Today Mrs. Boschโs 4th grade classroom turned into an escape room! ๐
Students worked their way through a Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius challengeโreading, solving puzzles, and cracking codes to escape!
So many โAHA!โ moments, teamwork, and engagement all around ๐ #WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
๐ This week at Reno Elementary, we had a LOTS positive office referrals! ๐ These special referrals are given to students who go above and beyond by being kind, helping others, working hard in class and showing what it means to be a great citizen at school! ๐งก๐
We are SO grateful to celebrate all the positive things our students are doing and the amazing character they continue to show every day! ๐ #PorcupineFamily #WeareReno
We are SO grateful to celebrate all the positive things our students are doing and the amazing character they continue to show every day! ๐ #PorcupineFamily #WeareReno
๐ถ Our Reno 4th grade choir had the honor of performing at the Littleton Springs Elementary groundbreaking ceremony alongside SHS Cheer and SHS Drumline!
What a special opportunity to be part of such an exciting moment for our growing community! ๐งก
Our students represented Reno with excellence, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and love for music. We are so proud of the way they shared their talents and helped celebrate the start of something new.
Way to go, Reno! ๐งก๐ค๐#WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
What a special opportunity to be part of such an exciting moment for our growing community! ๐งก
Our students represented Reno with excellence, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and love for music. We are so proud of the way they shared their talents and helped celebrate the start of something new.
Way to go, Reno! ๐งก๐ค๐#WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
๐ฌ๐ Mrs. McIntoshโs 4th graders turned their desks into a temporary science labโand it was amazing to see!
Armed with rulers and a lot of curiosity, students worked with partners to measure arm spans and hand lengths, carefully recording every inch. ๐ Once their data was collected, the real fun began! Using dry-erase markers and colorful cubes, they created dot plots right on their desks, transforming the room into a sea of data.
There were gasps when students discovered clusters of matching measurements and plenty of laughs at the outliers with extra-long reach! ๐ By the end, the classroom became more than just a place to learnโit was a living map of the students themselves, showing exactly how they measured up as a group. ๐งก๐
Great things are happening at Reno Elementary!!! #WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
Armed with rulers and a lot of curiosity, students worked with partners to measure arm spans and hand lengths, carefully recording every inch. ๐ Once their data was collected, the real fun began! Using dry-erase markers and colorful cubes, they created dot plots right on their desks, transforming the room into a sea of data.
There were gasps when students discovered clusters of matching measurements and plenty of laughs at the outliers with extra-long reach! ๐ By the end, the classroom became more than just a place to learnโit was a living map of the students themselves, showing exactly how they measured up as a group. ๐งก๐
Great things are happening at Reno Elementary!!! #WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
๐ Reno Elementary Staff of the Year: Tammy Young! ๐
We are so proud to recognize Tammy Young as our Staff of the Year! ๐งก
Tammy has been an integral part of Reno for many years and truly gives her all to our school every single day. She is dependable, hardworking, and always willing to jump in and helpโoften before anyone even asks.
What stands out most is her positive attitude. Even when faced with challenging behaviors, she remains calm, patient, and steady. She builds strong relationships with students while also helping keep our campus safeโearning the respect of both students and staff.
Tammy is a constant source of support and a bright spot on our campus. We are so grateful for her and all she does! ๐งก๐ #WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
We are so proud to recognize Tammy Young as our Staff of the Year! ๐งก
Tammy has been an integral part of Reno for many years and truly gives her all to our school every single day. She is dependable, hardworking, and always willing to jump in and helpโoften before anyone even asks.
What stands out most is her positive attitude. Even when faced with challenging behaviors, she remains calm, patient, and steady. She builds strong relationships with students while also helping keep our campus safeโearning the respect of both students and staff.
Tammy is a constant source of support and a bright spot on our campus. We are so grateful for her and all she does! ๐งก๐ #WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
๐ Congratulations to Mrs. Pierson - Reno Elementaryโs 2026 Teacher of the Year! ๐
Mrs. Pierson is a consistently supportive, compassionate, and dedicated educator who goes above and beyond to ensure every student feels seen, valued, and supported. She builds strong, meaningful relationships with her students and colleagues, creating a collaborative and engaging learning environment where all kids thrive.
