We are very thankful to the Atascosa community, businesses and the Atascosa Sheriff's Department for working together to have these Falcon Ballistic Shields built for our schools! We are the first in the state to have these! The coordinated effort and love our communities have for our schools is truly recognized and appreciated! Thank you for helping to protect our children!
Our early childhood Center (ECC) is exploring a three-year-old Play-based learning program for young children. We are seeking feedback from parents/guardians to help guide our planning.
Program details:
Time of day 8:00am-2:00pm;
no transportation provided;
qualify based on parent/guardian income-free or reduced lunch.
What is Play-based learning?
Play-based learning is an approach where children learn through hands-on activities, integrates physical, sensory and cognitive activities to strengthen brain connectivity, to improve focus and enhance behavior in children. Teachers will intentionally design play experiences that build language, problem-solving, social skills, cognitive development, and emotional development.
Please take this survey so we can evaluate the need for this type of program.
https://forms.gle/T5cvPBLhmU3jCHuu5
Program details:
Time of day 8:00am-2:00pm;
no transportation provided;
qualify based on parent/guardian income-free or reduced lunch.
What is Play-based learning?
Play-based learning is an approach where children learn through hands-on activities, integrates physical, sensory and cognitive activities to strengthen brain connectivity, to improve focus and enhance behavior in children. Teachers will intentionally design play experiences that build language, problem-solving, social skills, cognitive development, and emotional development.
Please take this survey so we can evaluate the need for this type of program.
https://forms.gle/T5cvPBLhmU3jCHuu5
We are so proud of our Jourdanton Special Olympics Soccer athletes and coaches for representing our community with such pride and heart. Keep kicking toward greatness! ⚽👏💙
Ms McCollum’s Science students dove deep into the dynamic world beneath our feet as they completed their Plate Tectonics Lab this week!
Through hands-on models and collaborative investigation, students explored how Earth’s lithospheric plates move and interact. From convergent boundaries forming mountain ranges to divergent boundaries creating new crust and transform boundaries causing earthquakes, the classroom was buzzing with discovery.
Through hands-on models and collaborative investigation, students explored how Earth’s lithospheric plates move and interact. From convergent boundaries forming mountain ranges to divergent boundaries creating new crust and transform boundaries causing earthquakes, the classroom was buzzing with discovery.
Join us!
Fired up to SHOW up!
Adults 5.00
Students 3.00
Passes THSCA , TGCA , 27&28 AAA & Senior
Gates open @ 5:30 PM
Students 3.00
Passes THSCA , TGCA , 27&28 AAA & Senior
Gates open @ 5:30 PM
Congratulations to our own Ian Scarbrough!!!! Not only did he advance to state on the bass trombone, he earned FIRST Chair!!! WOW! What an accomplishment! We are so proud of you!
Hello Jourdanton Elementary School Families – We’re midway through Kids Heart Challenge and our students are learning how to keep their hearts healthy and about life-saving skills at school.
We need your families help at home – Click here: or download the free AHA Schools App to join our school’s service project and see updates for student and class rankings including all the ways your student can get involved!
Complete Finn’s Mission together at home then share your page with friends and family to spread lifesaving skills and support your fundraising goals.
Raise $100 to COLORBLAST a principal! Complete Finn's Mission to SUPERSOAK the COACHES!
For every $200 raised, students earn a CUP OF SLIME to slime Coach Martin with!!
If School reaches goal of $15,000 in lifesaving donations, the principal will dress as a puppy for the day!
🎯 Raise $50 and you’ll earn a BOGO Spurs ticket and an exclusive courtside opportunity to watch the players warm up! ✨🏀
🚨🐶 This week, take Rescue’s Challenge! 🦴✨ 💰 Get at least ONE new donation this week and you could win a Rescue Building Set! 🧱🎉
Thank you for being part of our school’s service project with the American Heart Association. Students aren’t just having fun and earning rewards – they’re building leadership skills and learning how to protect their hearts! Our school also receives equipment for PE or recess, and we can apply for wellness grants.
🔥📘 THE CHIEF: 25–26 YEARBOOK 📘🔥
We’re officially working on the 25–26 edition of The Chief and we couldn’t be more excited! Even better news? 🎉 This year’s yearbook will be available at a LOWER PRICE than before!
If your purchase no through 03/20/2026 the book will be only $65.00! https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/7505
📸 WE NEED YOUR PICTURES!
We can’t be everywhere—and let’s be real, some of the best moments happen when we’re not around. If you’ve got photos from games, events, clubs, spirit days, or everyday school life, send them in! We know you take great pictures, and we want them in The Chief. Remember our book is for ALL grade levels at JISD not just high school, so send those pictures in!
It's easy to do! Click the link https://yearbookshare.com/eShare
Enter the code : JISD26
and upload away!
This is YOUR yearbook.
Help us build it.
Help us tell the story.
