Itasca Rotary Club is hosting a homecoming steak dinner on Friday, October 11th. The cost of a meal is $13. This includes a steak, sides, and a drink. Don't miss out on your chance for a great homecoming meal. The food will be served at Central Baptist Church at 401 East Monroe St. from 11 am until 6 pm. See the attached flyer for ordering information.
Since there's only one middle school game tomorrow September 26, the start time has been moved to 5:30 pm.
Leaders of Itasca ISD invite you to join in a community-wide conversation about the future of the students and community of Itasca. We seek your input into how the school can ensure the best futures possible for both our children and this community.
The survey can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU8O8bb9T7-eu_NE-2tGXnTyMqIAkEVtXe1TOkDrb-cJAGmg/viewform
Congratulations to this year's Homecoming Queen Nominees: Aleigha Rodriguez, Kaliss Sarli, and Madi Middleton!
Itasca ISD will hold a mission and vision planning session today at 5:30 PM.
Fall Sports/Band Pictures- JH & HS- will be on Tuesday, September 17th in the SEC at 1:00 p.m. (following HS lunch) This will include Football, Cheer, Volleyball, Cross Country, & Band for JH & HS). Students will be called down to the SEC when it is their turn to get photographed.
Letter to Itasca ISD Parents, Staff, and Community
Itasca ISD progress reports were posted today and can be viewed using the parent portal.
Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors
The Gates Scholarship
Eligibility requirements:
A high school senior
From at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
Pell-eligible
A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
An ideal candidate will also have:
An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Itasca ISD is currently experiencing an internet and phone outage. ATT is investigating the issue. We will provide updates as they become available.
Calling all interested sophomores and juniors! Sign up for the October 23rd PSAT/NMSQT by using the QR code on the image or by going to the following link. https://tinyurl.com/ihspsat Registration Closes on 9/12/24 at the end of the school day.
Order Yearbooks Now For The Lowest Price of The Year
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1079391/Itasca-High-School/2025-Yearbook/2024081612154510774/CATALOG_SHOP/
Please enjoy this brief update video from Superintendent Tonya Harris:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ0Dxtev_So
Great things are happening here at IHS, and we are honored to serve this community.
If you would like to become a mentor for Itasca High School through Mentors Care please scan the qr code in the image or use the following link https://tinyurl.com/ihsmentors
Reminder: There's a change in the volleyball schedule this week. We will play Milford Monday in Milford, Varsity only, at 4 PM.
Stay healthy, stay in school! SchoolMed is our school-based healthcare
program to keep students in the classroom and away from illness.
Sign up for #SchoolMed today! gsh.co/register
¡Manténgase saludable, permanezca en la escuela! SchoolMed es
nuestro programa de atención médica escolar para mantener a los
estudiantes en el aula y alejados de enfermedades.
¡Regístrese hoy en #SchoolMed! gsh.co/register
We are pleased to inform you that Itasca ISD will be implementing Provision 2 (P2) under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for School Year 2024/2025. Under P2, all students receive breakfast and lunch at no charge.
REMINDER: Senior Sunrise: Seniors, join us at the Itasca Train Depot across from the football field at 6:30 am on 8/12/24 to watch the sunrise on your senior year. Senior parents are welcome to join in and commemorate this special occasion.
Parents of students who have allergies (not seasonal), use an inhaler, have seizures, or who will be taking daily medication while at school, please stop by the nurses table at the back to school fair tomorrow to pick up the required paperwork that is needed for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are unable to attend the back to school fair, please email the nurse at srea@itascaisd.net so the form(s) can either be emailed or sent home in your child's backpack.