Ranger Families,
The Gifted and Talented referral window is now open! Please email our GT teacher, Mrs. Mendoza, if you have any questions. Her email is kamendoza@judsonisd.org.
The Gifted and Talented referral window is now open! Please email our GT teacher, Mrs. Mendoza, if you have any questions. Her email is kamendoza@judsonisd.org.
Ranger Families,
There have been some changes to our attendance policy that we want you to be aware of.
DOCUMENTATION AFTER AN ABSENCE (All Grade Levels)
A parent must provide an explanation for any absence within three days of returning to school. The student must submit a note signed by the parent. The campus will document in its attendance records whether the absence is excused or unexcused.
Note: Unless the absence is for a statutorily allowed reason under compulsory attendance
laws, the district is not required to excuse any absence, even if the parent provides a note
explaining the absence. The district will excuse up to five days per semester with a parent
note. Any absence with a parent note after the fifth absence will be considered unexcused.
A parent note will excuse an absence up to 3 consecutive days.
DOCTOR’S NOTE AFTER AN ABSENCE FOR ILLNESS (ALL GRADE LEVELS)
Within 3 days of returning to school, a student absent for more than 3 consecutive days
because of a personal illness must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying
the illness or condition that caused the absence. Otherwise, the absence may be considered
unexcused and in violation of compulsory attendance laws.
Should the student develop a questionable pattern of absences, the principal or attendance
committee may require a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or
condition that caused the absence to determine whether an absence will be excused or
unexcused.
CERTIFICATION OF ABSENCE DUE TO SEVERE ILLNESS OR TREATMENT
If a student is absent because of a serious or life-threatening illness or related treatment
that makes a student’s attendance infeasible, a parent must provide certification from a
physician licensed to practice in Texas specifying the student’s illness and the anticipated
period of absence related to the illness or treatment on the district’s form. A parent may
access the required form from their student’s home campus.
School of Choice and Out of District students must remain in good standing regarding attendance.
For more information please visit: https://www.judsonisd.org/o/jisd/page/attendance-policies
Thank you,
Ms. Allen
Salinas Principal
Good afternoon, Ranger Families. Please take a moment to read this week's Family Newsletter.
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Mark your calendars for Open House/Title Night on Thursday, September 10th from 5:00-6:30 PM. The meeting will start in the cafeteria at 5:00 PM. Hope to see you there!
Ranger Families,
To help ensure a safe and efficient dismissal process, please have your Car Rider tag clearly visible during pick-up. If you do not currently have a Car Rider tag, please stop by the front office, and we will be happy to issue one for you.
Beginning Monday, all vehicles picking up students must display a Car Rider tag.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us keep our students safe! 💙🧡
To help ensure a safe and efficient dismissal process, please have your Car Rider tag clearly visible during pick-up. If you do not currently have a Car Rider tag, please stop by the front office, and we will be happy to issue one for you.
Beginning Monday, all vehicles picking up students must display a Car Rider tag.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us keep our students safe! 💙🧡
Ranger Families,
This is an update on the fire alarm. Thank you so much for being patient during our dismissal evacuation. The building has been cleared by the fire department. It was determined that the fire alarm was activated due to the roof work being conducted but all is safe and we a look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Our staff and students did an amazing job!
This is an update on the fire alarm. Thank you so much for being patient during our dismissal evacuation. The building has been cleared by the fire department. It was determined that the fire alarm was activated due to the roof work being conducted but all is safe and we a look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Our staff and students did an amazing job!
Ranger families,
The fire alarm started going off at dismissal. We have safely evacuated the building and all students are safe and accounted for. We are waiting for the fire department to come clear us. We will resume dismissal at that time.
Parents/Guardians,
Please look at the walker map so you know where to wait for your walker. We have two groups walking different directions. Due to safety concerns, parents are not allowed to wait under the school awnings and take students out of the walker line. Staff will dismiss students at the trees by the front entrance (for students walking towards the Spring Wood neighborhood) and at the intersection by the back drive entrance (for students walking towards Kitty Hawk). Also, please make sure you sign up your walker using the QR code below. Walkers must be signed up by this Friday to continue to walk home.
Thank you, for your cooperation,
Salinas Staff
Please look at the walker map so you know where to wait for your walker. We have two groups walking different directions. Due to safety concerns, parents are not allowed to wait under the school awnings and take students out of the walker line. Staff will dismiss students at the trees by the front entrance (for students walking towards the Spring Wood neighborhood) and at the intersection by the back drive entrance (for students walking towards Kitty Hawk). Also, please make sure you sign up your walker using the QR code below. Walkers must be signed up by this Friday to continue to walk home.
