Springtown ISD

We are excited to announce that this month's SISD Very Important Porcupine is none other than the amazing Allison Hagan! 🎉 Alli truly embodies the spirit of a Porcupine, always ready to lend a hand whenever and wherever she's needed. 🤝 Her dedication to putting students first is nothing short of inspirational, and her commitment to their well-being shines through in everything she does. What makes Alli truly special is her unwavering support for her colleagues. She's there to assist, problem-solve, and contribute her creative ideas to make working with students an even more enriching experience. And if you've ever had the pleasure of crossing paths with Alli, you know that she carries a radiant smile and a contagious positive attitude wherever she goes. 😊🌞 Her optimism is infectious, and it makes our school community an even brighter place to be. Congrats to Allison Hagan for being named #SISDVIP!!! #PorcupineWay #PorcupineFamily Big shoutout and thank you to vendors who have donated special surprises for the SISD VIPs! Thank you to Tanna Mullet with Mulletts Creations for the awesome tumbler thank you to Robin Tarpley with Jeannie Rae Designs for the awesome SISD VIP shirt!!! 🌟😍 If you haven't, check them out for some super cute Porcupine swag!!! 🦔🤩

The Springtown High School Fine Arts Program is bringing "The Little Mermaid" to life this December! 🧜‍♀️ We're offering local businesses the opportunity to be featured in the program. If you'd like to support SHS Fine Arts and get your business in the spotlight, please check out the attached flyer for details. All proceeds go to the Springtown ISD Fine Arts Activity Fund, supporting our talented students. Keep in mind that all production costs are covered by program and ticket sales. Your contribution will make a big difference in our students' creative journey and in making this show unforgettable. If you're interested in donating or want more info, please refer to the attached flyer for details. #PorcupineFamily #TheLittleMermaid

🎃👻 Get ready for some spooktacular fun at SHS! 👻🎃 REMINDER: SHS is hosting a Haunted House at the SHS Auditorium on October 27th from 6 PM to 10 PM and October 28th from 5 PM to 10 PM. But wait, there's more! We've got a special "Kids Hour" from 5 PM to 6 PM for the little ones. Come on out and experience a night filled with thrills, chills, and maybe a few unexpected surprises! We've got some hauntingly good scares in store for you. 😱🏚️ Spread the word, invite your friends and family, and join us for a spine-tingling adventure. See you there! 👀👹 #SHSHauntedHouse #PorcupineFamily

DID YOU KNOW? In addition to the Springtown ISD bond proposal, voters will see 14 constitutional amendments on the November ballot for Texans to consider! Proposition 4 would increase the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000. Proposition 9 would allow for a cost of living adjustment for individuals receiving benefits from the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. To learn more about the proposed amendments here: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/forms/2023-explanatory-statements-14-final.pdf

🦔 MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE! 🦔 Early Voting begins Monday, Oct. 23 in the Springtown ISD bond election – do you have a plan to vote early? We will be hosting an Early Voting polling location at Springtown Elementary School in the auditorium this election, so stop by and cast your vote in this important election. Polls are open 8 am to 5 pm Monday, Oct. 23 to Friday, Oct. 27 in Parker and Wise counties. Early Voting polling locations are open Saturday, Oct. 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Parker County. Wise County polling locations are closed on the weekend. For additional locations and times, visit: www.springtownisdbond2023.com/where-to-vote

Shoutout and thank you to Howell's Western Cafe for allowing us to host a bond Q&A this morning. The breakfast was amazing as always! If you haven't made your way over to Howell's, you are missing out! Reminder: Join us at our next Town Hall Meeting for answers to your questions regarding the upcoming bond election. 📍 Location: Springtown ISD Admin - 301 E. 5th Street 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 19th Can't make it on Thursday? No worries! We've scheduled multiple opportunities for you to connect with us: 📅 October 23rd, 12:00 PM at Alvin and Ords We're committed to accommodating your schedule and making sure your questions are answered. Stay tuned for more updates, and let's work together to shape the future of Springtown ISD! 💻Visit www.springtownisdbond2023.com for the most up-to-date information!

💵 FINANCIAL FRIDAY 💵 It’s important to understand what you’ll see on the ballot when you head into the voting booth. By law, school districts can only purchase items approved by voters with bond funds. For the November 2023 bond, that means SISD can only use funds for school facilities or to purchase land. The ballot will also include the required language, “This is a property tax increase.” This statement is required on all school bond elections. For more information on the tax impact of the 2023 bond proposal, visit www.springtownisdbond2023.com/tax-information

🗳️ REMINDER: TODAY IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO VOTE! 🗳️ Today is the deadline to register to vote in the November 7, 2023 election. There will be several important issues on the ballot, including the Springtown ISD bond proposal and a Constitutional Amendment to raise the property tax Homestead Exemption from $40,000 to $100,000. To register to vote, visit www.votetexas.gov

Reminder: Monday, October 9th is a student holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 10th. #PorcupineFamily

Happy National Coaches Day! October 6th is National Coaches Day which honors the men and women who inspire us to work harder and do our best. Remember to thank a coach who made a difference for you. #PorcupineFamily #NationalCoachesDay