Her intentional, differentiated planning ensures that every studentโno matter their abilityโhas the opportunity to grow and succeed. Mrs. Pierson makes learning fun and truly cares about each childโs development, always meeting them where they are. We are lucky to have such an incredible teacher at Reno Elementary! #WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
๐ธ๐ธ Spring & Class Picture Day Is TOMORROW, Tuesday, 3/24! ๐ธ๐ธ
๐ Information was sent home in orange folders before Spring Break, so please check those for details and order forms.
We canโt wait to see all of our students looking their best on our first day back after the break! ๐
๐ Information was sent home in orange folders before Spring Break, so please check those for details and order forms.
We canโt wait to see all of our students looking their best on our first day back after the break! ๐
๐ Diagnostician Appreciation Week ๐
At Reno Elementary, we love taking time to recognize the amazing behind-the-scenes staff who help make our school such a special place โ and Ms. Houchin is definitely one of them! ๐
Ms. Houchin is our diagnostician, and we are so thankful for all the hard work, care, and dedication she puts into supporting our students, staff, and families every single day.
Thank you, Ms. Houchin, for everything you do! You are incredibly special to Reno Elementary, and we truly appreciate the time, effort, and love you pour into our campus. ๐
#RenoElementary #DiagnosticianAppreciationWeek #PorcupineFamily
At Reno Elementary, we love taking time to recognize the amazing behind-the-scenes staff who help make our school such a special place โ and Ms. Houchin is definitely one of them! ๐
Ms. Houchin is our diagnostician, and we are so thankful for all the hard work, care, and dedication she puts into supporting our students, staff, and families every single day.
Thank you, Ms. Houchin, for everything you do! You are incredibly special to Reno Elementary, and we truly appreciate the time, effort, and love you pour into our campus. ๐
#RenoElementary #DiagnosticianAppreciationWeek #PorcupineFamily
โจ๐ฆ Laser-tastic Fun at Reno! ๐ฆโจ
We want to give a HUGE thank you to Reno PTA for bringing the Prismatic Magic Laser Show to our students this week! ๐๐ถ
Students had a light-ning good time learning all about laser lights, singing along, and watching an illuminating laser show that truly lit up the room! ๐ก๐ค
It was a beam-ing success and an unforgettable experience for our students! ๐
Thank you, Reno PTA, for always helping our students shine bright! ๐ #WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
We want to give a HUGE thank you to Reno PTA for bringing the Prismatic Magic Laser Show to our students this week! ๐๐ถ
Students had a light-ning good time learning all about laser lights, singing along, and watching an illuminating laser show that truly lit up the room! ๐ก๐ค
It was a beam-ing success and an unforgettable experience for our students! ๐
Thank you, Reno PTA, for always helping our students shine bright! ๐ #WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐
Springtown ISD continues to make great progress on the projects approved by voters in the 2025 Bond. During the recent Bond Oversight Committee meeting, updates were shared on Littleton Springs Elementary, the Springtown Middle School Science & CTE Addition, and the Springtown Elementary renovations.
Here are a few highlights:
๐ Littleton Springs Elementary (Elementary #4)
Construction has officially begun following approval of the first construction package. We are excited to celebrate the groundbreaking on March 26th! ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐ข๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ค ๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ , ๐๐ฅ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ , ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ .
๐ Springtown Middle School Addition
Design work has been completed, and construction is currently scheduled to begin Summer 2026. This project will expand Science and CTE learning opportunities for our students at Springtown Middle School. ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐ข๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ค ๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ค ๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ .
๐ Springtown Elementary Renovations
Renovations including restroom updates, roof replacement, and HVAC improvements will take place Summer 2026 with the goal of completing the work before the start of the next school year. ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐ข๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ค ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ก ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐๐.
๐ Overall Bond Program Status
The district is currently under the overall bond budget, and we remain committed to transparency and responsible stewardship of voter-approved funds.
๐ For more detailed information and ongoing updates about the 2025 Bond projects, visit:
https://www.springtownisd.net/page/springtown-isd-bond
#PorcupineFamily #POJOMagic
Springtown ISD continues to make great progress on the projects approved by voters in the 2025 Bond. During the recent Bond Oversight Committee meeting, updates were shared on Littleton Springs Elementary, the Springtown Middle School Science & CTE Addition, and the Springtown Elementary renovations.
