Attention parents: EISD is no longer using MySchool Bucks for cafeteria payment. You can sign-up for the new system at this link: https://family.titank12.com/
However, the new system is not accepting payment yet. We will send out a notification when the new system is up and running. In the meantime, students may bring cash or a check to pay for extra items. As a reminder, ALL students may receive a free tray for breakfast and lunch.
If you are interested in being a part of the Eastland County High School Fishing Team, there will a meeting this Saturday at 12:00. The meeting will be held at Outdoor Specialties. Students must be in 9th grade and up. Additionally, students must remain academically eligible to be able to compete. If you have any questions, please contact Terry Rose at 254-433-0878.
Thank you
The Texas Education Agency released its state accountability ratings for districts and campuses across the state on Monday, August 15. We would like to announce that Eastland ISD received a "B" rating with an overall score of 84.
We will have schedule pick up on Tuesday in the commons for students from 9:30-11:30. Freshman who wish to find their classes can walk the building at this time as well. Enjoy your last few days of summer.
Please take a moment to read the following message from EISD Superintendent of Schools, Jeremy Williams.
Please take a moment to check out our new district newsletter! You will find a link to a survey regarding our federal programs, and we would love your input.
District Newsletter and Survey
https://www.smore.com/e0n4c
The week of May 2nd- 6th is state testing at the High School. Tuesday (5/3) will be the Algebra EOC. All freshman and any student retesting will begin testing at 8. Wednesday (5/4) will be the Biology EOC. All freshman and sophomores in Biology and any student retesting will begin testing at 8. Thursday (5/5) will be the US History EOC. All Juniors and any student retesting will begin testing at 8 am. On the 3 testing days (Tuesday-Thursday), students not testing will report to school at 1 pm. Monday and Friday will be regular school days. If you have any questions, please call the office at 254-631-5000 or email abramlett@eastland.esc14.net
Eastland ISD will not have school on Friday (4-15-22) for a staff and student holiday. Monday (4-18-22) will be a staff development day and students will not have classes.
Tonight's One Act Play performance has been cancelled due to last minute scheduling conflicts.
The Eastland High School one-act play performance scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Just a reminder to parents and students that we will be STAAR testing on Tuesday and Thursday this week. On Tuesday the 5th all freshman and any re-testers for the ENG 1 test need to be at school at regular time. All other students will report at 1 PM. On Thursday the 7th, we will be testing all Sophomores and any ENG 2 re-testers. All other students will report at 1 PM. If you have any questions please call 254-631-5000 or email abramlett@eastland.esc14.net.
Maverick Family
At 8:10 today on “CBS This Morning” our high school band director, Mr. Cox, is being announced as the winner of the 2022 GRAMMY Music Educator Award. The segment will include video of our town and interviews with our students.
At this time, Mr. and Mrs. Cox are already in Las Vegas where they will be participating in official Grammy week events.
During the telecasts of the Grammy’s on Sunday there will be a moment where Award Show Host Trevor Noah acknowledges Mr. Cox and he will be seen briefly on camera as well.
We are so very proud of Mr. Cox and cannot wait for him to get back to Eastland so that we can celebrate this with him.
Varsity baseball will be at 4 pm today with JV to follow. We adjusted the schedule to try to get the games in before the storms.
Eastland ISD Family and Eastland County Residents:
A disaster assistance center has been established at the Siebert Elementary Dome (100 Little Maverick Trail, Eastland) for impacted residents to receive assistance in reporting damages through iSTAT, register for cleanup assistance and meet with non-profit organizations such as the American Red Cross, United Rescue Alliance, and the Cornerstone Community Action Agency. Organizations, services, and assistance on site subject to change.
United Rescue Alliance, in partnership with the Big Country VOAD, TDEM, and the Community Foundation of Abilene, is currently in Eastland offering support to survivors and agencies. United Rescue Alliance is a disaster relief agency headquartered in Abilene with a focus on preparedness, response, and long-term transformative recovery efforts. United Rescue Alliance has crews in the Eastland area assessing community needs and offering financial assistance to households seeking basic needs.
To be considered for financial assistance, please contact United Rescue Alliance 817-721-7558 for information regarding the application process or visit the Siebert Elementary Dome - Disaster Assistance Center.
Casework will begin with the American Red Cross, Thursday at the Siebert Elementary Dome. The center will open Thursday at 8 a.m until 6 p.m. Individuals and Families can also call the Red Cross hotline at 1-800-Red-Cross to open a case.
Together, Eastland County will recover. Those seeking to make monetary donations towards long term recovery can contribute to the Eastland disaster relief wildfire fund established by the Eastland Community Foundation (serving the county of Eastland): https://cfabilene.org/community-impact/fire-relief-funds
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Thank you,
Jeremy Williams - Interim Superintendent EISD
Tuesday (3-22-22) will be a regular scheduled school day for Eastland ISD.
Parents/Guardians,
We at Eastland ISD are truly saddened by the loss so many have endured through the fires within our community. We wanted to take a moment to let everyone know that we are here for our students and their families. As your kids prepare to come back on campus, we realize many may be struggling with what has happened. If any student needs someone to talk to, we will have licensed professionals available at parent or student request. Attached you will also find a link to the NCTSN on families coping with traumatic events This handout offers guidance on helping families recover from the wildfires. If parents have any concerns/questions feel free to contact the school social worker Morgan Lacy at 254-631-5040.
Jeremy Williams - Interim Superintendent EISD
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//pfa_for_schools_helping_your_family_cope_for_parents.pdf
In an effort to assist the Texas Division of Emergency Management, Eastland ISD has set up the webpage linked below for victims of the wildfires to access helpful information. As more information becomes available we will update the webpage.
https://bit.ly/eastlandwildfirecomplex
TDEM Encourages Texans Affected By Wildfire To Report Property Damage.
Please visit the following website for more information.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/TXDIVEM/bulletins/30fad5e
Siebert Elementary Parents/Guardians,
Eastland ISD is hosting the Eastland Disaster Assistance Center at the Siebert Dome. We ask that as you pick up students in the afternoon to please be patient with the process and the additional vehicles/personnel in the southeast area of our parking lot. EISD is proud to be helping our families in their time of need and we will continue to do so as long is it takes.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Williams – Interim Superintendent EISD
Eastland ISD Family,
Please fill out the attached survey so we can begin the process of determining how many and to what degree our students and their families have been impacted by the Eastland Complex Wildfires. We are working in conjunction with TDEM to better help the district provide assistance for our families.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9bMW84GsI_MJz9yFbr98gN2FBolGxSFq9tzYl9JocXKqngw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Thank you,
Jeremy Williams – Interim Superintendent EISD