
Cherokee ISD Families - The link below is a survey for the 2021-2022 school week. Please complete one survey per family. Thank you!!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/82TLVLV

Important info about tonight's Jr High game in Lometa - Tickets are not needed BUT 3 year olds and up must wear a mask to be allowed in the Lometa gym.

This week's Basketball Schedule:
Mon 1/25 - JrH vs. Lometa there at 6pm, wear masks, no tickets required;
Tues 1/26 - Varsity vs. Richland Spr. here starting at 6pm, wear masks and no tickets required;
Fri 1/29 - JVG, VG & VB vs. Lometa there starting at 5pm, wear masks and no tickets required.

Lifetouch Picture Day has been rescheduled to Monday, March 22, 2021. More information will be posted when the day gets closer. Thank you!

This Week's Basketball Schedule:
Mon. 1/18 JrH vs. Richland Spr. 6pm here, no tickets needed, wear masks;
Tues. 1/19 VG & VB vs. Lohn there at 6pm, limited tickets per player, wear masks;
Thurs. 1/21 VG vs. Brookesmith 5:30pm here, no tickets needed, wear masks;
Fri. 1/22 VG & VB vs. Rochelle there at 6pm, limited tickets per player, wear masks.

Friday, 1/15 Varsity Basketball Games:
Girls- postponed. Date/time TBD
Boys- 6pm home; no tickets required
Wear masks/face coverings

Dear Cherokee ISD Community,
In keeping with Cherokee ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all families and staff that a visitor to our campus was lab-confirmed to have COVID-19. This visitor was on campus on Saturday, January 9, 2021, attending a basketball game. Symptoms started Monday, January 11, 2021. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify him or her.
Those that were in close contact have been notified on campus have been notified. We ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection:
• Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;
• Sore throat;
• New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);
• Diarrhea, vomiting, or muscle pain/aches; or
• New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever
• Loss of taste and smell
If you or any member of the CISD community begins experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Bordner
Superintendent, Cherokee ISD

Cherokee ISD will have regular start time at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, 1/12/21

Due to the inclement weather Cherokee ISD will not have school on Monday, 1/11/21. With the possibility of a 10 am start on Tuesday. We will keep you posted.
No Jr High basketball game Monday night.

Tonight’s Jr High game will be streamed on Lohn ISD’s Facebook page. We will also attempt to stream on Cherokee ISD Athletics FB page.

Basketball Games:
Thurs. 1/7 Jr. High in Lohn starting at 6pm; Fri. 1/8 Varsity Girls at Richland Springs at 6 pm; Sat. 1/9 Varsity Girls vs. Rochelle at Home @ 11am
Masks required to be worn at all locations.
There will be tickets available for the home game on Sat.

Just a friendly reminder that Balfour will be on campus Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 9am to take orders for Senior Class Rings, 2021 Graduates will order Cap & Gowns, invitations and other graduation items and any 9th-12th grade student who qualify can order Letterman Jackets.

Today's Varsity Girls basketball game vs. San Saba JV has been moved to 5:00 pm in San Saba.

Tuesday 1/5 - Varsity Basketball Game Changes:
Girls vs. San Saba JV there at 4:00 pm
Boys vs. Coleman there at 6:30 pm
Girls vs. Rochelle has been moved to Sat. 1/9 home at 10 am

Cherokee ISD
Mon. 1/4 - Staff Workday
Tues. 1/5 - Students return to school on campus.
Don't forget to bring all school issued chromebooks and chargers to school on Tuesday. We are looking forward to seeing all our students !!
Just a reminder - If students or staff are experiencing any COVID like symptoms, please do not return to campus. Please notify the school and contact your physician for further guidance.

Wed. 12/30 - Varsity Girls basketball at Priddy @ 1:00pm;
No boys game.

Balfour will be here when we return after the holidays! Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 9am for all 9th-12th grade students who qualify for a Letterman Jackets, Senior Class Ring Orders, and Senior cap & gown order, invitations, and everything else. Merry Christmas!

Today, Dec. 17th is the last day of remote learning for this semester. We know this has not been easy for students, parents or teachers!! Thank you for your patience and understanding!!
Staff will be back on campus Monday, Jan 4th, and students return on Tuesday, Jan 5, 2021. Just a reminder that if staff or students are having COVID-like symptoms when school starts to please stay home. The less exposure we have the more likely we can stay face to face.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
from Cherokee ISD

Now hiring - Social Studies Composite Teacher (9th-12th grades)
Contact Jennifer Bordner at jbordner@cherokeeisd.net or (325)622-4298 for an application.

12/09/2020
Dear Cherokee ISD Community,
In keeping with Cherokee ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all families and staff that a staff member is lab-confirmed to have COVID-19. This staff member was last present on campus on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Symptoms started Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify him or her.
The local health department has been notified. After careful review, we have determined that the COVID positive staff member did not come in contact with students or staff during the infectious period.
While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19.
If you or any member of the CISD community begins experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your physician.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Cherokee ISD jbordner@cherokeeisd.net or call (325)622-4298.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Bordner
Superintendent, Cherokee ISD