Springtown ISD

📣 REMINDER: Two-Hour Early Release Tomorrow! 🚌🏈 Tomorrow, Friday, November 10th, all SISD campuses will have a two-hour early release to ensure our buses and bus drivers can make it back from their routes in time to take our students out to Snyder, TX for the playoff football game against Hereford! #QuillUp #PorcupineFamily

As a result of the SHS Football team's win on Friday night, and due to the bi-district game being in Snyder, we will have a 2 hour early release on Friday, November 10th. The primary reason for doing this is for transportation reasons. #PorcupineFamily

🗳️ EXTENDED VOTING HOURS FOR EARLY VOTING 🗳️ Polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm Thursday, Nov. 2 and Friday, Nov. 3 for your last chance to Vote Early in the November 2023 election. In Springtown, you can vote early in the Springtown Elementary School Auditorium (416 E 3rd St) or at the Springtown Senior Center (1070 N Main St). Wise County voters can cast their ballot at the Boyd Community Center (420 E Morton Ave). For additional locations and times, visit www.springtownisdbond2023.com/where-to-vote

Reminder: Friday, November 3rd is a student holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, November 6th. Have an awesome long weekend! #PorcupineFamily You can find the 2023-2024 instructional calendar by visiting the following link: bit.ly/sisdinstructionalcalendar

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!