Mr. Brant Lee and Athletic Director, Coach Bryan Oakes were recognized at the Quitman Chamber of Commerce Banquet held on Thursday, February 20th. Mr. Lee was recognized as the QISD Educator of the Year and Coach Oakes was the recipient of the Community Service Award. Both Mr. Lee and Coach Oakes spend countless hours working with the youth of our community during... READ MORE >
The 2018–2019 school report cards are now available on the Quitman ISD website, https://www.quitmanisd.net/o/quitman-isd/page/assessment-and-accountability--2 The school report card (SRC) combines accountability ratings, data from the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), and financial information to give a broad view of campus performance and is intended... READ MORE >
QISD will be hosting a special screening of the movie "SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age" on February 10th at 7:00pm in the High School Auditorium. "SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in The Digital Age has been screened more than 8,000 times to 4 million people in more than 70 countries around the world.. With multiple screenings happening daily in communities... READ MORE >
Students from the 5th Grade at QES returned home with four of top five spots in Oral Reading at the UIL meet at Rains ISD on December 10th. Atlanta Watkins won first place with her interpretation of "How to Delay Your Bedtime" by Bruce Lansky. Madison Jones finished in second place with her rendition of "Sick" by Shel Silverstein. Wesley Irwin brought home fourth... READ MORE >
Atlanta Watkins and Wesley Irwin lead the Pledges at the Monday, Dec. 16 School Board meeting. Show with Atlanta and Wesley is Ms. Mary Ann Nichols, QES Principal. READ MORE >
On Friday, November 15th employees of Lowe's of Lindale visited QES to design and install a garden area. Lowe's of Lindale donated $2500 in supplies plus labor for the project. Shown in the title picture are the Lowe's employees that participated in the project. On the far right is Stephen Bright, QHS class of 1987 graduate and a Manager at Lowe's of Lindale. READ MORE >
Quitman is in a three way tie for second place with Rains and Grand Saline. There will be a playoff tournament tomorrow, Thurday Oct. 31 at Mineola to determine second, third, and fourth place in the district. The games will begin at 3:30 with Quitman playing Rains. READ MORE >
Below are some of the notes of thanks that QES students created and gave to their bus drivers as part of Bus Driver Appreciation Day. READ MORE >
QISD is in the process of replacing the four old tennis courts with six new tennis courts. The top photo shows the four old tennis courts, the bottom photo shows the pad for the six new courts. To make room for the additional courts some of the existing parking lot to the East had to be removed and the new courts will also be expanded to the West towards CR 3105.... READ MORE >
All students will have a hard copy of the letter sent home with them today. READ MORE >
Area Churches and Businesses joined together to provide QISD employees with breakfast and other treats such as iced coffee, folders, pens, etc. Quitman Mayor Randy Dunn started off by welcoming QISD employees to the breakfast and shared a few words about the community. Community ministers also took to the podium to share words of encouragement with the QISD family.... READ MORE >
On Friday, August 16 the Flora Masonic Lodge #119 provided a pancake and sausage breakfast for all employees of QISD. Every year QISD looks forward to and appreciates the hospitality, food, and fellowship. READ MORE >
ELEMENTARYQuitman Elementary School will host a public meeting in conjunction with Meet the Teacher, Thursday, August 15, 2019, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to seek collaboration with parents and interested community stakeholders. Information about funds for 2019-2020 Title I services, parental involvement, student assessment, and curriculum... READ MORE >
Click HERE to view 2019-2020 QES School Supplies List on QISD web site. READ MORE >
Click here for printable Volleyball Camp Registration Form READ MORE >
On May 31st Quitman Independent School District Employees celebrated the end of the year by recognizing retirees as well as handing out years of service and perfect attendance awards.The recipients are as follows:Retirees - Lisa Capps and Terry McGonagill.Perfect Attendance - Dominique Faulkner and John Herring..25 Years of Service - Lisa Sandifer and June Sims.20... READ MORE >
QISD was the recipient of a Grow Your Own Grant this year. One aspect of the grant was to fund tuition cost for a current para professional that would be completing their teaching degree in the next two years. Today Bethany Fatheree was the recipient of that "up to" $10,000 award. Shown in the picture (L-R) are Assistant Superintendent Angela Brown, Superintendent... READ MORE >
LISA CAPPS was honored at a reception at Quitman Elementary School on Thursday for her upcoming retirement. She has taught PreK, K and First grades during her 24 years. She hopes to travel first to Australia and then catch up on some much-needed rest! READ MORE >
