Itasca ISD

It's officially Spirit Week! In case you missed it, here are the dress up days: Monday - Dress up as something that starts with the first letter of your name Tuesday - Surfers vs Bikers Wednesday - Decades Day Thursday - Career Day Friday - Black and Gold Day Happy Homecoming!

HOCO24: Spirit Week Dress Up Days October 7 - 11

Homecoming 2024 is almost here! Friday, October 11, 2024. Sign up for your parade lineup spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLnkt9Y6FEnrGR6a-lkJLq1GmTwbPf4LtGYE9wS7pSowvjrg/viewform?usp=sf_link GO CATS GO!

Report Cards Have Been Posted to the Parent Portal

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.