Business & Operations Day. This day is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and appreciating the vital work of school business and operations professionals across the state. The CISD Business Office is one of the very best in our state. They consistently go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that all bills are paid in a timely manner, that deposits reach our various accounts quickly, and that our financial transparency is of the absolute highest caliber. Without this office, we literally would not have the lights on in our buildings! Please join us in thanking this outstanding team of professionals! Lesia Phillips serves as Connally ISD's Accounts Payable Clerk and Jennifer Moss serves as the district's Director of Finance. This team is an absolute MODEL representation of the #CadetStandard! We appreciate all that you do!

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

Looking for some exciting entertainment this evening? Look no further than the Connally High School Auditorium! Tonight is the public's first chance to preview the CHS Theatre Department's entry in the 2025 UIL One Act Play Competition! They will perform their production of "A Monster Calls" by Sally Cookson at 6:30 PM. Doors will open to the public at 6:00 PM. Entry to the performance is free, but donations are strongly encouraged. You don't want to miss out on this fantastic show! SYNOPSIS: Conor has the same dream every night, ever since his mother first fell ill, ever since she started that treatments that don't quite seem to be working. But tonight is different. Tonight, when he wakes, there's a visitor at his window. It's ancient, elemental, a force of nature. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor. It wants the truth.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE ACTION! We hope that you'll join us in College Station tonight as we cheer on our Cadet Basketball Team in the Regional Semi-Final round of the #UILState Playoffs! Home: Phillis Wheatley (White) Visitor: Waco Connally (Blue) When: Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 Where: A&M Consolidated High School (1801 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S, College Station, TX 77840) Time: 7:30pm Cost of Admission: $5 Ticket Link: https://my.hometownticketing.com/agency/1cb5a2a1-4e2c-47f4-a957-414b24ecf2a6/events/590479a5-521b-4ffc-9c2e-f65ef01bae83 Accepted Passes: TABC, THSCA, District 23/20, Senior Citizen

Our 2nd-8th grade students have been hard at work this year preparing for their district competitions in A+ UIL Academics. We are excited to announce the results of these competitions! These students and coaches worked tirelessly to hone their skills as they prepared to face off against other schools in the Waco area. Their results represent a significant increase in both participation and success from previous years! We look forward to celebrating these students with incentive days and awards ceremonies in the coming months!

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-2-24-2025

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

GOOD NEWS ALERT! Congratulations to Coach Lisa Baucom for being named one of the recipients of the 2024 UIL Sponsor Excellence Award! This award, which is given to only 15 of the best athletic, academic, or music coaches in the state each year, officially acknowledges what everyone at Connally ISD has known for a long time: Coach Baucom is the GOAT! Coach Baucom will be recognized at the 2025 UIL State Track and Field Meet as one of this year's winners. She will also receive a $1,000.00 prize check. “In today’s age, most people believe competition means to defeat others in a contest,” Baucom said. “I seek to train these young people lifelong principles through the thrill of athletic competitions. These lessons would include teamwork, winning and losing with grace, developing grit, and having an exceptional work ethic.”

5th Grade Students at Connally Elementary School had an awesome time learning all about healthy ecosystems last week! Each student built a terrarium and had the opportunity to have some fun hands-on learning as they studied the different components of living and nonliving ecosystems! We look forward to sharing more success stories from the classroom!

We are excited to share the latest edition of THE FAMILY LEARNING CONNECTION. This newsletter, which is published as part of the Parent & Family Engagement Statewide Initiative, is full of resources and tips regarding parental support and childhood mental health. To view the newsletter in English, click here: https://5il.co/37det To view the newsletter in Spanish, click here: https://5il.co/37des For more information about Parent and Family Engagement, contact Missy Sulak, CISD Director of Federal and Special Programs via email at msulak@connally.org.

Connally ISD has spent the day monitoring the forecast. Based on the current information released by the National Weather Service, we do not expect any precipitation, just cold temperatures. All Connally ISD campuses will be open for normal operating hours tomorrow, February 19. We are eager to greet each of our students tomorrow! We encourage everyone to wear appropriate clothing for the cold weather! The district will continue to watch the forecast and monitor updates that we receive from the National Weather Service. Texas weather can be unpredictable, but Connally ISD remains committed to keeping our stakeholders up to date with any changes to our operating plan. The district will communicate any additional updates regarding school delays, closures, or early dismissals through our social media accounts, Thrillshare messaging system, and announcements through the local news media.

We had a packed house at last night's board meeting! That's probably because there are so many great things happening around Connally ISD! Congratulations to the following students and faculty from the Connally ISD AVID Program who were recognized for their outstanding achievements! CJH AVID Student of the Month - Abel McLennan CHS AVID Student of the Month - Abrianna Lopez We are so proud of each of these Connally Cadets! They are model representations of the #CadetStandard!

We had a packed house at last night's board meeting! That's probably because there are so many great things happening around Connally ISD! Congratulations to the following students and faculty from Connally Elementary School who were recognized for their outstanding achievements! 5th Grade Student of the Month - Londynn Perdue 5th Grade Student of the Month - Trevor Thompson Elementary Teacher of the Month - Natalie Wilson Elementary Employee of the Month - Elida Abernathy We are so proud of each of these Connally Cadets! They are model representations of the #CadetStandard!

We had a packed house at last night's board meeting! That's probably because there are so many great things happening around Connally ISD! Congratulations to the following students and faculty from Connally Primary School who were recognized for their outstanding achievements! 1st Grade Student of the Month - Benjamin Bible 1st Grade Student of the Month - Raelynn Lovell Primary Teacher of the Month - Carli Barton Primary Employee of the Month - Lesley Freeman We are so proud of each of these Connally Cadets! They are model representations of the #CadetStandard!

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE ACTION! We hope that you'll join us in cheering on our Varsity Boys Basketball Team as they begin their journey in the #UILState Playoffs in the Bi-District round of competition tonight! Home: Georgetown Gateway College Prep Visitor: Waco Connally When: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 Where: Belton High School (600 Lake Belton Rd, Betlon, 76513) Time: 6pm Cost of Admission: $5 Ticket Link: https://events.hometownticketing.com/organization/73e94dea-6907-47b4-9562-cd714118b2ff Accepted Passes: TABC, THSCA, District 23 & 24