💥 The Chief 25–26 — made by the school, for the school. 💥
We’re officially working on the 25–26 edition of The Chief and we couldn’t be more excited! Even better news? 🎉 This year’s yearbook will be available at a LOWER PRICE than before!
If your purchase no through 03/20/2026 the book will be only $65.00! https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/7505
📸 WE NEED YOUR PICTURES!
We can’t be everywhere—and let’s be real, some of the best moments happen when we’re not around. If you’ve got photos from games, events, clubs, spirit days, or everyday school life, send them in! We know you take great pictures, and we want them in The Chief. Remember our book is for ALL grade levels at JISD not just high school, so send those pictures in!
It's easy to do! Click the link https://yearbookshare.com/eShare
Enter the code : JISD26
and upload away!
This is YOUR yearbook.
Help us build it.
Help us tell the story.
💥 The Chief 25–26 — made by the school, for the school. 💥
📸 Kinder Cap & Gown Pictures 🎓
Our kinder kiddos will be taking their cap & gown pictures on 03/18/2026 and the cuteness is guaranteed. Tiny caps, tiny gowns, BIG “when did you grow up?” energy.
Photo orders can be placed through Strawbridge:
👉 https://strawbridge.net/
🧾 Order Code: FM474122
I’m not crying… you’re crying 😭💙
Our kinder kiddos will be taking their cap & gown pictures on 03/18/2026 and the cuteness is guaranteed. Tiny caps, tiny gowns, BIG “when did you grow up?” energy.
Photo orders can be placed through Strawbridge:
👉 https://strawbridge.net/
🧾 Order Code: FM474122
I’m not crying… you’re crying 😭💙
Check out this months family engagement trainings!
Senior and Senior Parents!!
Scholarships are coming out, make sure you are checking the counselors webpage!
https://sites.google.com/jisdtx.net/school-counseling?usp=sharing
Scholarships are coming out, make sure you are checking the counselors webpage!
https://sites.google.com/jisdtx.net/school-counseling?usp=sharing
Fired up to SHOW up!
Did you know Jourdanton Elementary is participating in the Kids Heart Challenge! By participating in Kids Heart Challenge, our students will learn how to keep their hearts, bodies and brains healthy while helping kids with special hearts live longer, healthier lives.
It's a fun and meaningful way for our students to learn lifelong habits of health and helping others, while supporting and earning rewards for our school.
Join us in spreading kindness, building healthy habits, and making a lasting difference. Together, we can create a healthier future, one heart at a time.
💙 Together, we can build a future full of ❤️ heart health, 💰 funding for research, and 🌟 hope for families everywhere!
When you support Kids Heart Challenge, you’re helping students learn healthy habits while making a real difference in our communities.
👉 Sign up and support today at
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=537377
It's a fun and meaningful way for our students to learn lifelong habits of health and helping others, while supporting and earning rewards for our school.
Join us in spreading kindness, building healthy habits, and making a lasting difference. Together, we can create a healthier future, one heart at a time.
💙 Together, we can build a future full of ❤️ heart health, 💰 funding for research, and 🌟 hope for families everywhere!
When you support Kids Heart Challenge, you’re helping students learn healthy habits while making a real difference in our communities.
👉 Sign up and support today at
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=537377
💙 Happy National School Counselors Week! 💙
This week, we proudly celebrate the dedicated counselors who support, guide, and advocate for our students every single day. Their compassion, commitment, and encouragement make a lasting impact across our campuses. 🌟
👏 Thank you to our amazing counselors:
Louise Hicks – ECC
Phoebe Aguilar – Elementary
Christi Castellano – Junior High
Melanie Raposo & Emily Tejeda – High School
🤝 We also want to recognize Kathryn Erwin with Camino Real for her continued support of our students and families.
Thank you for being listeners, leaders, and champions for student success. We appreciate all that you do—this week and always! 💙
#NationalSchoolCounselorsWeek #ThankYouCounselors #StudentSupport #MakingADifference
This week, we proudly celebrate the dedicated counselors who support, guide, and advocate for our students every single day. Their compassion, commitment, and encouragement make a lasting impact across our campuses. 🌟
👏 Thank you to our amazing counselors:
Louise Hicks – ECC
Phoebe Aguilar – Elementary
Christi Castellano – Junior High
Melanie Raposo & Emily Tejeda – High School
🤝 We also want to recognize Kathryn Erwin with Camino Real for her continued support of our students and families.
Thank you for being listeners, leaders, and champions for student success. We appreciate all that you do—this week and always! 💙
#NationalSchoolCounselorsWeek #ThankYouCounselors #StudentSupport #MakingADifference
🎉 Great News!
TEA has officially released the 2024–2025 High-Quality Pre-K Components, and we are thrilled to share that our district met all 5 components! Check out the message we received !
Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! Your dedication, collaboration, and commitment to excellence in early childhood truly shine through. We deeply appreciate the hard work it took to reach this milestone—it is no small feat, and your efforts make a meaningful difference for children and families.
