Quitman ISD

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!

Great things are happening at QJH! 👏 Peyton and Danny's projects earned recognition at the East Texas State Fair! 🥇🥈 Maggie, Zoie, Peyton, Danny, Colby, and Gage all showcased their artistic talents (25 entries in total) - we’re incredibly proud of these students’ hard work & achievements!

#GoBulldogs

Bulldog family, here is October'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

Quitman ISD Child Nutrition Department had the honor of hosting the School Nutrition Exchange: Southwest Roundtable, led by Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) at our Admin Office. 🥗🍓🍔😋
We were proud to be recognized for the second time for our work to improve the food we serve at both breakfast and lunch. The event brought together state and regional partners, as well as other school districts, who were also acknowledged for their efforts. 👏
AFHK also filmed our breakfast prep and service, along with staff and student interviews, for a video that will be shared nationwide to highlight the positive work happening in school nutrition right here in Quitman.
📸 Here’s a sneak peek of the fun! We’ll share more once the final video is released!

QISD Family, please note that Monday, September 15th, is a student holiday and staff professional development day. Classes will resume Tuesday, September 16th. Have a safe three-day weekend, Bulldogs! 🐾

Heads up Quitman Lady Bulldog Volleyball fans! 🏐 Tonight's volleyball games at Mineola (9/12) will require online tickets only; no cash will be accepted. Purchase tickets online here: https://shorturl.at/57z7Q

Kona Ice will be at the JH this Friday, 9/12. 🍧😋

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., September 8th at the JH/HS Library. The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss District SHAC.

As a parent, you are the most important voice in your child’s education. Texas law recognizes that students
do best when families are informed, involved, and respected. Parents are partners with educators,
administrators, and school boards of trustees in their children’s education. Parents have specific rights
outlined in the Texas Education Code including Chapter 26: Parental Rights and Responsibilities.

This form provides information about many of the parental rights and options described in the Texas
Education Code, including the right to refuse or remove your child from certain activities and instruction.
It is not a complete description of all parental rights. Parents should review this form along with their
district’s student handbook.

Around 9:50am, QHS went into a "hold" due to a staff medical emergency. As of 10:15am, the "hold" has been lifted, and the staff member is stable and receiving medical care. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

A reminder that all campuses will be closed for Labor Day, September 1st. Classes will resume Tuesday, September 2nd.

Mark your calendars and join us for a "Grands with Grands" breakfast on September 5th, starting at 7:15am! 😋

👉 Pre-register here: (https://forms.gle/f6x239PsWMZYRyNz7) and skip the line!
👉 Bring cash or a check if you want a breakfast tray

See you there!

We are thrilled to share that Quitman ISD students and staff rose to the challenge with outstanding results on the redesigned 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)! The new accountability ratings show our district earned an overall B rating of 84, with the Elementary at 82, Junior High at 86, and High School at 88. Even more exciting, our campuses earned five distinctions across the district—a true celebration of hard work and dedication.

Quitman Elementary received distinctions in Postsecondary Readiness and Closing the Gaps. Quitman Junior High earned honors in Comparative Academic Growth and Closing the Gaps, while Quitman High School was recognized for Academic Achievement in Science.

In addition, our students outperformed the state and region in 14 out of 18 areas: Elementary in 3rd & 4th grade math and 4th grade reading; Junior High in math, reading, and social studies; and High School in English I & II, U.S. History, and Biology. These achievements highlight our students, staff, and families' incredible effort to work together for success.

Quitman ISD is proud to celebrate these accomplishments and looks forward to building on this momentum as we continue to grow.

A brief update video may be found at this link: https://youtu.be/--2KCZRtzZo