Cherokee Independent School District

Lifetouch Picture Day has been moved from Sept. 14th to Oct. 11th. WE NEED YOUR HELP! The Concession Stand is desperate for volunteers. Please call the front office at (325) 622-4298 if you are able to help. Here are the open dates: Sept 10th, 16th, 23rd - Oct 1st, 7th, 15th, 21st and 29th. WE APPRECIATE THOSE WHO VOLUTEER THEIR TIME FOR OUR STUDENTS & FANS!

Everyone is invited to attend our first PTC Meeting today 9/7/2021 at 4:30 pm on the school blacktop.

Game Change This Week: Thursday 9/9 Jr High at Iredell @ 6:00 pm; Friday 9/10 Varsity here at 7:30 pm

Important CISD Info: No Football Game on Friday 9/3; Monday 9/6 is Labor Day - No School; CISD will have school on Friday, 9/10 Cherokee ISD is participating in the voluntary K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This allows the district to administer an Abbott BinaxNOW rapid test to students and district employees. The district is able to conduct testing for those showing symptoms and/or considered a close contact. Consent is required for students under the age of 18. Permission slips will be sent home with students today. They are also available on our website (www.cherokeeisd.net) and at the school admin office. Parents/guardians will be notified before testing a student. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school (325)622-4298.

Due to lightning and forecasted thunderstorms, tonight's pep rally and meal will be postponed to another day.

Cherokee ISD has two positive COVID cases (Jr High and High School levels). All students with possible exposure have been notified. If at anytime your child starts experiencing allergy-like symptoms with or without fever, your child must stay home. Please notify the school administration or the school nurse for further guidance. Your child may wear a mask if he/she chooses but is not required. TEA Health Guidance may be found on the following site: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/covid/SY-20-21-Public-Health-Guidance.pdf

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend our first PTC Meeting of the school year on Tuesday, September 7th at 4:30 pm. The meeting will take place at the picnic tables on the school blacktop next to the cafeteria. We are so grateful that Cherokee PTC provides many extra services and opportunities for our students and staff!

The attached picture shows the flow of traffic for student drop-off and pick-up. The RED arrow is for ALL student drop-off in the mornings. For pick-up in the afternoon, the RED arrow is for elementary students. The YELLOW arrow is for jr high and high school student pick-up in the afternoon. If both elementary and JrH/ HS students need to be picked up, please start in the red line to pick up the elementary student then merge into the yellow line. For the safety of our students and to keep the traffic from backing up on HWY 16, we ask that parents stay in the vehicles during pick up. Teachers will escort elementary students to their vehicles. We are looking forward to a great year!!

8/8/2021 Dear parent or guardian: In accordance with Chapter 38, Subchapter E of the Education Code, the Board of Cherokee Independent School District has adopted a policy to allow authorized Cherokee ISD school personnel who have been adequately trained to administer an unassigned epinephrine auto-injector to a person who is reasonably believed to be experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. Authorized and trained individuals may administer an epinephrine auto-injector at any time to a person experiencing anaphylaxis on a school campus. The District will ensure that at each campus a sufficient number of school personnel and volunteers are trained to administer epinephrine so that at least one trained individual is present on campus during regular school hours and whenever school personnel are physically on site for school-sponsored activities. Authorized and trained individuals may administer an unassigned epinephrine auto-injector to a person experiencing anaphylaxis (at an off-campus school event or while in transit to or from a school event) when an unassigned epinephrine auto-injector is available. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please feel free to call Regina Randolph at (325) 622-4298. Sincerely, Jennifer Bordner Superintendent

Thursday, 8/5/21 - Elementary Meet the Teacher at 5:30pm and Meet the Indian at 6:00pm in the new gym. Monday, 8/9/21 - FIRST Day of School 7:45 am- 4:10 pm

Reminder: Cherokee Football Camp Mon, July 19th - Wed, July 21st Time: 9:00 am - Noon Age: Kinder - 9th grade Cost: $30; Register your camper on the first day of camp Contact Coach White if you have any questions

Time Change for Today's Basketball All-Star Game- Gabe Morris and Wyatt Stotts will play close to 2:00 pm (not 4pm) in Wichita Falls at D.L. Ligon Gym at Midwestern State University

We are excited to announce that two of our very own graduates, Gabe Morris and Wyatt Stotts, will be playing in the Basketball All-Star Game in Wichita Falls on Saturday, July 17th at 4pm at D.L. Ligon Gym at Midwestern State University. Way to Go!!

Both Special and Regular School Board Meetings scheduled for Thursday 7/15 have been canceled due to lack of a quorum. The regular school board meeting will be on Monday, 7/19 at 3:30p.m.

Student Registration for ALL new and returning students K-12th - Thursday, July 22nd, 5-7pm in the school cafeteria. Student and parent/guardians need to be present if possible. New students bring birth certificate, social security card, shot records and transcripts/previous school records. High school students will be setting up class schedules during registration. If you are unable to attend registration, packets will be available in the office starting July 26th, 8:00am-4:00pm. 1st Day of School is Monday, Aug 9th; School day is 7:45am - 4:10pm, Mon-Thurs; Morning drop off and breakfast starts at 7:25am daily. Question? Contact the office (325)622-4298.

Cherokee Football Camp will be Mon, July 19th - Wed, July 21st Time: 9:00 am - Noon Age: Kinder - 9th grade Cost: $30; Register your camper on the first day of camp Contact Coach White if you have any questions

For the 2021-2022 school year, Cherokee ISD will offer healthy meals every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance that allows schools to offer meals to all students at no cost for the 2021-2022 school year. While no application or eligibility determination is required for your student to receive free meals this school year, income eligibility requirements will likely resume in the 2022-2023 school year. As such, Cherokee ISD will process household applications during School Year 2021-2022 to ensure student eligibility for free or reduced-price meals during the first 30 days of the 2022-2023 school year while 2022-2023 applications are being processed.

All incoming 6th-12th grade (boys and girls) that didn't receive a physical last year need to have one before their sport begins. Hendrick Clinic in San Saba is offering free physicals Monday -Wednesday 8:00am - 3:30pm. Please call before and make sure they can see you on that day (325) 372-5701. Coach White and Coach Bond will have the physical packets. There will be packets in the front office as well.

Cherokee ISD Office will be closed July 5th - 9th

PTC July 4th Celebration Friday, July 2nd on the football field from 5 - 8 pm Hamburger Supper (donation) Water slides - $5 wristband, Snow Cones - $1, Corn Hole Tourn. - $10 per team Parade at 7:30 pm