The QHS Engineering Club will be selling Valentine’s Day rings during JH Lunches today through next Tuesday. RIngs will range from $1- $5. Please be prepared to pay at the time you place your orders.
The annual JH Valentine’s Day Dance will be held Saturday, Feb 8th from 7-10 pm. All students must dress within our campus dress code. If you have any questions about a specific outfit, please take a picture of yourself in that outfit and show it to Ms. Ballard for approval.
QISD will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
8th grade field trip to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum.
Any student attending the Pride Trip tomorrow may want to bring extra money for snacks and games. Lunch will be provided.
Just a reminder that the 8th graders will be leaving tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 6:30am for the field trip to Dallas. Please arrive about 10 minutes prior to this so we can take attendance and leave on time.
Due to the threat of severe weather Quitman ISD will be releasing school at 2:00 pm. Car riders may be picked up at 2:00 pm. Buses will run at 2:00 pm. For safety, students will NOT be released from the bus if a parent or guardian is NOT at home. If a parent or guardian is not at home the students will be returned to the High School Campus and may be picked up in the front office.
Our Top Dog race is continuing...after the end of our second nine weeks, grades and attendance helped the 8th graders take the lead back.
8th grade has 1805 points, 7th grade has 1700 points, and the 6th graders have 1660 points. Keep working hard!
Attention Parents: We are closely monitoring the weather tomorrow due to the increased risk for severe storms including high winds, and possible tornadic activity. It is predicted to manifest about the time school is out and students are being transported home. The safety of our students is our top priority. If it becomes necessary to release students early we will notify you through social media, the school website, and our ALERT NOW system . We want to be as proactive as possible. Thank you for your continued support of our schools
Quitman Junior High
UIL District Champions THREE YEARS IN A ROW
JH Boys Basketball Tournament at Big Sandy has been rescheduled from Jan. 11th to Feb. 1st.
We enjoyed hearing all of our QJH bands perform last night at the annual Winter Band Concert!
QISD will be closed from Monday, December the 23rd through Monday, January 6th for Winter Break. Classes will resume as scheduled on Tuesday, January the 7th.
Early release days Thursday the 19th and Friday the 20th. Elem will be released at 1:00pm and JH/HS at 1:15pm.
If you are planning on attending the basketball games at the American Airlines Center tomorrow please be aware that the Dallas Mavericks have a "Clear Bag" policy. No purses or other bags will be allowed into the facility unless they are clear.
Update on Kona Ice: They will be here Thursday, December 19 for snow cones. Prices are $3-$5.
THREE-PEAT UIL ACADEMIC Championship for QJH! We are so proud of each participants and coaches. It was a total TEAM effort. Congratulations QJH!
If you purchased Dallas Mavericks tickets for the boy’s basketball game on Wednesday, Dec. 18th, you can pick them up from Ms. Ridenhour at the QISD Administration building. Please come by as soon as you can and pick up your tickets.
Congratulations to our OAP District Champion Directors, Cast and Crew! So Proud of ALL of you!
Individual Awards:
Tech Award: Ruby Bringard
Honorable Mention All Star Cast: Sophia Reynolds
All Star Cast: Haylie Pearsall & Luke Williams
Best Performer: Ben Barnett
WEATHER PERMITTING, Kona Ice will be here Monday around 2:00 to celebrate our Christmas Break. Prices for those are: $3 - $5. Students will be released in a staggered procedure to help service to go as fast as possible.