TEA has officially released the 2024–2025 High-Quality Pre-K Components, and we are thrilled to share that our district met all 5 components! Check out the message we received !
Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! Your dedication, collaboration, and commitment to excellence in early childhood truly shine through. We deeply appreciate the hard work it took to reach this milestone—it is no small feat, and your efforts make a meaningful difference for children and families.
🎉 FCCLA Regional Competition Success! 🎉
We are so proud of our incredible FCCLA students who competed at the regional competition! 💙✨
👩🎓👨🎓 21 students competed, and an amazing 16 students are advancing to STATE!
📍 State Competition: Dallas | April
🏆 Student Results:
🥇 1st Place
Shaylee Edmiston – Teaching Strategies, Level 2
Amery Salazar & Sofiya Leos – Fashion Design, Level 2
🥈 2nd Place
Israel Velazquez – Repurpose & Redesign, Level 1
Sharon Velazquez – Teaching Strategies, Level 3
Ava Saunders – Sustainability, Level 2
🥉 3rd Place
Catherynn Gutierrez, Zaynah Hance & Jaedynn Henry – Repurpose & Redesign, Level 1
Madyson Hodge & Brilee Hodge – Repurpose & Redesign, Level 3
Joaquin Lopez & Samantha Kim – Chapter Service Display, Level 3
🎖 4th Place
Jonas Amador – Teaching Strategies, Level 3
🎖 5th Place
Jaycee Villarreal & Dalia Hughes – Repurpose & Redesign, Level 2
👏 Congratulations to all of our competitors for their hard work, creativity, and dedication. Best of luck to those advancing to STATE in Dallas—we’re cheering you on! 💙⭐
#FCCLA #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment #RoadToState #DallasBound
We are so proud of our incredible FCCLA students who competed at the regional competition! 💙✨
👩🎓👨🎓 21 students competed, and an amazing 16 students are advancing to STATE!
📍 State Competition: Dallas | April
🏆 Student Results:
🥇 1st Place
Shaylee Edmiston – Teaching Strategies, Level 2
Amery Salazar & Sofiya Leos – Fashion Design, Level 2
🥈 2nd Place
Israel Velazquez – Repurpose & Redesign, Level 1
Sharon Velazquez – Teaching Strategies, Level 3
Ava Saunders – Sustainability, Level 2
🥉 3rd Place
Catherynn Gutierrez, Zaynah Hance & Jaedynn Henry – Repurpose & Redesign, Level 1
Madyson Hodge & Brilee Hodge – Repurpose & Redesign, Level 3
Joaquin Lopez & Samantha Kim – Chapter Service Display, Level 3
🎖 4th Place
Jonas Amador – Teaching Strategies, Level 3
🎖 5th Place
Jaycee Villarreal & Dalia Hughes – Repurpose & Redesign, Level 2
👏 Congratulations to all of our competitors for their hard work, creativity, and dedication. Best of luck to those advancing to STATE in Dallas—we’re cheering you on! 💙⭐
#FCCLA #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment #RoadToState #DallasBound
🛒 Teaching Beyond the Classroom! 🛒
Our lifeskills students in Mrs. Ramirez class took their learning out into the community at H-E-B, and they did an amazing job applying the skills we practice every day.
They worked on:
📘 Functional reading – using their shopping lists and locating items
🛒 Community navigation – moving through the store safely and respectfully
💬 Social communication – asking for help, taking turns, and engaging with peers
💲 Money awareness – comparing prices and making smart choices
🧠 Problem-solving – finding alternatives when items were out of stock
🤝 Teamwork – supporting each other and working as a group
🌟 Independence – building confidence in a real-world setting
So proud of the growth, responsibility, and life skills they showed today. These hands-on experiences are where the magic happens! ❤️
Our lifeskills students in Mrs. Ramirez class took their learning out into the community at H-E-B, and they did an amazing job applying the skills we practice every day.
They worked on:
📘 Functional reading – using their shopping lists and locating items
🛒 Community navigation – moving through the store safely and respectfully
💬 Social communication – asking for help, taking turns, and engaging with peers
💲 Money awareness – comparing prices and making smart choices
🧠 Problem-solving – finding alternatives when items were out of stock
🤝 Teamwork – supporting each other and working as a group
🌟 Independence – building confidence in a real-world setting
So proud of the growth, responsibility, and life skills they showed today. These hands-on experiences are where the magic happens! ❤️
🍎 School Lunch Survey 🍕
Parents, students, and staff—we want to hear from you!
Your voice matters, and your feedback helps us improve our school lunch program for everyone.
Please take a moment to fill out our lunch survey. It’s quick, easy, and makes a real difference.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and helping us make our school even better!
Survey link : https://bit.ly/4sX7oOg
Parents, students, and staff—we want to hear from you!
Your voice matters, and your feedback helps us improve our school lunch program for everyone.
Please take a moment to fill out our lunch survey. It’s quick, easy, and makes a real difference.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and helping us make our school even better!
Survey link : https://bit.ly/4sX7oOg
