Quitman ISD

With heavy hearts, the Quitman ISD family is sharing the memorial arrangements for one of our cherished substitute teachers, Mr. David Hartsfield.

For many years, Mr. Hartsfield dedicated himself to our students and staff, touching countless lives with his kindness, wisdom, and passion for education. He was deeply loved by everyone at QISD, spoke as the guest speaker at our Class of 2024 Graduation, and was honored with the prestigious Top Dog Award that same year.

We mourn this profound loss and extend our deepest condolences to his wife Flora, their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all who knew and loved him. Please keep the Hartsfield family in your thoughts and prayers.

The family invites QISD staff, students, and friends to attend his funeral service Monday, December 29th at 10:00 AM at Sand Springs Baptist Church, as your presence would mean the world to them as we celebrate Mr. Hartsfield's remarkable life together.

Full obituary: https://woodcountymonitor.com/stories/david-dowell-hartsfield1939-2025,166354

Quitman ISD is committed to creating safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments for all students. One of the frameworks we use to support this work is Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH). CKH focuses on building strong relationships, fostering trust, and promoting positive behaviors so students feel connected, respected, and ready to learn.

Parent voice is an important part of this process. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete the Capturing Kids’ Hearts parent survey and share your feedback on how we are doing and where we can continue to grow.

Please follow the link below to provide your feedback for Quitman ISD: https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/fhi3aomt

Thank you for partnering with us and for supporting the success and well-being of our students.

#GoBulldogs

We hope you will make plans to attend the Quitman Proud Blue Band winter concert tomorrow evening at 6pm. It will be a joyous night! 🐾🎶

All parents and spectators are reminded to maintain the highest standards of sportsmanship and respect at QISD facilities during athletic events.
Please review the attached letter from Athletic Director Coach Webber outlining these expectations.
Thank you for your cooperation in fostering a positive and safe environment for our student-athletes.

NOTICE OF THE QUITMAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING

Quitman ISD will hold a public meeting at 4:15 p.m., November 19th at the JH/HS Library. The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss District SHAC.

QES Family, the Christmas Sharing can food and coins drive begins next week! See the attached flyer for more details. 🎄💙

Kona Ice will be at the JH/HS campus on Wednesday, 11/5! 🍧😋

Bulldog family, here is November's activity and events calendar. There is a lot going on and so many great things are happening at QISD. 🐾💙
If last-minute schedule changes occur, we will communicate them as promptly as possible.

#GoBulldogs #TeamQuitman

QISD Family, please note that all campuses will be closed Thursday, 10/30 and Friday, 10/31. Classes will resume Monday, November 3rd. Have a safe and relaxing Fall Break, Bulldogs! 🍂🐾

Due to inclement weather on Friday and Saturday, we will be moving our home varsity football game vs. Prairiland to tomorrow, Thursday, 10-23-25. Kickoff is still set for 7:30 p.m., with Senior Night still set as planned. Please see the attached Senior Night itinerary. There will be no sub-varsity or junior high games this week.
Thank you for your understanding.

Bulldogs, join us in wearing orange tomorrow, 10/22, as a visible message to prevent bullying. #UnityEveryDay 🧡

Help us wish our Varsity Cross Country runners good luck as they compete at Regionals on Monday! 👏 We are so proud of these student athletes! 💙🐾
📅 Monday, October 20th
📍 Harold Patterson Sports Complex
1000 W Bardin Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
🚗 $10 parking
🏃‍♀️ Girls run at 9:00 a.m.
🏃‍♂️ Boys run at 9:30 a.m.
#GoBulldogs

Don't forget to mark your calendars! 📅 Our 5th Grade Musical Program is Tuesday, 10/21, @ 6pm in the cafeteria! 🎶 See you there!

#GoBulldogs

One of our Kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Petty happens to have 14 chickens at home, so she brought one of them named Red to visit her class. 🐔 They are learning all about farms right now, and their current focus is on chickens. They learned about the life cycle of a chicken, what they eat, and why farmers raise them. The students labeled the parts of a chicken on their Smartboard and then compared them to Red in real life.
She even got to roam around the room for a bit, which the kids thought was so neat! This is such a fun, hands-on way to bring the farm unit to life!

#GoBulldogs

🎃 Get hyped for QJH's Halloween Dance on October 25th from 7-9pm! $5/person (cash only at the door)
It's the ultimate spooky bash you won't want to miss! See you there! 👻🕺🍭

Join us for an insightful webinar designed to guide parents through the often challenging, yet rewarding, path of supporting a dyslexic child. Hear from expert guest speakers as they share proven strategies, effective tools, and valuable resources to help you confidently navigate your child’s learning journey. While this session won't cover school-specific processes or recommendations, it will provide the guidance and encouragement you need to become a confident and an informed advocate for your child's success.

📅 Tuesday, October 7th
⌚ 6-7:30pm
👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtpulusoSVuQM7K0tgouawM46PfGTCnO9aVaLR-LXKYHWT2Q/viewform

You're invited to Library Night for Emergent Bilingual Families at Quitman Public Library!
📍 202 E. Goode St, Quitman, Texas
📅 October 22, 2025 4:00-4:00pm
Join us for a special evening designed for our Emergent Bilingual Families! Explore the Quitman Public Library and discover the many resources it offers for both children and adults.
📚 Guided tour of the library’s departments
🤗 Welcome and presentation by Library Director, Delene Allen
📽 Short video featuring bilingual digital resources
📖 Opportunity to sign up for a library card
😋 Light refreshments provided
This event is a great opportunity to connect with others, learn about library services, and find tools to support learning at home. We look forward to seeing you there!
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¡Estás invitado!
Noche de Biblioteca para Familias Bilingües Emergentes
📍 202 E. Goode St, Quitman, Texas
📅 25 de octubre de 2025, 4:00-5:00pm
¡Únete a nosotros en una noche especial diseñada para nuestras Familias Bilingües Emergentes! Explora la Biblioteca Pública de Quitman y descubre los numerosos recursos que ofrece tanto para niños como para adultos.
📚 Visita guiada por los departamentos de la biblioteca
🤗 Bienvenida y presentación a cargo de la directora de la biblioteca, Delene Allen
📽 Video corto con recursos digitales bilingües
📖 Oportunidad de obtener una tarjeta de la biblioteca
😋 Refresco ligero
Este evento es una gran oportunidad para conectar con otras personas, aprender sobre los servicios de la biblioteca y encontrar herramientas para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa. ¡Esperamos verte allí!