Snyder ISD

As of this morning, only 5 toys and one coat has been donated to the SHS Student Publications Annual Coat/Toy Drive. A challenge has been issued to all students and community members to join together and make those donations! Don't miss the December 11th deadline! Donations can be made at the SHS glass office. #givingseason

December updates are being discussed at the SISD Community Meetings. If you were unable to attend the Dec. 3rd meeting, we encourage you to attend the Dec. 5th meeting. Please join us from 6-7 at the Primary campus cafetorium. Stay up to date on the changes occurring with SJHS & SISD. See you there!

SISD Community meetings resume on Tuesday, December 3rd and then again on Thursday, December 5th. Stay up to date with accurate information provided directly from those working to build a better district!

Snyder ISD is now accepting referrals for students who may need Gifted/Talented Services for the school year. This program is designed for students who exhibit intellectual and creative thinking abilities at an extraordinary level not normally served in the regular classroom. Services are provided only upon identification of education needs of the student. Anyone wishing to refer a student attending Snyder ISD in kindergarten through twelfth grade this school year is asked to go by the student’s campus office and request a copy of the referral form. This form must be returned to the school by November 22. Those unable to go by the school should call the campus to request a form be sent to them. El Distrito Escolar de Snyder esta aceptando referencias para estudiantes que puedan necesitar servicios de Gifted/Talented (programa para estudiantes que tengan talentos/inteligencia mas alta que sus iguales) para el ano escolar. Este programa esta diseñado para estudiantes que muestran habilidades intelectuales y habilidades inventivas de nivel extraordinario que normalmente no se sirve en las clases regulares. Los servicios son prestos únicamente cuando hay identificación de necesidades educativas del estudiante. Cualquiera persona que quiera referir a un estudiante en grados de kínder hasta el grado duodécimo dentro del Distrito Escolar de Snyder puede ir por la oficina de la escuela del estudiante para pedir una copia de la forma de registro. Esta forma necesita ser devuelto a la escuela para el día 22 de noviembre. Personas que no puedan ir por la escuela deben de llamar a escuela para pedir que se le envié la forma.

Reminder! Thanksgiving break is November 25- 29th! Enjoy your break!

Snyder Junior High Parents: If you received an attendance call this morning, please disregard it if you know your child is at school. There was a mistake made and we are resolving the issue. We apologize for the interruption in your day. Thank you.

Snyder Junior High parents, A survey will be headed your way throughout the day! The survey link and access code will be distributed via email and SMS via the mobile app. If you have not downloaded the app, please do so today!

An eagerly awaited meeting with Snyder ISD leadership and the TEA Commissioner came to fruition in Austin today. Eddie Bland, Ed.D., Superintendent of Snyder ISD, Ralph Ramon SISD Board of Trustees President, and Brad Hinton, SISD Board of Trustees Vice President, met with Commissioner Mike Morath to discuss sanctions against the district for Snyder Junior High’s academic rating. Texas Education Code §39A. 112(b) allows for parent petitions to direct the Commissioner’s decision. On October 31, 2019, Dr. Bland was presented with 313 petitions, a sufficient number to require the closure of the campus. In addition to the parent petitions for closure, Dr. Bland was presented with 486 parent and community petitions supporting the reopening of Snyder Junior High with a grade realignment. The petitions will be delivered to the Commissioner no later than December 1, 2019. The next step will require SISD to develop and submit a comprehensive plan to reopen the campus, with the majority of the grades realigned. “These next steps will require planning and partnership," states Dr. Bland. "We look forward to collaborating with parents, teachers, district leadership, community members, and the TEA to do what is best for our students." To receive the latest news and updates, please be sure to like the Snyder ISD facebook page, visit snyderisd.net, or subscribe to mobile notifications by downloading the "Snyder ISD Tigers App" available for iPhone or Android

The SISD TECH dept. is joining forces with campus admin and office staff to improve communication. Tech Director Jeff McGinnis is leading the way!! Be sure to upload the SISD app from your Apple or Google store!

SISD Communications Announcement Community Meeting/Junta Comunitaria Monday/Lunas 10/28 12:00-1:00 at Colonial Hill Baptist Church Family Life Center and 6:00-7:00 at the SJHS Library. School Administration will answer questions about the TEA sanctions and explain the difference in the pathway options. Los Administrados escolar respond eran preguntas sobre sanciones del TEA y explicaran la diferencia en las opciones de vias. You have a say! Parent petitions for the two options are due on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Petitions will be available to sign at the meetings. Usted tiene algo que decir! Las peticiones de los padres para las dos opciones se deben entregar el jueves, 31 de Octubre de 2019. Las peticiones estran disponibles para firmar en la reunion.

Student safety and parent communication are top priorities at all SISD campuses. In order to better serve you, SISD has been and will continue to share information not only on social media but also on the SISD mobile app. If you have not dowloaded the app, please do so. The app is free in both the Apple Store and Google Play store. Be sure to sign up for push notifications from SISD and the campus in which your student attends.

SISD admin has lifted the lockdown and classes are back in session! Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

All SISD campuses are currently on a hard lockdown per the request of the Snyder Police Department. All students are safe and under the supervision of staff and faculty. Parents will not be allowed in the buildings until the lockdown has been lifted. We will provide more information as it becomes available. Thank you for trusting us with the safe keeping of your children

School Administration will answer questions about the TEA sanctions and explain the difference in the two pathway options. You have a say! Parent petitions for the two options are due on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Petitions will be available to sign at the meetings. Usted tiene algo que decir! Las peticiones de los padres para las dos opciones se deben entregar el jueves, 31 de Octubre de 2019. Las peticiones estran disponibles para firmar en la reunion. Monday/Lunes 10/28 12-1pm Colonial Hill Baptist Church Family Life Center and 6-7pm at the Snyder Junior High School Cafetorium.

Reminder! Monday is a professional development day for all staff and faculty which means a student holiday for the kids! Enjoy your day off students!

SISD Administration will hold a community meeting tonight from 6-7pm to discuss the educational framework for the two pathways discussed during the October 7th Community Meeting. Please join us in the SJHS cafeteria from 6-7. A light grab-and-go meal will be provided at 5:45.

SISD Administration will hold three community meetings to discuss the educational framework for the two pathways discussed during the October 7th Community Meeting. Please make an effort to attend one of the meetings. Each meeting will provide the same information. Please join us in the SJHS cafeteria from 6-7.

Do you have questions about the Improvement Required Status at the Junior High, the A-F rating system, and the future of the District? Please join us for an important community meeting. Monday, October 7th, 2019 6pm - 7pm Worsham Auditorium at Snyder High School

🍧 Just a reminder that Snyder Intermediate School parent night is TONIGHT, Monday 9/30, from 5:30-6:30! Dippin’ Dots will be on site to help us raise money for our campus! Join us for a cold treat and a peek into what your student is learning!

Maker Friday is coming! Our football team has a bye and your SISD STEAM Team is ready to get our game on! Friday,September 27th 5-7pm at the STEM Lab.