Here are a few highlights:
๐ Littleton Springs Elementary (Elementary #4)
Construction has officially begun following approval of the first construction package. We are excited to celebrate the groundbreaking on March 26th! ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐ข๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ค ๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ , ๐๐ฅ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ , ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ .
๐ Springtown Middle School Addition
Design work has been completed, and construction is currently scheduled to begin Summer 2026. This project will expand Science and CTE learning opportunities for our students at Springtown Middle School. ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐ข๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ค ๐ก๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ค ๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ .
๐ Springtown Elementary Renovations
Renovations including restroom updates, roof replacement, and HVAC improvements will take place Summer 2026 with the goal of completing the work before the start of the next school year. ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐ข๐ ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ค ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ก ๐กโ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐๐.
๐ Overall Bond Program Status
The district is currently under the overall bond budget, and we remain committed to transparency and responsible stewardship of voter-approved funds.
๐ For more detailed information and ongoing updates about the 2025 Bond projects, visit:
https://www.springtownisd.net/page/springtown-isd-bond
#PorcupineFamily #POJOMagic
๐ธ๐ธ Spring & Class Picture Day Is Tuesday, 3/24! ๐ธ๐ธ
Just a reminder that Spring and Class Picture Day is here!
๐ Information was sent home in orange folders earlier this week, so please check those for details and order forms.
We canโt wait to see all of our students looking their best! ๐
Just a reminder that Spring and Class Picture Day is here!
๐ Information was sent home in orange folders earlier this week, so please check those for details and order forms.
We canโt wait to see all of our students looking their best! ๐
๐ฃ Just a Reminder, Reno Families! ๐ฃ
โฐ Early Dismissal tomorrow at 12:00 PM
๐ Friday, March 13
๐ธ Spring Break is next week!
No school Monday, March 16 โ Monday, March 23
๐ Students will return to school on Tuesday, March 24
We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Spring Break! โ๏ธ
โฐ Early Dismissal tomorrow at 12:00 PM
๐ Friday, March 13
๐ธ Spring Break is next week!
No school Monday, March 16 โ Monday, March 23
๐ Students will return to school on Tuesday, March 24
We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Spring Break! โ๏ธ
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10, our 3rd and 4th grade students will take their Math Benchmark. Benchmarks are assessments we give prior to the STAAR test to help measure student progress and determine how we can adjust instruction and WIN time to ensure students are fully prepared for STAAR in April.
Please review the graphic below for a few simple ways to help set your child up for success so they can do their very best!
Please review the graphic below for a few simple ways to help set your child up for success so they can do their very best!
Field Day shirts are now on sale! Just like last year, each grade level will have a different color shirt.
Pre-K & Kindergarten: Neon Orange
1st Grade: Lime Shock
2nd Grade: Neon Yellow
3rd Grade: Atomic Blue
4th Grade: Neon Pink
You can order your shirt here:
https://stores.spiritworx.com/20909
We canโt wait to see everyone showing their grade-level colors on Field Day! ๐งก๐โโ๏ธ๐
Pre-K & Kindergarten: Neon Orange
1st Grade: Lime Shock
2nd Grade: Neon Yellow
3rd Grade: Atomic Blue
4th Grade: Neon Pink
You can order your shirt here:
https://stores.spiritworx.com/20909
We canโt wait to see everyone showing their grade-level colors on Field Day! ๐งก๐โโ๏ธ๐
๐๐ With a wrap on the 4th Six Weeks, we had to celebrate our NBA students! ๐๐
NBA = Never Been Absent! ๐ These students showed incredible commitment by being at school every single day this six weeks! That kind of dedication deserves to be celebrated.
To recognize this achievement, these students were treated to their favorite drink and snack. ๐ฅค๐ฟ
We are so proud of these students and their commitment to being here and ready to learn each day! Keep it up! ๐ช๐๐งก #WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
NBA = Never Been Absent! ๐ These students showed incredible commitment by being at school every single day this six weeks! That kind of dedication deserves to be celebrated.
