It's Game Day!! Be sure to head to Delbert Ballard Gymnasium this afternoon to catch some great basketball games as the Quitman Bulldogs take on Mt. Vernon. JV Girls will kick the games off at 4 p.m., with JV Boys following, then Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys.
Come join us at Quitman ISD! We are currently looking for Bus Drivers, Food Service Workers and Custodians. See our website at quitmanisd.net and click on "Job Openings" for more information.
January is School Board Recognition Month and Quitman ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. Trustees will receive special recognition at the monthly school board meeting on Monday, January 9th, at 6 p.m.
The theme of this year’s School Board Recognition Month is Forward, Together, which highlights the collaboration among school leadership, teachers, and parents on behalf of students.
Yesterday's professional development day for teachers and staff members started off with a bang with a morning visit from the folks at "Travelin' Tom's Coffee" truck. Thank you to the administrators, who worked with the great folks at "Travelin' Tom's Coffee" for supplying a great treat to employees at all campuses! The owners of "Travelin' Tom's Coffee" also own the "Kona Ice" trucks that visit our campuses several times throughout the year. Their tasty treats are always appreciated!
GAME CHANGE! The JH Lady Bulldogs Basketball team will be playing tonight at Delbert Ballard Gymnasium instead of away. There will only be one JH girl's game. It will begin at 5 p.m. JH Boys' games will follow.
REMINDER: Students will return to school on Thursday, January 5th. Teachers and staff will return on Wednesday, January 4th, for professional development. See you soon!
Quitman Independent School District would like to invite the community to join us as we honor Superintendent Rhonda Turner with her retirement reception on Friday, December 16th, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a "come and go" event. Please stop by and congratulate Superintendent Turner on 33 great years in education!
On Wednesday, December 21st, The East Texas Mobile Food Bank will be on-site in the parking lot at Bud Moody Stadium to distribute supplies while they last. They will start at 10 a.m. and end at noon (or until they run out). No eligibility requirements, paperwork or ID required.
Congratulations to Maintenance employees Ricky Till and Joel Akers on your retirement from QISD. With over 25 years at QISD combined, your experience will be missed. Enjoy your retirement!
Quitman ISD will be observing an early release day this Friday, 12/16. Elementary students will be released at 1 p.m., and Junior High and High School students will be released at 1:15 p.m. Students will be on break from then until January 5th, 2023. We wish everyone a safe, happy holiday!
Quitman ISD will be observe an early release day this Friday, 12/16 at 1 p.m. Students will be on break from then until January 5th, 2023. We wish everyone a safe, happy holiday!
NOTICE: Quitman Independent School District's School Health Advisory Committee will be holding a public meeting on December 14th at 4:30 p.m. in the QISD Administration Boardroom.
Congratulations to Senior Alan De Gorostiza! Last Friday, Alan earn 4th chair in Region 4's Honor Band. This ranking is high enough to qualify for advancement to Area. At Area, he'll audition for the State Band on January 7th.
Congratulations to Tristan Wood (Clarinet), Jill Reid (Clarinet), and Alan De Gorostiza (Alto Saxophone) on being selected to the 4-States Honor Band.
Assistant Superintendent Chris Mason and Director of Finance Kari Wilson acted as Santa's Elves on Friday, handing out hams to QISD employees. Employees also received a retention stipend on Friday. This stipend was approved by the Board of Trustees and is given every August and December.
Congratulations to Layne Mclemore and Ross Gonyea for earning spots in the Regional Honor Band. The 8th graders competed last Friday at Union Grove. Mclemore placed 4th in percussion and Gonyea placed 21st at clarinet. Way to go!
Come join our team! We currently have openings in the Child Nutrition Department for Food Service workers.
See more job openings at https://www.quitmanisd.net under the "Job Openings" tab.
Quitman ISD will join area school districts on Monday, December 5th by wearing pink in support of Athena Strand, her family and Paradise ISD. Please join us in supporting them.
Quitman Independent School District would like to invite the community to join us as we honor Superintendent Rhonda Turner with her retirement reception on Friday, December 16th, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a "come and go" event.
Please stop by and congratulate Superintendent Turner on 33 great years in education!
**REMINDER**
NOTICE OF THE QUITMAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING Quitman ISD will hold a public meeting at 5:30 p.m., November 28 at the QISD Board Room located at 600 n Winnsboro, Quitman TX, 75783 The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss District Safety and Security.