Happy World Teachers' Day!!! On this year's World Teachers' Day, we will shine the light on these dedicated individuals who not only help the district function but the world as well. #TeachersCan #WorldTeachersDay #PorcupineFamily

🦔 Porcupine Family 🦔 Springtown ISD is excited to connect with our community about the upcoming bond election! 🏫🗳️ Join us at our Town Hall Meeting for answers to your questions. 📍 Location: Springtown ISD Admin - 301 E. 5th Street 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 🗓️ Date: Monday, October 9th Can't make it on Monday? No worries! We've scheduled multiple opportunities for you to connect with us: 📅 October 18th, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM at Howells Western Cafe 📅 October 19th, 6:00 PM at Springtown ISD Admin 📅 October 23rd, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM at Alvin and Ords We're committed to accommodating your schedule and making sure your questions are answered. Stay tuned for more updates, and let's work together to shape the future of Springtown ISD! 💻Visit www.springtownisdbond2023.com for the most up-to-date information!

🎶 Exciting News! 🎶 Come and experience the captivating performances of the Sound of Springtown! Community Performance: 📅 Friday, October 6th, 6:30 PM 🏟️ Porcupine Stadium Join us for a night of music and entertainment! But that's not all: 🌟 Saturday, October 7th: - Finals Exhibition at 9:45 PM - Percussion and Guard Standstills at 10:00 AM Don't miss these incredible showcases of talent. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! 🥁🌟 #PorcupineFamily #SoundOfSpringtown

Springtown ISD School Board President Rick Beall has been elected to serve on the Leadership TASB Alumni Association Executive Board. In his role, President Beall will work with fellow board members to lay the groundwork to tackle issues and aid Legislators in making informed decisions in the best interest of all Texas school children! We are thankful for Rick Beall's leadership, and we have no doubt that he will continue to advocate and speak out for the students of the great state of Texas! #PorcupineWay #PorcupineFamily 🤩🦔

It is #CustodialWorkersRecognitionDay! We want to give a huge thank you and shoutout to all of Springtown ISD's custodians for making our district shine as well as keeping us healthy and safe! We appreciate all that you do. #PorcupineFamily ✨

🏫 ADDITIONAL STUDENT CAPACITY 🏫 The 2023 bond proposal will provide room for 1,450 additional students across Springtown ISD. 💻Visit www.springtownisdbond2023.com/district-growth for more information about district growth!

💵 FINANCIAL FRIDAY 💵 Local Taxes vs. State Aid is a Balancing Act The state assigns each school district a funding amount per student (weighted average daily attendance – or WADA). This amount is based on several factors, including student attendance, property tax collections and property values, and is used to determine Springtown ISD’s annual budget. When local property tax revenue increases, the amount of funds received from the state decreases so the district keeps the same funding per student, regardless of property taxes collected. When the amount of local taxes exceeds what the state has assigned to the district, those funds are kept by the state and distributed to other school districts as state funding, a process known as “Recapture” or “Robin Hood.” While SISD is not yet a recapture district, the district has seen a decrease in state funding each year as more property taxes are paid. 🖥️ For more information about school funding, visit www.springtownisdbond2023.com/tax-information

Reminder: Monday, September 25th, is a staff development day & student holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 26th. #PorcupineFamily

This month, we're shining the spotlight on Kenna Chavez, trip coordinator for Springtown ISD Transportation Department, and it's easy to see why she's our SISD Very Important Porcupine! 🚌🌟 Kenna's day starts long before the sun rises, as she opens the office at 5 a.m. every morning. But her commitment doesn't stop there. She is still here every evening when the bus drivers all head home, ensuring everything is in order and everyone is taken care of. 📞 Taking countless calls and listening to the concerns of numerous parents, Kenna handles it all with grace and patience. She's the calm voice on the other end of the line, always ready to help and find solutions to any problem. But that's not all - Kenna wears many hats. She's on the radio answering questions and giving directions, ensuring our operations run smoothly. What's remarkable is that she does all of this with a smile and a positive attitude that brightens our bus drivers days. The Springtown ISD bus drivers said, "Kenna is there for each one of us, offering assistance with anything we need. Her welcoming demeanor makes it easy for anyone to approach her, and she's got the answer 99% of the time. If she doesn't you can count on her to guide you in the right direction." Kenna Chavez is the #SISDVIP and she has definitely earned it. Thank you for taking care of the Springtown ISD Transportation Department and doing everything you can for the drivers and students in the district. #SISDVIP #PorcupineFamily #PorcupineWay Big shoutout and thank you to vendors who have donated special surprises for the SISD VIPs! Thank you to Ashley Holley with Set In Stone Customs for the tumbler and Porcupine pen and thank you to Robin Tarpley with Jeannie Rae Designs for the awesome SISD VIP shirt!!! 🌟😍

Springtown ISD will be offering Student Flu Clinics to help keep our students healthy this fall. Here are the details: 🗓️ Clinic Dates: - Springtown Elementary and Goshen: Monday, 10/2/23 - Springtown Intermediate and Reno: Tuesday, 10/3/23 - Springtown Middle School and High School: Wednesday, 10/4/23 📝 To participate, please make sure to fill out the Flu Consent Forms online by visiting this link: https://www.springtownisd.net/page/immunization-clinic Should you have any questions or require more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Laura Hughes at lhughes@springtownisd.net.