To recognize this achievement, these students were treated to their favorite drink and snack. ๐ฅค๐ฟ
We are so proud of these students and their commitment to being here and ready to learn each day! Keep it up! ๐ช๐๐งก #WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
๐งโจ Happy Maintenance Appreciation Day! โจ๐ง
We love taking the time to celebrate the amazing people behind the scenes who keep everything running smoothly! Today weโre giving a big shoutout to our very own Mr. Mark! ๐
Mr. Mark is the absolute best! He works hard every day to keep our campus running properly and in tip-top shape for our students and staff. From fixing things big and small to always being willing to help, we are so thankful for all he does! ๐ ๏ธ๐ซ
Thank you, Mr. Mark, for everything you do for our school! ๐งก#WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
We love taking the time to celebrate the amazing people behind the scenes who keep everything running smoothly! Today weโre giving a big shoutout to our very own Mr. Mark! ๐
Mr. Mark is the absolute best! He works hard every day to keep our campus running properly and in tip-top shape for our students and staff. From fixing things big and small to always being willing to help, we are so thankful for all he does! ๐ ๏ธ๐ซ
Thank you, Mr. Mark, for everything you do for our school! ๐งก#WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
๐ Last week at Reno Elementary, we had a LOTS positive office referrals! ๐ These special referrals are given to students who go above and beyond by being kind, helping others, working hard in class and showing what it means to be a great citizen at school! ๐งก๐
We are SO grateful to celebrate all the positive things our students are doing and the amazing character they continue to show every day! ๐ #PorcupineFamily #WeareReno
We are SO grateful to celebrate all the positive things our students are doing and the amazing character they continue to show every day! ๐ #PorcupineFamily #WeareReno
It was a busy week at Reno Elementary! ๐๐
We had two wonderful days of Kids Invite Someone Special Lunch, and we loved seeing the Pojo Cafรฉ filled with the special people in our studentsโ lives. ๐๐ Thank you to everyone who took the time to come share that moment with them!
Then we wrapped up the week with a successful Spring Open House! ๐ธ๐ซ We appreciate all of our guests who came out to visit classrooms and see the amazing work our students have been doing.
Great things are happening at Reno Elementary! โจ๐พ
We had two wonderful days of Kids Invite Someone Special Lunch, and we loved seeing the Pojo Cafรฉ filled with the special people in our studentsโ lives. ๐๐ Thank you to everyone who took the time to come share that moment with them!
Then we wrapped up the week with a successful Spring Open House! ๐ธ๐ซ We appreciate all of our guests who came out to visit classrooms and see the amazing work our students have been doing.
Great things are happening at Reno Elementary! โจ๐พ
๐๐ We Love Celebrating Our Students! ๐๐
Friday, we wrapped up the 4th Six Weeks with awards recognizing all the amazing things our students have accomplished! ๐
Students were honored for:
๐ Math & Reading Awards
๐ A & A/B Honor Roll
โจ Perfect Attendance
๐ February Students of the Month
We are so proud of our students and all of their hard work! Now, letโs work hard to rock the 5th Six Weeks! ๐งก๐ช
#WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
Friday, we wrapped up the 4th Six Weeks with awards recognizing all the amazing things our students have accomplished! ๐
Students were honored for:
๐ Math & Reading Awards
๐ A & A/B Honor Roll
โจ Perfect Attendance
๐ February Students of the Month
We are so proud of our students and all of their hard work! Now, letโs work hard to rock the 5th Six Weeks! ๐งก๐ช
#WeareReno #PorcupineFamily
๐ธ๐ Reno Elementary โ March Parent Newsletter is Here: View it here: https://app.smore.com/n/06hzs! ๐๐ธ
March is packed with exciting events, important dates, and celebrations at Reno! Be sure to check out this monthโs newsletter for updates on:
โ Read Across America Week
โ Upcoming STAAR testing information
โ Campus events & important dates
โ Student celebrations
โ Ways to stay connected
We encourage all families to take a few minutes to read through the newsletter so you donโt miss anything happening this month.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
March is packed with exciting events, important dates, and celebrations at Reno! Be sure to check out this monthโs newsletter for updates on:
โ Read Across America Week
โ Upcoming STAAR testing information
โ Campus events & important dates
โ Student celebrations
โ Ways to stay connected
We encourage all families to take a few minutes to read through the newsletter so you donโt miss anything happening this month.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
