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
DON'T MISS OUT ON THE ACTION!
Our junior high and varsity football teams will face off against the China Spring Cougars IN China Spring tonight and tomorrow!
Save time in line by purchasing your ticket online in advance: https://high.chinaspringisd.net/o/cshs/page/athletic-tickets
Our freshman and junior varsity teams will play at home tonight. You can purchase tickets for that game here:
https://connallyisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
Shepherd's Heart will be in Connally ISD from 3:30 to 4:30 this afternoon for the October FREE food distribution. There is no income verification required.
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
Parents will receive an invitation to OnShelf via email. You don't have to do anything except ensure that the district has your preferred email address on file in our Skyward database. If you need to change the email that you have on file, please contact your campus.
Implementation will begin next week for students at CECC, CPS, CES, and CJH. The program will be extended to the high school campus later this school year!
Our high school volleyball teams are back in action AT HOME tonight versus Lorena!
Tonight is their PINK OUT game! Help us pack the stands to show our support for our Lady Cadets AND the fight against breast cancer!
Games start at 5:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased here: https://connallyisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
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-10-7-2024
Today is the last day to register to vote in time for the November 5, 2024 election! For more information regarding the election, including details on how to register to vote, click here: https://www.votetexas.gov/
Don't let the weather fool you! Holiday season will be here before you know it!
Connally ISD is excited to host our second annual Connally Christmas event on December 6 from 11:30 to 2:00 at the Admin Building! We hope that our community will join us for the opportunity to buy great products from local vendors, enjoy great food, and celebrate the holiday season!
We still have space for a limited number of vendors and food trucks! If your business is interested, please contact John Choins via email at jchoins@connally.org!
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 absolutely LOVED seeing everyone's great pictures from homecoming week!
Congratulations to the winners of our 2024 Homecoming Week Photo Contest!
Winners can stop by the CISD Administration Building during business hours to pick up their prize! Please tell us your t-shirt size by messaging us directly through Facebook Messenger so that we can include one that fits! We have sizes ranging from Adult Small to Adult 3XL.
We love engaging with all of our community members! Stay tuned for more challenges throughout the year!
October 2 is National Custodian Appreciation Day!
Our custodians go above and beyond to make sure that our facilities are fresh and clean! We are so thankful that they work so hard to represent the #CadetStandard each and every day!
October is National Principals Month!
Connally ISD is fortunate to have these five outstanding campus leaders who work tirelessly for the benefit of our students, staff, and community!
On October 9, 2023, Governor Greg Abbott established October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month in Texas.
Five Texans die every day, on average, from fentanyl poisoning. Understanding the dangers of fentanyl is crucial in reducing the threat it poses to you and your loved ones.
For more information regarding the dangers of fentanyl, visit this link: https://5il.co/2x7bf
For information regarding resources for substance abuse addiction disorders, visit the Texas Department of Health and Human Services website at this link: https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources/fentanyl-one-pill-kills