Due to flooding QISD will be releasing students early. Parents may begin to pick their students up immediately. Buses will be boarding at approximately 1:30. If there is no parent or guardian at the house the students will be brought back to their home campus. If the bus can not safely get to your house your child will be brought back to their home campus. Parents... READ MORE >
Shown are QHS Student Council members presenting a check to Wood County Constable Kelly Smith and his K-9 partner Juma. The Student Council raised $500 for Constable Smith and Juma in appreciation for their services provided to QHS/QISD. Constable Smith and Juma have visited several times throughout the year. QISD appreciates Constable Smith, Juma and all of our... READ MORE >
On Monday, April 22nd hamburgers, chips, cookies, and drinks were provided for QISD Staff at the Softball Pavilion. Mrs. Vinnie Bass, QISD Child Nutrition Director, and Rhoda Sims, High School/Junior High Cafeteria Manager, did all of the prep work such as gathering the food, drinks, and utensils. Mr. Keith Hasten and Jerry Jackson with City National Bank as well... READ MORE >
Quitman Elementary School will be holding their annual Pre-K Round Up for the 2019-2020 school year on April 23rd - April 26th from 9:00am until 3:00pm. See attached documents for more information. EnglishSpanish READ MORE >
For additional information about Dr. Cosgrove and UTHealth East Texas visit https://uthealtheasttexas.com/ READ MORE >
Mr. Mark Scirto, Chief Meteorologist for KLTV, visited Quitman Elementary and presented KLTV's "Project Tornado". Project Tornado is a program designed to educate audiences on the tornado facts as well as inform the audience of the warning signs of a tornadoes and what to do in case of a tornado. Elementary Principal Mrs. Mary Ann Nichols with Mr. Mark Scirto. READ MORE >
Quitman Elementary Students set a goal of raising $3000 for the American Heart Association's "Kids Heart Challenge". The students met and then exceeded their goal by raising more than $5800. As a reward for their hard work and dedication the students were treated to a PE party with a bounce house and other fun activities. In addition, the students also "slimed"... READ MORE >
The 2019 Wood County Junior Livestock Show will be held April 4th-6th at the QISD AG Pavilion located behind the Quitman Junior High/High School. Seven area chapters will have the opportunity to enter projects in nine different areas.The schedule for the show is as follows:Thursday, April 4th7:30-8:30 AM - Rabbits and Broilers check-in.9:00 AM - Broiler show10:30... READ MORE >
The Quitman ISD Technology Department recently delivered two carts containing Chromebooks to the Elementary Campus. Elementary Librarian Michael Pettiette is shown standing by the Chromebook carts.. READ MORE >
Area residents are invited to come to Quitman Elementary School, visit classrooms and tour the building on Wednesday, March 27 from 9 a.m. until noon. The tour is in observance of Texas Public School Week. Student guides will lead area residents through the tour and explain school procedures, class arrangements as well as important goals for the elementary. Light... READ MORE >
Brave fourth graders helped with the sign changing this afternoon. We tried to wait for the sun to come out...but that didn't happen. READ MORE >
Superintendent Rhonda Turner recognized two QISD employees last night for their heroic actions. The Bulldog Hero award was given to maintenance employee Christopher Williams in honor of his innovative design of a mobile chair for a student. Elementary teacher Laura Driver was recognized for unwavering commitment to students by stepping out of her role as a math... READ MORE >
QES will hold it annual book fair the week of February 19th. The book fair will be open at the following times. Tuesday 8:00-3:30 open for businessTuesday 4:30-7:00 Parent NightWednesday 8:00-3:30 open for businessThursday 7:30 - 8:30 Grandparents breakfastThursday 8:30-3:30 open for business READ MORE >
PreK-8th grade reading and English teachers from QISD and twelve other area districts participated in the second week of The Writing Academy. The writing process developed by classroom teacher, Randi Whitney, is a part of the district’s initiative to increase all students’ writing abilities. Creating a love for writing, along with improving scores on assessments... READ MORE >
The District Calendar was approved as presented to the School Board by Superintendent Rhonda Turner at the January 21st. School Board Meeting. Prior to approval by the Board a Calendar Committee met several times and narrowed the proposed District Calendar down to two options. These two options were presented to the Faculty and Staff via a Google form for voting.... READ MORE >
Angel Cortez was born without arms, but that doesn’t stop him from being an active 10-year-old boy. “He does everything a normal kid does in a different way,” says Carina Cortez, Angel’s mother. Angel, a fourth grader at Quitman elementary, had a special desk made for him which he sat at in his classroom. “He had one desk, but it was big and it was just a chair... READ MORE >
In November of 2018 Paradise Elementary School in California was in the path of a wildfire and was totally destroyed. Students at Quitman Elementary went in to action and started collecting monetary donations for Paradise Elementary. QES students collected over $3000 and sent it to Paradise Elementary. Below is the letter of thanks that was dent to Quitman... READ MORE >