Thank you, for your cooperation,
Salinas Staff
A NOTE FROM THE NURSE:
Hello Salinas Ranger Parents/Guardians,
As we welcome back our students for this upcoming school year, I would like to
notify you of a change that will be implemented for clinic visit notification. When
your child is released back to class from the clinic, you will receive an email
notification to your primary contact email stating that your child was seen in the
clinic. This notification will go out for all clinic visits, even minor reasons such as a
lost tooth, nosebleed, potty accident, splinter, minor injury, etc.
Please know that once clinic staff assesses your child, we will still notify via phone
call for anything requiring direct parent contact – such as head injuries, bruising,
second visits for stomachache or headache, signs of contagious illness,
altercations, urgent matters, etc.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via phone or email. I
appreciate your attention to this matter.
Respectfully,
Bethani Amador, RN
(210)659-5045
Bmamador@judsonisd.or
Walker Parents,
For afternoon dismissal, please wait for your walker student under the tree by the marquee. Our staff will walk students down the sidewalk and help them safely connect with their families. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal smooth and safe! 😊
For afternoon dismissal, please wait for your walker student under the tree by the marquee. Our staff will walk students down the sidewalk and help them safely connect with their families. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal smooth and safe! 😊
The Judson ISD District Site Based Committee (DSBC) is soliciting nominations for the following vacancies for the 26-27 School Year:
4 elementary teachers
1 non-teaching campus based professional
1 business member, 1 special programs teacher
1 paraprofessional
1 manual trade employee
2 parents
1 community member
NOMINATIONS WILL BE TAKEN THROUGH FRIDAY NOON, AUGUST 14, 2026
The DSBC is an advisory committee that works with the Superintendent in an advisory role. Nomination forms are submitted by clicking THIS LINK.
The DSBC committee will meet 3 times this year at J-TECH (7990 Pat Booker Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233) from 5:30pm-6:30pm . By completing this form, you are voluntarily accepting to serve on the DSBC, or know that your nominee is interested and willing to serve and make a commitment to attend all meetings listed below. All nomination forms are online, and will be accepted through noon on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Please be advised that if more nominations are received than the vacancies available, we will draw for community, business, and parent names. For school district personnel vacancies, if more nominations are received than vacancies available, we will vote for the seats. Thank you so much!
DSBC Meeting Information
October 21, 2026
5:30-6:30pm
J-TECH ( 7990 Pat Booker Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233)
January 26, 2027
5:30-6:30pm
J-TECH ( 7990 Pat Booker Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233)
April 19, 2027
5:30-6:30pm
J-TECH ( 7990 Pat Booker Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233)
We truly thank you for your interest in serving! If you have any questions, please email msavin@judsonisd.org
Dear Parents and Families,
We are excited to welcome our students back to school tomorrow!
To help make arrival as smooth as possible, please keep the following information in mind:
-Parents are welcome to walk their students to class for the first three days of school until 7:30 AM.
-Due to ongoing roofing construction, approximately half of the back parking lot is blocked off, so parking will be limited.
-Student drop-off begins at 6:50 AM this year.
-The side gate will close at 7:25 AM but the front drop off lane will remain open until 7:30 AM.
-We will not count tardies during the first three days of school as everyone adjusts to the new routines.
-Please be patient and allow extra time in the morning. Limited parking and increased traffic will likely make drop-off a little slower than usual during the first few days.
-Our drop off and pick up maps are attached to this email/post
Thank you for your understanding, patience, and partnership as we start a wonderful new school year. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
Have a great first day! 🍎📚
Warm regards,
Michelle Allen
Good evening, Ranger Families! Welcome to another school year. Please take a moment to read this week's Family Newsletter.
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Dear Ranger Families,
We are excited to welcome both our new and returning Rangers and their families to Meet the Teacher Night on Monday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM! This is a come-and-go event, so feel free to arrive at any time during those hours.
Please review the information below to help make your visit as smooth as possible:
📚 Meet the Teacher Night
Monday, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Come-and-go event
🚗 Parking Information
Due to our ongoing roof construction, approximately half of the back parking lot is closed.
Parking will be limited, but we will open the gate to allow parking along the drive and in the grass areas.
🧡 School Spirit Shirts
Student spirit shirts will be available for purchase for $15 each.
Cash only, and exact change is appreciated if possible.
