Quitman ISD will be observing school holidays this Friday, April 7th and Monday, April 10th. We hope everyone has a safe four day weekend!
If you are looking for a new position or are interested in obtaining alternative certification, please make plans to attend the Region 7 TPCP job fair at Gilmer High School on Saturday, April 15th! QISD will be in attendance to fill positions for the 23-24 school year. Stop by and see us!
Spring Break is almost here! QISD will be closed March 13-17 for Spring Break. Staff will return Monday, March 20th for a Professional Development Day and students will return Tuesday, March 21st. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable break!
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to a safety threat at Van ISD, the JH track meet scheduled for today has been cancelled. Students will return to class and will go home as normal after school. As always, our first priority is the safety and well-being of our students, their families, and our staff. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Today is the day! Please join us at the grand opening of our new ag barn facility from 4 - 6 p.m. Tours will be given and food will be served. Come help us celebrate this much anticipated facility!
Spring Break is on its way! QISD will be off March 13th - 17th for Spring Break. On Monday, March 20th, QISD staff will return to work for a professional development day. Students will return to class on Tuesday, March 21st.
Quitman ISD's Student Health Advisory Committee is set to meet this Thursday, March 9th at 4:30 p.m. in the JH/HS library. See photos for more details.
Quitman ISD and Jackson Construction would like to invite the community to the grand opening of the new Ag Facility on Tuesday, March 7th, from 4 - 6 p.m. Please plan to park in the softball field parking lot. The back gate will be closed, so plan to enter from the road that runs beside the high school and along the track.
Please come tour the new facility and enjoy a hotdog or hamburger while you're there!
Quitman ISD wants to invite you to join our TEAM! Come be a part of something Great. It's a great time to be a Bulldog. #BulldogPride
Quitman ISD wants to invite you to join our TEAM! Come be a part of something Great. It's a great time to be a Bulldog. #BulldogPride
Quitman Junior High Staff, along with Assistant Superintendent Dana Hamrick, attended the "Capturing Kids' Hearts 2" in Kilgore today.
Per the Capturing Kids' Hearts website (https://www.capturingkidshearts.org/training/teachers-and-campus-staff/ckh2), "Capturing Kids' Hearts 2" is an "immersive, participatory experience. Teachers, staff, and administrators learn and practice skills they will use and model on a daily basis to create high-performing teams and successful learning environments."
Quitman ISD lost a valued employed Wednesday, February 22nd, when Mr. Bill Mullican passed away from illness. Mr. Mullican drove buses for Quitman for nine years, and was loved by staff and students alike. "Mr. Bill" will be greatly missed.
Per the Lowe-Gardner Funeral Home website, visitation for Mr. Bill will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 28th, at Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations. His funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1st, at Lowe-Gardner Funerals & Cremations with Brother Fred Morrow officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be the QISD Bus Barn Employees.
For more information on the celebration of Mr. Bill's life, please visit the following link:
https://www.lowegardner.com/obituaries/billy-mullican
Wednesday was National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. This holiday was established to celebrate the gaps between schools and local police departments. QISD is lucky to have Officers Taylor and Gatewood on staff at our campuses. To celebrate, students made & signed cards and principals on each campus treated them to lunch--and donuts! Thank you for all that you do, Officer Taylor and Officer Gatewood!!
Quitman Independent School District will observe a Staff Development Day on Friday, February 17th. There will be no school for students. QISD will also observe a school holiday on Monday, February 20th. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, February 21st.
Quitman ISD will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. in the QISD Board Room. The purpose of this meeting is to review the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Report.
GAME CHANGE UPDATES:
From Coach Webber:
With the decision to cancel school Wednesday and arrive late on Thursday, we have decided to cancel ALL Junior High basketball games on Thursday, 2/2.
Varsity Girls & Varsity Boys WILL play Winona at home on Thursday, beginning at 4 p.m.
WEATHER UPDATE: Due to the continued winter weather, Quitman ISD will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1. There will be no extracurricular activities and campuses will be closed. QISD will have a delayed start on Thursday, February 2 at 10:00 am. Thank you and stay safe.
Due to the continued winter weather, Quitman ISD will be closed today, Tuesday, January 31. There will be no extracurricular activities and campuses will be closed. Thank you and stay safe.
Due to the threat of inclement weather, QISD will have a late start tomorrow, Tuesday, January 31. Classes will begin at 10:00 AM. Teachers should report to school at 9:30. Buses will begin running 2 hours later. Campus buildings will open for students at 9:15.
Due to the threat of winter 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, elementary 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.
All extra curricular activities are cancelled.