🚙 Car Rider Tags
New car riders will need to pick up a car rider tag in the library.
Returning car riders may continue using the same tag and number from last year.
🍎 Lunch Forms
Every family is asked to complete a lunch form each year.
Forms will be available from your child's classroom teacher.
Families who complete and return their lunch form during Meet the Teacher Night will receive a ticket to enter a drawing for a Car Rider Fast Pass, good for the entire school year!
Thank you for your partnership and support as we begin another exciting school year. We can't wait to see our Rangers and their families on Monday!
We are excited to welcome both our new and returning Rangers and their families to Meet the Teacher Night on Monday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM! This is a come-and-go event, so feel free to arrive at any time during those hours.
Please review the information below to help make your visit as smooth as possible:
📚 Meet the Teacher Night
Monday, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Come-and-go event
🚗 Parking Information
Due to our ongoing roof construction, approximately half of the back parking lot is closed.
Parking will be limited, but we will open the gate to allow parking along the drive and in the grass areas.
🧡 School Spirit Shirts
Student spirit shirts will be available for purchase for $15 each.
Cash only, and exact change is appreciated if possible.
🚙 Car Rider Tags
New car riders will need to pick up a car rider tag in the library.
Returning car riders may continue using the same tag and number from last year.
🍎 Lunch Forms
Every family is asked to complete a lunch form each year.
Forms will be available from your child's classroom teacher.
Families who complete and return their lunch form during Meet the Teacher Night will receive a ticket to enter a drawing for a Car Rider Fast Pass, good for the entire school year!
Thank you for your partnership and support as we begin another exciting school year. We can't wait to see our Rangers and their families on Monday!
Registration is now OPEN for the Adventure Club After School Program! Adventure Club is for students in grades K-5. Read program guidelines and find registration links here: https://www.judsonisd.org/page/adventure-club-after-school-program
Ranger Families,
As you prepare for the first day of school, please take a moment to review the JISD Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct using the link below. These resources contain important information to help students start the school year successfully.
👕 Looking for dress code information? The Dress Code begins on page 70 of the Student Handbook.
🔗https://www.judsonisd.org/o/jisd/page/student-handbook-and-student-code-of-conduct
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a great start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming our students back soon! ❤️💙
#BackToSchool #JISDReady
As you prepare for the first day of school, please take a moment to review the JISD Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct using the link below. These resources contain important information to help students start the school year successfully.
👕 Looking for dress code information? The Dress Code begins on page 70 of the Student Handbook.
🔗https://www.judsonisd.org/o/jisd/page/student-handbook-and-student-code-of-conduct
Thank you for partnering with us to ensure a great start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming our students back soon! ❤️💙
#BackToSchool #JISDReady
📚 Back-to-school is just around the corner, and we want your child to have a great start to the new year!
Don't miss these important deadlines:
✅ School of Choice and Innovation Campus applications close Friday, July 24, 2026. If you're interested in applying, complete your application as soon as possible at www.judsonisd.org/register.
🚌 Planning to ride the bus? Be sure to complete bus registration by August 3 to guarantee transportation on the first day of school: www.judsonisd.org/page/bus-registration
📝 All returning students must complete Returning Student Registration.
For important dates, resources, and everything you need to start the school year strong, visit the JISD Back-to-School webpage:
We can't wait to see our students back on Wednesday, August 12!
Ranger Families,
Please be sure to register your Ranger by Wednesday, August 5 to ensure they are assigned to a class list in time for Meet the Teacher Night on August 10 from 5:00–6:30 PM.
We are excited to welcome our Rangers back to campus and look forward to a fantastic school year together!
If you have any questions about registration, please contact bcastellanos@judsonisd.org.
Thank you, and we can't wait to see you soon! 💙🤍💛
Please be sure to register your Ranger by Wednesday, August 5 to ensure they are assigned to a class list in time for Meet the Teacher Night on August 10 from 5:00–6:30 PM.
We are excited to welcome our Rangers back to campus and look forward to a fantastic school year together!
If you have any questions about registration, please contact bcastellanos@judsonisd.org.
Thank you, and we can't wait to see you soon! 💙🤍💛
We are looking forward to seeing all of our Rangers at Meet the Teacher Night on Monday, August 10th from 5:00-6:30 PM. Please make sure you have fully registered your students so they will be on a class list for Meet the Teacher Night!
Ranger Families,
There was a correction to the supply lists made. The wrong lists were attached to the previous message. Tennis balls are not needed. Attached are the updated lists. Thank you and we apologize for any confusion.
